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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 sacrafice 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 the Guardians 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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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Fills in for injured teammate
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 8:12 AM
Martinez started in right field and went 1-for-4 with a double in Monday's 4-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Martinez entered the starting lineup after the Guardians scratched Chase DeLauter due to left hamstring tightness, the the same issue that forced him to miss three games last week. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt indicated to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com that DeLauter likely could have remained in the lineup as the designated hitter, but the manager didn't want to take the chance. Martinez is batting .350 (7-for-20) with two doubles, two RBI, two steals and two runs scored over his last six contests. |
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Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Fans three in relief
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 11:23 PM
Holderman (wrist) struck out three and gave up one hit in a scoreless inning during Monday's 4-2 victory over the Angels.
Analysis: Holderman was pulled from his Aug. 15 outing due to right wrist inflammation, though he's made two appearances since without issue. He looked particularly sharp Monday night and appears to have put the minor wrist issue in the past. The right-hander owns a 2.29 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 49 strikeouts and one save over 51.0 innings this season. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Cruises to 10th victory
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 11:21 PM
Messick (10-8) earned the win over the Angels on Monday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out four batters over six innings.
Analysis: Messick was perfect for three innings, but the Angels got to him for a run on three singles in the fourth. Those ended up being the only hits the left-hander allowed, and he faced the minimum the rest of the way. Messick didn't have his swing-and-miss stuff working -- the four punchouts were his fewest since he notched just one strikeout against Miami on July 10 -- but he nonetheless recorded his second straight quality start and his 11th overall this season. He's been one of the AL's most effective starters in 2026 with a 2.50 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 156:41 K:BB over 155 innings spanning 26 starts. |
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Back in action
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:42 PM
Campbell (oblique) was activated from the 7-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Campbell missed nearly two months after picking up a left oblique injury, but he's been given the green light to return to action at Triple-A. He fared well in his first outing since June 25, tossing two scoreless frames while striking out one against Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Scratched with hamstring tightness
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:15 PM
DeLauter has been scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Angels due to left hamstring tightness, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: DeLauter was initially penciled into the starting nine in the DH slot, but he was replaced after it was reported that he's still dealing with some nagging hamstring tightness, which is an issue that forced him to miss three games last week in a series against the Giants. He can be considered day-to-day until Cleveland has another update to share. |
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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Absent from lineup Monday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 5:43 PM
Bazzana is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Angels.
Analysis: Bazzana will exit the lineup for Monday's series opener after starting each of the previous 10 contests. Angel Genao will occupy second base in Bazzana's stead. |
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