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On YouTubeGuardians to open with Armstrong; Rays start Martinez in ALCS Game 4 
Shawn Armstrong will be the opener for Cleveland and Tampa Bay will start Nick Martinez in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series on Friday night.
Shawn Armstrong News / Covering the Corner / October 16
Guardians News: Armstrong to Open for Game 4
The Guardians and Rays will, apparently, play tonight at 8PM ET, and Shawn Armstrong will open. I would guess it will be Armstrong for an inning, maybe plus a batter or two, then Joey Cantillo.
Cade Smith News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 16
This Pitcher Has Been the Difference Maker in the ALCS between Guardians and Rays
When Cade Smith is on, he's on. And throughout the 2026 MLB postseason, Smith has been one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. Across seven games, two saves and 9.0 innings of work on the mound, he has a 1.00 ERA and a 0.69 WHIP, all while allowing just two hits and posting 13 strikeouts.
The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz
MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?
Gavin Williams News / Lindy's Sports / October 16
Gavin Williams emerges as postseason star for Guardians
When the Guardians win a tight and low-scoring game, it often gets described as “Guardsball” by announcers and others. Part of the equation for the Guardians involves pitching, and they headed into this year’s tournament with a 3.77 ERA, which ranked eighth in the majors during the 162-game marathon.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 16
These Postgame Quotes Can't Be Missed Following Guardians Game 3 Rally in ALCS
The Cleveland Guardians aren't going to let the Tampa Bay Rays sneak on by them. On Thursday, Oct. 15, the Guardians took down the Rays with a big-time rally, coming back from down a run to win 3-2.
Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 16
Stephen Vogt’s New Fireman and the Odyssey of Daniel Espino
“He was the prototype for what they wanted us to be…They showed us a video of him striking out 15 people in Akron…they’re like ‘this is what we want you
Stephen Vogt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 16
Guardians’ Stephen Vogt sounds off on unlikely playoff hero’s ALCS Game 3 moment
The Cleveland Guardians are 2-1 up on the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series, and they have an unlikely hero in Petey Halpin to thank.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / October 16
Potential Starting Pitchers for Guardians and Rays in Game 4 of 2026 ALCS
The Cleveland Guardians have regained the lead in the 2026 American League Championship Series. The Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 of the ALCS.
Cleveland Guardians News / EssentiallySports / October 16
'Didn’t Know What to Expect': Guardians Manager Heaps Praise on Crowd’s Behavior for ALCS Game 3
30,101 fans packed Progressive Field at 1 p.m. on Thursday, offering a stark rebuke to Tampa Bay’s empty Tropicana Field. The Cleveland Guardians just delivered the answer to what happens when a playoff game starts hours earlier than expected, yet thousands of fans refuse to let the stands go empty.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15
A long-frustrated fan base is guaranteed to experience World Series glory
Whether the Brewers end up playing the Cleveland Guardians or Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, somebody is going to experience something new.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Petey Halpin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15
What Guardians’ Petey Halpin said about potential bat flip of the year candidate vs. Rays
The Cleveland Guardians had an unexpected hero step up on Thursday. While Gavin Williams was dominant on the mound once again and Cade Smith shut the door with a four-out save, outfielder Petey Halpin came through with a clutch two-run home run in the 5th inning to give Cleveland a 3-2 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB News / Field Level Media / October 15
Uncertain forecast affects ALCS Game 4 pitching plans for Guardians, Rays
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Guardians have wrested home-field advantage from the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series and taken a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup.
Cade Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15
What Guardians closer Cade Smith said after his latest dominant playoff outing
Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith delivered another dominant postseason performance Thursday, recording a four-out save in a 3-2 ALCS Game 3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field.
Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15
Guardians fans will want to see these stats after massive Game 3 win
The Cleveland Guardians have had a memorable postseason after coming back from an 0-2 deficit to defeat the Chicago White Sox in the American League Division Series.
CC Sabathia News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15
CC Sabathia sends message to Guardians after huge Game 3 victory
The Cleveland Guardians were able to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the NLCS, and they are now just two wins away from advancing to the World Series.
MLB News / Field Level Media / October 15
Guardians use dominant pitching to edge Rays, take 2-1 series lead
CLEVELAND -- Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning off Griffin Jax, and Gavin Williams and four relievers combined on a three-hitter as the Cleveland Guardians edged the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday afternoon.
Petey Halpin News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15
Petey Halpin unleashes epic bat flip after hitting go-ahead HR
Cleveland Guardians center fielder Petey Halpin unleashed the bat flip of the postseason on Thursday during Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15
Guardians ace Gavin Williams makes postseason history in Game 3 victory
Cleveland Guardians ace Gavin Williams made postseason history in his team's 3-2 Game 3 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 14
Jose Ramirez reacts to nightmare fourth inning in Game 2 ALCS loss to Rays
Ramirez's pair of brutal mistakes in the bottom of the fourth inning led to the Rays scoring three runs.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / October 14
Freddy Peralta should be even happier he's no longer a Met after leading Rays to win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALCS
Peralta pounded his chest as he exited the mound in his final inning. Consider that an emotional release from a pitcher who was once considered one of Major League Baseball's most underwhelming players.
Jose Ramirez News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14
Jose Ramirez gets the memes for his costly error in ALCS Game 2
Jose Ramirez went full Bill Buckner in Game 2 of the ALCS. The Cleveland Guardians star Ramirez made a very costly error against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.
Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker / October 13
Guardians' Jose Ramirez on verge of setting a franchise playoff record
A member of the Cleveland Guardians has a chance to make franchise history on Tuesday.
Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / October 13
Chase DeLauter gives Jose Ramirez his flowers after Guardians steal Game 1 of ALCS from Rays
DeLauter discussed his star teammate.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 13
Guardians explode for 14 hits, seven runs in ALCS Game 1 win over Rays
Less than a week ago, the Cleveland Guardians were down 2-0 in the ALDS and on the brink of a disappointing postseason exit.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 11
Biggest question facing Guardians, Rays heading into ALCS
The Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays took very different paths to get to the American League Championship Series. Now, with the ALCS opening up on Monday night at Tropicana Field, we will soon see which path to this round provides an advantage.
Sean Burke News / Yardbarker / October 9
How White Sox starter Sean Burke has pitched against Guardians in 2026
The Chicago White Sox will start ace Sean Burke on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians in a decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series.
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