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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Start postponed due to weather
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 6:51 PM
Cecconi won't make his scheduled start against the Reds on Monday, as the game has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Analysis: Cleveland is now scheduled to play a doubleheader Tuesday. Cecconi will toe the rubber for the first game of the twin bill, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Exiting starting lineup
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 3:35 PM
Martinez is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Cincinnati.
Analysis: Martinez started in right field each of the last three days upon his return from the injured list, but he'll grab a seat in Monday's series opener. Chase DeLauter is handling right field Monday, Jose Ramirez will be the designated hitter and Gabriel Arias will play third base while Martinez gets a breather. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Extends on-base streak
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 9:02 AM
Kwan went 1-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Kwan led off the game with a double but was stranded at second base. That was the first indication that the Guardians' offense would be insufficient against Rays pitching, which allowed just two walks and no more hits after Kwan's leadoff double. The hit extended an on-base streak to 14 games for Kwan, who has gone 20-for-47 (.426) with eight walks, three steals, four doubles, four RBI and seven runs scored during the run. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Steals base in loss
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 8:55 AM
Halpin went 0-for-1, was hit by a pitch, and stole a base in Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Halpin was one of three Guardians to reach scoring position, when he was hit by a pitch and stole second base in third inning. The steal was his sixth in six attempts and fourth in 12 games since being recalled July 9. Halpin has been a steady presence in the starting nine, even with the return of Angel Martinez from injury. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Stuck with hard-luck loss
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 2:37 PM
Messick (8-6) took the loss Sunday against the Rays, allowing a run on six hits and no walks over 7.2 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Messick was excellent Sunday, holding the Rays to a lone run on a Cedric Mullins squeeze bunt, though this proved enough to stick the left-hander with the loss as the Guardians were stymied by Drew Rasmussen in an eventual 1-0 defeat. Messick has held opponents to a lone earned run in each of his last four starts, lowering his ERA to 2.59 with a 1.04 WHIP and 122:36 K:BB across 21 outings (125.1 innings) this season. He's currently slated to face the Diamondbacks at home his next time out. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Sticking in everyday lineup
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 10:07 AM
Halpin will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: The recent return of Angel Martinez from the injured list has yet to cost Halpin playing time, as the 24-year-old will draw an eighth consecutive start Sunday. Halpin turned some heads with a two-homer performance in a July 20 win over the Twins, but he's cooled off since then with just one hit in 16 at-bats over his subsequent five starts. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Sitting in second straight game
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:12 AM
Hoskins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Hoskins will be on the bench for the second game in a row and for the third time in five contests. With the Guardians recently getting Jose Ramirez and Angel Martinez back from the injured list, Hoskins could see most of his usage on the short side of a platoon at first base with Kyle Manzardo. |
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Carlos Hernandez Carlos Hernandez Back in action at Triple-A
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:08 AM
Hernandez (arm/leg) has struck out four batters and allowed no hits and one walk over two scoreless innings in a pair of relief appearances for Triple-A Columbus since being reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: The 29-year-old righty signed a minor-league deal with Cleveland back in November but didn't participate in spring training while he recovered from injuries sustained during a Jan. 11 car accident. Hernandez was cleared to begin a rehab assignment July 7 and was given the green light to rejoin the Guardians' top affiliate earlier this month. He's looked good through his first two outings with Columbus and could get a look in the big-league bullpen later this season if he continues to find success at Triple-A. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Receiving breather Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:03 AM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: The Guardians will close out their series at Tampa Bay with a day game, so Bailey will receive a breather after catching seven innings of a 3-0 loss Saturday night. Austin Hedges will step in behind the plate and form a battery with starting pitcher Parker Messick. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Hangs on for quality start
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 7:56 PM
Bibee (4-10) took the loss Saturday against Tampa Bay, allowing three runs on nine hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Bibee appeared to wear down as the outing went on, giving up each of his three runs across the fifth and sixth frames Saturday. Despite yielding his second-most hits of the year, the right-hander still managed to hold on for his third consecutive quality start and eighth in his last 10 outings. Bibee will carry a respectable 3.89 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 97:37 K:BB over 125 innings into his next scheduled appearance against Arizona. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 2:02 PM
DeLauter isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: DeLauter will step out of the starting nine Saturday after going 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored during Friday's loss. His absence will put Travis Bazzana in the DH spot, opening up second base for Gabriel Arias. |
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Will Dion Will Dion Back in big leagues
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 1:55 PM
The Guardians recalled Dion from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Analysis: After being sent down to Triple-A on Friday, Dion will now turn around and rejoin the big-league bullpen to make up for the loss of Shawn Armstrong (calf). Dion owns a 5.17 ERA and 1.66 WHIP through 15.2 frames with Cleveland this year and will likely be limited to low-leverage work as long as he's in the majors. |
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Shawn Armstrong Shawn Armstrong Lands on injured list
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 1:52 PM
The Guardians placed Armstrong on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left calf strain.
Analysis: Armstrong gave up three runs in just two-thirds of an inning during his outing Friday, and the Guardians will now be without his services until at least Aug. 9. Will Dion will return to the majors to fill the vacancy in Cleveland's bullpen. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Hitless in return
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:55 AM
Martinez went 0-for-4 in Friday's 11-3 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Martinez was activated from the injured list Friday and played his first MLB game since June 13. He missed six weeks due to a fractured left foot. |
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Austin Hedges Austin Hedges Blasts homer in loss
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:28 PM
Hedges went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, a run scored and a walk during Cleveland's 11-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Friday.
Analysis: In the ninth inning, Hedges clubbed his fourth homer of the year to chip at the large deficit Cleveland was facing. The catcher recorded his third homer in the month of July and his first since July 4. On the season, the 33-year-old has hit a career-best .289/.351/.430 with four homers and 17 RBI in 155 plate appearances. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Allows five runs in loss
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:22 PM
Cantillo (8-6) picked up the loss after going 3.2 innings against Tampa Bay on Friday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four.
Analysis: Cantillo made his shortest start of the season since he went just two innings May 26 against Washington. The 26-year-old was jumped on early by Tampa Bay, allowing a two-run homer in the second inning to Ryan Vilade, and the Rays didn't look back from there. On the season, Cantillo has posted a 4.02 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 116:53 K:BB in 109.2 innings. The left-hander is slated to make his next start Wednesday against the Reds. |
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Will Dion Will Dion Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:41 PM
The Guardians optioned Dion to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Dion logged three appearances during his most recent stint with the big club, yielding two runs with a 7:0 K:BB over 4.1 innings. He'll be replaced on the roster by Tim Herrin (elbow), who is back from the injured list. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Demoted to Triple-A
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:39 PM
The Guardians optioned Schneemann to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Schneemann had been with the Guardians all season, but he's slashed just .155/.222/.213 since May 1. His roster spot will be filled by Angel Martinez (foot), who is back from the injured list. |
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Tim Herrin Tim Herrin Back from injured list
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:36 PM
The Guardians activated Herrin (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Herrin required only a minimum absence while working his way back from a left elbow contusion. He'll slide back into a left-handed setup role. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Idle Friday
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:34 PM
Kwan is absent from the Guardians lineup for Friday's series opener against the Rays.
Analysis: Despite picking up at least one hit in nine of his last 10 games, Kwan will ride the bench Friday. David Fry will take over in left field and bat fifth for Cleveland. |
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