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Guardians’ Offensive Struggles Exposed in Season-Ending ALCS Game 6 Loss

The Cleveland Guardians put together a valiant effort, finishing as one of the final three teams still playing in October. But in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, the struggles that plagued the Guardians throughout the season ultimately caught up with them, bringing their postseason run to an end.

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Guardians’ Stephen Vogt delivers cold-blooded message to players after painful ALCS exit

The Cleveland Guardians’ postseason run ended with a 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 19

Guardians Run Out of Gas in Game 6, Season Comes to a Close in ALCS Loss to Rays

The Cleveland Guardians' season is over. After all of the exciting moments throughout the postseason, including a historical comeback down two games to none in the ALDS, the Guardians fall short of the World Series in Game 6 of the ALCS.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 19

With That, the 2026 Cleveland Guardians Season Comes to a Close

Cleveland had found themselves in another win or go home elimination game. The Tampa Bay Rays threw Freddy Peralta against the Cleveland Guardians with Cleveland going with their go-to postseason line up.

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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

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Steven Kwan News / CBSSports.com / October 19

What's next for the Guardians? Biggest offseason questions about Jose Ramírez, Steven Kwan, more

After losing to the Rays in the ALCS, Cleveland is headed home with major questions about several core players

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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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 19

Freddy Peralta's Game 6 performance leads Rays to World Series

Freddy Peralta's dominant Game 6 performance leads Rays to World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians faced off in a critical ALCS Game 6 on Monday. The Rays' pitching has helped carry the team deep into the postseason, as Drew Rasmussen has maintained a dominant 1.29 ERA.

Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians

Guardians burned by massive fielding blunder in Game 4 loss

Drew Rasmussen leads Rays to pivotal Game 5 victory over Guardians

Brewers closer to first World Series championship in franchise history

Brewers NLCS sweep may not mean World Series championship

Why the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup is special

Gavin Williams News / Sport Relay / October 19

ALCS: Gavin Williams’ Historic Strikeout Rate

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams is putting together a historic 2026 postseason run. He has posted a 2.16 ERA with 33 strikeouts over his first 16 2/3 innings.

Stephen Vogt News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 19

Guardians Game 6 Scenario in ALCS is Stephen Vogt's Biggest Test of Managerial Career

The Cleveland Guardians have played their best baseball when their backs have been against the wall. After two disappointing losses in Cleveland, they head down to Tampa Bay with their backs against the wall.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'XBH-leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to record the most extra base hits for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 19

Keys to ALCS Game Six for the Guardians

Just make sure you get to keep playing baseball, boys. The Guardians continue to have somewhat of a snake-bitten season at home this season, dropping two games against the Rays to head back to Tampa Bay down 3-2 in a 7-game series.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 19

Why Guardians are actually in perfect position for Game 6 vs. Rays

The Cleveland Guardians are trailing the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series 3-2 as the series is set to shift back to Tampa Bay on Monday.

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

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The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 19

Guardians announce ALCS Game 6 starter with season on brink

Heading into a do-or-die AL Championship Series (ALCS) Game 6 tilt against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Cleveland Guardians need a win. Down 3-2 after the Rays won Games 4 and 5 in Cleveland, the Guardians will need to be at the top of their game to reach Game 7.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 19

Three Positives From the Week of October 11th

What started as a great week for the Guardians has ended on a rather sour note. However, while the series sits at 3-2 Tampa Bay, there have been plenty of positives from the two wins (so far!) In four postseason games so far this year, Gavin Williams has gone 2-0 with a 2.16 ERA and 33 strikeouts.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 19

Where the Guardians Went Wrong in Game 5 ALCS Loss to Rays

Throughout the entire 2026 MLB regular season, one major concern followed the team around: offensive inconsistencies. And unfortunately, while the "Guards Ball" magic followed them around and propelled them all the way to the American League Championship Series, the offense's continued struggles may be what sinks them.

Stephen Vogt News / TWSN / October 19

Stephen Vogt’s Game 6 Decision Puts the Cleveland Guardians’ Season on Someone Else’s Shoulders

The Cleveland Guardians are now down 3-2 in their American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Guardians have no room for error anymore and that means they need to get their pitching assignment right to give them the best chance to force a Game 7.

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.

Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians

Guardians burned by massive fielding blunder in Game 4 loss

Brewers move one step closer to first World Series championship

Red Sox could lose Sonny Gray to free agency

Three questions for the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 18

Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians

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

Brewers NLCS sweep may not mean World Series championship

Brewers' Jake Bauers wins NLCS MVP after breakout postseason performance

A long-frustrated fan base is guaranteed to experience World Series glory

Pat Riley loses big on Dodgers' playoff upset

Dodgers infielder expresses unhappiness about his playing time

Three questions for the Minnesota Twins this offseason

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

A long-frustrated fan base is guaranteed to experience World Series glory

Brewers NLCS sweep may not mean World Series championship

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff hopes to pitch in World Series

Pat Murphy drops legendary quote after Brewers swept Dodgers

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

The 'Active 150-hit MLB seasons' quiz

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.

Gavin Williams 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

Dave Roberts' Blake Snell decision vindicates Kevin Cash years later

2026 American League Gold Glove finalists announced

The 'MLB K-leaders by league' quiz

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

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

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.

Jose Ramirez gets the memes for his costly error in ALCS Game 2

Reviewing the Rays, Angels and Reds three-team trade

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Mariners may hire new manager away from division rival

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