Don’t forget today is a doubleheader. The second game will be broadcast on Fox. After last night’s rainout, the Royals get a pair of games against the rival just ahead of them in the playoff race, whether they still seek the division or would settle for a Wild Card, the path goes through the Cleveland Guardians.

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As the Detroit Tigers continue to freefall, the Cleveland Guardians settle in for a split doubleheader against Kansas City Royals today. Find out how to watch both games for free.

Salvador Perez leads Kansas City against José Ramírez and Cleveland at Kauffman Stadium, with first pitch at 5:10 p.m. PT. New Apple TV+ subscribers can catch the action with a seven-day free trial.

KANSAS CITY — The Guardians have exchanged one infielder for another before opening their three-game series against the Royals on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium. They’ve activated Gabriel Arias from the injured list and optioned Will Wilson to Triple-A Columbus. Arias was placed on the IL with a sprained left ankle on June 30.

At 51-50, the Cleveland Guardians sit just 2.5 games behind a Wild Card spot with a remaining schedule that favors their postseason chances. Series against struggling teams like the Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals could quickly shift their trajectory.

Steven Kwan emphasized the importance of how well the Guardians played before the All-Star break due to the momentum they felt the club had on its side. And so far in the second half, Cleveland has kept it rolling.