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Parker Messick's Third Start of 2026 MLB Postseason Revealed This

The Cleveland Guardians had hoped their starting pitcher Parker Messick would be able to aid them in securing a win on Tuesday night. Unfortunately for Messick, his services on the mound weren’t his best for the Guardians, which did play a role in their 3-1 loss to the Rays in Game 2.

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Guardians News: DeLauter bats in day’s only earned run

It’s that time where I give you a rundown of what happened in baseball yesterday. However, we’ve already got a recap on this site that did that. Chase DeLauter was the only MLB player to drive in an earned run yesterday, yet the Guardians still lost.

MLB 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

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 14

3 Guardians most to blame for 3-1 Game 2 loss to Rays

The ⁠Cleveland Guardians had a chance to take control of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday. Instead, a defensive breakdown and an offense that could not deliver enough timely hits sent them to a 3-1 Game 2 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

Stephen Vogt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 13

Why Guardians’ Stephen Vogt feels ‘really good’ heading into ALCS Game 3

The Cleveland Guardians looked more comfortable on the road this year, and their American League Division Series comeback versus the Chicago White Sox seemed to support that notion.

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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 / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 13

3 Takeaways From Guardians Game 2 Loss of ALCS Against Rays

The Cleveland Guardians stole home-field advantage in the ALCS with Monday's Game 1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Unfortunately, Game 2 was a bit of a letdown.

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

Yankees icon shares one way Aaron Boone is different than Joe Torre

Mariners may hire new manager away from division rival

The 'MLB annual save leaders' quiz

Jose Ramirez News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

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

Jose Ramirez went full Bill Buckner in Game 2 of the ALCS. The Cleveland Guardians star Ramirez made a very costly error against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 13

Guardians’ Chase DeLauter drops Jose Ramirez’s ‘GOAT’ admission during ALCS

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is an absolute superstar. Fans know it. Coaches know it. Chase DeLauter knows it. DeLauter, who has been protecting Ramirez in the lineup by hitting right behind him, even called Ramirez the “GOAT” while speaking to reporters ahead of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 13

Guardians GM gets 100% real on trade deadline acquisition who is seriously impacting playoff push

With the Cleveland Guardians in the midst of the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays, winning Game 1 on Monday, 7-3, it has been a collective effort from many, though one key factor was a player the team got right before the trade deadline.

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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.

Cade Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 13

Guardians closer Cade Smith accomplishes feat never seen before in MLB playoff history

Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith keeps shouldering a postseason workload that no pitcher in MLB history has ever matched. Smith extended that stretch during Monday’s 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in ALCS Game 1, retiring all three batters he faced in the ninth inning to seal the Guardians’ fourth straight playoff win.

Jose Ramirez News / Viral Sports News / October 13

Guardians Superstar Jose Ramirez Is Unstoppable This Postseason

José Ramírez continued his postseason surge with three hits Monday night, helping the Cleveland Guardians rally past the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 and take a 1-0 lead in the American League Championship Series.

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The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 13

Where the Guardians Need Improvements in the ALCS Against Rays

The Cleveland Guardians have started off the American League Championship Series on the right note. On Monday, Oct. 12, the Guardians took down the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3, with a statement win on the road from Tropicana Field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 13

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

A member of the Cleveland Guardians has a chance to make franchise history on Tuesday.

Guardians' Parker Messick back home for ALCS road start vs. Rays

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

Guardians explode for 14 hits, seven runs in ALCS Game 1 win over Rays

The 'Active 150-hit MLB seasons' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / October 13

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

DeLauter discussed his star teammate.

Biggest question facing Guardians, Rays heading into ALCS

Rays confirm top starter not returning for postseason

Guardians explode for 14 hits, seven runs in ALCS Game 1 win over Rays

The 'Last 30-HR hitter by MLB team' quiz

Parker Messick News / Field Level Media / October 13

Guardians' Parker Messick back home for ALCS road start vs. Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Cleveland Guardians have made themselves at home on the road thus far during their run through the postseason. While the road

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 12

Late offense sends Guardians to ALCS Game 1 win over Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Nathaniel Lowe ripped a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 13

Guardians explode for seven runs in ALCS Game 1 win over Rays

Guardians explode for 14 hits, seven runs in ALCS Game 1 win over Rays

Less than a week ago, the Cleveland Guardians were down 2-0 in the ALDS and on the brink of a disappointing postseason exit.

Guardians expose White Sox's biggest flaw en route to ALCS

Guardians vs Rays: Breaking down the 2026 season series

Historic bullpen effort puts Brewers in NLCS driver's seat against Dodgers

Brewers' William Contreras serves as offensive engine in NLCS Game 2 win

The 'Last 30-HR hitter by MLB team' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / October 12

Guardians boost roster to 13 pitchers for ALCS vs. Rays

The Cleveland Guardians added an extra pitcher to their American League Championship Series roster after the club included right-hander Slade Cecconi on a 13-man staff.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 12

Rays, Guardians announce ALCS rosters

The Rays and Guardians on Monday announced their rosters for the forthcoming American League Championship Series, which begins tonight when the 98-win Rays host the 85-win Guardians at St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 11

Guardians vs Rays: Breaking down the 2026 season series

The 2026 American League Championship Series is officially set, and it will be between the AL Central champion Cleveland Guardians and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays.

Biggest question facing Guardians, Rays heading into ALCS

Guardians expose White Sox's biggest flaw en route to ALCS

Rays confirm top starter not returning for postseason

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 11

Biggest question facing Guardians, Rays heading into ALCS

The Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays took very different paths to get to the American League Championship Series. Now, with the ALCS opening up on Monday night at Tropicana Field, we will soon see which path to this round provides an advantage.

The 'Single-season rookie K-leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 11

Guardians expose White Sox's biggest flaw en route to ALCS

The Cleveland Guardians are on their way to the ALCS after beating the Chicago White Sox, 2-0, in Game 5 of their ALDS series on Saturday night, completing the series comeback.

Jackson Chourio, William Contreras clutch again as Brewers head to NLCS

Dodgers remain inevitable as they cruise to another NLCS

Three reasons why Dodgers-Brewers NLCS rematch will be different

Red Sox pitcher played through insane injury during playoffs

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gets interesting surgery after disappointing year

Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 9

How Gavin Williams has pitched against White Sox in 2026

How Guardians' Gavin Williams has pitched against White Sox in 2026

After dominating the Chicago White Sox in Game 2, Gavin Williams is starting the decisive American League Division Series Game 5 for the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.

Jose Ramirez is having his big postseason moment as Guardians force Game 5

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt details pitching plan for do-or-die Game 5

White Sox name Sean Burke as Game 5 starter for ALDS finale

What White Sox's Sean Burke needs to do against Guardians in Game 5

The 'Single-season rookie K-leaders' quiz

Sean Burke News / Yardbarker / October 9

How White Sox starter Sean Burke has pitched against Guardians in 2026

The Chicago White Sox will start ace Sean Burke on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians in a decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

What White Sox's Sean Burke needs to do against Guardians in Game 5

White Sox name Sean Burke as Game 5 starter for ALDS finale

Jim Thome's wife Andrea calls out his critics for rooting for White Sox

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt details pitching plan for do-or-die Game 5

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz