What is the Cleveland Guardians record in 2026?

The Cleveland Guardians are 0-0, 1st in the AL Central.

How are the Guardians doing?

The Cleveland Guardians are 0-0, 1st in the AL Central. They are 5-2 over their last 7 games.

Cleveland Guardians News & Updates

September 28, 2026

The Cleveland Guardians were 0-0, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were edged out by the Kansas City Royals 2-3 at Kauffman Stadium.

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Guardians Game on September 28

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Guardians Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were edged out by the Kansas City Royals 2-3 at Kauffman Stadium.

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

Highlights

Daniel Schneemann went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Jo Adell went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Guardians Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
7 Jo Adell	23	.240	.699	94
24 Chase DeLauter	16	.287	.820	67
4 Brayan Rocchio	15	.253	.704	73

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
36 Cade Smith	6-1	1.95	0.96	74.0
62 Erik Sabrowski	5-2	2.61	1.18	48.1
77 Parker Messick	12-9	2.56	1.06	186.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
4 Brayan Rocchio	4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games
16 Patrick Bailey	2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
54 Joey Cantillo	15.0 scoreless IP, 17 K in 3 recent games
32 Gavin Williams	7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
22 Foster Griffin	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Guardians News

Erik Sabrowski not only solidified his role as the Guardians' relief ace but also showcased his character by donating to Hunter Goodman's charity, a heartwarming gesture following the clinch that propelled them into the postseason. As the team waits to find out their ALDS opponent,likely determined by the outcome of the Astros-White Sox Wild Card Series,fans are buzzing about potential matchups with hitters like Yordan Alvarez and Randal Grichuk. Reflecting on the keys to their division title, it's clear that this team has built a solid foundation for October glory. With a run differential of zero and no games played, the anticipation is palpable. The Guardians are gearing up for a postseason run, and you can feel the excitement in the air, ready to see if King Vogt and his knights can make some legendary moments happen in October.

Sources

Awaybackgone

Guardians relief ace Erik Sabrowski cements good guy status with Rockies charity donation after clinch

Erik Sabrowski donated to Hunter Goodman's charity of choice to help celebrate the role the Rockies played in the Guardians' AL Central clinch.

Awaybackgone

4 hitters from Astros-White Sox Wild Card Series who could determine Guardians’ ALDS opponent

Randal Grichuk, Yordan Alvarez, Lucas Spence and Miguel Vargas are four hitters who could determine the Guardians ALDS opponent.

Coveringthecorner

Six Wins That Keyed the Guardians’ 2026 Division Title

In a 162-game season, it’s hard to point to precise moments that defined a baseball team’s rise or fall – but that’s not going to stop us from trying. As we prepare for the Guardians to take on whoever emerges from the matchup of the Astros vs. the White Sox, let’s take a quick look […]

Coveringthecorner

An October Legend Continues…

King Vogt and the Guardians of the Round Table — by Mario Crescibene Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Interlude Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6. King Vogt sat in his throne at the Round Table, tapping his fingers impatiently as he waited for his knights to arrive. The circular table was divided into […]

Guardians Upcoming Schedule

The Cleveland Guardians host the HOU/CWS for a 5-game series starting Saturday.

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