SAN DIEGO – The season-opening road trip continues as the Cleveland Guardians face the undefeated San Diego Padres today – Monday, March 31 – at PETCO Park in San Diego, California. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
The game will broadcast live on CleGuardians.TV with the first pitch at 9:40 p.m. Eastern. (6:40 p.m. Pacific). Those who have cut the cable cord can watch Guardians games this season for free by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. FuboTV is also offering $25 off your first month on Pro and Elite plans.
SlingTV also has promotional offers for new customers.
Streaming serviceMonthly PriceFree trial LengthDiscountDirecTV Stream$74.99Yes5-dayNoFuboTV$84.99YesVaries$25 off first month (Pro, Elite)
The Guardians
Cleveland (2-1) took two of three against the AL Central-contending Kansas City Royals to open the season. It notched a 6-2 victory over Kansas City on March 30, fueled by Tanner Bibee and the continued surge of second-year sensation Kyle Manzardo.
The Guardians bullpen has looked a little shaky through three games, including blowing a two-run lead on March 29. They allowed two more runs in the eighth on March 30.
Despite offseason departures and one scary injury, the offense has remained steady in the small sample. Jose Ramirez, who suffered a sprained wrist on March 29, is listed as day-to-day.
The Guardians have split the last 10 meeting with the Padres but have lost the last two encounters.
Guardians players to watch
Left fielder Steven Kwan continues to shine. He is batting .500 with one home run and three RBI. Having recorded at least one hit in all three games, Kwan touts a 1.372 OPS.
Manzardo continues his breakout campaign. He has two home runs and six RBI with a .455 batting average, including the third-best OPS in the Majors at 1.844, trailing the Boston Red Sox’s Wilyer Abreu and the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge.
Lane Thomas has nabbed a hit in all three games this season. Thomas is batting .231 with a .516 OPS.
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The Padres
San Diego (4-0) opened up its quest to return to the NLCS with a convincing sweep of the Atlanta Braves. Padres pitching has picked up two consecutive shutouts and has not allowed a run in 22 innings.
Padres players to watch
Veteran third baseman Manny Machado has two RBI and a .231 batting average.
Second-year centerfielder Jackson Merrill has five RBI and a .462 batting average with a 1.005 OPS. He has tallied at least one hit in all four games this season.
First baseman Jake Cronenworth has notched one home run and one RBI with a .231 batting average.
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Today’s pitching matchup
CLE Luis L Ortiz (0-0) vs. SD Kyle Hart (0-0)
Ortiz finished 7-6 with 107 strikeouts, a 3.32 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 37 games last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s his Cleveland Guardians debut.
Hart has a career record of 0-1 with 13 strikeouts, a 15.55 ERA and 3.09 WHIP in four games. He has not pitched in the Majors in five years.
What channel is CleGuardians.TV on AT&T U-verse?
CleGuardians.TV can be found on Channel 736 or HD1736.
What channel is CleGuardians.TV on COX?
CleGuardians.TV can be found on Channel 80.
What channel is CleGuardians.TV on DirecTV Stream?
CleGuardians.TV can be found on satellite and streaming Channel 662.
What channel is CleGuardians.TV on Spectrum?
CleGuardians.TV can be found on Channel 306 or HD1306
Who are the announcers for Guardians vs. Padres
Matt Underwood (play-by-play), Rick Manning (analyst) will be the announcers while Andre Knott reports from the dugout.
What are the latest odds for Guardians vs. Padres?
Spread: CLE: (+1.5), SD: (-1.5)
Moneyline: CLE: (+114), SD: (-135)
Run total: 8
Here’s more information on how to watch today’s Guardians-Padres game:
What: MLB baseball: Cleveland Guardians vs. San Diego Padres
When: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 9:40 p.m. Eastern (6:40 p.m. Pacific)
Where: PETCO Park | San Diego, Calif.
Channel: CleGuardians.TV
Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $25 off first month) and DirecTV Stream (free trial)
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