Expert recap and game analysis of the Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals MLB game from July 25, 2025 on ESPN.

In the wild card race, the Guardians are 2 1/2 games out of the third and final spot. The Red Sox currently occupy that position by a half game over Texas and 1 1/2 games over Tampa Bay. Yes, the Guardians are still third in line, but at one point during their free fall there were five teams ahead of them in the chase for the last postseason spot.

Shane Bieber is inching closer and closer to a return to the big league level after undergoing Tommy John surgery over a week ago. The Cleveland Guardians announced on Saturday that the star pitcher is taking his next step in the recovery process and will make his third rehab start on Sunday.

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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.

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KANSAS — The Guardians return to Kauffman Stadium will have to wait a day after their Friday night game against the Royal was rained out. The game will be made up Saturday as part of a day-night doubleheader. Game 1 is schedule to start at 2:40 p.m. followed by a 7:15 p.m. scheduled start for the second game.