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Guardians walk off White Sox, inch closer in division race

Brayan Rocchio ripped a two-run double with two outs in the ninth inning, fueling the host Cleveland Guardians to a 7-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

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Guardians Announce Chase DeLauter News After Removal From Lineup

The Cleveland Guardians are fighting to hold their spot in the American League Wild Card race, and Tuesday’s lineup card was missing one of the bats that they’ve been counting on all summer.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 15

Monday's Loss Puts Guardians Further Behind Top Spot in AL Central

The Cleveland Guardians have been slowly closing in on division leading Chicago White Sox over the course of the past two weeks but fell short to them in their series opener on Monday.

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Gavin Williams News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 15

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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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 / Yardbarker / September 14

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

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

The 'Legal MLB spitballers' quiz

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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.

Steven Kwan News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 13

Steven Kwan Shines As Guardians Cap Off Series With Strong Win Against Twins

Well, well, well. If it isn't the Cleveland Guardians' good ole' buddy Steven Kwan. After struggling for much of the 2026 campaign, the Guardians' four-time Golden Glove award winner has taken his game up a notch in the last few weeks.

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

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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.

Jo Adell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Guardians’ Jo Adell makes franchise history with rocket HR

The Cleveland Guardians have been praised for picking up outfielder Jo Adell ahead of this year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline. Adell has made an immediate impact in Cleveland, and that continued on Sunday.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 13

Guardians Return Struggling Rookie Reliever To Columbus, Promote Veteran Arm

The Cleveland Guardians are making moves as they look to finish off the series in Minnesota on a high note. On Sunday, Sept. 13, the Guardians and Minnesota Twins will conclude a three-game weekend set at 2:10 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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