Who is pitching for the Guardians today?

Joey Cantillo (7-3, 3.86 ERA) vs Taj Bradley (7-3, 3.86 ERA). First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

Cleveland Guardians Daily Update
July 7, 2026

Q: What is the Cleveland Guardians record in 2026?

The Cleveland Guardians are 47-44, 2nd in the AL Central.

Q: What channel is the Guardians game on today?

Today's game airs on Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive. First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

The Cleveland Guardians are 47-44, 2nd in the AL Central. The Cleveland Guardians did not play yesterday. Today they play the Minnesota Twins at 07:40 PM EDT on Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive.

Guardians Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

a healthy roster

14-Day Trend

37° 88°

Right in the middle for a reason. The roster is largely intact. That counts for something. But a 3-4 week weighs heavy on the score.

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Guardians Game Today

Opponent:	Minnesota Twins (44-47)
Location:	Target Field
First Pitch:	07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Joey Cantillo (7-3, 3.86 ERA) vs Taj Bradley (7-3, 3.86 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive

Guardians Score & Recap

The Cleveland Guardians did not play yesterday.

Guardians Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
White Sox	47	42	.528		W2
Guardians	47	44	.516	1.0	L2
Twins	44	47	.484	4.0	W2
Tigers	40	50	.444	7.5	W2
Royals	37	54	.407	11.0	W2

Cleveland Guardians are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.

Guardians Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
24 Chase DeLauter	8	.272	.757	41
4 Brayan Rocchio	6	.276	.742	37
9 Kyle Manzardo	10	.225	.700	29

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
62 Erik Sabrowski	3-1	3.12	1.15	26.0
35 Colin Holderman	4-2	1.95	0.90	32.1
36 Cade Smith	2-1	2.90	1.14	40.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
27 Austin Hedges	3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
4 Brayan Rocchio	4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
54 Joey Cantillo	6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
33 Hunter Gaddis	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Guardians News

The Guardians are keeping their eyes on the AL Central race, lingering at 47-44 after a narrow 6-7 loss to the Sox yesterday. With a healthy roster, including promising bats like Chase DeLauter and Brayan Rocchio, there’s potential to flip the script on their recent 3-4 stretch. Meanwhile, the buzz surrounding a potential Tigers fire sale adds an intriguing layer to the division battle, which could open doors for Cleveland. Even as Travis Bazzana finds himself in a surprising spot on ESPN's redraft, the Guardians are focusing on harnessing their draft success to fuel their Major League ambitions. The excitement for a second-half turnaround is palpable, but with only a run differential of -1 lately, the team needs to convert potential into wins before it’s too late.

Sources

Awaybackgone · 17h ago

Guardians’ Travis Bazzana placed in head-scratching spot in ESPN's MLB redraft

Over the weekend, ESPN's MLB team did a redraft of the past three draft classes, and Guardians infielder Travis Bazzana was at a surprising spot on the list.

Awaybackgone · 18h ago

Latest Jeff Passan buzz alludes to Tigers teardown that should excite Guardians fans

It looks like the Tigers could have a fire sale this summer, which is an exciting development for Guardians fans.

MLB.com · 18h ago

Guards look to continue Draft success with 'tool to refuel ... Major League team'

CLEVELAND -- Two years ago, when the Guardians were sorting through candidates to take with the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft, Travis Bazzana's makeup left a big impression on the organization. His on-field talent was clear, but his mindset and desire to learn and to get better

MLB.com · 23h ago

Mid-Summer Sale: Get CLEGUARDIANS.TV for $27.99

If you're sweating for a deal, then CLEGUARDIANS.TV is your summer passport to savings. During the Mid-Summer Sale, running now through Sunday, CLEGUARDIANS.TV presented by Progressive is available for a discounted price of $27.99, so subscribe now! Subscribers in the Cleveland home television territory can also bundle their subscription with

Coveringthecorner · 22h ago

Guardians Minor League Recap: Another Schubart Double & Walton Steal

Clippers 6, Bats 2 Petey Halpin had a triple, a homer and four RBI, Ralphy Velazquez went 2 for 5 with a double and two strikeouts, Angel Genao had a double and a walk, while Logan Allen allowed 2 runs in 6 strong innings and Daniel Espino pitched a scoreless ninth. See you in Cleveland […]

Coveringthecorner · Yesterday

Three Positives From the Week of June 28th

It’s the heat of the summer and the race for the AL Central. While the Guards salvaged a series split against the division-leading Chicago White Sox, they still had a pretty good week on and off the field. Three Headed to Philly The 2026 All-Stars were selected on Saturday, and the Guardians will have three […]

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Guardians Upcoming Schedule

Date	Opponent	Time
Wed 07/08	@ Minnesota Twins	7:40 PM
Thu 07/09	@ Minnesota Twins	1:40 PM
Fri 07/10	@ Miami Marlins	7:10 PM

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