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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 24

How Parker Messick’s Last Start of 2026 Determines A Lot For the Postseason

The Cleveland Guardians control their own destiny in the American League Central division. That means they will end up as division champions by winning the final four games of the season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 23

Parker Messick Delivers, Guards Offense Does Enough and AL Central Hopes Remain Alive

Parker Messick's quest for an American League Rookie of the Year award is still alive. And so are the Cleveland Guardians' hopes for the AL Central title.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / September 23

Guardians News: Another win, this time against a good team and SP

The Cleveland Guardians [any common phrases for when a group of people travels east of Worcester?] yesterday and in the process picked up a big win. Pitching for the Guardians was Parker Messick.

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Parker Messick News / Yardbarker / September 22

Guardians phenom Parker Messick climbs southpaw rookie list amid ROY race

AL Rookie of the Year candidate Parker Messick reached a new strikeout milestone in his stellar 2026 breakout campaign with the Cleveland Guardians.

Guardians beat Red Sox in 9th, maintain first in AL Central

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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.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 17

Parker Messick Is Making His Rookie of the Year Case Impossible to Ignore

Parker Messick pitched another gem. And the Cleveland Guardians took first place in the American League Central. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Guardians played host to the Chicago White Sox from Progressive Field, capping off a three-game home series with a must-win finale.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16

Guardians’ Stephen Vogt issues ‘real’ Parker Messick Rookie of the Year, Cy Young demand

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Petey Halpin stole the show with a three-run home run on Wednesday in the team’s 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Parker Messick’s performance on the mound should not be overlooked, though.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16

White Sox’s Colson Montgomery exits Guardians game after getting hit by Parker Messick pitch

The Chicago White Sox are facing the Cleveland Guardians in the final game of their series, and they’ve lost one of their key players. After getting hit by a pitch from Parker Messick, Colson Montgomery had to leave the game, according to the White Sox.

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.

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MLB News / Covering the Corner / September 12

A series opening win in Minnesota!

The Guardians pulled out a huge victory in the series opener in Minnesota, and it would once again be off the back of some excellent pitching. Parker Messick looked incredibly solid again, as he got through 5.1 innings, striking out 5, and giving up just 3 hits.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Why Guardians’ Parker Messick must win AL Rookie of the Year over Kevin McGonigle

Kevin McGonigle may be the runaway favorite in the polls, but Parker Messick’s numbers tell the story of a pitcher who’s been dominant on a per-appearance basis in a way that should carry more weight than McGonigle’s everyday production.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Why Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle must win AL Rookie of the Year over Parker Messick

Kevin McGonigle should win the American League Rookie of the Year award because no eligible rookie has provided a more complete body of work. Parker Messick has built a legitimate case for the Cleveland Guardians, but the Detroit Tigers infielder owns the stronger combination of production, availability, and all-around value.

MLB News / Covering the Corner / September 6

Guardians Lifeless In Loss To Tigers

The Guardians looked rough today in a 6-0 loss to the Tigers. Parker Messick did give up three runs in 6 innings but he also set a career high with 12 strikeouts.

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Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 30

Guardians’ Parker Messick must win AL Rookie of the Year. He should also be an AL Cy Young finalist

The Cleveland Guardians have endured an up and down season. They are still in the American League postseason conversation, as winning the American League Central remains realistic while the ball club is currently in the AL Wild Card picture.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 25

Parker Messick Deals, Chase DeLauter Injured Again as Guardians Win Fifth Straight

What a season the Cleveland Guardians' 2026 rookie class has had. From Travis Bazzana debuting in May to Parker Messick becoming a staple in the Guardians' rotation, there has been young talent displayed all over the diamond.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / August 25

Guardians' Messick deserves more praise for dominant rookie season

Guardians' Parker Messick deserves more praise for dominant rookie season

Messick is deserving of more praise as he's putting up a stellar breakout rookie season.

Guardians' Gavin Williams takes aim at Angels

Austin Hedges, Parker Messick steer streaking Guardians past Angels

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Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / August 25

Austin Hedges, Parker Messick steer streaking Guardians past Angels

Austin Hedges slammed a two-run homer for the Cleveland Guardians in a 4-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in Anaheim, Calif. Steven Kwan had two hits and scored a run in the opener of the three-game series for the Guardians, who have won five in a row.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 13

Guardians' Parker Messick looks to continue stellar run at Tigers

American League Central rivals Cleveland and Detroit have traded 6-4 victories in the first two contests of their three-game series. They'll play the rubber match on Thursday afternoon in Detroit.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 1

Guardians send All-Star Parker Messick to mound vs. Diamondbacks

Winners in seven of their past 10 games, the Arizona Diamondbacks will look to build upon their momentum as the calendar turns to August and they try to claim the weekend series Saturday against the host Cleveland Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / July 10

Guardians All-Star Parker Messick returns to home state to face Marlins

Cleveland Guardians All-Star rookie Parker Messick is returning to his home state of Florida this weekend as he is set to start on Friday night against the host Miami Marlins.

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Parker Messick: The Most Overlooked Starting Pitcher of May 2026

Parker Messick was hiding in plain sight. Now that we all see him, the acquisition cost has risen. But how good is he, really, and how should you price him?

Cleveland Guardians News / Just Baseball / April 21

Parker Messick’s Ace Turn Is Driving the Guardians’ Success

The Cleveland Guardians entered the season projected to finish third in the AL Central, yet here they are in first place. They have a knack for finding ways to win even if their roster is not up to par on paper.

Cleveland Guardians News / Stadium Rant / April 18

Why Parker Messick Is The Next Star Pitcher In Cleveland

Parker Messick is off to a blazing start in 2026. Four games into his second big league season, and he looks like a Cy Young candidate. What’s even more impressive is the opposing lineups he has faced in his four starts.

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Fantasy Baseball 2026: Who Is Parker Messick and Is His Historic Start Sustainable?

Guardians Rookie Parker Messick came within three outs of a no-hitter in his last start, moving to a 3-0 record with a 1.05 ERA. Considering that he was projected for a 4.00+ ERA this season, but his starts so far have come versus the Dodgers, Cubs, Braves, and Orioles so he is not feasting on the bottom teams.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / April 17

Parker Messick has quickly become the Guardians ace

The Cleveland Guardians franchise has not had a no-hitter pitched in nearly 45 years. That’s currently the longest streak of any team in Major League Baseball, with their last one coming in as a perfect game from right-hander Len Barker on May 15, 1981.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / April 17