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Cleveland Guardians’ September Surge to Make Postseason is the New Normal

It truly never gets old. For the third straight season, the fourth time in five years, and the eighth time in the last 11 years, the Guardians will be playing in October.

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Picture this: 10 years ago. 2016. The Cavs are Champs, you’re in the best shape of your life, going to concerts on the beach and sippin’ on Spring Lakers in God’s Basement listening to E Street covers all summer long… No?

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 10 hours ago

Mark DeRosa shares honest thoughts on Guardians clinching postseason spot

The Cleveland Guardians clinched a postseason spot with their 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night at Fenway Park. While the work is far from over — the Guardians would love to clinch the American League Central — Cleveland will be in the postseason regardless of what happens over the final three games of the regular season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / 12 hours ago

The Guardians Have Unlocked A Pitching Strategy Built For October

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 least a wildcard position in the American League.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / 14 hours ago

Guardians Clinch Postseason with Low-Scoring Win Over Red Sox, Look for Central Crown Now

The Cleveland Guardians are headed to the 2026 MLB playoffs. After a big time, series win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night, the Guardians are officially a playoff team once again.

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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 / 23 hours ago

The Guardians Have Clinched a Playoff Berth, But There Is Still Work to Be Done

The Guardians will have another October to remember for the third straight year, but their regular-season work isn't finished yet. Plenty is still riding on the Guardians' final series as they hunt for their third straight AL Central title.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

Guardians eke out 1-0 win over Red Sox, clinch playoff berth

Angel Martinez's second-inning home run was all the visiting Guardians needed for a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night, allowing Cleveland to clinch its third consecutive American League playoff berth.

Parker Messick 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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

White Sox blow chance to clinch wild card, playoff spot with loss to Royals

The Chicago White Sox lost an opportunity to clinch the third American League wild card, a playoff spot and a chance to move into first place in the Central Division with a 5-4 loss at the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

White Sox beat Royals despite another bullpen collapse

Notable Shohei Ohtani update emerges ahead of MLB postseason

Braves get big pitching boost right before MLB postseason

Max Scherzer teases major announcement about his MLB future

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Shawn Armstrong News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 23

Guardians Activate Veteran Bullpen Arm Ahead of Important Final Games

The Cleveland Guardians are quickly approaching the 2026 MLB playoffs and only have five more games to decide their fate. Whether they find themselves playing in the wild card round or the divisional series, they’re going to need every man on board to help them get to that point.

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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.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Guardians Designate Connor Brogdon For Assignment

The Guardians announced that right-hander Shawn Armstrong has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Fellow righty Connor Brogdon has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

2 bold predictions for Guardians vs. White Sox AL Central race

The battle between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox is likely to come down to Sunday’s final games of the season. The Guardians (82-75) have a one-game lead in the American League Central division over the White Sox (81-76) and both teams have five games remaining in the season.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 22

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

Nathaniel Lowe hit a sacrifice fly to right field that drove in Chase DeLauter in the ninth inning and the visiting Cleveland Guardians held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 Tuesday in the first game of a three-game series.

Cleveland Guardians 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

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / Viral Sports News / September 21

Cleveland Guardians Part Ways With 27-Year-Old Pitcher

The Cleveland Guardians quietly parted ways with a long-tenured prospect just before opening a three-game set at Fenway Park. On Sunday, the organization

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 21

Guardians enter final week facing Red Sox with narrow AL Central lead

The Cleveland Guardians are playing some of their best baseball of the season at the most important time, and they will attempt to extend a five-game winning streak when they visit the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 19

White Sox's playoff hopes hanging by a thread after collapse against Tigers

The Chicago White Sox blew an 8-2 lead in an 11-8 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the second of a four-game series on Friday night. With the loss, the White Sox fell one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central.

White Sox eager for bounce-back effort vs. Tigers

Tigers wipe out 6-run deficit, knock White Sox out of first place

Catcher Kyle Teel providing White Sox quality at-bats since returning from injury

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Guardians’ Stephen Vogt shares Brayan Rocchio take that will catch fans’ attention

The Cleveland Guardians have one of the best clutch hitters in the sport — and he happens to be their No. 9 hitter in the lineup. Brayan Rocchio has four walk-off hits this year and has established a reputation as a guy who loves the big moments.

Stephen Vogt News / Viral Sports News / September 18

Guardians’ Stephen Vogt Hit With Strong Words Amid Playoff Push

The Cleveland Guardians seized sole possession of first place in the American League Central on Wednesday, beating the Chicago White Sox 6-3 at Progressive Field and ending Chicago’s long run atop the division.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 16

White Sox's playoff hopes slipping after losing series vs. Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians took a half-game lead in the American League Central over the Chicago White Sox after a 6-3 win on Wednesday.

White Sox get huge win to open series vs. Guardians

White Sox need their 30-HR hitters to break out of extreme slumps

White Sox rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami's performance has taken a downturn at the worst time

Hagen Smith continues to impress for White Sox

The 'Legal MLB spitballers' quiz

Travis Bazzana News / Yardbarker / September 16

Travis Bazzana's strong rookie campaign helping fuel the Guardians' postseason push

Cleveland Guardians' second baseman Travis Bazzana has produced a strong rookie campaign.

AL Wild Card race update: Blue Jays squander chance to surpass Guardians yet again

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Chase DeLauter News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Guardians Announce Chase DeLauter News After Removal From Lineup

The Cleveland Guardians are fighting to hold their spot in the American League Wild Card race, and Tuesday’s lineup card was missing one of the bats that they’ve been counting on all summer.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 14

White Sox get huge win to open series vs. Guardians

The Chicago White Sox earned a critical 7-3 win at the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.

Previewing White Sox's season-defining series vs. Guardians

Randal Grichuk might have saved the White Sox's season

On deck: White Sox-Guardians, Red Sox-Rays, Yankees-Diamondbacks

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

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.

White Sox cannot rely on Luis Castillo with a game in doubt for rest of the season

The 'Legal MLB spitballers' quiz

Andrew Walters News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

Guardians’ Andrew Walters Undergoes UCL Surgery

Guardians righty Andrew Walters underwent an internal brace procedure to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow this week, reports Tim Stebbins of MLB.com.