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Picks up save in Game 3 Smith struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings to record the save in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rays on Thursday.

Impact The right-hander was tasked with recording the final four outs of Game 3 with Cleveland leading 3-2, and he retired all four batters he faced on 18 pitches (13 strikes). Smith didn't pitch in the Game 2 loss on Tuesday, which was the first playoff game this season that he did not make an appearance for Cleveland. He's been dominant despite the heavy workload, surrendering just one run on two hits and one walk while striking out 13 across 8.2 frames.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Petey Halpin Home Run Electrifies Guardians To ALCS Game 3 Win Over Rays

Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run home run to help the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the ALCS.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Petey Halpin Home Run Electrifies Guardians To ALCS Game 3 Win Over Rays

Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS

Nathaniel Lowe snapped an eighth-inning tie with a two-run single after Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey homered off Drew Rasmussen, and the Cleveland Guardians rallied past the T...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

How Gavin Williams, Cade Smith warded off fatigue to pitch Guardians to ALCS Cleveland asked a whole lot of its best pitchers in a five-game comeback, and every time, they answered the bell.

OCTOBER 11 • FANSIDED.COM

Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in 5-game AL Division Series

Gavin Williams had 12 of a record 21 strikeouts by Cleveland pitchers, José Ramírez homered on a pitch just above home plate and the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 to com...

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

The Guardians speak to the media | 10/10/2026 Watch as Stephen Vogt and Cade Smith speak to the media prior to Game 5 of the AL Division Series

OCTOBER 10 • MLB.COM

Guardians ace Gavin Williams to start vs Sean Burke and White Sox in winner-take-all ALDS Game 5

Gavin Williams will start for the Cleveland Guardians against the Chicago White Sox in the deciding Game 5 of their AL Division Series on Saturday night

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

José Ramírez homers as the Guardians beat the White Sox 9-5 to force a decisive Game 5 in ALDS

José Ramírez homered and drove in three runs, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 to send their AL Division Series to a winner-take-all Game 5

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

MLB Division Series Roundup: Dodgers, Brewers, Rays Advance; Guardians Stay Alive

Here is what stood out from Day 5 of the MLB Division Series.

OCTOBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Division Series Roundup: Dodgers, Brewers, Rays Advance; Guardians Stay Alive

White Sox Win Again: 3 Takeaways With The Guardians Now On The Brink

The Guardians have their backs to the wall with the White Sox now just one win away from the ALCS.

OCTOBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

White Sox Win Again: 3 Takeaways With The Guardians Now On The Brink

Guards' biggest weapon this October just might be their young lockdown closer CLEVELAND -- The feeling you get when the bullpen door opens, and Cade Smith begins to jog to the pitcher’s mound? The Guardians get it too....

OCTOBER 3 • MLB.COM

Cade Smith did what few thought he could do in 2026 | Sporting News What Cade Smith did in 2026 was remarkable.

OCTOBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pete Crow-Armstrong wins Baseball Digest player of the year. Jacob Misiorowski voted top pitcher

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has won the Baseball Digest major league player of the year award, and Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski was voted pitcher of...

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

3 Guardians players who could cement their Cleveland legacy this postseason Brayan Rocchio, Cade Smith and Travis Bazzana are three players who could cement their Guardians legacy this October.

OCTOBER 1 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Cade Smith is named AL Reliever of the Month | 09/28/2026 Guardians reliever Cade Smith is named AL Reliever of the Month after pitching to a 0.00 ERA in September with 6 saves and 21 strikeouts

SEPTEMBER 29 • MLB.COM

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

Cade Smith secures the Guardians playoff berth | 09/24/2026 Cade Smith strikes out Ceddanne Rafaela for the final out, securing the Guardians' win and a postseason berth for a 3rd consecutive season

SEPTEMBER 25 • MLB.COM

Shuts door for 41st save Smith struck out the side to earn the save Thursday against Boston.

Impact Smith put the cherry on top of Cleveland's shutout victory, helping the Guardians clinch their third straight playoff berth. The star closer hasn't been scored upon in 12 consecutive outings, last blowing a save Aug. 5 against the Mets. Smith has a sparkling 1.96 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 107:23 K:BB across 73.1 innings, converting 41 of his 46 save opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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

3 Guardians pitchers who they should lock up after Nationals set tone with Cade Cavalli Parker Messick, Cade Smith and Foster Griffin are three Guardians pitchers who are ripe for contract extensions.

SEPTEMBER 24 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Collects save at Fenway Park Smith earned the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox, allowing one walk while striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact The Guardians took the lead in the top of the ninth inning on a sacrifice fly for Nathaniel Lowe, setting up Smith for the save opportunity. Smith struck out Isiah Kiner-Falefa before issuing a walk to Jarren Duran, but Smith secured the save after getting the next two batters to ground out, needing 16 pitches (11 strikes) to get the win for the Guardians. Smith's 40 saves are tie dwith Bryan Baker for most in the majors, and the former sports a 1.99 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 104:23 K:BB over 72.1 innings.

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

Cade Smith is the reason the Guardians are still playing meaningful baseball in September With 39 saves, 100-plus strikeouts, and a postseason run looming, Cade Smith has emerged as Cleveland's most indispensable player and a fron...

SEPTEMBER 21 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cade Smith's Dominance Gives Guardians Another Weapon for Postseason Push Cade Smith continues to show the Cleveland Guardians just how relied upon he can be. And with the 2026 regular season coming to a close, he...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SI.COM

Earns 39th save Smith earned the save in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Athletics, allowing one hit and no walks with three strikeouts over 1.1 innings.

Impact Smith was tasked with preserving a team shutout with two outs in the eighth inning and was able to complete the four-out save on 20 pitches. The 27-year-old has now held opponents scoreless in 10 straight contests, and he's yielded just two earned runs overall in 24 second-half appearances. He trails Bryan Baker's major-league-leading 40 saves by just one and owns a 2.02 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 103:22 K:BB across 71.1 innings in his first full season as the Guardians' closer.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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