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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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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Five-hit night in win
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 7:52 AM
Kwan went 5-for-5 with a walk, an RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 8-6 extra-inning win over the Angels.
Analysis: Kwan scored on all three of Jose Ramirez's doubles to help the Guardians overcome a 5-0 hole after two innings. Kwan, who has multiple hits in three straight games, has sizzled since the end of July, posting a .380/.482/.435 slash line with 23 runs scored over the last 23 contests. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Leads offense in win
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 7:44 AM
Ramirez went 3-for-6 with three doubles, five RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-6 extra-inning win over the Angels.
Analysis: Ramirez had his hands all over this comeback win. He went to work after the Guardians fell behind 5-0 after two innings. Ramirez had a pair of two-run doubles, including the go-ahead runs in the 10th inning, and another double that drove in one run. The cherry on top was his 30th stolen base of the season, giving the 33-year-old three consecutive seasons with at least that many steals. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Notches 35th save
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:55 AM
Smith struck out two in a perfect 10th inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 8-6 extra-inning win over the Angels.
Analysis: Smith was handed a two-run lead after Jose Ramirez's go-ahead double in the top of the 10th and slammed the door for his 35th save of the season. The right-hander worked around the automatic runner without allowing him to score, striking out two during a 15-pitch frame in which he threw 11 strikes. Smith has now earned saves on consecutive days after closing Monday's 4-2 victory over Los Angeles, and he lowered his ERA to 2.40. He's also clinched his last five save chances. |
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Erik Sabrowski Erik Sabrowski Earns win in relief Tuesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:41 AM
Sabrowski (5-2) struck out all three batters he faced in a perfect ninth inning to earn the win in Tuesday's 8-6 extra-inning victory over the Angels.
Analysis: Sabrowski entered with the game tied at 6-6 and delivered a dominant inning, needing just 13 pitches to strike out the side and send the contest to extra innings. Cleveland then scored twice in the top of the 10th, putting Sabrowski in position for his fifth victory. The left-hander has emerged as one of the Guardians' most reliable bullpen arms this season, and this outing lowered his ERA to 3.08. He hasn't allowed a run in his last nine relief outings, posting a strong 12:3 K:BB across seven innings over that stretch. |
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Gavin Williams Gavin Williams Can't escape second inning
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:37 AM
Williams didn't factor into the decision in the Guardians' 8-6 extra-inning win over the Angels on Tuesday. He allowed five runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over 1.1 innings.
Analysis: Williams endured his shortest start of the season, surrendering a pair of home runs while needing 62 pitches (39 strikes) to record just four outs. Christian Moore and Vaughn Grissom both took him deep as Los Angeles built an early lead, but Cleveland's offense eventually erased the deficit to get Williams off the hook. The right-hander had been pitching reasonably well before Tuesday, but this disastrous outing pushed his ERA from 3.72 to 3.98. He's scheduled to make his next start at home against the Blue Jays. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Remains out Tuesday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 5:53 PM
DeLauter (hamstring) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Angels, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com.
Analysis: DeLauter will miss his second consecutive game with left hamstring tightness. The 24-year-old was forced to miss three games last week against the Giants due to a similar issue. Jo Adell will move over to right field and bat cleanup for Cleveland on Tuesday. |
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Slade Cecconi Slade Cecconi Set for rehab assignment
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 4:31 PM
The Guardians assigned Cecconi (arm) to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Cecconi progressed through a few bullpen sessions since Aug. 19 after landing on the injured list Aug. 7 due to arm fatigue. The right-hander will likely not need many appearances to get back into action for the Guardians, as he has not been out very long. The 27-year-old may be cleared to rejoin Cleveland when MLB rosters expand Sept. 1. |
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Steven Kwan Steven Kwan Scores run in win
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 8:24 AM
Kwan went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's 4-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Kwan scored the Guardians' first run on a sacrifice fly, giving him 19 runs scored over his last 19 games. Since the beginning of July, he's posted a .357/.457/.439 slash line with six doubles, two triples, one home run, 12 RBI, six steals and 29 runs across 44 contests. |
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