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Oct 19, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) makes a throw to first base against the Tampa Bay Rays in game six of the ALCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

After making another postseason appearance and reaching the American League Championship Series, the Cleveland Guardians should look to get aggressive this offseason. Does it make sense to be aggressive this offseason with a pending lockout?

Oct 19, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) makes a throw to first base against the Tampa Bay Rays in game six of the ALCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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After making another postseason appearance and reaching the American League Championship Series, the Cleveland Guardians should look to get aggressive this offseason. Does it make sense to be aggressive this offseason with a pending lockout?

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Oct 13, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick (77) reacts after pitching against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in game two of the ALCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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Messick came in second place in the voting for American League Rookie of the Year behind an inner division infielder.

Oct 12, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (46) hits a two run RBI single during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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After taking a 1-0 lead in the ALCS, the Guardians are looking to ride this run all the way to top.

Sep 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick (77) reacts after a ground out by Chicago White Sox shortstop Luisangel Acuna (0) during the fourth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

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This starting rotation heading into the playoffs should give Cleveland their best chance at advancing and marching further into October baseball.

Sep 14, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) reacts after making a play during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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These five players could really help the Guardians in this last week of the regular season as they attempt to win as many games as possible to try and secure a division title.

Sep 1, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Jo Adell (7) celebrates after hitting a double during the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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These three Guardians players have played themselves into the discussion for new deals after this season due to their success on the field.

Aug 28, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

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Of Cleveland's five starting pitchers, Bibee has proven he is far below the rest of the pack, which could hurt the team heading into the playoffs.

Aug 26, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jon Endow-Imagn Images

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If the Guardians want to ensure themselves a spot in the MLB playoffs, they must take these series seriously down the stretch of the regular season.

Sep 4, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) celebrates his grand slam in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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The Guardians continue to show that they can be a playoff team this season and could be tough to beat once October baseball rolls around.

Sep 3, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) celebrates after hitting a double during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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The baseball season is a marathon, not a sprint; however, the Cleveland Guardians are treating it like a roller coaster.

Aug 30, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Jo Adell (7) celebrates with right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) after the Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Guardians are in a similar spot to where the team was when the month of August began.

Aug 26, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) and left fielder Steven Kwan (38) celebrate a victory against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jon Endow-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Guardians are showing fans a new side of the team during the ongoing win streak.

Aug 25, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramírez (11) hits a two RBI double in the 10th inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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After the Cleveland Guardians got blanked one to nothing last Wednesday against the lowly San Francisco Giants, the water was circling the drain for any hope of a post-season push. Then things transformed. The Guardians have won

Aug 20, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) and second baseman Angel Genao (17) and third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (46) celebrate after the Guardians beat the San Francisco Giants at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Guardians have two potential playoff paths and both present specific challenges.

Aug 6, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (46) celebrates with right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) and third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Guardians are looking to one player in particular to help save the season before it's too late.

Jul 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) argues a call with umpire Alex MacKay (9) during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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With numerous of lineup changes and decisions, Vogt may have started to take a toll on players.

Aug 14, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams (32) reacts after giving up a home run in the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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The 2026 Cleveland Guardians are nowhere near as fun as the 2025 squad that won the division.

Cleveland Guardians right fielder Jo Adell (7) bats a two run home run against Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

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If the Guardians hope to make the playoffs this season, they need these three things to happen in order to better position themselves in the American League.

Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez (11) bats against Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

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The Cleveland Guardians are facing a tough decision regarding Jose Ramirez's status for the remainder of the 2026 season.

Aug 13, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Jose Ramirez (11) in the dugout in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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These series will be crucial for the Guardians to win the increase their chances of making the playoffs over the next six weeks.

Aug 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Umpire Will Little (93) talks to Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) during a rain delay in the game between the Guardians and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Guardians may just not be a legitimate playoff contender in 2026.

Aug 6, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (46) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Guardians made a splash at the trade deadline acquiring four players: outfielder Jo Adell, reliever Craig Yoho, starter Foster Griffin, and first

Aug 1, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramírez (11) walks to the dugout during the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

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If Cleveland wants to continue playing baseball into October and pursue a championship, they need to make sure these things happen sooner rather than later.

Jul 28, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi is taking on a new role following the trade deadline.

Apr 20, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Guardians President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti tosses a baseball on the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Here is what the Guardians got right and wrong at this year's Major League Baseball trade deadline.