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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Five-hit night in win
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 7:52 AM
Kwan went 5-for-5 with a walk, an RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 8-6 extra-inning win over the Angels.
Analysis: Kwan scored on all three of Jose Ramirez's doubles to help the Guardians overcome a 5-0 hole after two innings. Kwan, who has multiple hits in three straight games, has sizzled since the end of July, posting a .380/.482/.435 slash line with 23 runs scored over the last 23 contests. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Leads offense in win
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 7:44 AM
Ramirez went 3-for-6 with three doubles, five RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-6 extra-inning win over the Angels.
Analysis: Ramirez had his hands all over this comeback win. He went to work after the Guardians fell behind, 5-0, after two innings. Ramirez had a pair of two-run doubles, including the go-ahead runs in the 10th inning, and another double that drove in one run. The cherry on top was his 30th stolen base of the season, giving the 33-year-old three consecutive seasons with at least that many steals. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Notches 35th save
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:55 AM
Smith struck out two in a perfect 10th inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 8-6 extra-inning win over the Angels.
Analysis: Smith was handed a two-run lead after Jose Ramirez's go-ahead double in the top of the 10th and slammed the door for his 35th save of the season. The right-hander worked around the automatic runner without allowing him to score, striking out two during a 15-pitch frame in which he threw 11 strikes. Smith has now earned saves on consecutive days after closing Monday's 4-2 victory over Los Angeles, and he lowered his ERA to 2.40. He's also clinched his last five save chances. |
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Erik Sabrowski Erik Sabrowski Earns win in relief Tuesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:41 AM
Sabrowski (5-2) struck out all three batters he faced in a perfect ninth inning to earn the win in Tuesday's 8-6 extra-inning victory over the Angels.
Analysis: Sabrowski entered with the game tied at 6-6 and delivered a dominant inning, needing just 13 pitches to strike out the side and send the contest to extra innings. Cleveland then scored twice in the top of the 10th, putting Sabrowski in position for his fifth victory. The left-hander has emerged as one of the Guardians' most reliable bullpen arms this season, and this outing lowered his ERA to 3.08. He hasn't allowed a run in his last nine relief outings, posting a strong 12:3 K:BB across seven innings over that stretch. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Can't escape second inning
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:37 AM
Williams didn't factor into the decision in the Guardians' 8-6 extra-inning win over the Angels on Tuesday. He allowed five runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over 1.1 innings.
Analysis: Williams endured his shortest start of the season, surrendering a pair of home runs while needing 62 pitches (39 strikes) to record just four outs. Christian Moore and Vaughn Grissom both took him deep as Los Angeles built an early lead, but Cleveland's offense eventually erased the deficit to get Williams off the hook. The right-hander had been pitching well before Tuesday, but this disastrous outing pushed his ERA from 3.72 to 3.98. He's scheduled to make his next start at home against the Blue Jays. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Remains out Tuesday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 5:53 PM
DeLauter (hamstring) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Angels, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com.
Analysis: DeLauter will miss his second consecutive game with left hamstring tightness. The 24-year-old was forced to miss three games last week against the Giants due to a similar issue. Jo Adell will move over to right field and bat cleanup for Cleveland on Tuesday. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Set for rehab assignment
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 4:31 PM
The Guardians assigned Cecconi (arm) to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Cecconi progressed through a few bullpen sessions since Aug. 19 after landing on the injured list Aug. 7 due to arm fatigue. The right-hander will likely not need many appearances to get back into action for the Guardians, as he has not been out very long. The 27-year-old may be cleared to rejoin Cleveland when MLB rosters expand Sept. 1. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Scores run in win
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 8:24 AM
Kwan went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's 4-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Kwan scored the Guardians' first run on a sacrifice fly, giving him 19 runs scored over his last 19 games. Since the beginning of July, he's posted a .357/.457/.439 slash line with six doubles, two triples, one home run, 12 RBI, six steals and 29 runs across 44 contests. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Fills in for injured teammate
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 8:12 AM
Martinez started in right field and went 1-for-4 with a double in Monday's 4-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Martinez entered the starting lineup after the Guardians scratched Chase DeLauter due to left hamstring tightness, the the same issue that forced him to miss three games last week. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt indicated to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com that DeLauter likely could have remained in the lineup as the designated hitter, but the manager didn't want to take the chance. Martinez is batting .350 (7-for-20) with two doubles, two RBI, two steals and two runs scored over his last six contests. |
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Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Fans three in relief
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 11:23 PM
Holderman (wrist) struck out three and gave up one hit in a scoreless inning during Monday's 4-2 victory over the Angels.
Analysis: Holderman was pulled from his Aug. 15 outing due to right wrist inflammation, though he's made two appearances since without issue. He looked particularly sharp Monday night and appears to have put the minor wrist issue in the past. The right-hander owns a 2.29 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 49 strikeouts and one save over 51.0 innings this season. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Cruises to 10th victory
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 11:21 PM
Messick (10-8) earned the win over the Angels on Monday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out four batters over six innings.
Analysis: Messick was perfect for three innings, but the Angels got to him for a run on three singles in the fourth. Those ended up being the only hits the left-hander allowed, and he faced the minimum the rest of the way. Messick didn't have his swing-and-miss stuff working -- the four punchouts were his fewest since he notched just one strikeout against Miami on July 10 -- but he nonetheless recorded his second straight quality start and his 11th overall this season. He's been one of the AL's most effective starters in 2026 with a 2.50 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 156:41 K:BB over 155 innings spanning 26 starts. |
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Back in action
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:42 PM
Campbell (oblique) was activated from the 7-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Campbell missed nearly two months after picking up a left oblique injury, but he's been given the green light to return to action at Triple-A. He fared well in his first outing since June 25, tossing two scoreless frames while striking out one against Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Scratched with hamstring tightness
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:15 PM
DeLauter has been scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Angels due to left hamstring tightness, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: DeLauter was initially penciled into the starting nine in the DH slot, but he was replaced after it was reported that he's still dealing with some nagging hamstring tightness, which is an issue that forced him to miss three games last week in a series against the Giants. He can be considered day-to-day until Cleveland has another update to share. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Absent from lineup Monday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 5:43 PM
Bazzana is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Angels.
Analysis: Bazzana will exit the lineup for Monday's series opener after starting each of the previous 10 contests. Angel Genao will occupy second base in Bazzana's stead. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Returns to lineup
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 6:08 PM
Rocchio went 0-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Rocchio returned to the lineup after riding the bench the last two games. The steal was his 16th of the season and first since July 4. Rocchio has slumped since the All-Star break and entered Sunday with a .183 average over the last 30 games, which could lead to more starting opportunities for Angel Genao. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Leads offsene in win
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 5:54 PM
DeLauter went 3-for-4 with a walk, two triples, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-2 win over Colorado.
Analysis: After Travis Bazzana carried the offense Friday and Jo Adell did so Saturday, it was DeLauter's turn Sunday, as he helped the Guardians sweep the Rockies. The 24-year-old rookie, who missed time earlier this week with a hamstring issue, has reached base safely in 16 of 17 games during August and is batting .348 (23-for-66) this month. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Heading back to bench Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:59 PM
Halpin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Halpin will hit the bench after he started in each of the Guardians' last four games while going 2-for-15 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run. Despite the recent spike in starts, Halpin still appears to be viewed as a part-time option in the outfield while the Guardians have all of Chase DeLauter, Steven Kwan and Jo Adell available. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Sitting Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:56 PM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Bailey will be rested after he started behind the plate in each of the previous three contests. Austin Hedges will handle catching duties for the Guardians in the series finale in Colorado. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Handed rare day off
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 11:23 AM
Ramirez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: After starting in each of the last seven games while going 8-for-28 (.286 average) with five runs and two RBI, Ramirez will get some rest Sunday while the Guardians wrap up their series in Colorado with a day game after a night game. Ramirez's move to the bench will open up a spot in the lineup for Angel Martinez, who will start in left field and bat seventh. |
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Angel Genao Angel Genao Starts at shortstop again
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 7:50 AM
Genao started at shortstop for a second consecutive game and went 1-for-4 in Saturday's 4-3 win over Colorado.
Analysis: Genao replaced Brayan Rocchio at shortstop for a second consecutive game. Rocchio, who's been the primary shortstop since early April after beginning the season at second base, has slumped in the second half with a .183/.230/.270 slash line over 30 games since the All-Star break. Meanwhile, Genao has a .315/.373/.426 slash line over 15 games since being called up earlier this month. Genao has also played second base since joining the Guardians, but Travis Bazzana has been more productive than Rocchio and is less susceptible to losing his job. |
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