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Cade Smith Cade Smith Collects sixth win of 2026
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:13 PM
Smith (6-1) was credited with the win against the White Sox on Tuesday, striking out one batter across 1.2 innings.
Analysis: Smith got the call with one out in the eighth inning with the Guardians down 6-5. He needed only 16 pitches (12 strikes) to get through five batters, and he ended up collecting the win thanks to Brayan Rocchio's walk-off, two-run double in the bottom of the ninth. Smith has come away with the win in three of his last five outings and sits at a 2.13 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 36 saves and a 96:22 K:BB over 67.2 innings this season. |
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Foster Griffin Foster Griffin No-decision against South Siders
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:09 PM
Griffin did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Guardians, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five across four innings.
Analysis: Griffin kept the White Sox off the board until a Sam Antonacci RBI single in the fourth inning. The former was brought back out for the fifth but was quickly pulled after letting the first two batters he faced on base, one of which came home to score. Griffin ran up his pitch count to 83 (47 strikes), and it's his second consecutive outing in which he failed to complete at least five innings. In eight games since being acquired by the Guardians from the Nationals in August, Griffin has a 3-2 record with a 5.79 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 37.1 innings. He's lined up to take on the Red Sox on the road next week in what currently projects to be his penultimate start of the regular season. |
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Jo Adell Jo Adell Cracks two-run homer Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:01 PM
Adell went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during the Guardians' 7-6 win over the Guardians on Tuesday.
Analysis: In a crucial game for control of the AL Central division, Adell got the Guardians on the board early with a two-run homer off Chris Murphy in the first inning. Adell has gone deep in two of his last three outings and has reached base safely in seven of his last eight games, going 9-for-33 (.273) with six RBI, four extra-base hits and seven runs scored in that span. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Goes deep twice in Tuesday's win
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 9:58 PM
Bazzana went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs during the Guardians' 7-6 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Analysis: Bazzana helped put the Guardians up 3-0 early in the first inning with a solo homer to right-center field before going deep again in the sixth to reduce the deficit to one run. It's the second multi-homer game of the season for Bazzana, with five of his 13 homers coming over his last 10 games. In that 10-game span, he has gone 15-for-34 (.441) with one steal, 14 RBI, eight extra-base hits and 10 runs scored. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Smacks walk-off double Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 9:10 PM
Rocchio went 2-for-3 with a two-run double during the Guardians' 7-6 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Analysis: With two outs, runners on second and third and on an 0-2 count, Rocchio took a 100 mph sinker from Grant Taylor deep to left field, which fell just out of the reach of Sam Antonacci to bring home both David Fry and Daniel Schneemann to secure the win for the Guardians. It was a clutch moment for Rocchio and a key win for the Guardians, who are now just 0.5 games back of the White Sox for the top spot in the AL Central division. Rocchio has four games of at least two RBI over his last 11 outings and has a .686 OPS with 19 steals, 13 home runs and 67 RBI over 561 plate appearances this season. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Wrist remains bothersome
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 3:01 PM
DeLauter is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox after his right wrist sprain flared up during Monday's contest, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 24-year-old missed four games due to the wrist issue before returning to the lineup Wednesday in Baltimore, but he's apparently not fully past the injury. Manager Stephen Vogt said DeLauter should be considered day-to-day. Petey Halpin is picking up a start in the outfield Tuesday with DeLauter on the bench. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Receiving Tuesday off
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 2:45 PM
DeLauter is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The rookie outfielder started the previous five games after missing four contests due to a wrist sprain, and he's gone 3-for-19 with four walks, a homer and a stolen base since rejoining the lineup. It's likely just a rest day for DeLauter, whose 125 contests this year shatter his previous high for games played in a season. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Absent from Tuesday's lineup
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 2:39 PM
Martinez (side) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez will miss at least one start after exiting Monday's series opener due to right side inflammation. Steven Kwan will shift to left field Tuesday while Petey Halpin picks up a start in center. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Steals two bags in loss
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 7:04 AM
Ramirez went 1-for-4 with two steals in Monday's 7-3 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Ramirez stole second and third base after reaching on a fielding error in the sixth inning before being stranded at third. The two steals upped his season total to 33. |
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Daniel Schneemann Daniel Schneemann Enters mid-game Monday
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 6:52 AM
Schneemann went 0-for-1 in his lone plate appearance during Monday's 7-3 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Schneemann entered the game after Angel Martinez was pulled in the seventh inning with a side injury. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said the decision to pull Martinez was precautionary. Schneemann has not yet started a game since his return to the majors Sept. 1 and is 1-for-6 with an RBI and three strikeouts in fill-in work. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Seven Ks in tough-luck loss
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 10:24 PM
Williams (13-8) took the loss Monday against the White Sox, striking out seven while allowing two runs on four hits and three walks in five innings.
Analysis: Williams didn't work particularly efficiently Monday, needing a season-high 113 pitches to complete five innings. It's possible the right-hander had a longer leash after receiving a few days of extra rest in between starts, and he's now tossed at least five innings while conceding fewer than three runs in three straight outings to open the month of September. He's lined up for a soft home matchup against the Athletics over the weekend, holding a 3.78 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 235:56 K:BB over 174 innings. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Exits with side injury
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 9:08 PM
Martinez was removed from Monday's game against the White Sox due to right side inflammation, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez left the matchup after striking out in the seventh inning, and he was later diagnosed with right side inflammation. He'll presumably be re-evaluated Tuesday to determine whether a trip to the injured list is necessary. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Lifts homer in win
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 7:11 AM
Bazzana went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, three RBI, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Sunday's 9-2 win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Bazzana helped increase the Guardians lead with a run-scoring single in the fourth inning followed by a two-run homer in the sixth. He's up to 12 homers with 19 steals in 112 games. Just as it looked like the rookie started to fade, Bazzana's bat has awoken in September. Over the last eight games, Bazzana has gone 12-for-26 (.462) with five walks, two doubles, three home runs, 12 RBI and eight runs scored. |
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Jo Adell Jo Adell Knocks homer, double in win
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 7:04 AM
Adell went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, two RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Adell had a solo home run in the third inning and then doubled home a run in the ninth. The homer was his 21st of the season and snapped a 19-game drought. Since coming over from the Angels at the trade deadline, Adell has a .239/.316/.418 slash line with five home runs, nine doubles and 26 RBI over 36 contests. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Three hits, homer in win
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 6:03 PM
Kwan went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two total RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Kwan led off the game with a solo shot off Joe Ryan, his first of three hits on the day and his third home run this season (his first since Aug. 7). Kwan also extended his hit streak to seven games -- he's gone 12-for-30 (.400) with five extra-base hits in that span. Overall, he's slashing .278/.375/.346 through 587 plate appearances this season with 75 runs scored, 30 RBI and 10 stolen bases. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Rebounds vs. Twins
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 4:21 PM
Bibee (6-15) earned the win Sunday over Minnesota, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over 6.2 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: It was a strong bounce-back effort from Bibee. The right-hander had failed to make it through four innings in either of his previous two starts, giving up 10 runs across 8.1 innings in that span. Overall, Bibbe's ERA sits at 4.16 across 31 starts (177.1 innings) this season with a 1.18 WHIP and 140:54 K:BB. He's currently lined up to face the A's at home in his next outing. |
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Connor Brogdon Connor Brogdon Back with big club
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 12:48 PM
The Guardians recalled Brogdon from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Analysis: The move corresponds with Franco Aleman being optioned to Triple-A. Brogdon last saw major-league action May 7 and has since spent time in the minors. Across 15 big-league appearances, he has a 5.28 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, four holds and one save across 15.1 innings. |
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Franco Aleman Franco Aleman Sent down to Triple-A
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 12:46 PM
The Guardians optioned Aleman to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Analysis: The move comes after Aleman's last outing against the Twins on Saturday, when he allowed four runs on five hits while striking out one batter in two-thirds of an inning. Connor Brogdon was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Idle for series finale
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:43 AM
Ramirez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Ramirez is batting .111 (5-for-45) through his first 11 games of September and will hit the bench Sunday after starting the previous five contests. Angel Genao will step in at the hot corner and bat seventh in the series finale at Minnesota. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Strikes out eight in bulk relief
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 8:05 PM
Cantillo did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Twins, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out eight over four scoreless innings.
Analysis: Cantillo entered in the third inning and dominated, throwing 37 of 56 pitches for strikes with 10 whiffs. It marked the first time the 26-year-old pitched in relief all year, and it was also his first scoreless outing since another four-inning effort July 29. He owns a 3.89 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 162:78 K:BB across 148 frames this season and lines up for a home matchup with the Athletics next weekend should he return to the rotation. |
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