Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians - July 09, 2026

Good luck tonight, @ColumbusCrew! #GuardsBall | #Crew96

Ken Rosenthal

Rocco Baldelli also in mix…

Chandler Rome

Two members of the Astros’ 2022 coaching staff have emerged as serious candidates in the Mariners managerial search: Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler, who is currently the Cubs farm director. With @Ken_Rosenthal and @PJ_Mooney - https://t.co/GyIKMk3VVV

Deadspin

Cleveland Guardians Can't Keep Running Back the Same Plan and Expecting Different Results: https://t.co/bWf66QKvQg

Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Cleveland Guardians	-1.5 +132	O 8.5 -115	-124
Minnesota Twins	+1.5 -160	U 8.5 -105	+106

Guardians vs. Twins (07/09/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 5-2 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

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Stephen Vogt's attempted explanation for Tanner Bibee's Guardians roster spot said it all while saying nothingThe Guardians’ loss to the Rays in the American League Championship Series featured plenty of pitching madness from Cleveland’s side. Foster Griffin pitched in

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Potential Rocco Baldelli landing spot opens up after Angels decline ex-Twins All-Star Kurt Suzuki's optionCould the Angels hire Baldelli as their new manager?

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Stephen Vogt’s Gavin Williams decision could reverberate throughout long, cold winter for Guardians fans The Guardians' decision to hold Gavin Williams for Game 7 of the ALCS could reverberate throughout the winter.

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Are the Guardians Going to Trade Stephen Vogt?The rumors are a-swirling

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On the complexities of baseball schedulingSome recent observations based on my own attempts to craft a schedule.

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Twins prospect Kyle DeBarge's outstanding AFL showing encouraging sign after rough MiLB seasonMaybe we need to start talking about him more often.

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Guardians need to avoid trying to squeeze last bit of production out of former postseason villain in free agencyIn 2018, George Springer sent the Guardians to a quick postseason exit when he mashed three homers in the Astros’ three-game sweep in the ALDS. While the Astros

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Guardians have to consider bullpen remodel after creaky ALCS performanceThe Guardians shaky ALCS performance showed that it may be time for some adjustments in the bullpen.

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Rays ALCS beatdown just created even more buyer’s remorse for Guardians Richie Palacios, Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz haunted the Guardians in the ALCS.

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Twins could find their next power bat in Astros first baseman Christian WalkerThe Astros are expected to include Christian Walker in trade talks this offseason.

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Guardians News: The depressing rumors beginYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Guardians' ill-fated 2018 deal is about to look even worse thanks to Brewers-Rays World Series Yandy Díaz and Jake Bauers were both part of a three-team deal involving in the Guardians in 2018. Now they're going to be facing off in the World Series.

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3 former Twins players headed to World Series between Brewers and RaysThe World Series stage is set.

Latest Steven Kwan rumor all but confirms 2026 could have been last dance for Guardians current coreWe're officially in Steven Kwan trade rumor season after the Guardians' ALCS loss to the Rays.

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Teruaki Sato Landing Spots📍Why the White Sox would be a terrific fit for the Japanese star 📲

In Defense of Stephen VogtWe’ve got a good one. Leave him alone

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Teams That Must Spend Big in Free Agency💰Breaking down which franchises need to make major investments this winter ➡️

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Twins reliever makes case for Opening Day roster with strong Triple-A finishThe right-hander could be in the Opening Day bullpen mix.

5 Guardians who won’t be back in 2027 after postseason exit Rhys Hoskins, David Fry, Daniel Schneemann, Shawn Armstrong and Slade Cecconi should be approaching their final days on the Guardians' roster.

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The paradoxical performance of the 2026 Twins offense—and how to build for 2027The Twins can’t rely on the AL being perfectly pedestrian again

Guardians News: So, A Long Offseason BeginsNews and Notes for Tuesday, October 20th, 2026

Guardians’ depressing Game 6 loss ruined obvious chance for Shawn Armstrong to be become Cleveland cult heroShawn Armstrong may have had a rough regular season for the Guardians, but his postseason performance deserved a better fate.

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Guardians disastrous pitching plan dooms them in season-ending ALCS loss to Rays While the Guardians made it to the ALCS, their pitching let them down in their series loss.

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Updated MLB Postseason Picture 🏆And then there were two 📲

Guardians Trim the Lead ✂️

Nathaniel Lowe gets the Guardians on the board in Game 6!

Rays Game 6 Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays

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Guardians greatest pitching irony is about to be on full display in must-win Game 6While the Guardians' rotation was one of the most consistent pitching units in the regular season, the postseason has been a different story.

Guardians Game 6 Lineup 📋

All on the table. #GuardsBall | #StandGuard

@CleGuardians

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MLB Qualifying Offer Rises 📈Price for this year's free agents is highest since system was implemented in 2012 (AP)

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Keys to ALCS Game Six for the GuardiansIt’s actually now or never

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Ranking Most Lopsided Trades in Recent MLB History 🔢Looking back on the move that became one-sided between the Guardians and Rays 📲

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Monday Morning Minnesota: The “It’s World Series Time (Soon)” EditionThe Fall Classic is upon us

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Guardians News: Oops! All Shawn ArmstrongNews and Notes for Monday, October 19th, 2026

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Three Positives From the Week of October 11thIt’s been an up and down ALCS for the Guardians, but they still have the chance to end it on the highest of high notes.

3 Guardians players who need to step up if Cleveland wants to force Game 7 against RaysJoey Cantillo, Jo Adell and Brayan Rocchio need to step up for the Guardians if the want to force Game 7 against the Rays.

Yandy Diaz's cocky World Series declaration could be lasting image of Guardians' postseason runYandy Diaz made it know that he thinks the Rays are going to beat the Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS later today.

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A Possible Trade Made by Every Team This Offseason ⚾What the Guardians could do to bolster their roster ➡️

Game 6 of ALCS is going to give the Guardians’ pitching factory its biggest test in recent memory The Guardians' pitching depth is going to determine whether there's a Game 7 of the ALCS or not.

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Yankees free agent Jazz Chisholm Jr. could be perfect short-term Royce Lewis replacement for TwinsThe Twins should consider signing Jazz Chisholm Jr. if they move on from Royce Lewis.

Guardians Drop Game 5, Now Face EliminationALCS Game 5: Tampa Bay Rays 3 - Cleveland Guardians 1

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Rays Take 3-2 Series Lead 💥Aranda, Simpson and Hicks backs Rasmussen's stellar performance

KWAN ROBS EXTRA BASES 🧤

B/R Walk-Off

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STEVEN KWAN IS DOING IT ALL IN THE OUTFIELD TODAY 🤯 What. A. Catch.

DeLauter RBI 👏

The Guardians are on the board in Game 5 🫡

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Former Twin Tyler Duffey proposes Josh Naylor trade idea that Minnesota should avoidIt's an intriguing idea, but the numbers suggest it would be a mistake.

Kwan Nails Runner at Home 🎯

Steven Kwan unleashes an UNBELIEVABLE throw home!

Guardians Game 5 Lineup 📋

Need you today, Cleveland. 🗣️ #GuardsBall | #StandGuard

@CleGuardians

Keys to ALCS Game Five for the GuardiansWe can do this

Guardians clearly hold key pitching advantage heading into Game 5 of ALCS The Guardians may have lost last night, but they have a huge pitching advantage for the rest of the ALCS.

Stephen Vogt’s gutsy decision to start Parker Messick in Game 5 could be defining moment of his Guardians tenureStephen Vogt's decision to push Parker Messick up a day to start today's Game 5 of the ALCS could define his managerial tenure with the Guardians.

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The Minnesota Twins' All Quad-A Team for 2026The grinders of MLB who love the game and are still looking for a shot in MLB.

Guardians News: Another Must-WinNews and Notes for Sunday, October 18th, 2026

Former Guardians utilityman elects free agency after disappointing end to Rockies tenureFormer Guardian Tyler Freeman is a minor league free agent after disappointing end to his season with the Rockies.

Travis Bazzana’s defensive disaster in Guardians' Game 3 loss could force Stephen Vogt to make crucial changeWhile Travis Bazzana is a part of the Guardians' future, his defense could cost the Guardians in the ALCS.

Demons from Guardians’ past loom large in Cleveland’s Game 4 ALCS loss to Rays Former Guardians Junior Caminero, Richie Palacios and Yandy Díaz all helped push the Rays to a win in the ALCS on Saturday.

Guardians Drop Game 4 To The Rays 7-3Your best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Guardians Drop Game 4 to Even ALCSYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Rays Top Guardians in Game 4 👊

Rays' big 3 comes through to even series vs. Guardians

Messick to Start Game 5

B/R Walk-Off

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Parker Messick will start Game 5 for the Guardians

Guardians’ unconventional pitching plan dooms them in Game 4 loss to Rays (but there’s a silver lining)While the Guardians lost Game 4 of the ALCS to the Rays on Saturday, they were able to stay away from the big guns in their bullpen.

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Rays Get Pivotal Game 4 Win 🔒Tampa Bay's offense delivers balanced attack vs. Cleveland. Highlights, stats and more 📲

Rocchio Keeps Rally Going 👀

Brayan Rocchio laces one to left and the Guardians plate another run in the 7th 👀

Guardians OF Robs Caminero 😧

Petey Halpin takes away extra bases as he crashes into wall

DeLauter Drives in 1st Run 👆

Chase DeLauter wins the 9-pitch battle and gets the Guardians on the board immediately 😮

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Chris Getz’s latest White Sox declaration confirms Guardians huge pitching advantage over Chicago While the White Sox made the postseason in 2026, their starting rotation pales in comparison to the Guardians.

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Shawn Armstrong could save Guardians’ biggest offseason blunder with today’s “start” against Rays While Shawn Armstrong won't go long in today's start against the Rays, he can help Cleveland set the tone.

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Paul Goldschmidt could be an ideal Josh Bell replacement for the TwinsSigning a future Hall of Famer is always fun.

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Brewers' NLCS sweep could help given Guardians hidden advantage in World Series The Brewers' time off before the World Series could help the Guardians in the fall classic (should they make it).

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Guardians News: Game 4 Now TonightNews and Notes for Saturday, October 17th, 2026

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FAs Who Need Change of Scenery 🔁8 MLB players who could develop into superstars on a new team

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Twins insider pitches wild Rafael Devers trade (but Giants would stand in the way)Dan Hayes of The Athletic proposed a wild Rafael Devers trade idea.

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ALCS Game Five Will Be Sunday at 5PM ET for GuardiansWhat a day

Vogt's Mindset on Postponement

MLB Network

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"This is baseball. This is Cleveland. We are more than used to these kind of days... We got four games in a row. We got an opportunity to win some games and move on..." Guardians manager Stephen Vogt reacts to #ALCS Game 4 being postponed to tomorrow due to inclement conditions.

🚨ALCS Game 4 PostponedRays-Guardians matchup will be moved to Saturday at 8 PM EST

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TwinkieTown Movie Night: Bride of FrankensteinThe Creature takes a wife, the Creature takes a wife, hi-ho the dairy-o. Start the show at 7:30!

The Guardians Will Need All Their Grit TonightLet’s do this

World Series Schedule Dates 📅

The start times and broadcast schedule for the 2026 World Series have been announced!

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This year's World Series shows where the Twins have failedThe Minnesota Twins have lagged behind the three teams that could set up this year's World Series.

Guardians ALCS Game 4 Lineup📋

MLB Daily Lineups

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10/16 ⚾ Guardians Lineup is Out! Provided by mlbstartingnine (@DailyMLBLineups for link) 📊 Live Line: Guardians -108 • O/U 6.5 #Guardians #GuardiansLineup #MLB

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The Guardians' role players have answered the call so far in ALCS The depth of the Guardians' lineup has been on full display in the ALCS.

Keys for the Guardians in ALCS: The Four Horsemen of Game 4Let’s see how this could go

Ticket Prices are Keeping Guardians Fans OutThe rent is too goshdarn high

MLB Contract Predictions 🔮Projecting 10 biggest deals in free agency 📲

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Jake Bauers’s NLCS MVP adds another tasty layer to potential Guardians-Brewers World Series matchupFormer Guardians infielder Jake Bauers won NLCS MVP thanks to his contributions in the Brewers' sweep of the Dodgers.

Guardians News: Armstrong to Open for Game 4News and Notes for Friday, October 16th, 2026

Most Expensive Payrolls That Didn't Win World Series 🏆The teams that invested the most but failed to live up to expectations 📲

Ranking Tarik Skubal's Top Landing Spots 🛬Where the two-time Cy Young Award winner could be headed in free agency 📲

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Reckoning with the Savannah BananasBaseball’s Harlem Globetrotters

Stephen Vogt’s New Fireman and the Odyssey of Daniel EspinoAn unparalleled journey from an unparalleled human being

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Colin Holderman surgery finally provides him relief from sidelines of Guardians' ALCS runWhile Colin Holderman won't impact the Guardians' 2026 ALCS run, he underwent some much-needed surgery earlier this week.

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One current Twins prospect who will be a future Silver Slugger winnerWith the Silver Slugger winners set to be announced next month, let's take a look at one Twins prospect who will be a future winner of the award.

Twins could become big losers in the event of a small market World SeriesThe Minnesota Twins are watching the postseason from their couch for the fifth time in the past six years, but it doesn’t mean that the playoffs have no implica

Daniel Espino validating Stephen Vogt’s Game 3 trust shows Guardians’ World Series aspirations are for real While Guardians starter Gavin Williams cruised through five innings against the Rays, Stephen Vogt turned to Daniel Espino in the sixth. It was the right move.

How Twins can prevent Ryan Jeffers from signing with Yankees this offseasonThe Twins can prevent the Yankees from signing Jeffers without signing him themselves.

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ALCS Game 4's Weather Shaky ☁️Inclement pattern could affect Rays-Guardians start time again

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Guards Take Game 3 in a Nail Biter Pitching Duel!This is fun

Stephen Vogt's latest managerial masterpiece reaches new level in Guardians' huge ALCS win over RaysStephen Vogt's to start Petey Halpin in center field helped push the Guardians to a 2-1 series lead over the Rays on Thursday.

Caminero Collided with Bat Boy

Incident in foul territory happened right before Petey Halpin's go-ahead HR

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Guardians Take 2-1 LeadDominant pitching carries Cleveland to win in Game 3

New info about Guardians trading Junior Caminero to Rays twists the knife even moreWhile the Guardians trade of Junior Caminero already looks bad, it looks even worse given some new reporting about the deal.

Epic Bat Flip in Guardians Win 😱

Petey Halpin let that thing fly

Jake Bauers’ NLCS-altering swing confirms Brewers found magic dust that Guardians (and others) weren’tJake Bauers powered the Brewers to a win over the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLCS. His departure from Cleveland may sting, but it's an excusable mistake.

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10 Most Expensive Memorabilia Sales of 2026 🤑It has been a eye-opening year for purchasing sports cards ➡️

Evaluating the Twins' crowded outfield group heading into the offseasonHow will Minnesota's outfield look in 2027?

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Keys to ALCS Game 3 for the GuardiansTime to play baseball

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What Prospects Will Help the Twins in 2027?A look into how the Twins’ 2027 prospect crop is shaping up.

Guardians' ALCS Game 3 Lineup

Cleveland, we're up. #GuardsBall | #StandGuard

@CleGuardians

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Guardians News - Gold Glove Nominees AnnouncedMorning News for Thursday, October 15th

Guardians' emergency weather schedule change for ALCS Game 3 might've given Gavin Williams an extra edgeGavin Williams is going to get another chance to continue his daytime dominance thanks to the latest ALCS schedule change.

Brooks Lee's Gold Glove nomination further vindicates Twins' decision to move him to third baseLee is a Gold Glove Award finalist after moving to third base.

Small Market Teams' Impact 😯

MLB insider Jon Heyman explains CBA landscape and 154 game proposal

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How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

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Brian Reith hired as Twins pitching coachThe Twins have their new pitching coach for 2027 after moving on from longtime coach Pete Maki.

NLCS Game 4 Moved Up ⏰Brewers and Dodgers will start at 8pm ET on Thursday due to ALCS schedule change

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Brooks Lee named Gold Glove finalistThe Twins’ third baseman thrived after moving to the hot corner.

New MLB Rumors 👂

🫨 Latest manager buzz 👀 Ohtani's postseason outlook 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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Twins hire new pitching coach from Rays organization after Pete Maki firingThe Twins announced their replacement for Pete Maki on Wednesday.

Guardians Need a Short Memory After Game 2 LossFuhgedaboutit

Game Time for ALCS Game 3 in Cleveland Moved to 1PM ETBlame it on the rain

Gold Glove Finalists RevealedPCA and Vladdy headline nominees. Full list here 📲

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Three (ex-)Twins in search of a trophyThe LCS rosters contain three former Target Field residents.

Updated World Series Predictions 🔮Latest projections two games through each Championship Series

J-Ram Takes Blame for G2 LossGuardians star explains his 'frustrating' error

MLB Free Agents to Avoid ⚠️Buyer beware on these players hitting the market 📲

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Guardians escaped ALCS Game 2 loss without wasting precious bullpen assetsThe Guardians' high-leverage bullpen options are in a good spot heading into Game 3 of the ALCS.

Guardians News: DeLauter bats in day’s only earned runYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Every MLB Team's Best Player Under 25 ⭐Assessing Cleveland's top young talent who can elevate the franchise ➡️

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Josh Donaldson takes shot at Twins’ bullpen management under Rocco BaldelliDonaldson doesn't seem to have fond memories of playing with Minnesota...

Mistakes Cost Guards: Rays Even ALCS at One a PieceYou can’t win ‘em all

Rays Even Series in ALCS 🔥

Freddy Peralta's dominant performance leads team to Game 2 win vs. Guardians

Rays Take ALCS Game 2 ⚡Freddy Peralta silences Guardians' bats as squads go to Cleveland tied 1-1 📲

DeLauter Drives in Run 💪

Chase DeLauter gets the Guardians on the board!

Costly J-Ram Error 🫢

Rays break scoreless tie after ball goes between Guardians star's legs

Messick's Clean Pickoff 😯