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Cleveland comes up short in ALCS, extending World Series title drought to 78 years

For yet another season, Cleveland baseball fans will have to wait

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series

Yandy Díaz’s bat backed up his boast, and the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series again

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Late meltdown by Rays at home leaves them with 7-3 loss to Guardians in Game 1 of ALCS

For six innings, the Tampa Bay Rays were in complete control again

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Out of lineup again in Game 1 Martinez is not in the lineup Monday for Game 1 of the ALCS versus the Rays.

Impact Martinez started in left field in the Guardians' first four postseason games but went 0-for-15 at the plate. He has since been out of the lineup for two consecutive contests. Cleveland will go with Steven Kwan in left field and Petey Halpin in center field Monday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

The Art Of The Out: Pitching And Defense Take Center Stage In Rays-Guardians ALCS

A pair of low-payroll teams with similar styles will face off in the AL Championship Series.

OCTOBER 11 • FOX SPORTS

The Art Of The Out: Pitching And Defense Take Center Stage In Rays-Guardians ALCS

On bench to begin Game 5 Martinez isn't in the lineup for Game 5 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Saturday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martinez will retreat to the bench Saturday after going 0-for-15 to begin the Guardians' postseason run. Steven Kwan will shift to left field as a result, allowing Petey Halpin to start in center.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

We're Going Back To Cleveland: 3 Takeaways From Guardians' Game 4 Win Over White Sox

The Guardians took care of business on Thursday night in Chicago. Here's what we learned from their win over the White Sox.

OCTOBER 9 • FOX SPORTS

We're Going Back To Cleveland: 3 Takeaways From Guardians' Game 4 Win Over White Sox

Angel Martínez's defensive growth was lone bright spot in Guardians' Game 1 loss to White Sox in ALDS Angel Martinez recorded some signature defensive plays for the Guardians in their ALDS loss to the White Sox.

OCTOBER 3 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

White Sox beat Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of ALDS behind Murakami homer, 3-hitter

Munetaka Murakami hit a two-run homer, five Chicago pitchers combined for a three-hitter and the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of their AL Division Series

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Angel Martínez's leaping catch starts double play | 10/03/2026 Angel Martínez starts a miraculous double play with a sensational leaping catch at the wall in the top of the 6th inning. Tune in to TNT

OCTOBER 3 • MLB.COM

The Guardians were 'on fumes' to close out the AL Central, and now they get a bye to recover

The Cleveland Guardians wrapped up their third straight division title by beating the Kansas City Royals 11-5 while the Chicago White Sox lost 9-6 to the Colorado Rockies

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Guardians bring 1-0 series lead over Royals into game 2

The Cleveland Guardians lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Records four RBI in win Martinez went 2-for-5 with a two-run double, two run-single and a walk during Friday's 12-9 win over the Royals.

Impact Martinez posted his second four-RBI game in his last six games Friday against Kansas City. The 24-year-old started the scoring with a two-run single in the first and later added a two-run double in the ninth to extend the lead. Over his last 15 games, the switch-hitter has batted .339/.362/.696 with four homers and 12 RBI in 58 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians maintain 1-game AL Central lead, beat Royals 12-9 with help from 6 walks in 5-run 9th

José Ramírez, Chase DeLauter and Petey Halpin drew consecutive bases-loaded walks in a five-run ninth inning capped by Angel Martínez’s two-run double, and the Cleveland Guardians...

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Angel Martínez's two-run double | 09/25/2026 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 26 • MLB.COM

Royals open 3-game series with the Guardians

The Kansas City Royals open a three-game series at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Guardians heading back to the postseason, but the job isn't done just yet

The Cleveland Guardians celebrated their third straight playoff trip after a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Guardians clinch a playoff spot again, edging the Red Sox 1-0 on Martínez homer

The Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff spot for the third straight year with a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Angel Martínez's solo home run (18) | 09/24/2026 Angel Martínez crushes a solo home run to right field for his 18th home run of the season, putting the Guardians on the board in the 2nd inn...

SEPTEMBER 24 • MLB.COM

On bench Wednesday Martinez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Martinez is enjoying a nice September with a 1.073 OPS and four homers in 15 games around a brief absence due to side discomfort. The 24-year-old switch hitter has emerged as the primary left fielder for Cleveland, but he will sit Wednesday as Pete Halpin starts in center field, pushing Steven Kwan to left against right-hander Sonny Gray.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe's sacrifice fly breaks tie and lifts Guardians past Red Sox, 3-2, helping them atop AL Central

Nathaniel Lowe had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly off reliever Erik Miller in the ninth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians maintained their slim first-place lead in the AL Central wi...

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?

Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer were together on some memorable Detroit teams before moving on and winning championships elsewhere

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Injuries Not Holding Guardians Back As 12-Run Win Shows Just How Good They Can Be The Cleveland Guardians are getting hot at the right time. And even though injury scares involving Angel Martinez and Chase DeLauter earlier...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SI.COM

Monster performance in return Martinez went 4-for-5 with two home runs, a double, four RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 12-6 win over the Athletics.

Impact In his first game since Monday, Martinez fell a triple shy of the cycle and notched his second two-homer game of the season. It continues a long stretch of strong play by the 24-year-old, who's hitting .325 with 18 extra-base hits, 24 RBI and 19 runs scored over 35 games since the calendar flipped to August. For the year, he's slashing .255/.292/.467 with 17 home runs, 57 RBI, 47 runs scored and 11 steals across 390 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez leads Guardians against the Athletics following 4-hit performance

The Cleveland Guardians play the Athletics after Angel Martinez's four-hit game on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

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Cleveland comes up short in ALCS, extending World Series title drought to 78 years

Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series

Late meltdown by Rays at home leaves them with 7-3 loss to Guardians in Game 1 of ALCS

The Art Of The Out: Pitching And Defense Take Center Stage In Rays-Guardians ALCS

We're Going Back To Cleveland: 3 Takeaways From Guardians' Game 4 Win Over White Sox

White Sox beat Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of ALDS behind Murakami homer, 3-hitter

The Guardians were 'on fumes' to close out the AL Central, and now they get a bye to recover

Guardians bring 1-0 series lead over Royals into game 2

Guardians maintain 1-game AL Central lead, beat Royals 12-9 with help from 6 walks in 5-run 9th

Royals open 3-game series with the Guardians

Guardians heading back to the postseason, but the job isn't done just yet

Guardians clinch a playoff spot again, edging the Red Sox 1-0 on Martínez homer

Lowe's sacrifice fly breaks tie and lifts Guardians past Red Sox, 3-2, helping them atop AL Central

Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?

Martinez leads Guardians against the Athletics following 4-hit performance