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Craig Yoho Craig Yoho Taken deep in loss
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 6:48 AM
Yoho (2-1) was tagged with the loss to the White Sox on Sunday, when he allowed four runs on two hits and four walks over a third of an inning.
Analysis: Yoho was one of several relievers to pitch Sunday, when starter Joey Cantillo was removed after one inning following a significant rain delay. Things did not go well for the reliever, who entered in the third inning with two outs and no runners on base. The right-hander allowed a walk, a double and another walk before Colson Montgomery took him deep for a three-run home run. Yoho was a trade-deadline acquisition and in position for high-leverage work in the Guardians' bullpen, but he's allowed seven runs on five hits (two HRs) and four walks in consecutive outings (1.1 innings). |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Returns to lineup Sunday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 6:36 AM
Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and an RBI in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Ramirez returned to the lineup after getting Saturday off and made an immediate impact with a run-scoring single in Cleveland's two-run first inning. A sore hand caused him to miss two games in the middle of last week, and there was concern the soreness was related to the surgery he underwent on the same hand in June and led to Saturday's day off. Since returning from the orignal hand injury, Ramirez has gone 12-for-52 (.231) with eight walks, five steals, three RBI and 10 runs scored over 15 contests. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Rain-shortened start Sunday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 8:50 PM
Cantillo took a no-decision against the White Sox on Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks in one inning. He struck out three.
Analysis: Sunday's game was delayed for over two hours in the second inning due to inclement weather, and the Guardians chose not to send Cantillo back to the hill upon resumption. The southpaw experienced a laborious first frame, throwing 31 pitches, but he at least managed to record three punchouts before his day ended. Cantillo, who has a 3.91 ERA, a troublesome 1.48 WHIP and 132:56 K:BB over 119.2 innings, should be well-rested for his next scheduled outing against the Padres. |
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Promoted to Double-A
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 4:55 PM
LaViolette was promoted to Double-A Akron on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: LaViolette will make the jump to the Double-A level after posting a .238 average with 19 home runs, 69 RBI, 67 runs scored and 11 stolen bases over 332 at-bats in 83 contests with High-A Lake County this season. The 22-year-old was selected 27th overall by Cleveland in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, and he'll now have the chance to prove himself against tougher competition. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Sitting in series finale
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 12:49 PM
Halpin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Halpin is on the bench for a third straight game, but Sunday will mark the first time that the left-handed hitter has sat against a righty starter (Davis Martin) during that stretch. Though he's produced a serviceable .264/.298/.415 slash line since the All-Star break, Halpin could see his workload decline while the Guardians clear room in the lineup for rookie Angel Genao and the hot-hitting Angel Martinez. |
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Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Takes loss Saturday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 8:31 AM
Holderman (6-3) did not retire a batter and was tagged with Saturday's loss to the White Sox. He allowed three runs on two hits and hit two batters.
Analysis: Holderman has been a trusted option in the Guardians bullpen and was summoned with one runner on base and two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning after starter Gavin Williams threw 102 pitches (one shy of his season high). Holderman promptly hit the first two batters he faced to load the bases before allowing a two-run double and two-run single. He entered the contest with a 1.14 ERA over his previous 27 appearances (23.2 innings). |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Strikes out seven in no-decision
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 11:24 PM
Williams allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Saturday.
Analysis: Williams was sharp for most of this outing, but he allowed a solo home run to Munetaka Murakami in the sixth inning and couldn't get back on track after that. Williams left after 102 pitches (68 strikes), only for Colin Holderman to fail to get the last out in the sixth, tacking one more run onto Williams' line. Over his last four outings, Williams has allowed four runs across 25.1 innings with 40:4 K:BB, accounting for one of his sharpest stretches of the season. He's at a 3.55 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 185:41 K:BB through 144.2 innings over 24 starts overall. The 27-year-old right-hander is projected to make his next start at home versus the Padres. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Out of lineup Saturday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 3:15 PM
Ramirez isn't starting for Cleveland versus the White Sox on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ramirez didn't start Tuesday or Wednesday due to a sore left hand, but he returned to the lineup Thursday and Friday, going 2-for-7 with two walks, four runs and a stolen base over the pair of contests. It's not immediately clear if his absence Saturday is due to continued soreness or if it's just a rest day. Angel Genao is starting at third base in Ramirez's stead, while Chase DeLauter is serving as the DH. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio In midst of dry spell at plate
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:37 AM
Rocchio went 0-for-4 in Friday's 8-2 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Rocchio has been a near-league-average performer for the season with a .254/.320/.375 slash line and a 98 wRC+ over 444 plate appearances, but he's fallen into an extended skid at the plate lately. Over his last 12 games, he's gone just 4-for-43 (.093), which has resulted in a 20-point drop in his batting average. Though he's remained a mainstay in the lineup at shortstop amid his slump, Rocchio could be in danger of losing out on a couple of starts per week after the Guardians recently called up one of their top prospects in Angel Genao from Triple-A Columbus. Genao will likely be in line for steady playing time while he's up with Cleveland, though his ability to play second base and third base in addition to shortstop could allow Rocchio to be included in the starting nine more often than not. |
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Angel Genao Angel Genao Covers 2B against lefty
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:16 AM
Genao started at second base and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 8-2 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: The switch-hitting Genao got the start against left-hander Noah Schultz, replacing Travis Bazzana at the keystone. Bazzana, who has struggled against left-handed pitching (.537 OPS) in the majors, may lose opportunities against southpaws going forward, which should benefit Genao. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Crosses plate twice in win
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 11:05 PM
Ramirez went 1-for-4 with two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 8-2 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Ramirez recorded his second consecutive game with multiple runs scored Friday. The 33-year-old swiped his 28th bag of the season in the first inning and then scored on a two-run single by Angel Martinez. On the campaign, the switch-hitter has now slashed .234/.334/.386 with 10 home runs, 35 RBI, 28 stolen bases and 52 runs over 369 plate appearances. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Clubs rare home run in win
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 9:34 PM
Kwan went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in an 8-2 win over the White Sox on Friday.
Analysis: In the top of the sixth inning, Kwan came up to bat and blasted his first home run since April 6 and only his second of the season to extend Cleveland's lead to 8-1. The 28-year-old extended his hitting streak to seven games and has now recorded at least one hit in 13 of his last 14 games. Over his last 30 games, Kwan is batting a scorching hot .406/.487/.525 with 16 walks in 117 plate appearances. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Records season-high six RBI
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 9:33 PM
Martinez went 2-for-5 with a grand slam, six total RBI, a run scored and a strikeout during Friday's 8-2 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Martinez got the scoring started in the first inning with a two-run single, giving Cleveland a 2-0 lead. The 24-year-old then stepped to the plate in the fifth inning and blasted a grand slam, extending the lead to 6-1. Martinez logged a season-high six RBI, breaking his previous record of four, which he accomplished twice earlier this season. This year Martinez has slashed .231/.266/.424 with a career-high 12 home runs and 42 RBI in 284 plate appearances. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Throws seven sharp innings
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 9:32 PM
Messick (9-6) picked up the win after allowing two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out eight over seven innings against the White Sox on Friday.
Analysis: Messick recorded his sixth straight start of allowing two or fewer earned runs Friday against the White Sox. The left-hander made just two mistakes, allowing solo home runs to Braden Montgomery and Munetaka Murakami. The 25-year-old logged his most strikeouts in a game since June 23, when he recorded 10 strikeouts also against the White Sox. Over 23 starts this year, Messick has posted a 2.57 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 136:38 K:BB in 136.2 innings. The southpaw is slated to make his next start Thursday against the TIgers. |
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Franco Aleman Franco Aleman Back in big leagues
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 3:32 PM
The Guardians recalled Aleman from Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
Analysis: With Slade Cecconi off to the 15-day IL with right arm fatigue, Aleman is back in the Cleveland bullpen. Aleman has pitched in 14 games for the Guardians this season, posting a 3.77 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 17:5 K:BB across 14.1 innings. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Sent to IL with arm fatigue
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 3:30 PM
The Guardians placed Cecconi on the 15-day injured list Friday with right arm fatigue, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Cleveland recalled Franco Aleman from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. After working exclusively as a starter the first four months of the season, Cecconi was bumped to the bullpen this week following the team's acquisition of Foster Griffin. The transition hasn't gone well for Cecconi, who failed to record an out in Thursday's 13-6 loss to the Mets, while surrendering four runs on three hits and two walks with a wild pitch. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Sitting against lefty Friday
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 3:16 PM
Bazzana is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: With left-hander Noah Schultz on the mound for Chicago, Bazzana will get the night off. Angel Genao is making the start at second base and batting ninth for Cleveland. Bazzana is batting .188 with a .537 OPS against left-handed pitching as a rookie, and with the Guardians' additions in the past week, it appears he could be getting fewer at-bats against southpaws down the stretch. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Yanked for PH in sixth inning
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 5:10 PM
Bazzana went 0-for-2 with a walk and was pinch hit for in the sixth inning of Thursday's 13-6 loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Bazzana, who was returned to the leadoff spot with Steven Kwan getting a day off, was removed for pinch hitter Jo Adell in the sixth inning. The game was still in doubt -- New York held a 6-5 lead at the time -- so it wasn't case of emptying the bench in a blowout. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt may have made the move because a lefty reliever entered the game, but the manager hasn't made a habit of pinch hitting for Bazzana against lefties. The rookie has a .188/.299/.238 slash line over 117 plate apperances against southpaws. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Knocks homer in loss
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 4:55 PM
Lowe went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Thursday's 13-6 loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Lowe ate into a Mets lead in the fifth inning, when he smacked a three-run shot, his 12th homer of the season and first with Cleveland. He's enjoying the Guardians uniform, as Lowe is 4-for-10 with a double, a home run and five RBI in two starts with his new team. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Logs hit in return
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 4:52 PM
Ramirez started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Thursday's 13-6 loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Ramirez returned to action after missing two games due to a sore left hand. There was some concern about the hand, which is the one that was operated on in June, but it looks like the Guardians' star bounced back quickly. |
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