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Gavin Williams' High Pitch Count Hurts Guardians in Crucial Series Opener

Gavin Williams gave the Cleveland Guardians everything he had in the tank. But a dialed-in Chicago White Sox lineup made him work. On Monday, Sept. 14, the Guardians played host to the White Sox from Progressive Field, kicking off a crucial three-game home series between the two sides.

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White Sox get huge win to open series vs. Guardians

The Chicago White Sox earned a critical 7-3 win at the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.

Previewing White Sox's season-defining series vs. Guardians

Randal Grichuk might have saved the White Sox's season

White Sox need their 30-HR hitters to break out of extreme slumps

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / September 14

Desperate Times are Here for the Guardians

The Guardians have lost another depressing game to the White Sox, 7-3. It was fun until it wasn’t. Tristan Peters put up a legendary 18-pitch at-bat on Gavin Williams in the 6th and then Tim Herrin walked to the mound with a can of gasoline and Daniel Espino made a mistake pitch.

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Stephen Vogt News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 14

Guardians Biggest Series of Season Not Worrying Stephen Vogt, Leans Into Experience

The Cleveland Guardians are nearing the end of the 2026 season. And manager Stephen Vogt knows what it takes to get the job done. He did it in 2025. Now, he is leaning into his experience to help guide the team to the finish, especially with a tough Chicago White Sox team coming into town on Monday, Sept.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Travis Bazzana News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 14

Guardians Rookie Travis Bazzana Embracing Postseason Culture With Recent Statement

Travis Bazzana has been a culture changer ever since being drafted back in 2024. The 24-year-old brings a high work ethic to the diamond and a mentality built on winning to the clubhouse, with his efforts as of late helping propel the team to victories.

Craig Yoho News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 14

Brewers-Guardians Craig Yoho Trade Now Looks One-Sided

When all is said and done about the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the vast majority of the chatter around the Milwaukee Brewers is going to be positive.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / September 14

Guardians News and Notes: The AL Central on the Line

The Guardians won yesterday and the White Sox lost, so Chicago is only a half game ahead for the AL Central heading into a three-game series in Cleveland starting tonight.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 13

Previewing White Sox's season-defining series vs. Guardians

With their American League Central Division lead down to a half-game, the Chicago White Sox begin a season-defining three-game series at the Cleveland Guardians on Monday.

Randal Grichuk might have saved the White Sox's season

White Sox cannot rely on Luis Castillo with a game in doubt for rest of the season

On deck: White Sox-Guardians, Red Sox-Rays, Yankees-Diamondbacks

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 13

Guardians creep closer to AL Central lead by hammering Twins

Steven Kwan, Jo Adell and Travis Bazzana hit home runs in the Cleveland Guardians' 9-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday in Minneapolis. Kwan was

Tanner Bibee News / Covering the Corner / September 13

Bibee Gets Run Support, Guards Get the Win

The Cleveland Guardians made up some ground in the AL Central race with today’s victory over the Minnesota Twins. Steven Kwan started things off with a second pitch bang.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Connor Brogdon News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Guardians Select Connor Brogdon

The Guardians announced that right-hander Connor Brogdon’s contract has been selected from Triple-A Columbus. Cleveland already had an opening on its 40-man roster, so right-hander Franco Aleman was optioned to Triple-A in the only corresponding move.

Franco Aleman News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 12

Guardians Can't Overcome Franco Aleman's Costly Struggles Against Twins

The Cleveland Guardians aren't in a position to be losing games. With the 2026 MLB regular season rapidly approaching its conclusion, each loss the team suffers puts them in a weaker position to jump the Chicago White Sox for the top spot in the American League Central standings.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / September 12

Guardians Suffer Disappointing Loss In Game 2

The Guardians had a plan to use Daniel Espino as an opener and follow it up with Joey Cantillo. They got two good innings out of Daniel Espino, and instead of going to Cantillo, they decided to go to Aleman, which wound up being a disaster that costed them the game.

Jose Ramirez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Jose Ramirez and 2 others who will define Guardians’ playoff fate

The Cleveland Guardians are currently competing for a spot in the 2026 MLB postseason. Cleveland holds the third and final American League Wild Card spot as of this story’s writing, but the ball club also narrowly trails the Chicago White Sox for the division lead in the AL Central.

Travis Bazzana News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 12

Travis Bazzana's Recent Turnaround Has Given Guardians New Life

The Cleveland Guardians needed this version of Travis Bazzana back. And if he wasn't playing as well as he has been as of late, the Guardians would likely not be right back within reach for the No.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12

Guardians riding boost of energy into rematch vs. Twins

Travis Bazzana knows how calendars work. This month is September. Next month is October. Every game is more exciting than the last. Bazzana and his teammates will look to deliver another victory when the Cleveland Guardians (75-73) play the Minnesota Twins (69-78) on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11

Guardians boost playoff hopes with 3-run ninth vs. Twins

Angel Martinez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, and the Cleveland Guardians scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to secure a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Shawn Armstrong News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Cleveland Guardians Announce Decision on 36-Year-Old Pitcher

The Cleveland Guardians took another step toward getting veteran right-hander Shawn Armstrong back this season, sending him on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, via the MLB transaction log.

Andrew Walters News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

Guardians’ Andrew Walters Undergoes UCL Surgery

Guardians righty Andrew Walters underwent an internal brace procedure to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow this week, reports Tim Stebbins of MLB.com.

Steven Kwan News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Cleveland Guardians Land Major All-Star Trade Update

Steven Kwan has spent more than a year as a fixture in Cleveland Guardians trade speculation, a conversation that has never fully gone away even as the reasons behind it have shifted.

Rhys Hoskins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Guardians hoping for Rhys Hoskins boost before playoffs

The Cleveland Guardians are continuing to battle for a playoff spot. They are only two games behind the Chicago White Sox in the American League Central division, while Cleveland also holds the third and final AL Wild Card spot at the moment.

Chase DeLauter News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Guardians Provide Chase DeLauter Update During Orioles Series

The Cleveland Guardians received encouraging news on Chase DeLauter’s injured right wrist ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Guardians Make Roster Move Amid AL Wild Card Race

The Cleveland Guardians are making another bullpen adjustment as they continue battling for a spot in the American League postseason. Cleveland recalled right-handed reliever Franco Aleman from Triple-A Columbus and optioned Austin Peterson back to the minors ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Detroit Tigers.

Austin Peterson News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Guardians Recall Austin Peterson For MLB Debut, Designate Carlos Hernández

The Guardians announced Friday that they’ve recalled right-hander Austin Peterson from Triple-A Columbus and designated reliever Carlos Hernández for assignment.

Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / August 29

Guardians minor leaguer suspended over bizarre age fraud and fake death certificate

A Cleveland Guardians minor leaguer has been suspended over an elaborate age hoax that involved a fraudulent identity and even a fake death. The Guardians agreed to a preliminary $2.8 million deal with a top Dominican prospect named David Severino last December.

Parker Messick News / Yardbarker / August 25