How to watch Yankees vs. Guardians: ALCS Game 1 live stream or on TV

The New York Yankees, led by Aaron Judge, host Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALCS on Monday at 7:38 p.m. ET.

Read on for full details on how to watch the New York vs. Cleveland game live.

When does Yankees vs. Guardians take place and when does it start?

This match between the Yankees and Guardians will take place on Monday, October 14, 2024. You should expect the opening game at 7:38 p.m. ET.

Where to watch Yankees vs. Guardians?

The Yankees and Guardians meet in this clash on October 14th at Yankee Stadium, and if you want to see the action live, get your tickets now at Vivid Seats!

What channel is the game on?

You can watch this game live on TBS.

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Yankees stats, odds and insights

The Yankees have been the moneyline favorite a total of 137 times this season. They have a record of 78-59 in those games.

The New York Yankees have hit an MLB-leading 237 home runs, an average of 1.5 per game.

With a .429 slugging percentage, the Yankees are fourth best in the MLB.

New York’s 3.75 team ERA ranks seventh among all MLB pitching staffs.

The Yankees have an MLB average WHIP of 12th (1.244).

Guardians stats, odds and insights

The Guardians have been underdogs 62 times this season and have won 29, or 46.8%, of those games.

Cleveland has hit 185 home runs this season, ranking 12th in the majors.

The Guardians rank 16th in the MLB with a .395 slugging percentage this season.

Cleveland pitchers have a combined 3.61 ERA this year, third-best in baseball.

The Guardians’ pitchers have a WHIP of 1.202 this season, fourth best in the majors.

Yankees Starter Current Appearance: Carlos Rodón

Guardians Starter Current Appearance: Alex Cobb

Key Yankees players to watch

Carlos Rodon (16-9 with a 3.96 ERA and 195 strikeouts in 175 2/3 innings) starts for the Yankees, his 33rd of the season.

His last appearance came on Monday against the Kansas City Royals, when the left-hander went 3 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs and seven hits.

The 31-year-old has a 3.96 ERA with 10 strikeouts per nine innings in 32 games this season. Opponents hit .235 against him.

Judge is batting .322 with 58 home runs and 144 RBI. All three of these stats rank first among New York hitters this season.

Juan Soto has 166 hits and a .419 OBP and .569 slugging percentage this season.

Jazz Chisholm has 144 hits and a slash line of .256/.324/.436 this season.

The Guardians’ key players to keep an eye on

The Guardians will hand the ball to Alex Cobb (2-1) for the fourth time this season.

The right-hander’s last start came on Wednesday, when he pitched three innings in a matchup against the Detroit Tigers while giving up two earned runs on three hits.

The 37-year-old is pitching to a 2.76 ERA this season with 5.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.7 walks per nine through three games.

Ramirez hit a team-high 39 home runs and 118 runs batted in.

Josh Naylor has 27 doubles, 31 home runs and 58 walks while batting .243.

Steven Kwan leads the Guardians with a team-best .292 batting average.

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