What is the Cleveland Guardians record in 2026?

The Cleveland Guardians are 7-5, 1st in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Guardians today?

Joey Cantillo (0-0, 3.00 ERA) vs Cole Ragans (0-2, 3.60 ERA). First pitch at 01:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Guardians game on today?

Today's game airs on Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV. First pitch at 01:10 PM EDT.

Cleveland Guardians News & Updates

April 08, 2026

The Cleveland Guardians were 7-5, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians narrowly beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 at Progressive Field.

Guardians Daily Vibe Check

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taking over first place

This is what a hot stretch looks like. Just took over first place in the division. And 5-2 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that.

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Guardians Game on April 08

Opponent:	Kansas City Royals (5-6)
Location:	Progressive Field
First Pitch:	01:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Joey Cantillo (0-0, 3.00 ERA) vs Cole Ragans (0-2, 3.60 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 40°F, Wind 9 mph

Guardians Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians narrowly beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 at Progressive Field.

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

Guardians Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	7	5	.583		W1
Royals	5	6	.455	1.5	L1
Twins	5	6	.455	1.5	W2
Tigers	4	7	.364	2.5	L3
White Sox	4	7	.364	2.5	L2

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

Guardians Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
24 Chase DeLauter	5	.286	1.064	9
34 Juan Brito	0	.500	1.250	0
27 Austin Hedges	0	.455	1.091	1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
27 Austin Hedges	5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
32 Gavin Williams	7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
44 Slade Cecconi	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Guardians News

The Cleveland Guardians are riding a wave of optimism despite a recent 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals, currently boasting a 6-5 record and sitting atop the division. Juan Brito's much-anticipated MLB debut injected fresh energy into the lineup, especially after the team placed Gabriel Arias on the 10-day IL due to a hamstring strain. Brito, the 24-year-old prospect who made his mark in Triple-A, is a reminder of the Guardians' successful trades and player development, including a long-ago heist from the Padres. Gavin Williams continues to solidify his status as a potential ace, even in defeat, and the Guardians have shown resilience in their recent 6-4 stretch, keeping fans hopeful as they prepare for another matchup against the Royals.

Sources

Awaybackgone

Guardians' strong start powered by long-forgotten Padres trade fleece

The Cleveland Guardians are still benefiting from their 2020 fleece of the Padres.

Awaybackgone

Juan Brito makes most of long-awaited debut in Guardians’ win over Royals

Guardians prospect Juan Brito looked the part in his MLB debut on Tuesday.

MLB.com

From playing MLB The Show to playing in The Show ... Brito has unforgettable debut

CLEVELAND -- One moment, he was playing MLB The Show. In a flash, he was experiencing a real-life Road to The Show. Juan Brito (the Guardians’ No. 16 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline) was in Worcester, Mass., on Monday night, enjoying some down time on Triple-A Columbus’ off-day. The 24-year-old

Coveringthecorner

Guardians Win with Rocchio Walk Off

The Cleveland Guardians faced off in game 2 of the 3 game series against the Kansas City Royals. In what was meant to be a later game, the rescheduled day time affair saw great pitching and a walk off victory. Gavin Williams continues to cement himself as the front runner for the role of Ace. […]

Coveringthecorner

GAME THREAD: Royals at Guardians, game 12 of 162

Here’s the Royals’ lineup: Here’s the Guardians’ lineup: Let’s go, Guardians!

Mlbtraderumors

Guardians Place Gabriel Arias On 10-Day IL, Recall Juan Brito

The Guardians announced this morning that they have placed Gabriel Arias on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. To replace Arias on the roster, the team recalled fellow infielder Juan Brito from Triple-A Columbus. Brito will make his major league debut in today’s game against the Royals, playing second base and batting […]

Guardians Upcoming Schedule

The Cleveland Guardians visit the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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