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The Cleveland Guardians were 51-46, 2nd in the AL Central. The Cleveland Guardians did not play yesterday.

Guardians Daily Vibe Check
64°
Warm
outscoring opponents

Nothing to panic about here. A +6 run differential says the wins aren't flukey. Factor in 3.3 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.

Guardians Game on July 16

No game on this date.

Guardians Score & Recap

The Cleveland Guardians did not play yesterday.

Guardians Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
White Sox
5045.526 W3
Guardians
5146.526 W4
Twins
4849.4953.0 W2
Tigers
4452.4586.5 L2
Royals
3859.39213.0 L5

Cleveland Guardians are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.

Guardians Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
24
Chase DeLauter
11.278.79346
4
Brayan Rocchio
8.276.75144
8
Rhys Hoskins
9.178.68031

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
35
Colin Holderman
4-21.780.8535.1
36
Cade Smith
2-12.841.1144.1
62
Erik Sabrowski
3-13.621.3527.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
27
Austin Hedges
3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games
24
Chase DeLauter
3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games
13
Gabriel Arias
5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
8
Rhys Hoskins
2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
33
Hunter Gaddis
3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Guardians News

Steven Kwan is rewriting his future with the Guardians, having emerged as one of the team's most productive hitters in July, which bodes well for a lineup that’s steadily improving. With a run differential of +6 over the last week and a 4-3 record, the Guardians are looking to build momentum as the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline looms. Cade Smith's performance during the All-Star Game has solidified his reputation as one of MLB's nastiest pitchers, adding depth to a bullpen that could soon welcome reinforcements. As rumors swirl and the front office weighs options for external boosts, fans are eager to see how this potential influx of talent might reshape the team’s postseason aspirations. With hot bats like Chase DeLauter and Brayan Rocchio keeping the offense alive, the Guardians are gearing up for an intriguing second half.

Sources
Steven Kwan's strong July has helped him start to rewrite his Guardians future
Awaybackgone
Steven Kwan's strong July has helped him start to rewrite his Guardians future
While Steven Kwan struggled at the start of the season, he's been one of the Guardians' most productive hitters over the past month.
Cade Smith’s All-Star Game performance confirms he’s Guardians’ (and MLB’s)  nastiest pitcher
Awaybackgone
Cade Smith’s All-Star Game performance confirms he’s Guardians’ (and MLB’s)  nastiest pitcher
Cade Smith made Bryce Harper look foolish in the sixth inning of last year's All-Star Game.
With help already on the way, where do Guardians look at Deadline?
MLB.com
With help already on the way, where do Guardians look at Deadline?
CLEVELAND -- One way or another, the Guardians will receive some reinforcements after the All-Star break. The question is to what degree those could include an external boost ahead of the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline.
Each team's biggest need at this year's Deadline
MLB.com
Each team's biggest need at this year's Deadline
The All-Star break is in the rearview mirror, which brings the next big date on the baseball calendar into focus. The 2026 Trade Deadline looms on Aug. 3, less than three weeks away. Until then, as rumors swirl, all 30 clubs will be scrambling to figure out how they can
Recapping the Guardians 2026 MLB Draft
Coveringthecorner
Recapping the Guardians 2026 MLB Draft
Time to review the collection of young players the Guardians snagged in the 2026 MLB draft: 1st Round: Liam Peterson, RHP, Florida, 6’5, 225 lbs Baseball America said: “6-foot-5, 225 pounds and throws from a steep vertical arm slot. He throws a high-carry four-seam fastball that averages around 96 mph and has been up to 100. […]
N&N: Messick & Smith shut out NL All-Stars
Coveringthecorner
N&N: Messick & Smith shut out NL All-Stars
When you pitch a shutout, you’re gonna win. Someone has to be on the opposite end of that, and playing the role of Tanner Bibee tonight was a group of 9 NL pitchers who gave up 4 runs. 4 runs too many. 10 men pitched for the AL, but we’re focusing only on Parker Messick […]

Guardians Upcoming Schedule

The Cleveland Guardians host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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