The end to September for the Cleveland Guardians was like a movie with the way they overcame the Chicago White Sox. The ending had them finishing as the two seed in the American League.
These three guardians' players have a chance to blossom into breakout stars in the playoffs and make a name for themselves in some high-stakes moments.
The Cleveland Guardians enter the 2026 postseason race with a head full of steam, 85-77 record, second place spot in the standings and a healthy roster. The Guardians are expected to be a competitive side, even though they are young.
After securing the AL Central title on Saturday, Sept. 26, the Guardians’ farm system received a boost in recognition as well. After dominating the season all year long, top prospect Cooper Ingle was named the 2026 International League MVP.
The Cleveland Guardians somehow, someway beat the Kansas City Royals Friday night. After throwing away the game with strugglesome pitching performances, the offense found a way to stay patient, posting five runs in the ninth to win it.
The Cleveland Guardians are back in the playoffs, and it’s in part due to yet another September surge, something the baseball club is certainly used to.
The Cleveland Guardians find themselves in a comfortable spot heading into October as they clinched a playoff spot for the eighth time in 11 years. On the back of another strong performance from Joey Cantillo, the Guardians won 1-0 in Boston to clinch at
The Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff berth with a win over the Red Sox tonight, but they still have work to do if they want to claim an AL Central title. They control their destiny and have a crucial series against the Kansas City Royals.
Fortunately, even with a loss to the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, the Guardians' magic number to clinch a the American League Central was cut down to four, with the Chicago White Sox losing to the Kansas City Royals.
Just when the Guardians needed him most, Brayan Rocchio has delivered. Down to his last strike in a crucial game, Rocchio drove in two runs with a single to left field and walked off the game. That wasn't Rocchio's only bright spot in September.
The Cleveland Guardians kept their American League Central hopes alive on Tuesday, Sept. 22, beating the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on the road in a close-knit affair. Starter Parker Messick looked the park, all while the offense did enough to squeak out the win.
The dog days are over and the air carries a crispness synonymous with October baseball. The Cleveland Guardians are ramping up for another playoff run to bring Cleveland its first championship since 1948.
The Cleveland Guardians are looking to enter the postseason set up for a deep run. The lineup is rounding into form and there have been contributions from all nine spots.
The Cleveland Guardians won a low-scoring affair in Cleveland on Sunday afternoon. Leading the charge on the mound was starter Gavin Williams, who pitched a remarkable game in the close-knit victory.
The Cleveland Guardians snuck past the Athletics on Sunday, Sept. 20, as starting pitcher Gavin Williams and closer Cade Smith combined to push the team to a 1-0 victory. Lately, Smith has been a huge help for the bullpen, producing multiple saves.
The Cleveland Guardians took down the Athletics on Saturday, Sept. 19, 12-6 in a high-scoring affair. Multiple home runs and extra-base knocks were smacked, all while some of the Guardians' most recent concerns looked A-okay.
The Cleveland Guardians are preparing to finish the 2026 regular season on a high note. And to do that, they'll need the high motor and leadership from future Hall of Famer José Ramírez. Even in a down year, he is doing a great job at being a leader.
The Cleveland Guardians beatdown the Athletics on Friday, Sept. 18, 5-3 at home. After falling behind early, the offense got going quick and a barrage of clutch knocks were contributed by the team. Jose Ramirez also broke out of his mini-slump.