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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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Leaves park three times
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 7:35 AM
Velazquez went 3-for-4 with a walk, three home runs and four RBI for Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Analysis: Velazquez has been mashing for the Clippers of late, going deep 16 times over the last 20 contests. He had just four home runs over his first 48 games for Columbus. With 27 homers combined between Double- and Triple-A this season, Velazquez should be a top candidate to join the Guardians when rosters expand Sept. 1. Cleveland currently ranks 29th in home runs (123), last in slugging (.369) and last in OPS (.682). |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Records 33rd save
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 11:17 PM
Smith recorded his 33rd save of the season in Saturday's game against Colorado, allowing a run on one hit while striking out one.
Analysis: It was not perfect for Smith, yet he was able to navigate around a Connor Norby solo home run to earn the save. Saturday's outing ended his streak of 12 straight outings without allowing an earned run. Through 58 innings this campaign, Smith owns a 2.33 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 81:20 K:BB. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Picks up fifth win
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 11:07 PM
Bibee (5-13) earned the win after allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over six innings against the Rockies on Saturday. He struck out six.
Analysis: Bibee recorded his first start allowing two or fewer runs since July 31 on Saturday. The right-hander was on point besides a rocky fourth and fifth inning, giving up an RBI double to Troy Johnston and a solo homer to Mickey Moniak. After picking up his first win in over a month, Bibee now owns a 5-13 record, 3.97 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 123:44 K:BB over 156.1 innings this season. |
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Jo Adell Jo Adell Fourth homer with Cleveland
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 11:00 PM
Adell went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, two runs scored and a strikeout during a 4-3 win over Colorado on Saturday.
Analysis: Adell started the scoring with a three-run homer off Colorado starter Gabriel Hughes to give Cleveland a 3-0 lead in the fourth. Adell picked up his third multi-hit game in his last four games Saturday. The 27-year-old has picked it up offensively in his last seven games with Cleveland, slashing .375/.375/.708 with two homers and 11 RBI over 24 plate appearances. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Returns to action
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 9:18 AM
DeLauter started in right field and went 1-for-3 in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: DeLauter returned to action after missing three games due to a hamstring injury. It's a good sign that he returned to the field and was not eased back in at designated hitter. A strong season rages on for the rookie, whose 457 plate appearances are well beyond his previous career high as a professional. DeLauter is hitting .339 (20-for-59) over 15 games during the month of August. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Inefficient in no-decision
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 11:06 PM
Cantillo did not factor into the decision in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rockies, allowing one run on four hits and four walks with five strikeouts over 4.2 innings.
Analysis: Cantillo rebounded after allowing a run in the first inning but struggled with his command, throwing just 49 of 89 pitches for strikes with 11 whiffs and falling one out shy of qualifying for the win. The 26-year-old owns a solid 2.70 ERA through four August outings, but his quality start Saturday marked the only time he's exceeded five frames in his past 10 turns. He'll carry a 3.73 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 144:63 K:BB across 130.1 innings this season into a road matchup with the Angels next week. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Goes deep in rout
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 11:00 PM
Bailey went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Bailey did his damage late, launching a three-run blast in the seventh inning before adding a double off a position player in the ninth. The defensive-minded backstop has now delivered consecutive two-hit performances for the first time this season, though he still owns a lowly .651 OPS in 14 August contests. On the season, he's slashing .193/.250/.313 with seven homers, 29 RBI, 23 runs scored and three steals across 274 plate appearances with the Guardians and Giants. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Four-hit effort in rout
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 10:55 PM
Bazzana went 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Bazzana produced his second career four-hit effort, driving in two runs on a single in the fourth inning before adding another RBI knock in the ninth. It was a much-needed performance for the rookie, who entered the contest just 10-for-52 in August and still hasn't homered since July 20. On the year, he's slashing .241/.333/.375 with nine home runs, 39 RBI, 40 runs scored and 18 steals across his first 405 major-league plate appearances. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio On bench Friday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 5:08 PM
Rocchio isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rocchio will get a chance to rest his legs Friday after going 2-for-11 with an RBI and a run scored during the Guardians' last series against San Francisco. Angel Genao will get the nod at shortstop while Rocchio sits. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Back in action Friday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 5:03 PM
DeLauter (hamstring) will start in right field and bat second Friday against the Rockies, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: DeLauter sat out the Guardians' last three games after suffering a hamstring injury Sunday, but he now seems to be feeling well enough to return to the starting nine without spending time on the injured list. The 24-year-old was performing great in the month of August before getting hurt, slashing .339/.422/.482 with two homers, six RBI, 11 runs scored and three steals across 64 plate appearances. |
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Jo Adell Jo Adell Enters as pinch hitter
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 7:53 AM
Adell (knee) entered Thursday's game as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-2 in a 5-2 win over San Francisco.
Analysis: Adell, who was held out of the starting lineup for a second consecutive day, pinch hit for Travis Bazzana in the sixth inning and finished out the game as the designated hitter. His usage off the bench suggests Adell could rejoin the starting nine Friday, when the Guardians face the Rockies in Colorado. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Holds on for 32nd save
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 3:45 PM
Smith worked around two walks to earn the save in a scoreless ninth inning Thursday against the Giants. He struck out one.
Analysis: San Francisco brought the potential tying run to the plate, but Smith was able to hang on and close it out for the Guardians. The star closer hasn't let in an earned run since July 12 in Miami, a streak of 12 straight outings. Through 57 innings, Smith boasts a 2.21 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 80:20 K:BB with 32 saves in 37 chances. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Continues racking up strikeouts
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 3:06 PM
Williams (12-7) notched the win against the Giants on Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out 11.
Analysis: Willaims dominated at times, touching 100 mph with his fastball three times while generating 18 whiffs, but San Francisco did manage to get to him for a pair of runs in the fourth inning. The right-hander continues to be a strikeout artist, fanning double-digit hitters in six of his last eight outings. Williams, who is tied with Dylan Cease for the league lead in punchouts, will take a 3.72 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 201:48 K:BB over 154.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance against the Angels in Anaheim. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Held out again Thursday
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 9:33 AM
DeLauter (hamstring) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: DeLauter tweaked his left hamstring during Sunday's game versus the Padres, and he will now miss a fourth consecutive start. To this point, the Guardians have considered DeLauter day-to-day, but he'll need to improve in a hurry to avoid the injured list. |
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