Cleveland Guardians: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 6

Sam McDowell Passes Away

Former Cleveland left-hander Sam McDowell passed away on Monday, the team announced. He was 84 years old. McDowell’s decorated career spanned 15 seasons, 11 of which were spent in Cleveland.

Gavin Williams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 6

Gavin Williams’ stern Game 3 declaration amid 0-2 ALDS deficit for Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians need to find wins in order to survive in the Major League Baseball Playoffs. Cleveland is down 2-0 in their American League Division Series with the Chicago White Sox.

Jose Ramirez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 6

Guardians must consider unthinkable Jose Ramirez move to salvage ALDS vs. White Sox

There will probably be a statue of Jose Ramirez outside of Progressive Field someday. The seven-time All-Star is one of the best Guardians players in recent memory.

Jackson Chourio News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the MLB players with the most home runs in the postseason for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 6

Game Three Should Be an All-Hands on Deck Approach for the Guardians

For game three in Chicago, I’d like to see the Guardians try a bullpen game with an all-hands on deck approach. By including Foster Griffin and Tanner Bibee on the roster, the Guardians indicated a willingness to throw the kitchen sink at the White Sox.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 6

Guardians News: This Stinks

The Guardians lost a game they really should have won last night and everything is bad. Everyone is hating on Jose as he can’t get a hit. Erik Sabrowski was supposed to be the one reliable pen arm besides Cade Smith and he gave up the crucial double to a guy with a 19 wRC+ against LHP.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 6

What Guardians Manager Had To Say Following Disappointing Game 2 Loss in ALDS

With franchise legend Len Barker throwing out the first pitch and Browns star defensive end Jared Verse bringing out the game ball, the Cleveland Guardians set the stage for a memorable night.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 6

3 Guardians most to blame for ALDS Game 2 loss to White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians received enough from Gavin Williams to win Monday. They failed to turn that opportunity into a victory. Despite Williams’ 11 strikeouts, the Guardians lost 4-3 to the Chicago White Sox in Game 2 of the American League Division Series.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 5

Onions, Inches and Fighting the Long Defeat

I went to game two of the ALDS today by myself. I am a Guardians Season Ticket Holder, but in my 10-12 games a year, I always take 1-2 of our kids (ages 7, 6, almost 4, and 2).

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 5

Guardians’ Stephen Vogt gives Gavin Williams his flowers for 11K ALDS performance vs. White Sox

Stephen Vogt had immense praise for Gavin Williams following his start on the mound despite the Cleveland Guardians’ 4-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS on Monday night.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 5

3 Immediate Takeaways From Guardians' Game 2 Loss in ALDS

The Cleveland Guardians had a total of three hits in Saturday's Game 1 defeat against the Chicago White Sox. The lineup managed to make it four hits Monday night in an incredibly frustrating 4-3 loss falling into an 0-2 hole in the ALDS.

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The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

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Gavin Williams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 5

Gavin Williams makes Guardians’ history not seen since 2001

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams made franchise postseason history Monday in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox. Williams became the first Cleveland pitcher with at least 10 strikeouts in a playoff game since Bartolo Colon accomplished the feat in 2001.

Travis Bazzana News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Guardians Rookie Living Childhood Dream He Once Had 9,000 Miles Away

Travis Bazzana used to have a problem when he wanted to watch October baseball. He lived on the other side of the world. Growing up in Australia meant Major League Baseball postseason games weren’t exactly convenient viewing for a baseball-obsessed kid.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 30-HR hitter by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?

Sean Burke News / TWSN / October 4

Sean Burke’s Success Against Cleveland Makes Him a Major Game 2 Threat

After shutting out the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Division Series 3-0, they are set up nicely entering their next game against the Guardians as they look to gain early control of the series.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 3

'Frustrated When You Get Shut Out': Guardians’ Manager Speaks Out After White Sox Thrash Them in Game 1

October Baseball is here, and the Chicago White Sox gave us one of the most dominant starts in the postseason. The White Sox shut down the Guardians 3-0, and the Guardians manager knew that was where they lost the game.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 3

White Sox's Grant Taylor matches rare MLB history in win over Guardians

The Chicago White Sox may be MLB's ultimate Cinderella team this postseason, but that doesn't mean the team endorsed by the Pope is ready to go home any time soon.

White Sox gain ALDS edge with Munetaka Murakami HR, shutout pitching

White Sox vs. Guardians: Breaking down the 2026 season series

White Sox set new MLB playoff history in Astros sweep

The biggest question facing every ALDS team

The 'Legal MLB spitballers' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 2

Upstart White Sox take aim at Central champ Guardians in ALDS

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Guardians won the American League Central title by one game over the Chicago White Sox. A bigger prize will be on the line when the teams reunite Saturday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2

White Sox vs. Guardians: Breaking down the 2026 season series

As if 13 regular-season meetings weren't enough, the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians will meet up for at least three more games in the ALDS beginning on Saturday.

The biggest question facing every ALDS team

Guardians reveal starting rotation for ALDS showdown against White Sox

Yankees' Aaron Boone has blunt response on Aaron Judge’s ALDS status

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2

The biggest question facing every ALDS team

We are down to four teams in the American League postseason, and each has a big question to answer in the Division Series round.

Yankees announce Game 1 starter for ALDS against Rays

Guardians reveal starting rotation for ALDS showdown against White Sox

Aaron Judge addresses uncertain status for Yankees' ALDS clash vs. Rays

The 'MLB Playoff strikeout leaders' quiz

Colin Holderman News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1

Colin Holderman To Undergo Season-Ending Wrist Surgery

The Guardians will start an ALDS matchup against the White Sox on Saturday but right-hander Colin Holderman won’t be on the roster. He told reporters, including Tim Stebbins of MLB.com, that he will undergo right wrist surgery and won’t be able to rejoin the club at any point in October.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1

Guardians reveal starting rotation for ALDS showdown against White Sox

The Guardians have announced their first two starters for the ALDS against the White Sox.

White Sox's Sean Burke had an all-time quote before his playoff debut

Astros deserved boos from their fans in wild-card series vs. White Sox

White Sox's young talent has shifted perception of the Garrett Crochet trade

MLB roundup: Yankees, White Sox, Padres complete wild-card sweeps

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

Connor Brogdon News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 25

Guardians Outright Connor Brogdon

Right-hander Connor Brogdon cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Brogdon was designated for assignment on Wednesday.