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Early Rays Momentum Puts Guardians On Heels in Crucial ALCS Game 5 Loss

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.

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Guardians Drop Game 5, Now Face Elimination

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.

Drew Rasmussen News / Yardbarker / October 18

Drew Rasmussen leads Rays to pivotal Game 5 victory over Guardians

The right-hander helped lead the team to a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

Drew Rasmussen pitches Rays to 3-2 ALCS series lead over Guardians

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Travis Bazzana News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 18

Travis Bazzana Reveals Guardians Headspace Following Game 4 Loss in ALCS

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

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Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Guardians Make Pitching Decision With Season on the Line

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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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 / Covering the Corner / October 18

Keys to ALCS Game Five for the Guardians

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?

Stephen Vogt News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Stephen Vogt Expresses Confidence Despite Game 4 ALCS Loss

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 18

Rays, Guardians turn to All-Star pitchers in pivotal ALCS Game 5

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.

Petey Halpin News / EssentiallySports / October 18

Halpin Crashes Against Wall, Guardians’ Blunder & More as Rays Smash Cleveland

Petey Halpin’s crash into the wall couldn’t save Cleveland from its own mistakes. Halpin putting his body on the line to pull off an incredible catch seemed to capture the Cleveland Guardians’ fighting spirit against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 18

Guardians’ Rookie Growing Pains Lead to Loss Against Rays in ALCS Game 4

The Guardians' biggest concern in the 2026 MLB season ended up being one of their biggest downfalls Saturday night. In a 7-3 loss in Game 4 of the American

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18

Guardians burned by massive fielding blunder in Game 4 loss

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.

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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.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 18

3 Moments that Changed Game 4 of the ALCS: Guardians vs. Rays

The Cleveland Guardians were really looking forward to getting back in front of their home crowd at Progressive Field for Game 4, especially after it was postponed and moved up from yesterday to today.

Travis Bazzana News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 18

Guardians’ Travis Bazzana makes 1st postseason home run count vs. Rays

The Cleveland Guardians got some gutsy play from rookie Chase DeLauter to start Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. Later in the game, they got another crucial hit from another rookie, Travis Bazzana.

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Cleveland Guardians News / EssentiallySports / October 18

'$80 Parking, $30 Nachos': MLB’s Game 4 Postponement Leaves Guardians Fan Fuming After Costly ALCS Trip

MLB’s Game 4 postponement left fans $80 poorer for parking alone, with no backup plan. That is exactly what frustrated fans faced on Friday as heavy rain forced the postponement of ALCS Game 4 between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays.

Stephen Vogt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 18

Why Guardians’ Stephen Vogt still has supreme confidence in Cleveland after Game 4 loss to Rays

The Cleveland Guardians let a chance at a commanding ALCS lead slip away on Saturday night, but Stephen Vogt is not hitting the panic button. The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Guardians 7-3 at Progressive Field in Game 4, evening the series at 2-2 after a rain postponement pushed the game back a day.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 18

Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians

The ALCS is now essentially a best-of-three.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / October 16

Rainout forces Guardians, Rays to play ALCS straight through to finish

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 16

ALCS Game 4 between Guardians, Rays postponed to Saturday

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.

Guardians ace Gavin Williams makes postseason history in Game 3 victory

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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.

Brewers move one step closer to first World Series championship in franchise history

Shohei Ohtani finally broke out of his slump with monster HR — but Dodgers still lost

Guardians ace Gavin Williams makes postseason history in Game 3 victory

Uncertain forecast affects ALCS Game 4 pitching plans for Guardians, Rays

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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.

Guardians use dominant pitching to edge Rays, take 2-1 series lead

Uncertain forecast affects ALCS Game 4 pitching plans for Guardians, Rays

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Jose Ramirez 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.

Chase DeLauter gives Jose Ramirez his flowers after Guardians steal Game 1 of ALCS from Rays

Freddy Peralta should be even happier he's no longer a Met after leading Rays to win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALCS

Guardians' Jose Ramirez on verge of setting a franchise playoff record

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Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / October 14

Freddy Peralta should be even happier he's no longer a Met after win

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.

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