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Holderman leaves with apparent injury against Padres CLEVELAND -- Colin Holderman has been the most steady member of the Guardians’ bullpen this season not named Cade Smith. Suffice to say, see...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Deadspin | Jo Adell homers, Cade Smith holds on as Guardians top Tigers Deadspin | Jo Adell homers, Cade Smith holds on as Guardians top Tigers

6 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Registers shaky 31st save Smith struck out three and allowed two hits over 1.1 innings to earn the save in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Tigers.

Impact Smith allowed Kevin McGonigle to score on a wild pitch in the eighth and then had runners on first and second with one out in the ninth before Brayan Rocchio made an excellent play at short to end the game. This comes a week after Smith's fifth blown save of the year against the Mets. The All-Star notched his first multi-inning save since June 18.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jo Adell homers and Angel Martínez gets 3 hits as Guardians hold off Tigers 6-4

Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 to snap a three-game skid

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Holderman's rare rough night costly in Guardians' AL Central chase CHICAGO -- Colin Holderman has been a crucial piece to the Guardians’ bullpen this season as a trusted presence to bridge games to closer Ca...

AUGUST 9 • MLB.COM

Takes blown save Wednesday Smith was charged with a blown save in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Mets, allowing an unearned run on one hit and two walks while striking out two in the ninth inning.

Impact After walking Jared Young to lead off the ninth, Smith had New York down to their final out before giving up a double to Jorge Polanco, followed by a walk to Marcus Semien to load the bases. It looked like Smith would escape with the save after A.J. Ewing grounded to second base. However, Brayan Rocchio failed to field the ball cleanly, allowing the tying run to score and sticking Smith with his fifth blown save this season. Coming into the day, Smith had turned in seven straight scoreless innings, though he's had some trouble with his command of late -- he's now issued seven walks in his last 4.1 innings. Overall, Smith has converted 30 saves this season, posting a 2.41 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 73:18 K:BB across 52.1 innings.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bo Bichette drives in run in 10th inning in the Mets' 6-5 win over the Guardians

Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the New York Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on We...

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Angel Genao becomes first Cleveland player with 4 hits in major league debut

Angel Genao made a historic major league debut for the Cleveland Guardians

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Notches save No. 30 Smith recorded his 30th save of the season in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Reds, walking one and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact The right-hander wasn't at his sharpest, needing 18 pitches (nine strikes) to preserve a 6-5 lead, but Smith was able to get the job done. He continues to lead the majors in saves, with his 30 putting him two ahead of the Rays' Bryan Baker, and through 10.2 innings in July, Smith sports a 0.84 ERA, 0.56 WHIP and 11:2 K:BB.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Manzardo hits 1st grand slam, Guardians rally for 6-5 win over Reds in Game 1 of doubleheader

Kyle Manzardo hit a grand slam, Chase DeLauter scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice bunt in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians snapped a five-game losing streak, rally...

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Secures 29th save Smith struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 29th save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Twins.

Impact The 27-year-old closer fanned Kody Clemens as he extended his MLB saves lead, with the Padres' Mason Miller, the Rays' Bryan Baker and the Cardinals' Riley O'Brien tied for second with 25. Smith has allowed an earned run in only one of his last 10 appearances, and on the season he's produced a 2.72 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 66:11 K:BB over 46.1 innings.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hedges and Halpin hit sac flies in the 6th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2 for third straight victory

Austin Hedges and Petey Halpin hit sacrifice flies in the sixth inning as the Cleveland Guardians, a night after hitting seven homers, used small ball to beat the Minnesota Twins 5...

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Teammates Rave About Cleveland Guardians All-Star Closer Cade Smith When the Cleveland Guardians lost All-Star, and likely future Hall of Famer, closer Cade Smith at the end of the 2026 campaign, all eyes wer...

JULY 16 • SI.COM

Cade Smith's All-Star Game performance confirms he's Guardians' (and MLB's) nastiest pitcher Cade Smith made Bryce Harper look foolish in the sixth inning of last year's All-Star Game.

JULY 15 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL's 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013

Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over th...

JULY 15 • Associated Press

4 Most Likely Cleveland Guardians Prospects to Be Called Up After the All-Star Break The Cleveland Guardians are well represented in Philadelphia for the MLB All-Star Game. Starting pitcher Parker Messick and closer Cade Smit...

JULY 14 • SI.COM

Cade Smith just made clear statement about Guardians' second half chances Although the Guardians' roster has its flaws, Cade Smith still has faith in the players he's sharing a clubhouse with.

JULY 14 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Cantillo strikes out 9, Rocchio and DeLauter homer as Guardians beat Marlins to sweep series

Joey Cantillo struck out nine over five innings of one-run ball, Brayan Rocchio homered and drove in two and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Sunday to complet...

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Registers save No. 28 Smith earned the save Friday against the Marlins after tossing a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Smith didn't record a strikeout en route to his MLB-leading 28th save of the season, but he needed just nine pitches (seven strikes) to get the job done in the bottom of the ninth. Smith has yet to allow a hit in five appearances in July so far while posting a 4:1 K:BB across 5.0 innings.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians beat Marlins 3-2 behind Parker Messick's 6 strong innings

Parker Messick gave up one hit and one run in six strong innings, Chase DeLauter hit a home run, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Miami Marlins 3-2

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Locks down MLB-high 27th save Smith secured the save Thursday against the Twins, throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out two.

Impact With Thursday's save, Smith moved in front of Bryan Baker for the major-league lead. The 27-year-old right-hander has flourished as Cleveland's full-time closer in 2026, posting a 2.76 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 61:11 K:BB with 27 saves in 30 attempts over 42.1 innings. Smith has yet to allow a hit across four outings in July so far.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Williams throws seven strong innings, three Guardians homer in 5-2 victory over Twins

Gavin Williams pitched seven dominant innings, Gabriel Arias, Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey hit home runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 to avoid a th...

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Cade Smith on first All-Star Game | 07/07/2026 Guardians closer Cade Smith discusses what he's most excited about for his first All-Star Game

JULY 7 • MLB.COM

Montgomery homers to break tie, White Sox beat Guardians 3-1 to retake AL Central lead

Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning off Tim Herrin for the second of his two RBIs, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Saturda...

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Escapes jam for 26th save Smith earned the save Sunday against the Mariners, allowing one unearned run on two hits while striking out one in the ninth inning.

Impact After Cleveland erupted for five runs in the eighth inning, Smith was called on to protect a two-run lead. He allowed back-to-back singles before a throwing error by Victor Robles allowed a run to score. The right-hander stranded runners on second and third to preserve his 26th save of the season. Following a brief rough patch over his last few appearances, Smith has begun to steady himself and lower his ratios once again. He owns a 3.05 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and a 57:10 K:BB across 38.1 innings.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

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