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Gavin Williams Breaks Down His Thoughts Ahead of ALDS Game 2 Against White Sox

If there's ever a pitcher you want on the bump for pretty much a must-win affair, it's Gavin Williams. The 27-year-old right-handed starter has been dominant throughout the 2026 campaign, paving his way into becoming one of the Cleveland Guardians' most trusted arms and one of the league's best strikeout pitchers.

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What Guardians must do to bounce back in ALDS Game 2 vs. White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians were one of the hottest teams in the American League when they caught and passed the Chicago White Sox in the American League Central in September.

Parker Messick News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 4

What Went Wrong in Parker Messick's Postseason Debut for Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians were stifled against the White Sox on Saturday. After losing to Chicago 3-0 in a poor performance all around, Cleveland must now turn their attention to Monday afternoon’s game and figure out what they need to do better.

Sean Burke News / TWSN / October 4

Sean Burke’s Success Against Cleveland Makes Him a Major Game 2 Threat

After shutting out the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Division Series 3-0, they are set up nicely entering their next game against the Guardians as they look to gain early control of the series.

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The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 3

3 Guardians most to blame for ugly ALDS Game 1 loss vs. White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians loaded the bases twice on Saturday. They finished the game with zero runs in a 3-0 American League Division Series loss to the Chicago White Sox.

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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.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 3

3 Takeaways From Guardians ALDS-Opening Loss To White Sox

Cleveland Guardians fans were in their seats, ready and loud at the start of Saturday's ALDS opener against the Chicago White Sox. Unfortunately, they did not have much to cheer about the rest of the afternoon.

Stephen Vogt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 3

Guardians’ Stephen Vogt can’t help but gush over White Sox’s Game 1 pitching performance

The Cleveland Guardians suffered a 3-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday. Cleveland couldn’t get anything going offensively, as Chicago’s pitching was on point throughout the contest.

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

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.

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.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 3

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 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

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

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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Parker Messick News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 2

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.

Cleveland Guardians News / Viral Sports News / October 2

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

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1