Cleveland Guardians: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 7

Guardians Need a Drastic Offensive Shift to Survive White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians have their backs against the wall in the ALDS and face elimination heading into a decisive Game 3 vs. the Chicago White Sox. After putting up disappointing offensive performances in both Game 1 and Game 2, the Guardians must reevaluate their approach at the plate for Wednesday afternoon's showdown.

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The '2026 hits leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to finish the 2026 MLB season as their club's leader in hits can you name in five minutes?

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 7

Keys for Game Three for the Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians’ season comes down to an afternoon tilt in Chicago. Here are some keys to pushing the series to Thursday: Manage Emotions and Nerves

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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 / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 7

Guardians Turn to Surprise Arm for Pivotal ALDS Game 3

The Cleveland Guardians won't turn to Tanner Bibee for Game 3 of the 2026 ALDS. Instead, the coaching staff is giving the first inning of the outing to rookie Daniel Espino, who has formed a new role on the team as the opener.

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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.

Gavin Williams News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Guardians Announce Gavin Williams' History Ahead of Game 3

Gavin Williams delivered a performance worth remembering for the Cleveland Guardians, but it was not enough to prevent the team from falling into a 2-0 American League Division Series hole against the Chicago White Sox.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 7

3 Biggest Mistakes the Guardians Must Avoid in Potential ALDS Sweep

The Cleveland Guardians find themselves backed into a corner against the Chicago White Sox and are on the brink of elimination in the MLB Playoffs. After the Guardians lost Game 2 on Monday 4-3, it seems like a long shot for a team that’s struggling to hit anything to climb back into this race.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / October 7

Guardians Announce Major Decision Before Game 3 Against White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians named right-hander Daniel Espino their starter for Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox, turning to the rookie as an opener in a must-win contest.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 7

Guardians News: Espino and NL recaps

Our slow march toward… something • Game 3 of the ALDS will be Daniel Espino squaring off against Sean Newcomb Dodgers 3, Braves 1 • The Dodgers moved a hurting superstar down to 5th in their order.

Cleveland Guardians News / Viral Sports News / October 7

Former Cleveland Indians All-Star Has Died

Sam McDowell, the left-hander the Cleveland Indians knew as Sudden Sam, died Monday at his home in The Villages, Florida. He was 84. For 11 seasons, from 1961 through 1971, McDowell was the hardest throw on the Cleveland staff and one of the most feared arms in the American League.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 6

King Vogt and the Guardians of the Round Table (ALDS Game 2)

— by Mario Crescibene I. The Battle of Lake Erie Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 II. The Quest for the Holy Grail Interlude Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 III.

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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 / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 6

Jose Ramirez's Postseason Struggles Becoming a Frustrating Trend

Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians are on the verge of having an October to forget. Game 3 of the ALDS takes place Wednesday afternoon in what will be an absolutely raucous atmosphere on the South Side of Chicago.

Jose Ramirez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 6

Guardians’ Jose Ramirez isn’t using injury excuse amid ALDS struggles vs. White Sox

Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez underwent hamate surgery in the middle of the regular season. He struggled at the plate after returning, and his slump has continued into the MLB playoffs.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 6

Guardians following in White Sox’s footsteps with Game 3 pitching strategy

The Cleveland Guardians went with two starting pitchers to begin the American League Division Series in Parker Messick and Gavin Williams. Meanwhile, the Chicago White Sox have turned to bullpen games.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 6

White Sox's Sean Newcomb to start ALDS Game 3 — but how has he performed against Guardians so far?

The White Sox lead 2-0 against the Guardians with an opportunity to sweep the best-of-five series in Game 3 at Rate Field.

White Sox hit a historic mark unlike any other in MLB history in win against the Guardians

Sixth-inning rally gives White Sox 2-0 ALDS lead on Guardians

The 'Last playoff complete game by team' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 6

Former Cleveland LHP 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.

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.

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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?

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Guardians Need Second-Half Star to Set the Tone Offensively

The Cleveland Guardians‘ bats went silent during their 3-0 defeat in Game 1 of their ALDS series against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Cleveland recorded just three hits, two of them coming from pinch hitters Nathaniel Lowe and Patrick Bailey.

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

Jo Adell News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Guardians Announce Major Jo Adell Decision Before Game 1

The Cleveland Guardians’ postseason begins with a quiet but telling shift in how manager Stephen Vogt wants to deploy one of the club’s midseason additions.

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.