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Gabriel Arias Gabriel Arias On-base three times in win
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:46 PM
Arias started at second base and went 2-for-4 with a double, RBI and run scored in Wednesdays 6-1 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Arias has seen his playing time dwindle since Jose Ramirez (hand) came off the injured list, but got the start at second base today with Travis Bazzana moving to designated hitter. The utility-man now has a a hit in six of his last seven games. The 26-year-old is having the best hitting season of his career with a .261/.302/.412 slash line and five home runs, but the infield for the Guardians is airtight with Ramirez, Bazzana, and Brayan Rocchio. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Insurance homer in win
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:36 PM
Manzardo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a 6-1 win over the Reds on Wednesday.
Analysis: Manzardo reached base safely three times in Wednesday's game as he continues his mini power surge over his last seven games. In those games, Manzardo has three homers and eight RBI to go along with a .714 slugging percentage, but he is struggling overall on the season with a .154 average (4-for-26) and 12 strikeouts since the break and is batting just .210 for the season. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Strong start in win
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:16 PM
Cantillo pitched well for a no-decisionWednesday against the Reds, allowing no runs on four hits and a walk while striking out eight over four innings.
Analysis: Cantillo threw 53 of his 89 pitches for strikes, and generated multiple strike outs in three of his four innings to break his two0gae losing streak. The 26-year-old got into jams in the first and fourth innings, but avoided any damage, which improved his opponents' average with runners in scoring position to .189, which leads the majors. The lefty is slated to make his next start next week against the Mets. |
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High tide with Captains
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 5:07 PM
Caceres is slashing .294/.368/.500 with one home run in eight games for High-A Lake County.
Analysis: The 18-year-old Venezuelan phenom was promoted from Single-A Hill City on July 13 after logging a 154 wRC+ with 10 home runs, seven steals, a 13.1 percent walk rate and a 9.7 percent strikeout rate in 52 games as one of the youngest players in the Carolina League. Caceres, who turns 19 in August, has showcased a five-category skill set headlined by a premium hit tool while being younger than most of the pitchers he has faced this year. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Exiting starting lineup
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 3:05 PM
Martinez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's tilt in Cincinnati.
Analysis: Martinez is hitless in four games since coming off the injured list. With the Guardians being idle Thursday, Martinez will get extra time to regroup before likely returning to the lineup for the start of a homestand Friday versus the Diamondbacks. Chase DeLauter will patrol right field Wednesday, Travis Bazzana will be the designated hitter and Gabriel Arias will enter the lineup at second base. |
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Daniel Espino Daniel Espino Sent back to Triple-A
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 3:02 PM
The Guardians optioned Espino to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
Analysis: As expected, Espino will head back to Triple-A after he was called up to serve as the Guardians' 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader with the Reds. He appeared out of the bullpen in the Guardians' 2-0 loss in the second game of the twin bill, striking out three batters and issuing a walk over a scoreless inning. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Steals base in matinee
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 8:31 AM
Kwan went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in a 6-5 win over the Reds in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader. He went 0-for-3 with a walk in the nightcap.
Analysis: Kwan singled and stole his eighth base of the season in the matinee. He's reached base safely in all nine games since returning to the leadoff spot, going 11-for-35 (.314) with five walks, two doubles, two RBI, two steals and two runs scored during that stretch. |
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Kyle Manzardo Kyle Manzardo Belts first career grand slam
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 8:22 AM
Manzardo started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a grand slam in a 6-5 win in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Reds. He went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in the nightcap.
Analysis: Manzardo belted his 12th homer of the season and first career grand slam in the first inning, and it nearly didn't happen. A call that he'd been hit by a pitch was overturned on review prior to Manzardo going deep. It turned out to be the key contribution in Cleveland snapping a five-game losing streak. The slumping first baseman entered the day with a .154 average (4-for-26) and 12 strikeouts since the break and is batting just .210 for the season. With the team in the hunt for a division title or wild-card playoff spot, it may scour the market for a first baseman; Guardians first basemen are hitting a league-low .194 with 13 homers (t-23rd) and 45 RBI (27th). |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Swipes two bags in matinee
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:18 PM
Ramirez went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two stolen bases in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Reds.
Analysis: The star third baseman produced a run nearly single-handedly in the fifth inning of an eventual 6-5 win for Cleveland, reaching on a one-out single, swiping second and third off the battery of Chase Burns and Tyler Stephenson, and then coming home on a Chase DeLauter sacrifice fly. Ramirez is up to 26 steals on the season in just 78 games, and after an 0-for-4 showing in the nightcap, he carries a .235/.332/.399 slash line with 10 homers, 35 RBI and 45 runs. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Fans 12 in tough loss
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:14 PM
Williams (10-6) took the loss in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Reds, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out 12.
Analysis: The right-hander has struck out double-digit batters in four straight outings, with Tuesday's dozen establishing a new season high, but Williams' offense gave him no help in a 2-0 loss. During that dominant four-start stretch, Williams has delivered a stunning 45:2 K:BB over 27 innings with a 3.00 ERA and 0.63 WHIP, but he somehow has just a 1-2 record to show for it. The Big Rig will look to keep rolling in his next trip to the mound, which is currently set to come at home early next week against the Mets. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Notches save No. 30
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:09 PM
Smith recorded his 30th save of the season in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Reds, walking one and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: The right-hander wasn't at his sharpest, needing 18 pitches (nine strikes) to preserve a 6-5 lead, but Smith was able to get the job done. He continues to lead the majors in saves, with his 30 putting him two ahead of the Rays' Bryan Baker, and through 10.2 innings in July, Smith sports a 0.84 ERA, 0.56 WHIP and 11:2 K:BB. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Stumbles in Tuesday's matinee
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
Cecconi didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Reds, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk over 3.2 innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: The Guardians staked Cecconi to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning but the right-hander fell apart in the fourth, allowing back-to-back doubles to Nathaniel Lowe and Tyler Stephenson to lead off the frame before getting the hook after 84 pitches (52 strikes). Cecconi has failed to complete five innings in three straight outings, stumbling to a 7.50 ERA during that stretch while serving up three long balls in 12 innings. He'll try to rally in his next start, which is currently lined up to come at home this weekend against the Diamondbacks. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez On bench for nightcap
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 5:43 PM
Martinez isn't in the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Reds.
Analysis: After going 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts to start the day, Martinez will move to the bench to begin the second half of Tuesday's festivities. His absence will put Chase DeLauter in right field and Jose Ramirez at DH, allowing Gabriel Arias to start at third base. |
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Daniel Espino Daniel Espino Back with big club
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 3:50 PM
The Guardians recalled Espino from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Espino will serve as the 27th man on the roster for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader in Cincinnati. The right-hander made five appearances out of the Cleveland bullpen earlier this season, allowing three runs with a 9:3 K:BB. Espino will likely be sent back down after the twin bill. |
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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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