CADE SMITH NEWS

Red Sox Overcome Rookie Roman Anthony's Injury To Defeat Guardians, 11-7

The Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-7 despite rookie outfielder Roman Anthony leaving the game with an injury.

SEPTEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

Notches ninth save Smith earned a save against the Mariners on Saturday, striking out three batters over 1.1 perfect innings.

Impact Smith entered with two outs in the eighth inning and got Josh Naylor to ground out on two pitches. The right-handed hurler returned for the ninth and carved up Seattle's 4-5-6- hitters, striking out the side on 14 pitches. Smith seems to be rounding back into form following a rough three-game stretch during which he blew two saves and gave up four runs over 2.1 innings. Since that span, Smith has gone 2-for-2 in save chances and picked up one win while giving up just one hit across three scoreless frames over three appearances.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Manzardo's 2-run HR helps Guardians beat Mariners 4-3 to tighten AL wild-card race

Kyle Manzardo had a two-run homer in the sixth inning, Gavin Williams struck out eight over seven innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Nabs extra-inning win Smith (6-5) picked up the win Wednesday, striking out one during a perfect 10th inning in a 4-3 victory over the Rays.

Impact The right-hander needed only seven pitches (six strikes) to breeze through Tampa Bay's 8-9-1 hitters and leave designated runner Jake Mangum stranded at third base, setting the stage for Kyle Manzardo to walk it off in the bottom of the 10th with an RBI single. Smith allowed runs in three straight appearances last week, but he appears to have righted his ship against the Rays, collecting a win and a save in back-to-back scoreless outings. Through 13.1 innings in August, Smith sports a 2.70 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 14:2 K:BB.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs extra-inning win Smith (6-5) picked up the win Wednesday, striking out one during a perfect 10th inning in a 4-3 victory over the Rays.

Impact The right-hander needed only seven pitches (six strikes) to breeze through Tampa Bay's 8-9-1 hitters and leave phantom runner Jake Mangum stranded at third base, setting the stage for Kyle Manzardo to walk it off in the bottom of the 10th with an RBI single. Smith allowed runs in three straight appearances last week, but he appears to have righted his ship against the Rays, collecting a win and a save in back-to-back scoreless outings. Through 13.1 innings in August, Smith sports a 2.70 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 14:2 K:BB.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Manzardo delivers as the Guardians beat the Rays 4-3 in 10 innings

Kyle Manzardo hit a game-ending single with two out in the 10th inning, and the Cleveland Guardians topped the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Notches eighth save Smith gave up one hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his eighth save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Rays.

Impact The right-hander has had a bumpy transition to closing, getting tagged for at least one run in three straight appearances prior to Tuesday, but the Guardians are committed to giving him a full audition over the rest of the season. Through 13.2 innings since Emmanuel Clase (personal) made his last appearance July 26, Smith has converted five of eight save chances while posting a 3.29 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Notches eighth save Smith gave up one hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his eighth save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Rays.

Impact The right-hander has had a bumpy transition to closing, getting tagged for at least one run in three straight appearances prior to Tuesday, but the Guardians are committed to giving him a full audition over the rest of the season. Through 13.2 innings since Emmanuel Clase (personal) made his last appearance July 26, Smith has converted five of eight save chances while posting a 3.29 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Messick pitches 7 shutout innings as Guardians beat Rays 3-0

Parker Messick pitched seven shutout innings in his second big league start, and the Cleveland Guardians snapped a six-game losing streak and a 28-inning scoreless drought with a 3...

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Blows another save Smith allowed two runs on three hits and did not retire a batter, picking up a blown save in Friday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Rangers.

Impact Smith squandered a second consecutive save opportunity and has allowed runs in three straight appearances. Prior to this, he pitched well as a fill-in closer for Emmanuel Clase (personal). Smith entered Friday with a 2.13 ERA in 12.2 innings over 12 appearances while converting four of his six save tries after replacing Clase as the primary closer.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

The Good And Bad From Guardians' Loss To Rangers Slade Cecconi looks solid as Cade Smith struggles in the Cleveland Guardians' loss to the Texas Rangers.

AUGUST 23 • SI.COM

Texas spoils Guardians' late rally with one of its own for a 4-3 walk-off win in the ninth inning Closer Cade Smith rocked for second straight blown save.

AUGUST 23 • CLEVELAND.COM

Blows save Wednesday Smith allowed one hit and one run while striking out one over 1.1 innings, picking up a blown save in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to Arizona.

Impact Smith was unable to close the door in the bottom of the ninth inning, when Lourdes Gurriel took him deep and setup the Diamondbacks' walk-off win an inning later. Smith has performed well as a fill-in closer, so this one hiccup shouldn't diminish his value. He entered the contest with a 0.82 ERA, an 11:2 K:BB while converting all four save opportunities over the previous 11 innings.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Wednesday Smith allowed one hit and one run while striking out one over 1.1 innings, getting charged with a blown save in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to Arizona.

Impact Smith was unable to close the door in the bottom of the ninth inning, when Lourdes Gurriel took him deep and set up the Diamondbacks' walk-off win an inning later. Smith has performed well as a fill-in closer, so this one hiccup shouldn't diminish his value. He entered the contest with a 0.82 ERA and an 11:2 K:BB while converting all four save opportunities over the previous 11 innings.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Secures seventh save Smith allowed one run on a hit and a walk while striking out two over one inning to earn the save in Monday's 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Smith entered Monday on a 10-inning scoreless streak, but he allowed an RBI triple to Geraldo Perdomo in the ninth inning, though he was able to strand the Arizona shortstop 90 feet from home. Smith has performed admirably since taking over the closer role from Emmanuel Clase, who is on non-disciplinary leave. Smith now has seven saves on the year, four of which have come in August. He's added a 2.73 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 76:19 K:BB through 56 innings this season.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rocchio hits a 2-run homer and the Guardians hold on in the 9th to beat the Diamondbacks 3-1

Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer and rookie C

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Guardians' Stephen Vogt confident in Cade Smith in closer role for odd reason | Sporting News Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt is confident in Cade Smith in the closer role for an odd reason.

AUGUST 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB Roundtable: Mariners or Astros in AL West? Yankees and Mets in Trouble?

Could we really see no playoff baseball in the Big Apple? Answering the biggest questions in MLB this week.

AUGUST 15 • FOX SPORTS

Up to six saves Smith recorded the final out Thursday to earn the save in a 9-4 win over the Marlins.

Impact After Nic Enright loaded the bases in the ninth inning, Smith came on to record the final out and lock down his sixth save of the season. The 26-year-old Smith has been impressive since taking over the closing job in Cleveland. He's held opponents scoreless in his last eight appearances (nine innings) to lower his ERA to 2.67 with a 1.09 WHIP and 74 strikeouts across 54 innings this season.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

José Ramírez's record-breaking night lifts Guardians over Marlins 4-3

José Ramírez became Cleveland’s leader in multihome run games with a drive to right field in the eighth inning as the Guardians defeated the Miami Marlins 4-3

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Logs fifth save Smith captured the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the White Sox, striking out two batters in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Smith was brought out for the ninth to protect the Guardians' two-run lead. He made his save look effortless, tossing just 10 pitches (eight strikes) before finishing things out by getting Lenyn Sosa to strike out swinging. Smith has logged two saves over his last three outings and has a 2.75 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 73:18 K:BB across 52.1 innings this season.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Logs fifth save Smith recorded the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the White Sox, striking out two batters in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Smith was brought out for the ninth to protect the Guardians' two-run lead. He made his save look effortless, tossing just 10 pitches (eight strikes) before finishing things out by getting Lenyn Sosa to strike out swinging. Smith has logged two saves over his last three outings and has a 2.75 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 73:18 K:BB across 52.1 innings this season.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Santana drives in 4, Kayfus knocks in 3 to lead Guardians past White Sox 9-5 for 4th straight win

Carlos Santana drove in four runs and rookie C

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Notches fourth save Smith worked a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his fourth save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Mets. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.

Impact The right-hander fired 14 of 17 pitches for strikes and leaned on his defense to get the job done. It's Smith's first save since Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary leave, with his other three coming back in late April, but he remains the favorite to handle closing duties for Cleveland for the rest of the season with Clase's future uncertain. Over his last 12 appearances, Smith has posted a 1.98 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB over 13.2 innings.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fourth save Smith worked a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his fourth save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Mets. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.

Impact The right-hander fired 14 of 17 pitches for strikes and leaned on his defense to get the job done. This was Smith's first save since Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary leave, with his other three coming back in late April, but he remains the favorite to handle closing duties for Cleveland for the rest of the season with Clase's future uncertain. Over his last 12 appearances, Smith has posted a 1.98 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB over 13.2 innings.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE