Cleveland Guardians vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - August 30, 2024

“He’s as close to above criticism as you can find for a professional baseball player.” ➡️ @KenCarman w/ @SportsBoyTony on the criticism José Ramírez has faced throughout his postseason career. #Guardians

“I think the people who were ripping him run and hide. I think they go and they delete tweets.” ➡️ @KenCarman w/ @SportsBoyTony on how the José Ramírez has completely flipped the postseason narrative #Guardians

16m

“At no point this season did I think they were a special team. And now they are looking like they could be a team of destiny.” ➡️ @SportsBoyTony w/ @KenCarman on how the Guardians’ postseason run has changed his view of this team. #Guardians

34m

“He has been maybe the best that baseball has to offer since Game 3 of the ALDS.” ➡️ @SportsBoyTony w/ @KenCarman on José Ramírez taking over this postseason. #Guardians

X POST “He has been maybe the best that baseball has to offer since Game 3 of the ALDS.” ➡️ @SportsBoyTony w/ @KenCarman on José Ramírez taking over this postseason. #Guardians

www.bucsdugout.com•2h

Pirates 2026 season in review: CatchersThe Pirates have upside with their catchers, but is it enough?

Bleacher Report•11h

New Truths from ALCS, NLCS 🧐What we learned after Guardians win Game 1, Brewers take 2-0 lead ➡️

www.coveringthecorner.com•6h

Clutch Guardians Come from Behind to Take ALCS Game 1Don’t let us get hot!

Guardians Steal ALCS Game 1 ☝️

J-Ram, DeLauter combine for 6 hits in Cleveland's 7-3 win at the Trop

Lowe's HUGE 2-Run Single in 8th ‼️

Guardians 1B gives team late lead to grab ALCS advantage vs. Rays

Bleacher Report•8h

Guardians Top Rays in Game 1 👀Highlights, stats and more from Cleveland's 7-3 ALCS win 📲

Adell Breaks Game Open 💥

JO ADELL KEEPS IT GOING FOR THE GUARDIANS!

Patrick Bailey Game-Tying HR 😨

Patrick Bailey ties the game with a solo shot!

DeLauter Solo HR 😤

Chase DeLauter gets a run back for the Guardians!

Griffin's Clean Snag 😮‍💨

B/R Walk-Off

10h

@BRWalkoff

What a catch by Foster Griffin for the out 😮‍💨

Bleacher Report•12h

Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

rumbunter.com•12h

David Bednar's free agency creates awkward dilemma for Pirates after Mason Montgomery breakoutThe Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to bring back one of their most beloved players this offseason. Unfortunately for David Bednar, they might have alrea

Rays' Game 1 Lineup 📋

Ryan Bass

15h

@Ry_Bass

Kevin Cash’s lineup today in Game 1 of the ALCS, which features a ton of right-handed bats against LHP Griffin, including Fortes and Williamson’s postseason debuts for #Rays. Cash said he called Chandler Simpson last night and told him he’ll continue to play huge part.

Guardians' Game 1 Lineup 📋

15h

Vibes are good, hbu? #GuardsBall | #StandGuard

Messick Starting ALCS Game 2

Tim Stebbins

13h

@tim_stebbins

Parker Messick is the Guardians’ starter for Game 2 of the ALCS.

Why J-Ram Deserves a WS Ring 💍

Guardians star deserves a storybook ending

awaybackgone.com•15h

The Cleveland Guardians' three-step blueprint to success in the ALCS vs. the RaysIt took a stellar pitching effort and an impossible home run from José Ramírez, but the Cleveland Guardians completed the improbable and completed their 0-2 ser

All 4 Teams Chasing History 🏆

16h

Whoever comes out on top, baseball fans are in for a historic finish 👀

www.coveringthecorner.com•16h

The 2026 Guardians and Faith RewardedIt’s a good time to be a Cleveland baseball fan

www.coveringthecorner.com•18h

ALCS Preview: Guardians vs. RaysHere we go

awaybackgone.com•19h

Guardians put their trade deadline to the test with ALCS Game 1 starter decision vs. RaysThe Cleveland Guardians announced they will start Foster Griffin for Game 1 against Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays. Griffin was acquired at the trade dea

www.coveringthecorner.com•19h

Guardians Announce ALCS RosterWe’ve got one change

Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why Steven Kwan could be one of the better hitters on the move ➡️

Guardians' ALCS Roster ✨

21h

Our roster for the American League Championship Series is set. #GuardsBall | #StandGuard

MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

rumbunter.com•20h

Brewers' latest playoff win exposes the Pirates' most frustrating unfinished businessThe Milwaukee Brewers are once again showing the Pittsburgh Pirates what a legitimate postseason contender looks like. And this time, the lesson has less to do

Rays' ALCS Roster ⚡

Rays Communications

20h

@RaysPR

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced their American League Championship Series roster.

www.coveringthecorner.com•22h

Guardians News: Let’s Do ThisNews and Notes for Monday, October 12th, 2026

rumbunter.com•23h

Bob Nutting may be pushing for an MLB lockout that could force Pirates to spend moreFor years, Pittsburgh Pirates fans have begged Bob Nutting to spend more money. Ironically, the very labor battle that could threaten the 2027 MLB season might

rumbunter.com•1d

Henry Davis’ arbitration projection strips away Pirates’ easiest excuseHenry Davis is about to get a raise, but the Pittsburgh Pirates shouldn't pretend it's the kind of financial burden that complicates their offseason plans. If a

Umpires for NLCS and ALCS 📝Crews revealed for both championship series 📲

ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

www.coveringthecorner.com•1d

American League Championship Series Schedule for the GuardiansLet’s clear our calendars

www.coveringthecorner.com•1d

Guardians News: NLCS Begins Tonight, OUR ALCS TomorrowNews and Notes for Sunday, October 11th, 2026

Wild Dodgers Payroll Stat 😵LA spending more than every postseason team left combined 📲

awaybackgone.com•1d

Guardians' ALCS run should officially quiet rumors of Stephen Vogt leaving for SeattleIn yet another magical comeback under the direction of manager Stephen Vogt, the Cleveland Guardians capped off a three-game winning streak with a 2-0 victory i

awaybackgone.com•1d

Guardians relentlessly troll White Sox after Game 5 with receipts from the roadNot the end of the road for the Cleveland Guardians after all, who've won the ALDS over the Chicago White Sox.

Sabrowski HYPED After Clutch KGuardians pitcher lost his voice after escaping a bases-loaded jam in Game 5 (The Athletic)

rumbunter.com•2d

Murf Gray breakout could force Pirates to spend Brandon Lowe money elsewhereThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have found their most convenient excuse yet to let Brandon Lowe walk in free agency. Fortunately, this one might actually come with a

Guardians complete comeback vs White Sox; advance to ALCSI CAN’T FEEL MY EXTREMITIES

WE ARE GOING TO THE ALCS!!!Your best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Guardians Set To Meet Rays in ALCS 🍿Cleveland's pitching was the difference maker in must-win Game 5

GUARDIANS COMPLETE 0-2 COMEBACK 🤯

Cleveland sets postseason record with 21 Ks

J-Ram HR Breaks Stalemate 💥

Guardians slugger sends one deep to take lead in Game 5

Kelce at ALDS Game 5 ⚾️Supporting his Guardians in must-win matchup

rumbunter.com•2d

Pirates’ rising arbitration bill is about to test whether ownership was ever serious about winningFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have sold their fans on the idea that financial flexibility would eventually translate into meaningful investment once their y

Guardians Game 5 Lineup ♨️

Why not us? #GuardsBall | #StandGuard

Adell Wearing Spida Jersey 🕷️

B/R Walk-Off

@BRWalkoff

Jo Adell is rocking a Donovan Mitchell jersey ahead of Game 5 in Cleveland 👀🕷️ (via @MLB)

White Sox Game 5 Lineup

Chicago White Sox

@whitesox

Time to battle

Guardians-White Sox ALCS Game Five PreviewHere we go

Latest World Series Odds 🎲Fan and expert predictions ahead of Guardians-White Sox Game 5 📲

Bleacher Report•3d

Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

Guardians News: Decisive Game Five TonightNews and Notes for Saturday, October 10th, 2026

awaybackgone.com•2d

What the complex Guardians' pitching plan should look like for ALDS Game 5The single greatest advantage the Guardians gave themselves by wrestling the division away from the Chicago White Sox was the ability to set up their rotation.

Pirates have an obvious offseason need after bullpen games exposed major flawWhile there are some talented arms in the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation, it was clear in 2026 that more depth was needed. Bullpen games became the norm down the

Reds gave Pirates the clearest reason yet why Brandon Lowe is worth the qualifying offerAs the Pirates look to 2027, finding a way to retain Brandon Lowe’s services should be a top priority. Not only was the second baseman Pittsburgh’s best player,

Paul Skenes and Pirates' young core have more to lose from MLB's looming lockout than fans realizeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years asking fans to be patient while their young talent develops. Now, just as the franchise finally appears to be assembling

10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the most unexpected triumphs ➡️

www.bucsdugout.com•3d

Pirates 2026 season in review: OutfieldersSolid years from Cruz and Reynolds led the way for the outfield this season.

Pirates' new scouting director faces a draft challenge Pittsburgh hasn't had to worry about in yearsFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed one significant advantage when it comes to building their future: premium positioning in the MLB Draft. That luxu

www.coveringthecorner.com•3d

Guardians News: Back Home for Game FiveNews and Notes for Friday, October 9th, 2026

awaybackgone.com•3d

Guardians vanquishing White Sox’s biggest mental edge has completely flipped momentum for Game 5Well, one of the divisional round series had to go the distance, right? The Guardians offense pulled quite an incredible rabbit out of the hat and scored a comb

Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw Cleveland needs to address in 2027 📲

awaybackgone.com•3d

Jose Ramirez firmly cements place in White Sox fans' nightmares by sparking Guardians' Game 4 surgeJose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians is alive just in time for the ALCS after sending the White Sox to Game 5.

Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez decision will reveal how much faith they still have in his futureFor a few fleeting weeks in 2026, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates were finally getting the version of Endy Rodríguez they'd been waiting years to see. The

Six Run Sixth and Three Starters used; Guardians Force Game 5!LET’S GOOOOO!

Guardians Force Game 5 🛡️

J-Ram, Bailey HRs gets comeback started

Guardians' Big Inning Forces Game 5 🍿Bailey, Ramírez kick-start comeback win over Whote Sox

Guardians' 6-Run Inning 🔥

Cleveland running up the score in Chicago with season on the line 🎥

Patrick Bailey Have a Night 🔥

PATRICK BAILEY! Guardians take the lead again!

Bazzana's 1st Postseason RBI 🛡️

Travis Bazzana ties the game for the Guardians!

Bailey Pinch-Hit Homer 💥

Guardians catcher comes into game and makes immediate impact 🎥

J-Ram CLUTCH Blast in 5th 💣

Guardians hit 2nd homer of inning to take the lead 🎥

Bryan Reynolds’ bizarre 2026 stat may completely change how Pirates view his down yearFor much of the 2026 season, Pittsburgh Pirates fans were left wondering what happened to Bryan Reynolds' power. The veteran outfielder finished the year with j

Pirates' roster crunch could make Spencer Horwitz the odd man out in 2027The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz via trade two years ago, and Pittsburgh still isn’t quite sure what kind of player he is. Before he took the field for a re

www.bucsdugout.com•4d

Pirates 2026 season in review: BullpenIt was an up-and-down year for the ‘pen.

Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

Guardians Game 4 Lineup 📕

Win and go home. #GuardsBall | #StandGuard

The Guardians Should Still Start Angel Martinez TonightIt’s not time to abandon ship quite yet

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

Keys for ALDS Game Four for the GuardiansLet’s get back to Cleveland

Pirates offseason rotation plan starts with one massive Mitch Keller decisionThinking long and hard about the Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason wishlist brings about several key needs. The top of that list is headed by retaining Brandon Lowe

Guardians Take One in ChicagoMorning News for Thursday, October 7th, 2026

awaybackgone.com•4d

4 things Guardians must do to secure Game 4 win after stealing momentum from the White SoxHow the Guardians can send the ALDS back to Cleveland.

Paul Skenes’ imperfect 2026 season may have taught him more than his dominant ones ever couldPaul Skenes entered the major leagues without much experience being ordinary. He dominated college baseball. He tore through the minor leagues. He arrived in Pi

Guardians Beat White Sox in Game 3 👊J-Ram finally breaks through as Cleveland stays alive in 9-3 win

One Spot Remains Up for Grabs ‼️All eyes on Guardians and White Sox 📲

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

www.coveringthecorner.com•5d

Guardians Come to Life on the South Side; Take Game 3 to Stay AliveWE GOT ONE!

J-Ram 2-Run Triple 🙌

Guardians star provides clutch hit to put game out of reach vs. White Sox in 8th

Jackson Merrill’s old Paul Skenes quote has aged painfully for PiratesTwo years ago, Paul Skenes beat Jackson Merrill for National League Rookie of the Year. The Pittsburgh Pirates can keep that one. Because when Merrill reflecte

J-Ram Defensive Web Gem 💎

JOSÉ RAMÍREZ WHAT A PLAY!

Pirates may regret Oscar Marin decision if Reds hand him a promotionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that Oscar Marin had taken their pitching staff as far as he could. Now, one year later, a division rival might de

J-Ram Scores on Crafty Play 🏃

Vintage José Ramírez. #GuardsBall | StandGuard

Adell Bases-Clearing Triple 💨

JO ADELL BASES-CLEARING TRIPLE! GUARDIANS LEAD!

Kwan Game-Tying RBI 💪

Steven Kwan ties it for the Guardians!

awaybackgone.com•5d

Guardians' plan beyond comeback kid Daniel Espino with season on the brink is a total mysteryDaniel Espino will start Game 3 for the Cleveland Guardians against the Chicago White Sox

Guardians Game 3 Lineup 💯

Our lineup today. #GuardsBall | #StandGuard

11 years after Pirates’ 98-win heartbreak, 82 wins shouldn’t be treated like a breakthroughEleven years ago today, more than 40,000 fans packed PNC Park expecting the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin another October run. Instead, Jake Arrieta and the Chica

White Sox Game 3 Lineup

Chicago White Sox

@whitesox

Everything you’ve got today, Chicago!

www.coveringthecorner.com•5d

Keys for Game Three for the GuardiansNow or never

awaybackgone.com•5d

Steven Kwan’s arbitration projection offers stark reminder of how different Guardians could look in 2027The Guardians' roster could look a lot different once the 2027 season starts thanks to their roster's rising price tag.

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•6d

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Guardians will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

calltothepen.com•5d

The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

Wilber Dotel looks like a Pirates success story but still comes with one huge questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching was a mixed bag in 2026, providing both optimism and concern for 2027. The bullpen was a major issue in the first half, but the

Guardians News: Espino and NL recapsYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Pirates should be embarrassed watching MLB’s smallest markets dominate OctoberThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years explaining all the ways baseball's economic system makes their job harder. Then October arrives, and teams facing many o

bleacherreport.com•1w

Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

Spencer Horwitz’s Super Two status quietly makes Pirates’ offseason math more complicatedThe Pittsburgh Pirates knew their young core was eventually going to become more expensive. For some of that core, “eventually” is starting to arrive a little e

fansided.com•6d

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

White Sox' Game 3 Starter 🧦

Chicago White Sox

@whitesox

Sean Newcomb starts Game 3 👏

Game Three Should Be an All-Hands on Deck Approach for the GuardiansHere’s the plan

awaybackgone.com•6d

Josh Naylor injury news shows into why he couldn’t reach previous Guardians heights with Mariners in 2026Josh Naylor struggled immensely this year with the Mariners, and it seems like it stemmed from a wrist injury.

Three Positives From the Week of September 27thA dissapointing start to the ALDS doesn’t mean the season is over.

Pirates giving Brandon Lowe qualifying offer will be their easiest (and most fruitless) offseason callThe Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest Brandon Lowe decision this offseason should also be their easiest. Give him the qualifying offer. Lowe is headed for free agency

Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where Cleveland's first-year players stand among the best in the league 📲

awaybackgone.com•6d

Guardians’ bullpen once again becomes postseason scapegoat after Cleveland’s offensive struggles in ALDSAlthough the Guardians bullpen blew it against the White Sox on Monday, they didn't get much help from their offense.

Guardians News: This StinksNews and Notes for Tuesday, October 6th, 2026

Pirates should be watching Milwaukee’s 2-0 lead as an offseason blueprintThe Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from the NLCS, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be paying very close attention to how they got there. Thre Brewers didn’

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Mason Montgomery is Pirates breakout star for 2026Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mason Montgomery is coming off an excellent 2026 campaign.

www.coveringthecorner.com•1w

Onions, Inches and Fighting the Long DefeatMaintaining some perspective

www.coveringthecorner.com•1w

Gavin Williams’ Great Start, All for NaughtALDS Game 2 - Chicago White Sox 4 - Cleveland Guardians 3

awaybackgone.com•1w

Guardians' postseason backs are against wall after bullpen blows Gavin Williams’ fantastic ALDS startWhile Gavin Williams gave the Guardians all he could offer on Monday, the White Sox's offense still broke through against the bullpen.

White Sox With 2-0 ALDS Lead 👀Guardians on the brink of elimination as Cleveland can't hang onto lead

Massive Jo Adell Triple ‼️

JO ADELL RBI TRIPLE Guardians cut the deficit to one!

Andrew McCutchen’s MLB Network gig offers an intriguing glimpse at his post-Pirates futureAndrew McCutchen has spent nearly two decades making himself one of baseball’s most recognizable players. His latest October assignment offers a pretty convinci

Gavin Williams on FIRE ⛽

Gavin Williams strikes out three in the 5th 🔥 He's up to 11 Ks on the day!

Guardians Score 2 Early ✌️

The Guardians are on the board first in Game 2!

Gavin Williams' Nasty Stuff 😷

Rob Friedman

@PitchingNinja

Gavin Williams, Filthy Curveball and Sweeper. 😷 2Ks in the 1st.

White Sox’s stunning playoff run makes Pirates’ endless rebuild look even worseThe Chicago White Sox lost 121 games two years ago. It was the most losses by an MLB team in the Modern Era, the kind of season that ordinarily becomes shorthan

Players Who Were Worse Than You Think in 2026 ⚾Breaking down which Guardian didn't perform as well as expected this year 📲

Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

Manny Ramírez Wants to CoachLegendary slugger seeking hitting role in MLB or minors (Heyman)

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡Assessing how the Brewers and Pirates could make a move ➡️

awaybackgone.com•1w

Guardians make offense a much-needed priority in ALDS Game 2 lineup against White Sox The Cleveland Guardians' front office built their lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against the White Sox with offense in mind.