Cleveland Guardians vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - August 30, 2024

Gavin Williams and the Thirteen Strikeout GameToronto Blue Jays 1 - Cleveland Guardians 6

Devers 3-Run HR on Skenes 😯

Pirates ace's ERA climbing past 4 after Giants tee off in 2nd inning

Pirates’ September schedule gives them one last gasp in NL Wild Card chaseWith the Pirates staring down the final month of the season and sitting four games below .500, a playoff berth seems to be something of an impossibility, but a

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San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Logan Webb vs. Paul SkenesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

3 things the Guardians need to do to make a deep postseason runThe Guardians are entering the final month of the MLB season in a good spot.

Guardians reliever’s crazy year comes full circle thanks to September roster expansionLast August the Cleveland Guardians added Carlos Hernández to their bullpen as a response for Emmanuel Clase being placed on paid leave. Thirteen months later,

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MLB's Biggest Breakouts 💥Players having strong years that we didn't see coming 📲

Pirates September call ups might not inspire confidence, but here's why they shouldIf Pirates fans were hoping September roster expansion would bring a pair of exciting prospects to Pittsburgh, Brandon Eisert and Christian Bethancourt probably

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VOTE: Do you think the Pirates re-sign Brandon Lowe this offseason?Will the Bucs get back their biggest bat?

Series Preview: Blue Jays at GuardiansOh Canada

A Season-Defining Start for Gavin Williams and the GuardiansNow or never time for the Big Rig

AL Wild Card picture after Colton Cowser’s incredible pushes Orioles closer to Guardians Colton Cowser's amazing catch prevented the Guardians from gaining a 1/2 game on the Orioles yesterday.

Wild AL Wild Card Race 🏁

One month left and it keeps getting crazier 🎥

Guardians fans shouldn’t be scared White Sox unconventional roster addition The Guardians' are still in a good spot even after the White Sox's trade for Tommy Pham.

Guardians News: Welcome Back, Daniel and CarlosNews and Notes for Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

Ketel Marte controversy shows why Pirates had to draw a line with Carmen MlodzinskiKetel Marte’s ongoing drama with the Arizona Diamondbacks is far messier than anything the Pittsburgh Pirates experienced with Carmen Mlodzinski earlier this se

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Pirates could gain a major September advantage as Cardinals lose JJ WetherholtThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent most of the second half waiting for something — anything — to break their way in the National League Wild Card race. Finally,

Orioles taking advantage of Mets' waiver decision throws wrench into Guardians' postseason pathEven if the Orioles haven’t felt like a huge factor in the Guardians’ postseason path so far this season, their steady ascension to the fringes of the Wild Card

Three Positives From the Week of August 23rdAnother positive week for the Guardians has them comfortably in second place.

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Odds continue to increase Ryan O’Hearn will return to Pirates this seasonYour best source for quality Pittsburgh Pirates news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Guardians could make tough decision with former rotation staple as Sept. roster expansion nearsGuardians could make tough decision with former rotation staple as Sept. roster expansion nears

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Konnor Griffin begins rehab assignment, on track to re-join Pirates this weekendGriffin has been sidelined for almost two months with a serious finger injury.

Pirates’ Jared Jones rotation shuffle creates intriguing opening for September auditionThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ decision to give Jared Jones an extra day before his next start looks like routine workload management on the surface. In September, tho

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Parker Messick just proved he's the crown jewel of the Guardians' pitching factoryParker Messick's dominant start against the Royals showed how much he's changed in the past year.

Red Sox replay controversy against Yankees should look painfully familiar to Pirates fansPittsburgh Pirates fans watching the replay controversy that helped send Sunday’s Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees game off the rails might have experienced a li

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Chase DeLauter has finally become hitter Guardians fans dreamed he could be At this time last year, Chase DeLauter seemed like a bit of an unknown for the Guardians. Although he was ranked as one of the team’s top prospects, he hadn’t p

Konnor Griffin’s first rehab game starts the clock on an important Pirates decisionKonnor Griffin’s first minor league rehab game didn’t produce much worth dissecting in the box score. What mattered far more was how the Pittsburgh Pirates used

Call Up a Bopper, GuardiansLet’s seek some SLG

Se Acercan los Ascensos de SeptiembreFrankie de la Noche persigue un taxi por Columbus para descubrir quiénes ascienden a los Guardians antes de que salga el último bus a Cleveland.

September Call-ups Are ComingFrankie de la Noche chases a taxi through Columbus to catch the Guardians’ September call-ups before the last Greyhound leaves for Cleveland.

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

Brandon Lowe's breakout is making his Pirates fate painfully obviousSuddenly, he's good at everything.

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SB Nation Reacts results: Do you think Termarr Johnson is going to be a bust?The Bucs former top pick hasn’t been playing well and is now injured.

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

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José Ramírez is BackKansas City Royals 1 - Cleveland Guardians 11

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Endy Rodríguez’s Pirates future suddenly looks painfully uncertainThe Pittsburgh Pirates catching situation has been extremely tough this year. We saw Joey Bart's place discipline regress dramatically, before a lengthy IL stin

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 5-4 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Royals vs. Guardians (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 11-1 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Guardians seem set to use September roster expansion to add much-needed bullpen reinforcement It seems like the Guardians are set to add a bullpen arm when rosters expand in September.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Matthew LiberatoreThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Guardians News: A Royal DrubbingYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Guardians fans should be thanking Tarik Skubal after he all but KO’d Tigers from postseason raceTarik Skubal helped out the Guardians by dominating the Tigers in his return to Comerica Park.

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Pirates’ three-error nightmare exposes a season-long flaw they can’t keep dismissingThe Pittsburgh Pirates somehow escaped one of the ugliest defensive sequences of their season Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals having allowed only one r

Angel Martínez keeps showing why the Guardians didn't give up on himEven if Angel Martínez has some flaws in his game, his power makes up for it.

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Guardians Drop Series To RoyalsGuardians Lose To Royals 3-8

David Fry’s sporadic playing time has removed one of Guardians biggest roster advantages The Guardians are making a huge mistake when it comes to David Fry's role.

Royals vs. Guardians (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 8-3 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

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MLB’s proposed roster overhaul could take away one of the Pirates’ favorite roster-building crutchesThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years emphasizing roster flexibility. Optionable relievers. Triple-A depth. Players capable of moving back and forth between I

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-2 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Don't expect the Guardians to have any surprises up their sleeves when rosters expand in SeptemberAll signs point toward the Guardians calling up two familiar faces when rosters expand on Monday.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Lake Bachar vs. Kyle LeahyThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Minor League Recap - Ralphy is Still Hitting HomersMinor League Recap for Friday, August 28th, 2026.

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Pirates need to make some moves with pitching rotation in the offseasonThe Bucs need to get their rotation in order in the offseason.

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MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️

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Guardians News: One to ForgetNews and Notes for Saturday, August 29th, 2026

No matter what, Guardians September call-up could spell doom for at least one former roster stapleThe Guardians could have to choose between calling up Kyle Manzardo and Daniel Schneemann when rosters expand next week.

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3 Pirates prospects who absolutely should not be September call-upsSeptember roster expansion inevitably brings calls for teams to empty out Triple-A, promote their most interesting prospects and give fans something new to watc

Death, Taxes, and the Guardians not being able to hit Michael Wacha. Tale as old as time

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/28/2026)

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Royals vs. Guardians (08/28/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Royals vs. Guardians, 08/28/2026 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Jared Jones vs. Quinn MathewsThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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NL Wild Card Standings: Pirates facing final chance to climb back into race despite slim oddsIt ain't over till it's over.

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The Guardians ascent back to a contender can be traced back to bullpen's quiet dominanceEven if the Cleveland Guardians' bullpen doesn't have the same kind of star power as years prior, it seems to have found its footing.

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Awful AL West Still Dangerous 👀What went wrong and why there's still hope for MLB's worst division 📲

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New MLB Team Grades 🔠Updated report cards for every team with 1 month to go 📲

Series Preview: Royals at GuardiansWe’ll never be Royals

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Pirates need to bring back Brandon LoweLowe was a top acquisition. They need to bring him back.

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Pirates can make sure the Cardinals’ playoff hopes die with theirs this weekendThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ own postseason hopes are barely flickering at this point. That doesn’t mean their remaining games have to be meaningless. In fact, they

The Final 28: Guardians Path to the PlayoffsHere’s how we get there

Minor League Recap: Two more bombs for Nolan Schubart (30 overall)Your best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Guardians News: We’re Rolling Nowww-ahNews and Notes for Friday, August 28th, 2026

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The Guardians need to call Ralphy Velazquez up if they want their offense to reach its final form Ralphy Velazquez is the final piece of the puzzle for the Guardians' offense.

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Pirates have 2 obvious September promotions to make while waiting for Konnor GriffinThe Pittsburgh Pirates don't need to treat September roster expansion like an opportunity to conduct a month-long prospect showcase. They still need players who

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Former Guardians reliever has a chance to get revenge on Cleveland thanks to Royals call up Former Guardians reliever Anthony Gose could get his revenge this week during the Royals three-game series at Progressive Field.

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Oneil Cruz has been incredible for Pirates since returnCruz missiles have been firing off all August!

Chase DeLauter could exorcise Guardians Silver Slugger demons with strong final monthChase DeLauter could end the Guardians outfield Silver Slugger drought with a strong September.

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Pirates must resist Eugenio Suárez temptation after Reds put veteran slugger on waiversSix months ago, Eugenio Suárez made plenty of sense for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now, despite how badly their offense has struggled lately, claiming him off waiv

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To Ralphy, or Not to Ralphy: That is the QuestionMy kingdom for some SLG

Guardians positioned well not to repeat 2023 history after Reds’ roster movesThe Guardians need to avoid claiming Eugenio Suárez or TJ Friedl on waivers.

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Nick Gonzales could crash 2026 Silver Slugger race in a surprising spotNick Gonzales probably isn't the first Pittsburgh Pirates player who comes to mind when discussing potential Silver Slugger winners. Brandon Lowe leads the team

Joey Cantillo just showed Guardians why trusting him in the postseason could be double-edged sword The best and worst of Joey Cantillo was on full display on Wednesday in the Guardians' win over the Angels.

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September Call-Ups to Watch 👀10 players who can make a late-season impact for a contender 📲

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Guardians News - Seven in a RowMorning News for Thursday, August 27th, 2026

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Oneil Cruz’s lost 2026 season could haunt the Pirates for yearsOneil Cruz provided the Pittsburgh Pirates with another glimpse Tuesday night of the season they should have gotten to watch for six months. In a scoreless game

Steven Kwan's fantastic second half has helped push the Guardians back into postseason pictureSteven Kwan has been one of the best hitters in baseball across the past two months.

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Pirates pitcher Khristian Curtis deserves more outingsKhristian Curtis had some good innings for the Bucs so far.

Minor League Recap: Welbyn Homers, Jake Fox Has Huge DayYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

The Guardiac Kids strike again! Comeback to Sweep the AngelsHow sweep it is

Pirates vs. Padres (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-0 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Guardians vs. Angels (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 4-3 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

Heartbreaking Endy Rodriguez injury update puts more than just his Pirates season at riskThe Pittsburgh Pirates already knew Endy Rodriguez's 2026 season was in jeopardy when his lingering left hip issue sent him back to the injured list earlier thi

Adell Was a Deadline SNAG 🤑

Insider Jon Heyman explains why Guardians won with new addition

Mason Montgomery emerging into closer Pirates desperately needUsing his 101 mph fastball and strong breaking pitches, Montgomery is taking a big step.

Jo Adell’s incredible start to Guardians tenure could lead to him netting unique Silver Slugger win Jo Adell has been building a strong case for the American League's right field Silver Slugger award.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres: Bubba Chandler vs. Randy VasquezThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Pirates suddenly look brilliant for passing on Mason MillerFor weeks leading up to the trade deadline, Mason Miller looked like exactly the kind of player the Pittsburgh Pirates should be willing to get uncomfortable fo

Matt Festa is Good Again, ActuallyCelebrate Festa

José Ramírez and Steven Kwan just showed how good the Guardians’ offense can be The Guardians offense looks a lot better when José Ramírez and Steven Kwan are producing at the top of it.

Paul Skenes just made his months of frustrating changes look pointlessFor months, the Pittsburgh Pirates have watched Paul Skenes search for a version of himself that increasingly looked like the one he already had. Different stri

MLB’s looming CBA lockout is having frustrating impact on Guardians’ prospect pipelineRalphy Velazquez's potential Guardians debut could be impacted by the looming MLB lockout.

José Ramírez’s rough season could open door to nightmare Silver Slugger winner for GuardiansWhile José Ramírez’s was able to fight off Junior Caminero to win last year's AL Silver Slugger at third base, it could be a different story this year.

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Every Team's Biggest Red Flag 🚩Breaking down warning signs across the league 📲

Pirates Prospect Update: Jhostynxon Garcia injury, Edward Florentino milestone, Tony Blanco Jr.Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia was placed on the 7-day injured list Thursday at Triple-A Indianapolis with an undisclosed injury, adding anothe

Paul Skenes finally gets a bounce back night for Pirates vs. PadresPaul Skenes had a big night against the Padres.

N&N: Steven Kwan 5-hit performance spurs comebackYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Cleveland Offense Battles for the VictoryCleveland Guardians 8 - Los Angeles Angels 6

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Cleveland Guardians - 08/25/2026

Pirates vs. Padres (08/25/2026)

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - 08/25/2026

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres: Paul Skenes vs. Michael KingThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Murf Gray's rapid rise could tempt Pirates into a costly mistakeWhen the Pirates drafted third baseman Murf Gray out of Fresno State in July 2025, they may have tipped their hand a little bit. After all, the Bucs had a third

Guardians gain Wild Card advantage after Shane Bieber trade burns Blue Jays againSomehow, the Toronto Blue Jays are still in the middle of the American League postseason picture. Their offense stinks and their pitching is nowhere near where

Pirates’ August collapse shouldn't be pinned on the rookie who delayed itIn the sixth inning Monday night in San Diego, Esmerlyn Valdez finally received the kind of pitch that once made him one of the most dangerous hitters in the Pi

Guardians officially re-enter postseason picture with strong win over Angels The Cleveland Guardians now own the American League's final Wild Card spot after their win over the Angels on Tuesday.

VOTE: Do you think Termarr Johnson is going to be a bust?Not a great start to his career.

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Ranking MVP Favorites 📊Top 10 candidates in heated AL, NL races 📲

Cooper Ingle’s June gaffe against Rangers could end up looming large for GuardiansPart of the reason why the Rangers have the postseason tiebreaker over the Guardians is because of Cooper Ingle's misplay against them in June.

Braxton Ashcraft robbed of Pirates gem by baseball’s dumbest ruleBraxton Ashcraft did almost everything necessary to escape the sixth inning without allowing a run Monday night in San Diego. The one thing he missed had nothin

Guardians News: Got Five, Looking for SixNews and Notes for Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

Former Guardians starter blossoming into staple in Rangers’ rotation (and could be huge postseason roadblock)Cal Quantrill has helped pitch the Rangers into the middle of the Guardians' postseason path.

Top Pirates prospect is ready to take the job Carmen Mlodzinski fumbledThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent the better part of August trying to make Carmen Mlodzinski work as their fifth starter. But at this point, they have a better

Pirates vs. Padres (08/24/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 3-2 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Guardians Score Four to Win Five In a RowYou can’t pitch to Hedgey anymore

Guardians vs. Angels (08/24/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 4-2 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Robbie RayThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Ben Cherington hits Pirates milestone nobody wanted (and then made it worse)Friday should have been a sobering milestone for Ben Cherington. Instead, two days later, the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager was talking about a September h

Rangers-White Sox series gives Guardians golden opportunity to gain ground in postseason raceThe Guardians have a great chance to make up some ground in both the Wild Card and AL Central races thanks to the Rangers-White Sox series.

Don Kelly’s most frustrating habit keeps coming back to hurt PiratesDon Kelly’s tendency to over-manage games has been frustrating all season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. This weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers might have be

Will former Pirates top prospect Termarr Johnson ever put it all together?The former No. 4 overall pick suffered a severe knee injury that ended his season.