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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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Rhys Hoskins Rhys Hoskins Sitting in second straight game
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:12 AM
Hoskins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Hoskins will be on the bench for the second game in a row and for the third time in five contests. With the Guardians recently getting Jose Ramirez and Angel Martinez back from the injured list, Hoskins could see most of his usage on the short side of a platoon at first base with Kyle Manzardo. |
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Carlos Hernandez Carlos Hernandez Back in action at Triple-A
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:08 AM
Hernandez (arm/leg) has struck out four batters and allowed no hits and one walk over two scoreless innings in a pair of relief appearances for Triple-A Columbus since being reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: The 29-year-old righty signed a minor-league deal with Cleveland back in November but didn't participate in spring training while he recovered from injuries sustained during a Jan. 11 car accident. Hernandez was cleared to begin a rehab assignment July 7 and was given the green light to rejoin the Guardians' top affiliate earlier this month. He's looked good through his first two outings with Columbus and could get a look in the big-league bullpen later this season if he continues to find success at Triple-A. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Receiving breather Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:03 AM
Bailey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: The Guardians will close out their series at Tampa Bay with a day game, so Bailey will receive a breather after catching seven innings of a 3-0 loss Saturday night. Austin Hedges will step in behind the plate and form a battery with starting pitcher Parker Messick. |
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Tanner Bibee Tanner Bibee Hangs on for quality start
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 7:56 PM
Bibee (4-10) took the loss Saturday against Tampa Bay, allowing three runs on nine hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Bibee appeared to wear down as the outing went on, giving up each of his three runs across the fifth and sixth frames Saturday. Despite yielding his second-most hits of the year, the right-hander still managed to hold on for his third consecutive quality start and eighth in his last 10 outings. Bibee will carry a respectable 3.89 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 97:37 K:BB over 125 innings into his next scheduled appearance against Arizona. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 2:02 PM
DeLauter isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: DeLauter will step out of the starting nine Saturday after going 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored during Friday's loss. His absence will put Travis Bazzana in the DH spot, opening up second base for Gabriel Arias. |
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Will Dion Will Dion Back in big leagues
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 1:55 PM
The Guardians recalled Dion from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Analysis: After being sent down to Triple-A on Friday, Dion will now turn around and rejoin the big-league bullpen to make up for the loss of Shawn Armstrong (calf). Dion owns a 5.17 ERA and 1.66 WHIP through 15.2 frames with Cleveland this year and will likely be limited to low-leverage work as long as he's in the majors. |
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Shawn Armstrong Shawn Armstrong Lands on injured list
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 1:52 PM
The Guardians placed Armstrong on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left calf strain.
Analysis: Armstrong gave up three runs in just two-thirds of an inning during his outing Friday, and the Guardians will now be without his services until at least Aug. 9. Will Dion will return to the majors to fill the vacancy in Cleveland's bullpen. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Hitless in return
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:55 AM
Martinez went 0-for-4 in Friday's 11-3 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Martinez was activated from the injured list Friday and played his first MLB game since June 13. He missed six weeks due to a fractured left foot. |
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