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Jacob Richard

Jacob Richard

Joined: Jul 28, 2026

Graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Journalism degree. Written and contributed to numerous media outlets. Cleveland sports victim.

Oct 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (38), outfielder Petey Halpin (0) and outfielder Chase DeLauter (24) celebrate a win against the Tampa Bay Rays in game three of the ALCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in a pivotal Game 3. The game was an offensive struggle for both teams, but the Guardians are now only two games away from a World Series appearance. Here are the winners and losers from Game 3:

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Oct 8, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Jo Adell (7) hits an RBI single during the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox in game four of the ALDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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The Cleveland Guardians will be in “all hands on deck” mode tonight with the American League Championship Series on the line. They forced a decisive Game 5 against the Chicago White Sox behind an offensive explosion, led by Jose Ramirez.

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Oct 8, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez (1) is hit by a pitch during the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox in game four of the ALDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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The Cleveland Guardians went to Chicago down 0-2 in a best of five series against the White Sox with their offense flailing. Stephen Vogt stuck with the lineup that got them to the postseason even though the top of the order was stagnant.

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Sep 24, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Daniel Espino (41) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
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After 162 games, a division win, and two lackluster playoff games, the season is now reliant on the arm of a rookie. The first two starters, Parker Messick and Gavin Williams, pitched well, but the effort was ultimately not enough as the offense stalled.

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Sep 24, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Joey Cantillo (54) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
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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

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