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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Delivers clutch double in win
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 7:21 PM
Hoskins went 2-for-2 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Hoskins entered the game as a pinch hitter for Kyle Manzardo in the seventh inning and made an immediate impact. After singling in his first plate appearance, he came through with a go-ahead two-run double in Cleveland's five-run eighth inning to help complete the comeback victory. The veteran's afternoon was a welcome boost amid an otherwise difficult month, as he is batting just .161 with a 35.2 percent strikeout rate in June. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Escapes jam for 26th save
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 7:10 PM
Smith earned the save Sunday against the Mariners, allowing one unearned run on two hits while striking out one in the ninth inning.
Analysis: After Cleveland erupted for five runs in the eighth inning, Smith was called on to protect a two-run lead. He allowed back-to-back singles before a throwing error by Victor Robles allowed a run to score. The right-hander stranded runners on second and third to preserve his 26th save of the season. Following a brief rough patch over his last few appearances, Smith has begun to steady himself and lower his ratios once again. He owns a 3.05 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and a 57:10 K:BB across 38.1 innings. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Fans six in no-decision
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 6:53 PM
Williams did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Mariners, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out six over five innings.
Analysis: Williams threw 64 of his 103 pitches for strikes and generated 13 swinging strikes, but Seattle pushed across a run in the second inning before adding two more in the third. The right-hander was lifted after five innings, marking his fifth consecutive start without completing six frames after reaching at that mark in each of his previous eight outings. Williams will carry a 3.81 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and a 117:34 K:BB into his next scheduled start against the White Sox at home. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Losing out on playing time
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12:45 PM
Hoskins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: From June 9 through Wednesday, Hoskins started in all but one of the Guardians' 13 games but went an abysmal 6-for-48 (.125 average) at the plate. The rough stretch of action appears to have resulted in Hoskins ceding his everyday role to prospect Cooper Ingle, who was called up from Triple-A Columbus on Friday. ingle will draw a third consecutive start to close out the weekend, while Hoskins has been relegated to the bench for all three games against Seattle. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Resting up Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12:42 PM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Bailey will get a breather for Sunday's matinee after he started behind the plate in each of the Guardians' last three games. Austin Hedges will handle catching duties for Cleveland in the series finale. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Sitting again Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12:20 PM
Schneemann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: It's the second straight game on the bench against a right-handed pitcher for Schneemann, who has just one hit in his past 24 at-bats and has a .402 OPS through 19 games in June. Prospect Cooper Ingle was promoted Friday and Chase DeLauter (rib) was reinstated from the injured list Sunday, which could be enough to relegate Schneemann to more of a part-time role. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Returns to Triple-A
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 11:42 AM
The Guardians optioned Halpin to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 24-year-old was called up by Cleveland in mid-June and played in 10 games during this stint in the majors, going 4-for-23 with a triple, five runs and eight strikeouts. Halpin is heading back to Columbus to clear roster space for the return of Chase DeLauter (rib) from the injured list. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Back from IL on Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 9:31 AM
The Guardians reinstated DeLauter (rib) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Cleveland optioned outfielder Petey Halpin to Triple-A Columbus to open up a spot on the active roster for DeLauter, who experiencing no setbacks in his recovery from a right rib cage fracture while taking on-field batting practice Saturday. Since he missed only two weeks with the injury, DeLauter should be ready to handle an everyday role right away while bouncing between right field and designated hitter. |
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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson Delivers with RISP
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 8:49 AM
Watson went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Watson's fourth-inning double with runners at first and third base produced Cleveland's first run and extended his RBI streak to five games (7-for-16, eight RBI). In a small sample, the 23-year-old is 4-for-6 with runners in scoring position. Watson and fellow rookie Cooper Ingle are providing a boost to an offense that ranks 28th in runs and OPS. |
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Cooper Ingle Records first MLB hit, RBI
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 8:40 AM
Ingle started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Ingle's fourth-inning single through a drawn-in infield plated two runs, giving the Guardians a 3-0 lead. It marked his first hit and RBI in the majors. A catcher coming up through the minors, Ingle is up with Cleveland for his bat and will not be limited to duty behind the plate. The Guardians carry four players capable of catching and are expected to deploy Ingle at DH and in left field. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Sheds walking boot
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 8:29 AM
Martinez (foot) has shed his walking boot, is playing catch and hitting off a batting tee, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It's encouraging that Martinez has begun baseball activities already, but there's been no word his four-to-six week timeline has been adjusted. That likely means a return after the All-Star break. The 24-year-old switch hitter has a career-high .718 OPS, 11 homers and nine steals through 66 games this season. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Registers save No. 25
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 10:47 PM
Smith earned a save against the Mariners on Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter over one scoreless inning.
Analysis: Smith was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning. He made things interesting, yielding a one-out single and then hitting a batter with two outs, but he was able to escape with the save by getting Josh Naylor on a game-inning groundout. Though the outing wasn't smooth, it was a needed rebound for Smith after he took a loss and blew a save while surrendering four runs across 2.1 frames over his previous two appearances. Even with those hiccups, Smith's season ERA is still fine at 3.13, and he leads the majors with 25 saves in 28 chances. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Extends strong stretch
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 10:35 PM
Cecconi (4-6) earned the win over Seattle on Saturday, allowing three hits and issuing two walks while striking out four batters over six innings.
Analysis: Cecconi notched just eight whiffs and four punchouts, but the Mariners couldn't turn their contact into much production. The right-hander didn't allow any batters to reach third base and recorded his second scoreless outing of six innings this season. Cecconi also picked up his first win since May 18, though he's been pitching quite well of late. Over five outings in June, he's posted a 1.88 ERA across 28.2 frames with three quality starts. He'll try to carry that momentum over to July in what's projected to be a home matchup against the White Sox his next time out. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann On bench Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 3:44 PM
Schneemann isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Schneemann will take a day to recollect himself after going just 1-for-24 at the plate with 10 strikeouts across his last eight games. Gabriel Arias will pick up a start at third base and bat seventh. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Settles for no-decision
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 11:57 AM
Cantillo didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Mariners, giving up one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out nine batters over six innings.
Analysis: Aside from a solo homer off the bat of Colt Emerson in the third inning, the Mariners weren't able to muster much offensive production against Cantillo. Friday marked the third time this season that the 26-year-old southpaw collected nine strikeouts in a game, two of which have come in his last two starts. A lack of run support from the Guardians' bats and a collapse from the team's bullpen forced Cantillo to take a no-decision, but he'll still have plenty of momentum working in his favor when he takes on the Rangers at home next week. |
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Makes MLB debut
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:40 AM
Ingle started at designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Friday's 3-1 loss to Seattle.
Analysis: Ingle had his contract selected from Triple-A Columbus on Friday and made his MLB debut. The Guardians need an offensive infusion and hope Ingle can help turn the tide. Over 51 games at Columbus, he slashed .284/.416/.551 with nine doubles, 12 home runs, 41 RBI and 41 walks with 50 strikeouts. Ingle came up through the system as a catcher, but the Guardians are expected to work him in at other positions, including DH and outfield. |
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Kahlil Watson Kahlil Watson RBI streak reaches four games
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:27 AM
Watson went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Mariners.
Analysis: Watson gave the Guardians an early lead with a first-inning, run-scoring double. It was the fourth consecutive game with an RBI for the rookie, who has gone 6-for-13 with a home run and seven RBI during that stretch. That production could be raising Watson's profile in the lineup; he batted cleanup Friday, the highest spot in the order in his seven starts in Cleveland. |
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Stuart Fairchild Stuart Fairchild Booted from 40-man roster
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 1:57 PM
The Guardians designated Fairchild for assignment Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Cleveland needed the spot on the 40-man roster for prospect Cooper Ingle, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Fairchild took 27 plate appearances with the Guardians, but he struck out 14 times and recorded just three singles and seven walks. |
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Promotion to majors made official
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 1:55 PM
The Guardians selected Ingle's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: To make room for Ingle on the 26-man and 40-man rosters, the Guardians DFA'd Stuart Fairchild. In his major-league debut Friday against the Mariners, Ingle will bat fifth as the designated hitter. The 24-year-old top prospect has slashed .284/.416/.551 with 12 homers, 41 RBI, 33 runs scored, one stolen base and a 41:50 BB:K across 221 trips to the plate at Triple-A this season. A catcher by trade, Ingle is also expected to get reps in left field with Cleveland. |
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Bound for big leagues
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 6:24 AM
The Guardians are expected to call up Ingle from Triple-A Columbus ahead of Friday's game against the Mariners, Roundtable.io reports.
Analysis: The 24-year-old catching prospect will move up to the big leagues after torching International League pitching to the tune of a .284/.416/.551 slash line with 12 home runs over 221 plate appearances this season. Ingle may not immediately work ahead of Patrick Bailey and Austin Hedges behind the plate, however, as both veterans are regarded as stronger defensive options. Ingle had been getting some exposure to left field recently and could also see time at designated hitter, where the Guardians have gotten limited production from Rhys Hoskins of late. Ingle's blend of contact and on-base skills plus burgeoning power make him worthy of at least a cursory pickup in deeper leagues where he carries eligibility at catcher. |
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