Throughout the entire 2026 MLB regular season, one major concern followed the team around: offensive inconsistencies. And unfortunately, while the "Guards Ball" magic followed them around and propelled them all the way to the American League Championship Series, the offense's continued struggles may be what sinks them.
The Cleveland Guardians are now down 3-2 in their American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Guardians have no room for error anymore and that means they need to get their pitching assignment right to give them the best chance to force a Game 7.
When the Cleveland Guardians stared elimination in the face during the ALDS, they refused to let their season end without a fight. Coming back from a 0-2 deficit against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS, however, is an entirely different challenge.
With no travel day due to a Game 3 rainout, the weary Cleveland Guardians, who lost Game 5 of the ALCS Sunday at home to the Tampa Bay Rays, will face elimination Monday at Tropicana Field, but they have hope, given their 3-1 road record this postseason.
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Drew Rasmussen shut down the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALCS. The Tampa Bay Rays starter pitched 7.0 innings, allowing just four hits and one run.
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For yet another night, the Cleveland Guardians couldn't get out of their own way. After early momentum generated by the Tampa Bay Rays' offense put Guardians starter Parker Messick on his heels, Cleveland wasn't able to scrape and claw its way back into the game.
The Cleveland Guardians still have high hopes of winning the American League pennant and playing in the World Series. However, their chances absorbed a key blow as they dropped pivotal Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Rays and now face a 3-2 deficit in the series.
Game 5 was underway at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario, the last home game for Cleveland in the ALCS with the series tied 2-2. Parker Messick took the mound for the second time this series, fourth in the post season, but for the first time all season with Patrick Bailey behind the plate.
The right-hander helped lead the team to a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.
When the Cleveland Guardians have had their backs up against the wall in the past this season, they haven't sat down and given up. With a loss for the
Parker Messick will start Game 5 of the American League Championship Series for the Cleveland Guardians, manager Stephen Vogt confirmed Sunday. Cleveland will turn to the left-hander with its postseason hopes at stake against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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The Guardians need to figure out a way to head back to Florida with one more win under their belt. Last night was a bit of a fever dream. Was that bad defense Bazzana come back to haunt us?
Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt remains confident in his team after Saturday’s 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays tied the American League Championship Series at two games apiece.
CLEVELAND -- The American League Championship Series has become a best-of-three matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians splitting the first four games.
The Cleveland Guardians quite literally let a potential win slip away during Saturday’s ALCS Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Guardians trailed 2-1 when Rays slugger Jonathan Aranda came up to bat in the top of the 7th inning at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
The ALCS is now essentially a best-of-three.
CLEVELAND -- Major League Baseball officials did not want to postpone Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, but soaking, day-long rain forced their hand.
Day-long rain that turned into soaking showers in the early evening led to the postponement of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Friday night.
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Cleveland Guardians center fielder Petey Halpin unleashed the bat flip of the postseason on Thursday during Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.
Cleveland Guardians ace Gavin Williams made postseason history in his team's 3-2 Game 3 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.
Ramirez's pair of brutal mistakes in the bottom of the fourth inning led to the Rays scoring three runs.
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.
DeLauter discussed his star teammate.
Less than a week ago, the Cleveland Guardians were down 2-0 in the ALDS and on the brink of a disappointing postseason exit.
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