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Fans three for fifth save Smith picked up the save in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Orioles, when he struck out all three batters he faced in the ninth inning.

Impact Smith made easy work of the Orioles' batters in the ninth, getting each one to strike out swinging while generating six whiffs and 11 strikes on 15 pitches. Smith has converted on five of seven save opportunities this season and has a 4.09 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB across 11 innings. His five saves are tied for sixth most in the American League.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Williams strikes out 11 in the Guardians' 4-2 win over the Orioles

Gavin Williams struck out 11 over seven innings to push his majors-leading total 40, Brayan Rocchio hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Tallies fourth save Smith secured the save Wednesday against the Orioles, allowing no runs on two hits and no walks in the ninth inning.

Impact The Guardians were leading 4-0 in the ninth inning, but a pair of Baltimore knocks to spoil Parker Messick's no-hit bid wound up creating a save situation for Smith to clean up and collect his fourth save. Two runs did come across in the frame, though neither went against Smith's ledger. The right-hander is trying to find a groove as Cleveland's closer, giving up no earned runs over his past four outings to improve his ERA to 4.50 through 10 innings on the campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guardians rookie Parker Messick has no-hit bid broken up in 9th inning of 4-2 win over Orioles

Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 vi...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Guardians Rookie Parker Messick Loses No-Hitter in the 9th Inning

Cleveland Guardians rookie Parker Messick came up three outs short of breaking the longest no-hitter drought held by an MLB franchise.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Guardians Rookie Parker Messick Loses No-Hitter in the 9th Inning

Rookie pitcher Parker Messick comes within 3 outs of ending Cleveland's 45-year no-hitter drought

Rookie left-hander Parker Messick came within three outs of ending Cleveland’s 45-year drought without a no-hitter

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blows save opportunity Tuesday Smith blew the save Tuesday against the Cardinals, allowing one unearned run on one hit while striking out one over one inning.

Impact Smith appeared on his way to a clean save after retiring the first two batters on just five pitches, but an infield error extended the inning and allowed Masyn Winn to reach. Winn came around to score one batter later on a game-tying double by Yohel Pozo, saddling Smith with his second blown save in five chances this season. To his credit, the right-hander regrouped and struck out the next batter to prevent further damage and send the game to extras. The preseason AL Reliever of the Year favorite has had an uneven start, posting a 5.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP through nine innings.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 8 • FOX SPORTS

Notches second win Smith (2-0) earned the win in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus the Royals, striking out two during a perfect ninth inning.

Impact The right-hander entered for the top of the ninth inning with the game tied 1-1 and quickly retired the side on just 10 pitches (seven strikes). The Guardians offense then came alive in the bottom of the frame with a walk and two singles to walk off the Royals, providing Smith with the victory. The clean outing was desperately needed for Smith, who has now been unscored upon in just three of his first seven outings this season. The 26-year-old's job security as Cleveland's closer appears stable for now, but that could change if he's unable to build on Tuesday's strong showing.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for third save Smith earned the save during Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Cubs, allowing one run on one hit and two walks in the ninth inning. He struck out two.

Impact Smith had the Cubs down to their final out before things got a bit messy. The right-hander then lent back-to-back free passes before Ian Happ plated a run on a single, but Smith got Carson Kelly to strike out to hold on for his third save. Smith has now gone 3-for-4 on save chances to go with a rough 7.50 ERA and 1.67 WHIP across his first six innings, but there's no indication at the moment that the Guardians are going to turn away from him as their primary closer.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Kayfus, Gabriel Arias drive in 2 runs apiece as Guardians down Cubs 6-5 to split doubleheader

CJ Kayfus homered and Gabriel Arias hit an RBI single in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 and split a doubleheader

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Picks up second save Smith earned the save Friday against the Cubs, allowing no runs and one hit while striking out the side.

Impact A single surrendered to Carson Kelly was the only blip in an otherwise dominant appearance for Smith. He struck out the other three batters he faced en route to his second save of the season in his third try. The 26-year-old had allowed runs in three straight appearances, but Smith showed what he can bring to the closer's role when he's on his game Friday. He now sports a 7.20 ERA on the season but has just one walk and six strikeouts in five innings.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Home runs by DeLauter and Arias in 7th inning propel Guardians to 4-1 victory over Cubs

Rookie Chase DeLauter had three hits, including a two-run homer in the seventh inning, and drove in three runs as the Cleveland Guardians won their home opener 4-1 against the Chic...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Cade Smith's struggles could force Guardians to make tough bullpen decision Cade Smith's struggled out of the gate for the Guardians this season.

APRIL 2 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Allows runs in non-save situation Smith allowed one run on one hit over one inning in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Smith entered a non-save situation -- Cleveland was leading 4-0 at the time -- and was touched for a solo home run by Freddie Freeman. It was the first homer allowed by the Guardians' closer, who has now given up runs in three consecutive outings, including a blown save last Saturday.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Williams outpitches Yamamoto, and Ramírez hits 1st homer of season as Guardians top Dodgers 4-1

Gavin Williams struck out 10 in seven scoreless innings, outpitching World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and José Ramírez hit his first home run of the season to lead the Clevelan...

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Messick shines for 6 scoreless as Guardians spoil Dodgers' perfect start, 4-2

Parker Messick tossed six scoreless innings as the Guardians beat the Dodgers 4-2, handing Los Angeles its first loss

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Blows save opportunity Saturday Smith (1-0) blew a save chance but earned the win over the Mariners on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two batters over one inning.

Impact Smith entered in the ninth inning, tasked with protecting a one-run lead. He gave up a leadoff double to Cole Young but nearly got out of trouble by fanning the next two batters. However, Jesus Rodriguez then notched a two-out, game-tying RBI single to tag Smith with his first blown save of the campaign. The Guardians ultimately pulled the game out in the 10th frame, so Smith did end up with his first victory. Despite the shaky appearance, Smith is firmly locked in as Cleveland's clear-cut closer.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to save Thursday Smith earned a save against Seattle on Thursday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work.

Impact Smith entered in the ninth frame with Cleveland up two runs. He made quick work of three Mariners hitters, retiring the side in order on 13 pitches. Smith took over Cleveland's closer role last season following Emmanuel Clase's legal troubles and ended up with a career-high 16 saves. He could easily exceed that mark this year as the Guardians' clear-cut closer.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Chase DeLauter homers twice in 1st regular-season game, Guardians beat Mariners 6-4

Rookie Chase DeLauter hit his first two career home runs as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement

The Detroit Tigers and two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal have their sights set on winning the AL Central for the first time since 2014

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Cade Smith Tops American League Central Fantasy Baseball Closer Options in 2026 Breaking down the 2026 fantasy baseball AL Central bullpen outlook, including closer battles featuring Cade Smith, Kenley Jansen, and Carlos...

MARCH 13 • SI.COM

More spring zeroes Smith did not allow a hit or walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning in Thursday's spring game against Milwaukee.

Impact Smith made quick work of the Brewers in his third Cactus League appearance, needing just seven pitches to retire the side in order in the fifth inning. The Guardians' closer hasn't allowed a run, hit or walk while striking out four this spring.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Network's reliever rankings shows how blessed Guardians fans are with Cade Smith While Guardians fans know how good Cade Smith is, MLB Network's newest reliever rankings showed just how good he is.

FEBRUARY 15 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

3 Guardians players who are entering the most important month of their career While Joey Cantillo, Cade Smith and Gabriel Arias have had some success in their career, they're going to be key pieces for the Guardians in...

FEBRUARY 11 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

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