Overview
- The Detroit Tigers open a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park with a 6:40 p.m. ET first pitch Thursday.
- Projected starters for the opener are Tigers right-hander Troy Melton and Royals right-hander Randy Dobnak, though those assignments are subject to change.
- Outlets disagree on the opener’s TV carrier: some list a nationwide MLB Network telecast alongside local RSNs while others show only local RSN coverage.
- Fans without local RSN access are pointed to subscription streams such as fuboTV and DirecTV Stream or out-of-market MLB.TV, with short free-trial windows available and monthly plan costs cited.
- Both clubs are trying to climb the AL Central standings after recent wins, and the patchwork of regional networks and paid streams will determine how easily local and out-of-market fans can watch the series.