Cleveland Guardians: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Stephen Vogt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 8

Stephen Vogt’s decision to trust hitless Guardians outfielder looks even more puzzling

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt understands that he will have to mix and match more than most skippers — that just comes with the territory for a bottom-barrel payroll — but one of his recent decisions is not working out thus far.

Jo Adell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 8

Jo Adell reveals how he truly feels about Guardians during MLB playoffs

The Cleveland Guardians acquired Jo Adell in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels before the 2026 deadline. Adell has given Cleveland a much-needed boost, as he offers legitimate right-handed power to a lineup that has struggled to hit home runs.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 8

Why Guardians reporter isn’t bothered by Jim Thome White Sox situation

Jim Thome’s appearance at Wednesday’s Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox ALDS Game 3 sparked debate because of the Hall of Famer’s long history with Cleveland.

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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?

Gavin Williams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 8

Guardians make huge Gavin Williams decision for Game 4 vs. White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians are fighting to stay alive in the American League Division Series against the upstart Chicago White Sox. After losing the first two games of the series in Cleveland, the Guardians were successful in Game 3 by beating the White Sox 9-3 at Rate Field on the South Side of Chicago.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 8

What the Guardians Have to Do to Win Game 4 of ALDS

With their backs against the wall, the Cleveland Guardians survived the first of two in Chicago, defeating the White Sox in Game Three of the ALDS. Cleveland scored nine runs on eleven hits on the way to a 9-3 victory in the Windy City.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 8

Guardians reporter’s truth bomb will concern White Sox fans for Game 4

The Cleveland Guardians enter Thursday’s elimination game with a pitching setup that could give them their best opportunity to extend the ALDS vs. the Chicago White Sox.

Daniel Espino News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 8

Daniel Espino Opening Wasn't a Good Idea, But the Guardians Got Lucky

The Cleveland Guardians were able to take care of business on the southside of Chicago on Wednesday night in Game 3. In their 9-3 victory with their backs against the wall, Cleveland found some life in their bats to put up some much-needed run support in lieu of their continued struggling pitching.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 8

Chris Rose drops Game 4 lineup suggestion that will catch Guardians fans’ attention

The Cleveland Guardians face a consequential lineup decision ahead of Thursday night’s win-or-go-home ALDS Game 4 against the Chicago White Sox. The Guardians’ Game 4 lineup carries added significance with the team needing a victory at Rate Field to force a decisive Game 5.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / October 8

Probable Pitchers in Guardians' Win-or-Go-Home ALDS Game 4 Against White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians are still alive in the 2026 MLB playoffs. The Guardians faced a 2-0 series deficit heading into Wednesday's road game against the Chicago White Sox.

Parker Messick News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Single-season rookie K-leaders' quiz

How many of the 29 pitchers from the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strikeout at least 180 batters in a season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 8

Guardians Turn To Bullpen Early in Game 3 ALDS Win, But This Starter Saved the Day

The Cleveland Guardians decided to give Wednesday's Game 3 American League Division Series start to rookie righty Daniel Espino. And while he had delivered a few times before in the opener role, Wednesday, he struggled immensely and was pulled fast.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Guardians Make Troubling Franchise History in Win Over White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians refused to let their season end Wednesday, putting together one of the most dominant pitching performances in franchise postseason history to defeat the Chicago White Sox 9-3 in Game 3 of the ALDS.

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Parker Messick News / Field Level Media / October 8

Parker Messick, Guardians geared up to level ALDS against White Sox

CHICAGO -- Cleveland Guardians left-hander Parker Messick yearned for another opportunity to face the Chicago White Sox in the American League Division Series after losing his Game 1 start.

Hagen Smith News / Yardbarker / October 8

How White Sox opener Smith has pitched against Guardians in 2026

How White Sox opener Hagen Smith has pitched against Guardians in 2026

Game 4 is a rematch between Cleveland starter Parker Messick and Smith. Messick and Smith started and opened Game 1 of the ALDS.

White Sox hitters set unwanted postseason record in ALDS Game 3 loss to Guardians

How Guardians Game 4 starter Parker Messick pitched against White Sox in 2026

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Parker Messick News / Yardbarker / October 8

How Guardians Game 4 starter Parker Messick pitched against White Sox in 2026

The Cleveland Guardians will start ace Parker Messick against the Chicago White Sox in Game 4 of their American League Division Series on Wednesday as they try to stave off elimination.

White Sox hitters set unwanted postseason record in ALDS Game 3 loss to Guardians

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MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8

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

Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Thome, a special assistant to Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz, received criticism from Cleveland Guardians fans and media for wearing all black at Game 3 of the ALDS on Wednesday.

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Jose Ramirez News / Field Level Media / October 7

Jose Ramirez stars as Guardians force Game 4 against White Sox

CHICAGO -- Jo Adell had a bases-clearing triple among his two hits, Jose Ramirez added two hits and two RBIs, and seven pitchers tallied 19 strikeouts as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-3 on Wednesday in Game 3 to stay alive in their American League Division Series.