MLB Games Tonight: Full Schedule, Must-See Matchups & Best Live-Stream Options

The final Monday of May brings a jam-packed slate of MLB games, live scores already rolling in, and several marquee pitching duels that should grab every baseball fan’s attention. Below is everything you need to know—today’s complete MLB schedule for May 26 2025, start times, TV channels, streaming options, and the storylines to watch—so you never miss a pitch. EARLY ACTION: GIANTS-TIGERS SET THE TONE • First pitch of the day came from Comerica Park, where rookie right-hander Hayden Birdsong (1.91 ERA) faced a surging Detroit lineup anchored by Kerry Carpenter (.820 OPS). San Francisco is hunting its 32nd win; Detroit is eyeing a statement series sweep. Live updates show a scoreless first with Birdsong flashing upper-90s heat and a devastating curveball. Follow live on NBCSBA, FDSNDT or stream via MLB.TV. Giants 0, Tigers 0, Top 1. FULL MLB GAMES TODAY – MAY 26 2025 SCHEDULE, START TIMES & TV (All times Eastern. *Free Game of the Day on MLB.TV) • 2:10 PM – Red Sox (Garrett Crochet 4-3, 1.98) at Brewers (Chad Patrick 2-4, 3.23) – NESN, FDSN-WI • 2:20 PM – Rockies (Carson Palmquist 0-2, 11.88) at Cubs (Jameson Taillon 3-3, 4.13) – COLR, MARQ • 3:05 PM – *Cardinals (Erick Fedde 3-3, 3.77) at Orioles (Charlie Morton 0-7, 7.68) – FDSN-MW, MASN • 4:05 PM – Blue Jays (Kevin Gausman 4-4, 4.03) at Rangers (Jacob deGrom 4-1, 2.33) – Sportsnet, RSN • 4:10 PM – Reds (Nick Martinez 2-5, 3.43) at Royals (Michael Lorenzen 3-5, 3.77) – FDSN-OH, FDSN-KC • 4:10 PM – White Sox (Adrian Houser 1-0, 0.00) at Mets (Clay Holmes 5-3, 3.13) – CHSN, SNY • 6:10 PM – Dodgers (Yoshinobu Yamamoto 5-3, 1.86) at Guardians (Gavin Williams 4-2, 3.94) – SNLA, CLEG • 7:05 PM – Twins (Chris Paddack 2-4, 3.98) at Rays (Zack Littell 3-5, 4.25) – MNNT, FDSN-SUN • 8:10 PM – Pirates (Andrew Heaney 3-3, 2.91) at D-backs (Ryne Nelson 1-1, 4.60) – SNP, ARID • 8:40 PM – Marlins (Ryan Weathers 1-0, 1.80) at Padres (Randy Vásquez 3-4, 3.49) – FDSN-FL, SDPA • 9:38 PM – Yankees (TBD) at Angels (Jack Kochanowicz 3-5, 5.03) – YES, FDSN-W KEY STORYLINES TO WATCH TONIGHT • Return of deGrom: After last season’s elbow scare, Jacob deGrom is back touching triple digits and leading the AL in strikeout rate. Toronto’s power bats Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette will test him deep in the heart of Texas. • Yamamoto vs. Guardians’ young core: Los Angeles’ $325 million ace draws a disciplined Cleveland lineup featuring José Ramírez and rookie mashers Chase DeLauter and Kyle Manzardo. • Free Game of the Day drama: St. Louis is 8-2 over its last 10, and Paul Goldschmidt owns a .440 OBP in May. Meanwhile 40-year-old Charlie Morton is still chasing his first win in an Orioles uniform. No subscription required—just log in and stream. • AL East after-dark showdown: The Yankees turn to the bullpen game in Anaheim as they try to keep pace with Boston and Tampa. Juan Soto (.315/14/42) has feasted on West-coast pitching; Mike Trout is riding a five-game homer streak. HOW TO WATCH & STREAM MLB GAMES TODAY • National TV: MLB Network will carry select regional telecasts throughout the afternoon and simulcast Yankees-Angels late. • Local RSNs: Check listings above for your team’s regional sports network. • Streaming: MLB.TV offers every out-of-market contest, plus one Free Game of the Day. Fans in market can also authenticate with their cable provider via the MLB app. • Cord-cutters: Platforms like Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling include most RSNs and national networks—use your free trial wisely. FANTASY & BETTING NOTES • Hot pickup: Giants righty Birdsong has 26 K in his first 20 MLB innings and is rostered in just 18% of standard fantasy leagues. • Prop watch: Shohei Ohtani’s total bases line opened at 1.5 vs. Gavin Williams; Ohtani is slugging .710 lifetime against right-handers with four-seam usage above 40%. • Run-line value: The Cubs are 15-3 against teams under .400 and get MLB’s worst road ERA from the Rockies today. WHY TODAY MATTERS IN THE STANDINGS • NL Central chaos: Just 3.5 games separate the first-place Cubs and fourth-place Brewers entering play. • Wild Card race: Five AL clubs—the Rays, Rangers, Twins, Guardians and Blue Jays—are within two games of each other. Every head-to-head meeting counts. • Draft lottery implications: Colorado (9-44) is moving toward historically low win totals; every matchup vs. a contender impacts their odds. STAY LOCKED IN Bookmark this page and refresh for real-time MLB live scores, injury updates and highlight videos as we sprint toward Memorial Day. Whether you’re streaming on your phone, catching the broadcast at home, or tracking fantasy lineups, today’s MLB games deliver wall-to-wall baseball from lunch to last call.