The logo used for Fox's "Baseball Night in America" broadcasts (2026-present). (Tamir Moore / Google Photos)
| ➠ Monday, April 20, 2026
🟆 Highlights:
- From coast to coast, Fox Saturday Baseball has baseball fans covered with a day/night doubleheader on Saturday, April 25, featuring live games on FS1 and the Fox broadcast network.
- This week, the two squads that played in the 2025 World Series presented by Capital One are airing on the Fox Sports family of networks. The Blue Jays host the Guardians at 3:00 PM ET on FS1, while the Dodgers welcome the Cubs to town at 7:00 PM ET on Fox.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays (8-13) host Steven Kwan and the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians (13-10) for some afternoon baseball on Saturday, April 25, at 3:00 PM ET on FS1.
- Two National League clubs take center stage for a Saturday night showdown as Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs (12-9) travel to the West Coast to play Kyle Tucker and the reigning two-time champion Los Angeles Dodgers (15-6) on Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 PM ET on Fox.
- Interleague play is the main storyline for this matchup as Javier Báez and the Detroit Tigers (12-10) face rising star Elly De La Cruz and the National League Central-leading Cincinnati Reds (14-8) on Saturday, April 25, at 7:00 PM ET on Fox.
One of the best baseball players on the planet, Shohei Ohtani, leads the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers (15-6), currently on a two-game losing streak, into a National League matchup against Nico Hoerner and the visiting Chicago Cubs (12-9), winners of their last five matchups, on "Baseball Night in America" this Saturday, April 25, at 7:00 PM ET on Fox and the Fox Sports App headlining Fox Sports' three-game Major League Baseball lineup for this week.
Guardians vs. Blue Jays — Saturday, April 25 at 3:00 PM ET on FS1
FS1 opens this Saturday's MLB on Fox lineup with a matinee matchup between two American League teams. Jose Ramírez and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians (13-10) look to continue their early success against Ernie Clement and the reigning American League champion Toronto Blue Jays (8-13) on Saturday, April 25, at 3:00 PM ET on FS1. Fox Sports' Eric Collins (play-by-play) and Eric Karros (analyst) provide commentary for Guardians-Blue Jays.
Brayan Rocchio and the Guardians lead the American League Central entering this brand new week with a 13-10 mark. The defending American League champion Blue Jays try to climb out of the basement of the American League East, as they and the Red Sox are tied for last place in the division with an 8-13 record as of April 20.
This week got off to a rough start for Jose Ramírez and the Guardians, as Cleveland was battered 9-2 by the Astros on Monday evening. However, Cleveland maintains its first-place standing after Detroit's loss at Fenway Park to the Red Sox. Ramírez, who was named the AL Player of the Week last week, went 1-for-4 with two runs scored in Monday's loss to the Astros. Cleveland struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position on Monday, going 2-for-12 in this department.
Davis Schneider and the Blue Jays are wrapping up an extended road trip before coming back home for this weekend's Guardians series. On this nine-game road trip, the Blue Jays have compiled a subpar 2-4 record, with just one win each in the Brewers series (April 14 - April 16) and the Diamondbacks series (April 17 - April 19). To start this week off, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays face Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game set, beginning Monday (April 20) night at Angel Stadium. However, the Blue Jays are fresh off a dominant 10-4 victory over the Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon, thanks to the Jays EXPLODING for eight first-inning runs. At least Toronto has something to build off of heading into the Angels series.
Baseball Night in America — Cubs vs. Dodgers or Tigers vs. Reds — Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 PM ET on Fox
"Baseball Night in America", Fox's weekly MLB primetime series, resumes this Saturday, April 25, with regionalized coverage of two games starting at 7:00 PM ET on the Fox broadcast network. This week, most of the country will see the Cubs take on the Dodgers while select audiences get the Tigers-Reds interleague duel from Cincinnati. Check your local listings or the bottom of this article to find out which game Fox will be sending to your local market this Saturday.
Two National League rivals square off under the primetime lights as Ian Happ and the Chicago Cubs (12-9) battle Will Smith and the reigning two-time champion Los Angeles Dodgers (15-6) on Saturday, April 25, at 7:00 PM ET on Fox. The MLB on Fox lead team of Joe Davis (play-by-play), Hall of Famer John Smoltz (analyst) & Emmy Award winner Ken Rosenthal (reporter) will call Cubs-Dodgers from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.
The Cubs begin this week with a 12-9 record. Despite their good start, they find themselves tied for last place in the National League Central (alongside the Milwaukee Brewers). Meanwhile, the defending two-time champion Dodgers (15-6) hold a narrow half-game lead over Fernando Tatís Jr. and the surging San Diego Padres (15-7) for first place in the National League West.
The Cubs clipped the Mets, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon for the team's fifth consecutive victory. Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner won the game in the 10th inning with a sacrifice fly to score the game-winning run. Cubs P Caleb Thielbar picked up his second win of the season. Before this weekend's series against the Dodgers, the Cubs will have a four-game series against Trea Turner and the Philadelphia Phillies, running from Monday through Thursday.
The Dodgers fell to the Rockies, 9-6, on Sunday afternoon, marking their second consecutive loss. Two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-5 at the plate, contributing one run and driving in another. On the mound, Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen struggled, allowing four hits and three earned runs, resulting in his first loss of the season. Currently, the Dodgers are in the midst of a seven-game road trip, with matchups against two of their NL West competitors, the Rockies (in Denver) and the Giants (in San Francisco).
Three-time MLB All-Star Gleyber Torres and the Detroit Tigers (12-10) will visit two-time Gold Glove winner Ke'Bryan Hayes and the Cincinnati Reds (14-8) on Saturday, April 25, at 7:00 PM ET on Fox. Fox Sports' Adam Amin (play-by-play) and 2006 World Series champion Adam Wainwright (analyst) will call Tigers-Reds from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, OH.
Entering this week's action, the Tigers trail Bo Naylor and the Cleveland Guardians (13-10) for first place in the American League Central. As for the Reds (14-8), they come into this week in sole possession of first place in the National League Central, with a half-game cushion over the second-place St. Louis Cardinals (13-8).
The Tigers fell short against the Red Sox on Monday afternoon, 8-6, concluding their four-game series against Boston with a series split (2-2). Tigers RF Riley Greene had a good performance, going 2-for-3 at the plate, scoring two runs, and driving in another pair. Despite the loss, Detroit's bats produced 10 hits. Unfortunately, Tigers P Tyler Horton had a rough outing, allowing three earned runs and four hits in just two-thirds of an inning, marking the first loss of his season.
What an exciting time for the Cincinnati Reds! After securing a postseason berth last season, the team is demonstrating early on that its playoff success last season was not merely a fluke. On Monday night, they dominated the Rays with a decisive 6-1 victory, marking their fourth consecutive win in this series opener. First baseman Sal Stewart shone brightly, smashing his eighth home run of the season and surprising everyone with an impressive steal of third base during the game. Cincinnati's offense came alive in a major way, setting a strong tone for the series. Their current road trip has been nothing short of remarkable, with an undefeated 4-0 record following a weekend sweep in Minneapolis and Monday's triumph in Tampa Bay. As for Stewart, he appears to be a vital component of the Reds' future, leading the team in home runs, RBIs, and OPS, while consistently sending any pitch in his vicinity soaring into the stands.
For additional information about the 2026 MLB on Fox Schedule and 2026 MLB on FS1 Schedule, please consult the links displayed in the "Links Mentioned" section. Also, you can find the weekly 506 Sports Maps used to create these articles.
Links Mentioned 🔗:
. » 2026 MLB on Fox Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2026/01/2026-mlb-on-fox-schedule.html
. » 2026 MLB on FS1 Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2026/01/2026-mlb-on-fs1-schedule.html
. » 506 Sports Maps: https://506sports.com/mlb.php?yr=2026&wk=5
This week's MLB regular season lineup for Fox and FS1, alongside Saturday's Fox regional splits, is located for your viewing purposes below:
- MLB on Fox: On Deck | MLB Broadcast Schedule & Regionalization (Regular Season) | Saturday, April 25, 2026 (Fox and FS1)
» 3:00 PM ET (FS1):
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|| ⯀ Cleveland Guardians at Toronto Blue Jays — Eric Collins, Eric Karros — FS1
⏵ Distribution: National
⏵ 100% of Markets Include: ALL
» 7:00 PM ET (Fox):
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|| ⯀ Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers — Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal — Fox
⏵ Distribution: Primary (Most Stations) | including 🔴 Alaska & 🔴 Hawaii
⏵ 92% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Des Moines, Fort Myers, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Scranton, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, Tulsa, Washington D.C., West Palm Beach
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|| ⯀ Detroit Tigers at Cincinnati Reds — Adam Amin, Adam Wainwright — Fox
⏵ Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)
⏵ 8% of Markets Include: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Louisville
🟊 UPDATES:
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- 🞹 Note: This week's MLB schedule and announcing assignments on Fox and FS1 are subject to change without notice.
|| 🛈 Sources: SportsLogos.Net & 506 Sports ||
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