CADE SMITH #36 - PITCHER - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
6-1  W-L  •
0.96  WHIP  •
1.95  ERA 
#36 - PITCHER - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
6-1 W-L
0.96 WHIP
1.95 ERA
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Ramírez passes Thome on Cleveland RBIs list as Guardians beat Rays 2-1

José Ramírez passed Jim Thome to move into sole possession of second place on the Cleveland’s career RBIs list, helping the Guardians to a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in a...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press
Up to 11 saves Smith earned the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Rays, striking out three in a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Smith has turned in three straight perfect innings following a stretch of seven appearances (5.2 innings) where he allowed seven earned runs while taking a pair of blown saves. Overall, Smith is 11-for-16 in save opportunities while posting a 3.25 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP and 88:13 K:BB across 63.2 innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Up to 11 saves Smith earned the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Rays, striking out three in a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Smith has turned in three straight perfect innings following a stretch of seven appearances (5.2 innings) where he allowed seven earned runs while taking a pair of blown saves. Overall, Smith is 11-for-16 in save opportunities while posting a 3.25 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP and 88:13 K:BB across 63.2 innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kwan drives in tiebreaking run with infield hit in 9th to lift Guardians past Rays 3-2

Steven Kwan beat out a grounder to shortstop in the ninth inning to drive in the go-ahead run and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press
Earns 10th save Smith earned the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rays, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Smith was tasked with protecting a one-run lead in the ninth and retired the heart of the Rays' order on 14 pitches. Since stepping into the Guardians' closer role July 28, the 26-year-old has converted seven of 10 save chances with a 4.00 ERA across 19 outings, though he's held opponents scoreless in 14 of them. On the year, he's compiled 19 holds and 10 saves along with a 3.30 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 85:19 K:BB over 62.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Red Sox Overcome Rookie Roman Anthony's Injury To Defeat Guardians, 11-7
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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
MLB Roundtable: Mariners or Astros in AL West? Yankees and Mets in Trouble?
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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press
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