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Travis Bazzana Travis Bazzana Hot September rolls on
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:26 AM
Bazzana went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Bazzana's fifth-inning homer turned out to be the game-winning hit, as the Guardians erased an early 3-0 deficit. After a midseason slump, the rookie is enjoying a bounceback September. The homer was his sixth during the month, and he's slashing .390/.479/.902 over the last 12 contests. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Fans two to secure save
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 9:50 PM
Smith earned the save in Friday's 5-3 win over the Athletics, striking out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Smith breezed through Friday's outing, fanning the first two batters he faced while needing only 14 pitches (nine strikes) to come away with his third save in his last four outings and 38th of the year, which is second-most in the majors behind Bryan Baker (40). Smith is up to 100 strikeouts on the year, marking the third consecutive season in which he's cracked the century mark. He has a 2.06 ERA and 0.99 WHIP across 70 innings this season. |
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Brayan Rocchio Brayan Rocchio Collects two RBI Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 9:46 PM
Rocchio went 2-for-3 with a two-run double, a steal and a run scored during the Guardians' 5-3 win over the Athletics on Friday.
Analysis: Rocchio got the Guardians on the board with a two-run double in the fourth inning before coming home to score on an RBI single by Jose Ramirez. It was Rocchio's fifth multi-RBI game over his last 14 games, during which he has a .972 OPS with three home runs, 15 RBI, 10 runs scored and four steals. |
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Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Logs two RBI, one steal vs. A's
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 9:40 PM
Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI single and a steal during the Guardians' 5-3 win over the Athletics on Friday.
Analysis: Ramirez contributed to the Guardians' three-run fourth inning with an RBI single to center field before extending the team's lead to 503 with a solo homer in the sixth. It was his second consecutive game with two hits, and it looks like the superstar third baseman may have broken out of his slump out of plate (6-for-53 in his 13 games from Sept. 1 to 15). Ramirez is also up to 34 steals on the year, which is seventh-most in the majors, though he needs six more to reach 40 swiped bags for a third consecutive season. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Earns win in bulk-relief role
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 9:36 PM
Cantillo (10-9) earned the win against the Athletics on Friday, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out five across six innings.
Analysis: Daniel Espino served as Cleveland's opener Friday, though he gave up a three-run home run to Zack Gelof in the first inning. Cantillo was brought out for the second frame, and the 26-year-old southpaw proceeded to keep the Athletics off the board over the next six innings while limiting the A's to only three baserunners. He's tossed two consecutive scoreless outings across 10 innings, which has Cantillo at a 3.74 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 167:79 K:BB over 154 innings this season. He figures to make his next appearance -- as a starter or otherwise -- next week against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, in what could be his final outing of the regular season. |
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Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Suffers setback
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 4:08 PM
Holderman was forced to exit Thursday's rehab outing with Triple-A Columbus after aggravating his right wrist injury, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Holderman was in the final stages of his recovery from right wrist inflammation that caused him to land on the 15-day injured list. However, the 30-year-old relief pitcher has suffered a setback in his rehab program and will undergo more tests to determine next steps. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Sitting again Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 2:09 PM
Martinez (side) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez was injured in Tuesday's game against the White Sox and missed Wednesday's series finale. He'll sit out at least another contest despite Thursday's off day. Steven Kwan is in left field, with Petey Halpin patrolling center. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Returns to lineup Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 2:06 PM
DeLauter (wrist) is starting in right field and batting third Friday against the Athletics, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: DeLauter's sprained right wrist flared back up this week, and he was held out of action Tuesday and Wednesday against the White Sox ahead of Thursday's off day. The 24-year-old is back in action against lefty Mason Barnett for Friday's series opener. DeLauter has just three home runs since the All-Star break but does have 12 doubles, two triples and 23 walks in that span, boosting his OPS to .815 for the season. |
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Joey Cantillo Joey Cantillo Bulk-relief role on tap
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:23 AM
Cantillo is expected to pitch in bulk relief behind opener Daniel Espino in Friday's game against the Athletics, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Guardians will go back to the well with the Espino/Cantillo pairing for a second straight turn through the rotation after the duo combined for 10 punchouts over six scoreless frames in a 4-3 loss to the Twins last Saturday. Though Cantillo hasn't notched a victory in any of his last six appearances (five starts), being deployed in bulk relief should nonetheless increase his chances of qualifying for a win more than if he was used as a traditional starter. |
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Daniel Espino Daniel Espino Opening Friday's contest
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:12 AM
Espino is slated to serve as the Guardians' opening pitcher for Friday's game against the Athletics, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Espino will draw his second start in less than a week, but he's not expected to cover more than an inning or two before giving way to the bullpen. Lefty Joey Cantillo is available on five days' rest and is expected to work in bulk relief behind Espino. |
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Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Set for rehab assignment
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 4:08 PM
The Guardians sent Holderman (wrist) on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.
Analysis: Holderman has been out with right wrist inflammation since Sept. 4. However, he has been dealing with the issue in his wrist since mid-August. The right-hander is eligible to return Sept. 19. |
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Jo Adell Jo Adell Leading postseason push
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 8:19 AM
Adell went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Adell was a significant contributor for a second straight game, delivering a two-run single in the third inning. This, after he belted a two-run home run during Tuesday's 7-6 win. Adell, playing meaningful September baseball for the first time in his career, has hit safely in five consecutive contests, going 6-for-20 with one double, two home runs and six RBI during the streak. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Offensive star Wednesday
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 8:10 AM
Halpin started in center field and went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Halpin was in the starting lineup for a second straight day with both Chase DeLauter (wrist) and Angel Martinez (side) unavailable and became an unlikely difference-maker in the win. The left-handed batter, who had gone deep just three times through 73 games, went into his home run trot after belting a three-run shot in the sixth inning to give Cleveland a 5-3 lead. Halpin's contributions enabled the Guardians to win the series and take over first place in the AL Central, a half game ahead of the White Sox. |
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Cade Smith Cade Smith Nails down 37th save
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:04 PM
Smith recorded his 37th save of the season in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox, striking out two over 1.1 perfect innings.
Analysis: After Erik Sabrowski walked two batters in the eighth inning to bring the tying run to the plate for Chicago, Smith was brought in and got Sam Antonacci to fly out to end the frame before dominating in the ninth. Smith hasn't blown a save in over a month, and across his last 15 appearances he's posted a 1.10 ERA, 0.61 WHIP and 25:4 K:BB in 16.1 innings while collecting three wins and seven saves. |
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Parker Messick Parker Messick Secures 12th win
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 5:59 PM
Messick (12-9) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up three runs on seven hits over six innings in a 6-3 win over the White Sox. He struck out eight without walking a batter.
Analysis: The southpaw fired 62 of 86 pitches for strikes in an impressive outing that helped Cleveland claim first place in the AL Central for the first time since July 4. The quality start was Messick's 14th of the season, and he hasn't been tagged for more than three runs in an outing since June 29, posting a 2.21 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 80:18 K:BB in 77.1 innings over that span. He's set to make what will likely be his final start of the regular season on the road next week in Boston. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Absent from Cleveland lineup
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 10:20 AM
Martinez (side) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Martinez suffered a right side injury during Tuesday's contest. He seems to have avoided a serious injury, but with it being an afternoon game Wednesday ahead of an off day Thursday, Martinez will receive some rest. Steven Kwan is handling left field and Petey Halpin will patrol center field for the Guardians. |
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Chase DeLauter Chase DeLauter Held out again Wednesday
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 10:18 AM
DeLauter (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the White Sox.
Analysis: DeLauter experienced a setback with his right wrist injury during Monday's game, and he will now sit out a second straight contest. The Guardians are idle Thursday, but with the nature of the injury, it's not a given DeLauter is ready to play by Friday versus the Athletics. |
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Angel Martinez Angel Martinez Avoids serious injury
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 7:02 AM
Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said Tuesday that Martinez "avoided something major" after exiting Monday's loss with discomfort in his side, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez was held out of Tuesday's game as was Chase DeLauter (wrist), which led to Petey Halpin drawing a start in the outfield. Martinez has a .248/.285/.443 slash line in 2026 and has improved his OPS by 100 points from 2025. |
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Petey Halpin Petey Halpin Enters Tuesday's lineup
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:56 AM
Halpin started in center field and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Halpin was in the lineup as both Chase DeLauter (wrist) and Angel Martinez (side) were held back. When all hands are healthy, Halpin usually works as a pinch runner, pinch hitter or defensive replacement. He's been grinding the last month, going 9-for-49 (.188) over his last 25 games. |
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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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