Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 50-46, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 at loanDepot park.
Solid ground right now. A W by 3 last night. The most recent result always counts most. On top of that, holding teams to 3.4 runs a game. That's the foundation right now.
Guardians Game on July 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Joey Cantillo (7-4, 3.66 ERA) vs Tyler Phillips (2-3, 3.28 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 at loanDepot park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Patrick Bailey went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Gabriel Arias went 3-4.
- Steven Kwan went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
49 | 45 | .521 | W2 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
50 | 46 | .521 | W3 | |
|
Twins
|
|
47 | 49 | .490 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
44 | 51 | .463 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
38 | 58 | .396 | 12.0 | L4 |
Cleveland Guardians are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .279 | .790 | 45 | |
| 7 | .274 | .740 | 42 | |
| 9 | .178 | .680 | 31 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 1.78 | 0.85 | 35.1 | |
| 2-1 | 2.70 | 1.08 | 43.1 | |
| 3-1 | 3.62 | 1.35 | 27.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Guardians made headlines today by finalizing the trade of Patrick Bailey to the Giants, while simultaneously looking to the future with the selection of Florida pitcher Liam Peterson at No. 19 in the 2026 MLB Draft. This trade signals a strategic choice as the Guardians continue to reshape their roster, investing in pitching depth,a hallmark of their organization. Despite a lukewarm 3-4 record over the last week, the team remains in striking distance in a mediocre AL Central. However, with an offense averaging just 3.6 runs per game lately, the Guardians must find a way to ignite their bats if they want to make any noise come October. The question looms: can this youthful approach shift the momentum as they gear up for another meeting with the Marlins?
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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