Washington Nationals vs. Cleveland Guardians - May 06, 2025

Latest arbitration projections show Guardians front office may need to spend more than usual in 2027MLB Trade Rumors' Matt Swartz released his 2027 arbitration projections, and they included some high salaries for some Guardians players.

Guardians woes in Game 1 of ALDS could spell short series against White Sox The Guardians need to tighten things up if they want to win their ALDS matchup against the White Sox.

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AFL Update: Oct. 4, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesJarlin Susana came as advertised in a 9-4 win by the Salt River Rafters over the Glendale Desert Dogs. Susana's fastball velo was like your boss's golf game&mdah;consistently in the low 100's—but that came with some command issues early, as the 22-y.o. walked two of the the first three batters he faced before escaping the

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MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

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Lackluster Offense Cedes Game 1 to ChicagoChicago White Sox 3 - Cleveland Guardians 0

Angel Martínez’s defensive growth was lone bright spot in Guardians' Game 1 loss to White Sox in ALDS Angel Martinez recorded some signature defensive plays for the Guardians in their ALDS loss to the White Sox.

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White Sox Take ALDS Game 1 ☝️Murakami's first postseason HR helps secure 3-0 shutout over Guardians 📲

Lane Thomas has great chance to repeat previous Guardians postseason exploits with Braves IL activation Lane Thomas is back in the postseason with the Braves two years after Guardians heroics.

Huge Guardians Wall Catch 😮

Tommy Pham couldn't believe this robbery turned into double play

Guards Leave Them Loaded AGAIN 😓

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The Guardians leave the bases loaded for the SECOND-STRAIGHT inning 😅

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Postseason has arrived in Cleveland

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5 Nationals hitters who reached No. 1 in surprising advanced MLB rankingAs we look at the Nationals 2026 season, we see both good and bad. Today, however, I am choosing to look upon the good. What that pertains to exactly is hitting

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World Series Odds 🎲Breaking down final 8 teams' chances before divisional series begin ➡️

Guardians Announce ALDS RosterHere they are

Guardians Playoffs are Right Here, Right Now!Game Faces, Guards Fans

3 matchups the Guardians need to win if they want to defeat White Sox in ALDS Bryan Rocchio, Parker Messick and Nathaniel Lowe could dictate whether the Guardians win the ALDS.

Guardians News: Today’s the Day!News and Notes for Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

Guardians' fears of Stephen Vogt's departure should intensify after D-Backs' Torey Lovullo decisionTorey Lovullo returning to the D-Backs means Stephen Vogt is going to continue to be a mainstay in the Mariners' managerial rumors.

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The State of the Nationals Farm - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesIt's been about three years since I last did this post and some things have changed. For starters, there's a new a general manager and a new field manager. The former is important, the latter is not, at least not in terms of what this site is focused on. The wish for a star I

3 things the Guardians need to do to beat White Sox in ALDS The Guardians are going to need to tone down the White Sox's high-powered offense if they want to beat them in the ALDS.

Jim Palmer's gives tough indictment of former Guardians bench coach Craig Albernaz's first year as Orioles managerCraig Albernaz left the Guardians in the offseason to be the Orioles' new manager. It didn't go great.

American League Division Series Preview: Guardians vs. White SoxThe Guardians and White Sox meet for the 14th time this season on Saturday

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ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮How the Guardians will fare in October ➡️

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What’s Next For Dylan Crews?Dylan Crews has not lived up to the hype through 3 seasons, but is there still reason to believe he can?

Who should Vogt Trust Out of the Guardians’ Bullpen?May the Circle of Trust Be Unbroken

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3 former Nationals players you didn't realize were in the 2026 MLB PostseasonWhile the 2026 season might be over for the Washington Nationals, rooting interest should not stop there for fans of the organization. Luckily, one of the Natio

Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍The best fits for Philly's star second baseman 📲

MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

Former Guardians fan favorite is back in familiar position with Blue Jays despite breakout 2025 Although Ernie Clement did it all for the Blue Jays in last year's postseason, nothing seems to be guaranteed for him in 2027.

Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of Cleveland's 2026 season 📲

Guardians need to avoid buy-low reunion with Nolan Jones after he hit minor league free agency The Guardians were able to get out from under Nolan Jones' contract earlier this season, and they should stay away from him in free agency.

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Projecting the Guardians’ ALDS RosterWho will fill out the 26?

Colin Holderman's injury doesn't do anything to take away from his impact to 2027 Guardians While Colin Holderman won't be a part of the Guardians' postseason plans, he'll be a big part of their bullpen next season.

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Taking a look at how the Washington Nationals fared using the ABS challenge systemI wanted to examine how the Nationals did in the first year of the ABS challenge system

Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Why the Nationals should pursue both of the Cubs' top free agents ➡️

Guardians make clearest Parker Messick statement yet with latest ALDS honor The Guardians are giving the ball to Parker Messick in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series.

Wild Card Series has provided starting pitching litmus test Guardians will need to answer in ALDSThe Wild Card Series has featured some gutsy performances from starting pitchers alongside some pitching madness. What will the Guardians do?

Yankees’ Wild Card Series win gives Guardians great chance to quiet postseason hand wringing foreverThe Guardians' "easy" path in the postseason has been a topic of discussion all month, but the Yankees' win over the Red Sox means that path isn't that easy.

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Former Washington Nationals are already making a big impact in the postseasonLuis Garcia Jr., Bryce Harper and Erick Fedde are among the former Nationals to have big moments early in the playoffs

Standing Guard: 32 years of American League Central DominanceFourteen division titles

White Sox uncertain pitching plans could change the way Guardians build their lineup in ALDSThe White Sox's pitching madness plans could negate the Guardians' ability to build a lineup around a platoon advantage.

Guardians News: Bring on the White SoxMorning News for Thursday, October 1, 2026

White Sox Eliminate AstrosChicago gets 1st postseason series victory since 2005 and will face Guardians in ALDS

3 Guardians players who could cement their Cleveland legacy this postseasonBrayan Rocchio, Cade Smith and Travis Bazzana are three players who could cement their Guardians legacy this October.

Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

White Sox secure ALDS date against Guardians with forceful victory over Astros The Chicago White Sox secured their first postseason series win since 2005 with win over Astros. Now they're the Guardians problem.

White Sox-Guardians Series Preview 👀First ALDS matchup is now official. White Sox advance for first time since 2005 📲

Phillies’ disastrous Jhoan Duran usage makes Andrew Miller’s 2016 performance for Guardians look even betterWhile the Phillies won on Wednesday, they were behind the eight-ball thanks to Jhoan Duran's disastrous outing. Andrew Miller would never.

HATEWATCHING POTENTIAL GUARDIANS OPPONENTS: Astros vs. White Sox, game 2Let’s go, Astros... for today

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Veteran Nationals catcher declares free agency after not appearing in majors in 2026The Washington Nationals might be at home on the couch watching the the 2026 MLB Postseason unfold like the rest of us, but that doesn't mean that things aren't

Guardians Should Pull the Don Mattingly Move… But Do it BetterDon’t be afraid to be bold

Guardians are smart to take time in deciding ALDS pitching plans The Cleveland Guardians aren't ready to tip their hand on their postseason pitching plans just yet.

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Paul Toboni and the Washington Nationals need to find an elite reliever to spearhead the bullpenThe Nats cannot afford to build the bullpen on the margins again. They need a heavy hitter at the back end

Former Guardians starter lays egg for Cubs in Wild Card Series matchup against Padres The Cubs are in a 1-0 hole in the Wild Card Series after a rough start from former Guardian Matthew Boyd.

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The eye-popping Statcast data behind James Wood's strong 2026 campaignThe 2026 MLB season has come and gone. It was an eventful year for the Washington Nationals, with Luis García Jr. hitting over 20 home runs before being traded

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Brady House took a step forward in 2026 for the Nationals but the best is yet to comeUnlike others, Brady House took a moderate step forward but there’s still plenty of gas in the tank for the 23 year old

American League Division Series Schedule Announced for Games 1 & 2The initial start times for games one and two are available

MLB Postseason Buzz 👂

🎯 Wild Card picks 👀 Manager situations 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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5 Teams That Can Dethrone the DodgersAnalyzing which squads have the best chance to beat reigning champions 📲

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N&N: Michael King allows 1 (infield) hit to league-best Cubs offenseGuardians News for Sept 30

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Wild Card Game 1 Slate Recap ✍️Results and top highlights from all of Tuesday's matchups 📲

Austin Riley’s wild Wild Card homer resurrected Matt Vasgersian call for first time since legendary Guardians homerAustin Riley's go-ahead homer for resurrected Matt Vasgersian's 'Santa Maria' call for the first time since Francisco Lindor's 2017 grand slam.

White Sox move step closer to being Guardians ALDS opponent with dominant Wild Card showing against Astros The White Sox got a step closer to playing the Guardians in the ALDS with a win over the Astros on Tuesday in the Wild Card Series.

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HATEWATCHING POTENTIAL GUARDIANS’ OPPONENTS: White Sox at Astros, game 1I hate them both so much

Slade Cecconi role change shows just how much of a better spot Guardians are in this postseasonLast year the Guardians were forced to start Slade Cecconi in a winner-take-all Wild Card game against the Tigers. It'll be a different case this year.

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The Washington Nationals offense blasted past all expectations this seasonThe Nationals offense was a force to be reckoned with this season getting production from all over the place in 2026

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Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the Guardians' offense stands going into October ➡️

Guardians are officially on notice after latest Mariners managerial rumors are full of Stephen Vogt breadcrumbsStephen Vogt's name has started to float in rumors around the Mariners' managerial opening.

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Jarlin Susana impresses with easy high velocity in Triple-A Championship gameThe Washington Nationals officially concluded their 2026 season with 77 wins, exceeding any total they have had in over half a decade. In fact, there are a lot

Guardians' trade deadline looks even better thanks to Phillies' rough Wild Card Series roster The Guardians trade deadline approach looks even more like a win after the Phillies unveiled their postseason roster.

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CJ Abrams had a career year for the Washington Nationals in 2026CJ Abrams will be the first player we grade this offseason. The Nats infielder had a monster year at the plate

Breaking down the Guardians' potential American League Division Series opponents Here's a look at whether the Guardians should want to face off against the White Sox or Astros in the American League Division Series.

3 forgotten Guardians who could be a big part of Cleveland's plans in 2027Cooper Ingle, Ben Lively and Kahlil Watson could play big roles for the Guardians in 2027.

Three Positives From the Week of September 20thThe season is over, but the good vibes have just begun. Onto the postseason!

Guardians relief ace Erik Sabrowski cements good guy status with Rockies charity donation after clinchErik Sabrowski donated to Hunter Goodman's charity of choice to help celebrate the role the Rockies played in the Guardians' AL Central clinch.

4 hitters from Astros-White Sox Wild Card Series who could determine Guardians’ ALDS opponentRandal Grichuk, Yordan Alvarez, Lucas Spence and Miguel Vargas are four hitters who could determine the Guardians ALDS opponent.

Six Wins That Keyed the Guardians’ 2026 Division TitleWhat a regular season it was!

An October Legend Continues…King Vogt and the Guardians of the Round Table embark on a quest for the Commissioner’s Trophy

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Is it time to worry about James Wood's second half struggles?The Washington Nationals offense had a great year. The N has been ranked near the top of most major offensive categories all season. Even after trading Luis Gar

Former Guardians ace Shane Bieber may have new found long-term home with Blue Jays While former Guardian Shane Bieber is now a free agent, it seems like there's a good chance he could return to the Blue Jays.

How the Guardians Can Win the World SeriesThe path exists

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ABS Increased MLB Game Times ➕Average time to play nine innings up nearly 4 minutes from last year (AP)

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The 2026 Washington Nationals had a season to be proud ofThis was a true step forward season for the Nats. I reflected on year 1 under Blake Butera and Paul Toboni

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Andrés Chaparro caps impressive second half as Nationals take final series over MetsThe Washington Nationals have officially wrapped up the 2026 season. After a year that was both entertaining and embarrassing at different points, the players c

🚨 MLB Playoff Bracket SET 🔒😱 Astros on wrong end of history 🔔 Phillies taking on Braves 📲 Recap of final day

MLB Round-by-Round Playoffs Predictions 🔮How the Guardians will fare as a top seed after winning the AL Central ➡️

The Guardians' final 2026 stats featured plenty of individual surprises Brayan Rocchio leading the Guardians in RBI headlined the team's statistical performances in 2026.

Explaining Playoff Bracket ✍️Everything to know about Wild Card format, Divisional Series and more 📲

Final Regular Season Power Rankings 📊Where the Guardians stand as they prepare for October 📲

Wild Card Series rosters are filled with reminders of previous Guardians’ missteps (with one exception) Aaron Civale, Gabriel Arias, Matthew Boyd and Amed Rosario are the former Guardians who are going to be playing in the Wild Card Series.

Guardians News: Playoff Field SetNews and Notes for Monday, September 28th, 2026

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And Now We Wait…Thanks to the Red Wings' award-winning playoff run, the Washington Nationals' minors and majors seasons ended just a day apart.

Guardians final regular season transaction drops breadcrumb for how postseason roster could be constructed The Guardians removed Craig Yoho from their postseason plans when they sent him down to Triple-A on Sunday.

162 of 162 - Season CompletedCleveland Guardians 2 - Kansas City Royals 3

Last Day of Regular Season 🔥Phillies grab final Wild Card spot. Astros take AL West. Full recap here 📲

Playoff Field Finalized ♨️Standings after Phillies clinch, Astros win division 📲

Guardians vs. Royals (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 3-2 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

Mets vs. Nationals (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 6-4 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

DC Mayor introduces bill including $380 million renovation to Nationals ParkLast week, Washington D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser announced plans to introduce new legislation that would allocate $380 million for renovations, and ongoing mainte

Giancarlo Stanton’s promising rehab stint could lead to him breaking Guardians’ fans hearts yet againWhile Giancarlo Stanton has missed most of the season, he could be back for the postseason. Guardians fans know how scary a proposition that is.

Cubs’ PCA fleece of Mets makes Guardians Junior Caminero mistake look a little better The Guardians' decision to deal Junior Caminero as a prospect is as bad as the Mets' decision to deal PCA.

Connelly Early is back in his place of peace on a big league moundConnelly Early managed to get on the mound for the Washington Nationals and made a strong first impression

Baseball and Cleveland: A Personal Love LanguageReflecting on what’s been and will continue to be

Guardians News: Those Mad Lads Did it AgainNews and Notes for Sunday, September 27th, 2026

Jo Adell leads list of Guardians who could be X-factors in their first career postseasonJo Adell, Foster Griffin and Daniel Espino are among the list of Guardians who will be playing in the postseason for the first time in their career this fall.

Nationals' season finale start time moved up to beat inclement weather on SundayThe Washington Nationals are headed into Game 162 against the New York Mets with a chance to clinch a 77 win season for the first time in the decade of the 2020

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Rochester Loses AAA National ChampionshipTeam Yesterday Today Pitching Probables Rochester Lost, 5-3 (10 inn.) END OF SEASON N/A Oklahoma City 5 Rochester 3 (10 inn.) • Cebert 2IP, 1H, 0R, 1BB, 2K • Yean (BS, 1) ⅔ IP, 2H, 2R, 2ER, 1BB, 1K, WP • Beeter (L, 1-1) 3BF, 1H, 3R, 2ER, 2BB, 0K • Pineda 3-5, 2B, RBI

Guardians secure American League Central title over White Sox thanks to domination of previous pitching nemesis The Cleveland Guardians clinched the American League Central title over the White Sox thanks to some dominance of Royals starter Michael Wacha.

THE GUARDIANS ARE YOUR AL CENTRAL CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!Your best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Guardians vs. Royals (09/26/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 11-5 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Latest MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Final NL Wild Card spot still up for grabs. Full standings with 2 days to go 📲

Nationals speedsters CJ Abrams and Nasim Nuñez rounding out 2026 with historic featsCJ Abrams reached the 30-30 mark very recently. Nasim Nunez broke the Nationals team record for stolen bases. It has been a wonderful final wrap-up of the seaso

Mets vs. Nationals (09/26/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 7-1 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Connelly Early slated for Nationals debut today after successful rehab assignmentThe Washington Nationals have just 2 games remaining, but if they finish out both games on a high note, they would have the opportunity to finish with a pretty

3 rival players struggles who have helped Guardians in their quest to make the postseasonThe Guardians have benefited from struggles from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kerry Carpenter and Jose Altuve.

The Washington Nationals officially avoid a last place finishWith the win last night, the Nats clinched 4th place and pushed the big money Mets into last place

Guardians biggest trade deadline risk will be on full display in postseason This fall is going to tell us if the Guardians' decision to trade for Nathaniel Lowe was the right move.

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Ranking Playoff Teams' Rotations 📊Judging all 14 postseason contender's pitchers before games begin

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Saturday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rochester Red Wings (Nationals) face the Oklahoma City Comets (Dodgers) in the specious, one-game Triple-A National Championship

Guardians News: Gotta Keep WinningNews and Notes for Saturday, September 26th, 2026

Wild Win Preserves Guardians’ Division Leadwhew

Guardians vs. Royals (09/25/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 12-9 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Mets vs. Nationals (09/25/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 7-6 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

Nationals' Triple-A affiliate set to play for International League ChampionshipThe Washington Nationals have just 3 final games remaining in the 2026 season at the major league level, and it has been a season filled with tons of ups and do

Washington Nationals final chapter of 2026 season comes with 3 games against MetsThe season finale is upon us as the Nats take on NL East rival Mets this weekend

Jorbit Vivas has not been that bad for the Washington NationalsJorbit Vivas is not amazing but I think he has been a little bit over-hated this season by Nationals fans

Baseball America names Eli Willits Nationals' 2026 minor league player of the yearThe 2026 season is coming to an end for the Washington Nationals over this weekend. With just 3 games remaining for the club, the Nationals are eager to stack a

Series Preview: Guardians at RoyalsNeed a sweep for a bye

Guardians Playoff Previews: I Need a Hero!10 years later, and we might have another Miller Time Month

The Rochester Red Wings win their first International League title since 1997The Washington Nationals AAA affiliate won a league title. This is a sign of the progress the new regime is making

Guardians News: Job’s Not DoneNews and Notes for Friday, September 25th, 2026