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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Clubs homer in win
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 7:50 AM
Lowe went 1-for-4 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 11-1 win over Kansas City.
Analysis: Lowe took a four-seamer from Seth Lugo on the outer half of the plate the opposite way for a two-run homer to give the Guardians a 3-0 lead in the first inning. His .237/.262/.408 slash line in a Cleveland uniform does not jump off the page, but Lowe has 15 RBI over 21 games since joining the team. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Four hits in win
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 7:43 AM
DeLauter started in right field and went 4-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 11-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: DeLauter, who recorded his third four-hit game, keeps chugging along deep into his rookie season. Sunday's start in right field marked his first in the field since returning from a hamstring injury; he served as the designated hitter the previous two games. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Goes yard in four-RBI effort
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:35 PM
Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's 11-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: The star third baseman shined Sunday, tallying his second-most RBI of the season. Ramirez is having a down year by his lofty standards, but he's now collected nine RBI in his past five outings as he looks to heat up. Through 447 plate appearances, he's slashing .243/.339/.393 with 11 homers, 48 RBI, 31 stolen bases and 61 runs scored. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Coasts to 11th win
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 5:58 PM
Messick (11-8) earned the win against the Royals on Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: After conceding a run in the opening inning, Messick cruised his way victory on a day the Guardians erupted for nine runs through four innings. The left-hander continues to deal on the hill, tossing at least five innings while giving up two runs or fewer in 10 consecutive starts since the beginning of July. He'll look to further improve an already excellent 2.46 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 161:43 K:BB over 161 innings in his next scheduled outing against Detroit. |
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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Not doing baseball activities yet
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:08 AM
Hoskins (back) is feeling better but has not yet resumed baseball activity, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hoskins landed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 19 with back tightness and is eligible to be activated when ready. Cleveland is getting by at first base with Nathaniel Lowe (against righties) and David Fry (against lefties). |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Accounts for offense in loss
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 8:55 AM
Martinez went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: Martinez gave the Guardians an early lead, belting a two-run homer in the second inning, and then singled in a meaningless run in the bottom of the ninth. Chase DeLauter, who served as the designated hitter the last two days, is dealing with a nagging hamstring, which could result in more opportunities for Martinez going forward. The latter is enjoying his best season in the majors, posting a .712 OPS along with 13 home runs, 48 RBI and 11 steals across 94 games (341 plate appearances). |
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David Fry David Fry Makes first start since call-up
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 8:46 AM
Fry started at first base and went 1-for-1 with a walk and a double in Saturday's 8-3 loss to Kansas City.
Analysis: Fry was in starting lineup for the first time since being recalled Aug. 19, slotting in at first base against a left-hander. He was eventually pinch hit for by Nathaniel Lowe against a right-handed reliever. Lowe remains the primary starter at first base, getting starts whenever the Guardians face a right-hander. Fry will remain the primary backup until Rhys Hoskins (back) comes off the injured list. |
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Foster Griffin Foster Griffin Fans four in five strong innings
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:20 PM
Griffin didn't factor into the decision against the Royals on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: After surrendering five runs in his team debut Aug. 6 against the Mets, Griffin has regained his form on the mound since then. The southpaw has thrown at least five innings while yielding two earned runs or fewer in four consecutive starts, giving up five hits or fewer each time out during that span. He'll take an excellent 3.06 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 116:30 K:BB over 129.1 innings into his next scheduled outing versus Detroit. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana On bench against LHP
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 11:43 AM
Bazzana is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: The lefty-hitting Bazzana has slashed .188/.295/.232 in 129 plate appearances against same-side pitching this season and has fallen into a platoon role lately as a result. That trend will continue Saturday with the No. 1 overall pick in 2024 sitting against southpaw Daniel Lynch as Angel Genao starts at the keystone for Cleveland. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Returns to starting lineup
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 6:10 AM
DeLauter served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: DeLauter was back in the starting lineup after a hamstring injury forced him to open the previous three games on the bench. The hamstring has popped up twice this month, so DeLauter could stick in a DH role for a bit before returning to the field. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Suffers tough-luck loss
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 10:45 PM
Bibee (5-14) took the loss against the Royals on Friday, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Bibee allowed a run in the fifth inning and delivered his third straight quality start but was outdueled by Michael Wacha. The 27-year-old is now tied with Shane Baz for the major-league lead in losses, though he's pitched better than his record would indicate. He owns a 3.88 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 128:46 K:BB across 162.1 innings this season and lines up for a home matchup with the Blue Jays next week. |
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Shawn Armstrong Shawn Armstrong Progressing in recovery
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 5:39 PM
Armstrong (calf) threw a bullpen session Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Armstrong was recently cleared to begin a throwing progression, a good indication that he is recovering from a left calf strain that landed him on the injured list in late July. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on Aug. 4, but he could be back on the Guardians' major-league roster right before the end of the regular season in mid-to-late September. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Scheduled for rehab outing Sunday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 5:36 PM
Cecconi (arm) is scheduled to make his next rehab appearance Sunday with Triple-A Columbus, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Cecconi was cleared to begin his rehab assignment Tuesday in Triple-A, when he allowed one hit and one walk while striking out the side in one scoreless inning. He's working his way back from right arm fatigue that landed him on the injured list in early August, and he is progressing toward being back with the Guardians by early September. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Slotted in Friday's lineup
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:15 PM
DeLauter (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Friday's matchup with the Royals.
Analysis: DeLauter, absent from the starting lineup for the previous three games, is seemingly past the worst of his hamstring issue. The 24-year-old entered the Guardians' most recent game against the Angels and contributed to a comeback win with a single in the ninth. DeLauter will act as the designated hitter and bat second for Cleveland's series opener against Kansas City. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Knocks in winning run
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 8:39 AM
Bazzana went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Bazzana was instrumental in a late-game rally that saw the Guardians score three runs in the final two innings. He singled and scored in the eighth inning and then drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth with a sacrifice fly. The rookie's been on a roll of late, going 10-for-27 (.370) with two doubles, one steal, six RBI and five runs scored over the last seven games. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Triggers game-winning rally
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 8:32 AM
DeLauter (hamstring) entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter and singled in a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Angels.
Analysis: DeLauter opened on the bench for a third consecutive game but triggered Cleveland's two-run rally in the top of the ninth inning. He was immediately replaced by a pinch runner, indicating the Guardians didn't want to push him on the basepaths. It's unclear if the pinch-hitting appearance means DeLauter will be ready to return to the starting lineup Friday after the team's off day Thursday. |
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Erik Sabrowski Erik Sabrowski Notches first save
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:11 PM
Sabrowski earned the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Angels, allowing a hit while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: With Cade Smith unavailable after pitching the previous two days, it was Sabrowski who got the call in the ninth inning Wednesday, tasked with protecting a one-run lead. The southpaw gave up an infield single to lead off the frame, but he rebounded to retire the next three batters en route to his first save this season. Sabrowski has been excellent of late, holding opponents scoreless in 10 straight appearances (eight innings) while claiming a high-leverage role in the Guardians' bullpen. Sabrowski's ERA is down to 3.00 through 39 innings this year with a 1.26 WHIP and 65:25 K:BB. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Issues seven walks Wednesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:02 PM
Cantillo didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Angels, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits and seven walks across six innings. He struck out one.
Analysis: Cantillo somehow managed to turn in a quality start Wednesday despite issuing a career-high seven walks -- the southpaw allowed three runs over the first two innings before bearing down to blank the Halos over his final four frames. Command has been a struggle for Cantillo this season -- his 70 walks tie Robbie Ray for most given up in the majors. However, Cantillo's held opponents to just four earned runs across 16.2 innings in his last three outings, as he's lowered his ERA to 3.70 with a 1.45 WHIP and 145 strikeouts across 28 starts (136.1 innings) this season. Cantillo is currently in line to face the Blue Jays at home his next time out. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Sitting again Wednesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 12:31 PM
DeLauter (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: A tight left hamstring will keep DeLauter out of the starting nine for a third straight game, but the rookie outfielder appears likely to avoid a stint on the injured list. The Guardians felt comfortable enough using DeLauter off the bench in Tuesday's 8-6 extra-inning win, with the 24-year-old striking out as a pinch hitter during his lone at-bat in the top of the ninth. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Resting up Wednesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 12:28 PM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bailey will receive a breather for the matinee after he went 0-for-1 with four walks and a run scored while catching all 10 innings of an 8-6 win Tuesday night. Austin Hedges will spell Bailey behind the dish in the series finale. |
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