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3 Moments That Changed the Game in ALDS Opener Between Guardians and White Sox

3 Moments That Changed the Game in ALDS Opener Between Guardians and White Sox

The 2026 MLB Postseason is here. And while the Cleveland Guardians may have gotten a bye in the opening round, punching their ticket straight to the American League Division Series, the Chicago White Sox are in town and ready to play.

MLB News / Covering the Corner / October 3

Lackluster Offense Cedes Game 1 to Chicago

With electricity buzzing in stadiums, bars, and homes around Cleveland and beyond Game 1 of the ALDS was officially under way. Parker Messick got the start as a young rookie coming off a Cy Young and ROTY caliber regular season.

Parker Messick News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 3
Parker Messick’s stellar rookie season with Guardians draws praise from Hall of Famer

Parker Messick’s stellar rookie season with Guardians draws praise from Hall of Famer

Cleveland Guardians rookie Parker Messick had an All-Star season in 2026. Messick is a strong candidate for the American League Rookie of the Year Award.

Brayan Rocchio News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 3
This One Moment is When Everything Changed For Brayan Rocchio in the Clutch

This One Moment is When Everything Changed For Brayan Rocchio in the Clutch

Brayan Rocchio has become known for his clutch genes. No matter the situation. No matter the circumstances he's dealt. Rocchio delivers when the Cleveland Guardians need him the most.

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Jo Adell News / Viral Sports News / October 3
Guardians Announce Major Jo Adell Decision Before Game 1

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.

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

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.

Rhys Hoskins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 3
Guardians’ playoff roster for ALDS doesn’t include Rhys Hoskins

Guardians’ playoff roster for ALDS doesn’t include Rhys Hoskins

The Cleveland Guardians announced their playoff roster for the American League Division Series on Saturday. The biggest previous question about the roster was whether first baseman Rhys Hoskins and reliever Colin Holderman would be available given their injuries.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 3
Guardians Official ALDS Roster Released Ahead of Game 1 Against White Sox

Guardians Official ALDS Roster Released Ahead of Game 1 Against White Sox

The 2026 MLB Postseason is finally here for the Cleveland Guardians. After finishing the regular season with an 85-77 overall record, earning them the No.

Cade Smith News / Athlon Sports / October 3
Guardians Closer Cade Smith Explains Why He's Excited for White Sox Series 

Guardians Closer Cade Smith Explains Why He's Excited for White Sox Series 

Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith is embracing everything that comes with playing postseason baseball at home. With the Chicago White Sox coming to Progressive Field for the American League Division Series, Smith knows the atmosphere will be different from the regular season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 3

Guardians Announce ALDS Roster

The Guardians just announced the 26 players they have chosen to play the White Sox in the American League Division Series beginning in just a few hours.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 3
3 Reasons Why Guardians vs. White Sox ALDS Matchup Is Can't-Miss Baseball

3 Reasons Why Guardians vs. White Sox ALDS Matchup Is Can't-Miss Baseball

The Cleveland Guardians are finally ready to start their run in the 2026 MLB playoffs. After a week's worth of rest for Cleveland, they now go head-to-head with their division rival, the Chicago White Sox, to determine who will advance to the ALCS.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 3
Extra Rest May Have Unlocked This Guardians Superstar Ahead of Postseason Run

Extra Rest May Have Unlocked This Guardians Superstar Ahead of Postseason Run

The Cleveland Guardians completed yet another comeback to secure the No. 1 spot in the American League Central, marking three straight seasons of such an accomplishment.

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

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 2
3 Ways the Guardians Can Pull Off a Sweep of the White Sox in the ALDS

3 Ways the Guardians Can Pull Off a Sweep of the White Sox in the ALDS

With the 2026 MLB Postseason finally here, all eyes are on what the Cleveland Guardians can do. After pulling off yet another comeback late in the season to win the American League Central, something the Guardians have now done three seasons straight, the page turns to the Chicago White Sox, whom the team will take on in the AL Division Series.

Cleveland Guardians News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Guardians Facing Critical $9.6 Million MLB Offseason Decision

Guardians Facing Critical $9.6 Million MLB Offseason Decision

Jo Adell is projected to earn $9.6 million through arbitration for 2027, according to a model published Friday by MLB Trade Rumors, nearly double the salary he received before a midseason trade to the Cleveland Guardians.

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How Parker Messick's Game 1 Start Determines a Lot for Guardians ALDS Run

How Parker Messick's Game 1 Start Determines a Lot for Guardians ALDS Run

The Cleveland Guardians are set and ready for the official start to their 2026 MLB playoffs, with their first opponent being a division rival, the Chicago White Sox.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 2
Upstart White Sox take aim at Central champ Guardians in ALDS

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.

Cleveland Guardians News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Former Cleveland Indians Infielder Has Reportedly Died

Former Cleveland Indians Infielder Has Reportedly Died

Dave Rosello, the utility infielder who closed out his major league career with the Cleveland Indians, died Wednesday in Kissimmee, Florida. He was 76.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2
White Sox vs Guardians: Breaking down the 2026 season series

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.

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

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Colin Holderman News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1
Colin Holderman To Undergo Season-Ending Wrist Surgery

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

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Jason Kelce shares how he and Kylie actually feel about Taylor Swift’s Cleveland song

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Taylor Swift has now released a new song in honour of her husband Travis Kelce and his roots back in Cleveland.  It has now been over a week since Swift released four new songs under the title: The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.

Angel Martinez News / Field Level Media / September 26
Angel Martinez's 4 RBIs help Guardians stay atop AL Central

Angel Martinez's 4 RBIs help Guardians stay atop AL Central

Angel Martinez recorded two of his four RBIs with a double during an eventful ninth inning, in which the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians drew six walks and scored five times, to win 12-9 over the host Kansas City Royals on Friday night.

Connor Brogdon News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 25
Guardians Outright Connor Brogdon

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23
White Sox blow chance to clinch playoff spot with loss to Royals

White Sox blow chance to clinch wild card, playoff spot with loss to Royals

The Chicago White Sox lost an opportunity to clinch the third American League wild card, a playoff spot and a chance to move into first place in the Central Division with a 5-4 loss at the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

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Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23
Guardians Designate Connor Brogdon For Assignment

Guardians Designate Connor Brogdon For Assignment

The Guardians announced that right-hander Shawn Armstrong has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Fellow righty Connor Brogdon has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Travis Bazzana News / Yardbarker / September 16
Travis Bazzana's strong rookie campaign helping fuel the Guardians' postseason push

Travis Bazzana's strong rookie campaign helping fuel the Guardians' postseason push

Cleveland Guardians' second baseman Travis Bazzana has produced a strong rookie campaign.

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