Who is pitching for the Guardians today?

Slade Cecconi (4-7, 4.60 ERA) vs Chase Burns (12-1, 2.42 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Guardians game on today?

Today's game airs on ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Cleveland Guardians Daily Update
July 27, 2026

Q: What is the Cleveland Guardians record in 2026?

The Cleveland Guardians are 54-53, 2nd in the AL Central.

The Cleveland Guardians are 54-53, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians couldn’t hold off the Tampa Bay Rays 0-1 at Tropicana Field. Today they play the Cincinnati Reds at 07:10 PM EDT on ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App.

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The score reflects some real issues. The 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage. Working in their favor, relatively healthy at 1 on the IL.

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Guardians Game Today

Opponent:	Cincinnati Reds (49-55)
Location:	Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Slade Cecconi (4-7, 4.60 ERA) vs Chase Burns (12-1, 2.42 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App

Guardians Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians couldn’t hold off the Tampa Bay Rays 0-1 at Tropicana Field.

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

Guardians Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
White Sox	55	49	.529		W1
Guardians	54	53	.505	2.5	L5
Twins	53	54	.495	3.5	W2
Tigers	50	56	.472	6.0	L2
Royals	45	62	.421	11.5	W2

Cleveland Guardians are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.

Guardians Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
24 Chase DeLauter	11	.282	.799	50
4 Brayan Rocchio	9	.268	.726	49
11 José Ramírez	10	.236	.740	35

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
36 Cade Smith	3-1	2.63	1.06	48.0
35 Colin Holderman	5-2	1.80	0.88	40.0
62 Erik Sabrowski	3-2	3.56	1.32	30.1

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
32 Gavin Williams	7.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
77 Parker Messick	7.2 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
36 Cade Smith	3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Guardians News

After a disheartening 0-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Cleveland Guardians sit at 54-52, two games back in the AL Central and in desperate need of a turnaround. The Guardians' recent performance has been lackluster, going 2-5 in the past week with a disappointing run differential of -11. Parker Messick's remarkable outing yesterday, described by manager Stephen Vogt as 'unbelievable,' was overshadowed by the offense's inability to produce, raising questions about the team's direction as the trade deadline approaches. With whispers surrounding a potential reunion with Lane Thomas, the Guardians must weigh their options carefully, this year's deadline may be the moment to shake things up, rather than playing it safe. With the competitive spirit at stake, will they make a bold move or risk being left behind in a tight divisional race?

Sources

Awaybackgone · 22h ago

Guardians can undo their greatest offseason mistake with this one move at the trade deadline

Although the Guardians elected to let Lane Thomas walk last offseason, they have a golden opportunity to add him again at this year's deadline.

Awaybackgone · Yesterday

1 controversial trade the Guardians should make at 2026 deadline and 1 they must avoid

The Guardians can't afford to play it safe at this year's trade deadline.

MLB.com · 21h ago

Messick's 'unbelievable' gem wasted in loss to Rays

ST. PETERSBURG -- Guardians left-hander Parker Messick deserved a better fate Sunday afternoon. He was competitive. He was precise. He was efficient. “He was unbelievable,’’ Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said.

MLB.com · 18h ago

Guardians, Reds face off in 2026 Ohio Cup (7 p.m. ET on ESPN)

The Guardians and Reds will kick off a three-game series for the 2026 Ohio Cup on Monday night, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET, exclusively on ESPN. The Guardians (54-53, 2nd in the AL Central), locked in a four-team battle for their division, are mired in a five-game

Coveringthecorner · 15h ago

Should the Guardians Sell at the Trade Deadline?

The competitive souls of the 2026 Cleveland Guardians were weighed in Tampa this weekend and found wanting. It’s time for the organization to adjust, accordingly. We have been covering potential trade targets for the Guardians (two of whom are now injured, of course) and we will continue to do so, but it’s probably time for […]

Coveringthecorner · 18h ago

La Cantera de Prospectos de los Guardians Ha Cambiado

El Róster Gira – por Mario Crescibene Parece que los Guardians han realizado tantos movimientos de roster en las últimas dos semanas que por un momento pensé en escribir esta nota como si fuera el resumen de una telenovela: “Anteriormente en Así Gira el Róster…” Hacer un recap cargado de dramatismo sobre quién fue ascendido, […]

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Guardians Upcoming Schedule

Date	Opponent	Time
Tue 07/28	@ Cincinnati Reds	7:10 PM
Wed 07/29	@ Cincinnati Reds	7:10 PM
Fri 07/31	vs Arizona Diamondbacks	7:10 PM

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July 27, 2026

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