What is the Cleveland Guardians record in 2026?

The Cleveland Guardians are 44-40, 2nd in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Guardians today?

Parker Messick (7-4, 2.67 ERA) vs Tyler Alexander (1-1, 2.62 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 News & Updates

June 29, 2026

The Cleveland Guardians were 44-40, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians eked out a win over the Seattle Mariners 6-5 at Progressive Field.

Guardians Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

a healthy roster

Right in the middle for a reason. Only 2 on the IL. Health is a factor. But 3.1 R/G this week. Hard to climb with that kind of production.

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Guardians Game on June 29

Opponent:	Texas Rangers (42-42)
Location:	Progressive Field
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Parker Messick (7-4, 2.67 ERA) vs Tyler Alexander (1-1, 2.62 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 3 mph

Guardians Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians eked out a win over the Seattle Mariners 6-5 at Progressive Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	1	2	0	0	1	0	0	1	5	13	1
	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	5		6	12	2

Highlights

Chase DeLauter went 2-5 with 2 RBI.

Guardians Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
White Sox	43	39	.524		L1
Guardians	44	40	.524		W2
Twins	40	45	.471	4.5	W1
Tigers	35	49	.417	9.0	L2
Royals	35	50	.412	9.5	W1

Cleveland Guardians are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.

Guardians Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
24 Chase DeLauter	7	.265	.746	36
4 Brayan Rocchio	5	.268	.728	34
37 Travis Bazzana	7	.256	.781	25

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
35 Colin Holderman	4-1	1.55	0.79	29.0
36 Cade Smith	2-1	3.05	1.20	38.1
77 Parker Messick	7-4	2.67	1.05	94.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
27 Austin Hedges	3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games
24 Chase DeLauter	5 hits, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games
31 Kahlil Watson	4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
8 Rhys Hoskins	3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
54 Joey Cantillo	6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Guardians News

The Cleveland Guardians secured a crucial 4-3 comeback victory over the Seattle Mariners, a win that players are calling one of the biggest of the year, underscoring their resilience in tight situations. Gavin Williams battled through 103 pitches, yielding two earned runs while striking out six, showcasing the pitching prowess that has held opponents to 2.9 runs per game this week. The return of Chase DeLauter, who was activated from the injured list and batted third, added an instant spark to the lineup after his early-season heroics against the same Mariners. Despite the positive vibes from the win, the Guardians' recent 3-4 stretch and fall to second in the division still raise concerns. However, with hot bats like Brayan Rocchio and DeLauter back in play, hope flickers for a turnaround as they look to build momentum.

Sources

Awaybackgone

Former Guardians coach just become more important to Mets after Carlos Mendoza firing

Former Guardians coach Kai Correa is now deeply entrenched in the dumpster fire that's the 2026 New York Mets.

MLB.com

Guards' comeback victory over Mariners 'as big of a win as we've had all year'

CLEVELAND -- So often this season, we’ve watched a Guardians deficit in the later innings quietly fade into a loss. That’s why Sunday’s game against the Mariners felt significant from the outside and galvanizing for the guys inside the third-base dugout at Progressive Field.

MLB.com

DeLauter provides instant spark for Guards in return from IL

CLEVELAND -- Chase DeLauter put himself on the map in March with a historic home run surge during the Guardians’ season-opening series against the Mariners. It was only natural to ask him if rejoining Cleveland’s lineup with Seattle in town would prove to be a good omen.

Coveringthecorner

Cleveland Takes Series from Seattle in Sunday Victory

Gavin Williams had to work a bit extra this outing, throwing 103 pitches in 5.0 innings. He allowed 3R/2ER on six hits and three walks, striking out six batters. The unearned run for Gavin came in the top of the third. A throwing error by Brayan Rocchio allowed Josh Naylor to score. Shawn Armstrong only […]

Coveringthecorner

La Sopa de Piedra de los Guardianes

Sopa de Piedra — por Mario Crescibene En mi artículo más reciente, en el que retrataba a los Guardianes como caballeros de la Mesa Redonda, un lector comentó: Encantador, buen caballero. Sin embargo, debo advertiros que los habitantes de esos bosques se alimentan de carne y papas, mientras que los relatos al estilo de Shakespeare los dejan […]

Mlbtraderumors

Guardians Activate Chase DeLauter

The Guardians are getting one of their top hitters back after a brief absence, as the team announced that outfielder Chase DeLauter is being activated off the injured list. DeLauter is batting third today and serving as the designated hitter. Fellow outfielder Petey Halpin is being optioned to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. DeLauter […]

Guardians Upcoming Schedule

The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago White Sox for a 4-game series starting Thursday.

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