What is the Cleveland Guardians record in 2026?

The Cleveland Guardians are 40-35, 2nd in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Guardians today?

Tanner Bibee (2-7, 3.96 ERA) vs Tatsuya Imai (3-3, 6.43 ERA). First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Guardians game on today?

Today's game airs on Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Space City Home Network. First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

Cleveland Guardians News & Updates

June 19, 2026

The Cleveland Guardians were 40-35, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians topped the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 at American Family Field.

Guardians Daily Vibe Check

49°

▲17

Lukewarm

the bats going quiet

It's a wash right now. The offense at 2.7 R/G is pulling the temperature down. On the plus side, took last night by 2. That matters.

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Guardians Game on June 19

Opponent:	Houston Astros (35-41)
Location:	Daikin Park
First Pitch:	08:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Tanner Bibee (2-7, 3.96 ERA) vs Tatsuya Imai (3-3, 6.43 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Space City Home Network
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 79°F, Wind 8 mph

Guardians Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians topped the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 at American Family Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	1	0	0	1	2	0	0	4	7	0
	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0

Highlights

Travis Bazzana went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Kyle Manzardo went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Guardians Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
White Sox	39	34	.534		W1
Guardians	40	35	.533		W1
Twins	36	40	.474	4.5	W4
Royals	31	45	.408	9.5	W2
Tigers	30	44	.405	9.5	L2

Cleveland Guardians are 3-3-1T in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.

Guardians Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
4 Brayan Rocchio	5	.269	.744	32
9 Kyle Manzardo	8	.237	.734	23
10 Daniel Schneemann	6	.227	.675	26

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
36 Cade Smith	2-0	2.38	1.06	34.0
35 Colin Holderman	4-1	1.69	0.83	26.2
77 Parker Messick	7-3	2.70	1.10	86.2

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
36 Cade Smith	3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Guardians News

The Cleveland Guardians are grappling with a rocky stretch, having dropped their last game to the Brewers 4-9, adding to a dismal 2-4 record over the past week. The loss not only highlights ongoing struggles but also comes with the unfortunate injury news of outfielder Chase DeLauter, who has been placed on the IL with a fractured rib. In a bright spot, Kahlil Watson made his Major League debut, showcasing his defensive skills despite not getting a hit. Meanwhile, Parker Messick continues to solidify his role on the mound, showing promise even amidst pressure from the Brewers. As the Guardians sit at 39-35, the need for a turnaround is urgent with the next matchup against the tough Brewers looming.

Sources

Awaybackgone

Unheralded Guardians prospect quickly working his way into middle-infield future

While Luke Hill may not be the biggest name in the Guardians' minor league system, he's been a fast riser.

MLB.com

Guardians lean on Messick's heater, long ball to take down Brewers

MILWAUKEE -- Parker Messick didn’t look particularly comfortable Thursday afternoon. That was the impressive part. The Brewers put runners on base seemingly every inning, especially early in the game. They challenged the 25-year-old left-hander with pressure and constant traffic on the bases. Messick responded by delivering another dominant outing in

MLB.com

How did Watson's MLB debut go? Just watch this diving catch

MILWAUKEE -- Kahlil Watson's first Major League hit will have to wait. His first Major League highlight won't. Making his MLB debut Thursday afternoon, Watson went 0-for-4 at the plate but delivered one of the game's biggest defensive plays to aid the Guardians’ 4-2 victory over the Brewers at American

Coveringthecorner

GUARDIANS AT BREWERS, Drohan vs. Messick, discussion

Here’s the Guardians’ lineup: Here’s the Brewers’ lineup: Let’s go, Guardians!

Coveringthecorner

Minor League Recap: Martinez Continues Hot Streak, Keljo Bounces Back

Captains 7, Loons 3 It was a good game all around for the Captains. Tommy Hawke, Aaron Walton, and Esteban Gonzalez all had multi hit efforts, and Nolan Schubart went 1-3 with an RBI double and a walk. Jackson Humphries appeared to be on a pitch count coming off of that injury, he allowed one […]

Mlbtraderumors

Guardians Place Chase DeLauter On Injured List, Recall Kahlil Watson For MLB Debut

The Guardians announced Wednesday that outfielder Chase DeLauter has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He was recently diagnosed with a small fracture in his ribcage and will get some down time. In a corresponding move, Cleveland has recalled outfielder Kahlil Watson. He’ll make his major league debut the first time he gets into […]

Guardians Upcoming Schedule

The Cleveland Guardians visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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