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Guardians need 2 road wins to overcome deficit against Rays, just like they did against White Sox

Stephen Vogt and his Cleveland Guardians are in a familiar spot, needing two road wins to keep their season alive

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No-decision in bulk role Griffin didn't factor in the decision after giving up one run on four hits and no walks over 3.2 innings during Game 4 of the ALCS against the Rays on Saturday. He struck out five.

Impact The left-hander allowed two runs over four innings while starting Game 1 of the series, but manager Stephen Vogt elected to have him follow opener Shawn Armstrong on Saturday. Griffin gave up a run on a double and a single during the third inning but was otherwise able to keep Tampa Bay in check. He shouldn't pitch Sunday in Game 5 after throwing 44 pitches but seems likely to be available for Game 6 and a possible Game 7.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays 'Big Three' Show Up: 3 Takeaways From ALCS Game 4 Win Over Guardians

The big bats finally showed up as the Rays evened things up with the Guardians in the ALCS.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Rays 'Big Three' Show Up: 3 Takeaways From ALCS Game 4 Win Over Guardians

Covers four frames in series opener Griffin didn't factor in the decision in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Rays on Monday, giving up two runs on five hits with three strikeouts and no walks over four innings.

Impact The left-hander was called upon to start the series opener and did a serviceable job for Cleveland, firing three scoreless innings after surrendering a pair of runs in the first. Griffin followed an opener during his playoff debut in the ALDS and has given up three earned runs with a 10:0 K:BB across 6.2 frames in his first two postseason appearances. He tentatively lines up to take the mound for Game 5 in Cleveland.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

How Cleveland's Trade Deadline Additions Led The Charge Against The Rays

A trio of unheralded players who joined midseason have embraced the Guardians' tight-knit clubhouse.

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

How Cleveland's Trade Deadline Additions Led The Charge Against The Rays

Guardians Stay Hot: 3 Takeaways From Cleveland's ALCS Game 1 Upset Win vs. Rays

The Guardians, on the strength of their MVP-caliber stars, stole Game 1 on the road.

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Guardians Stay Hot: 3 Takeaways From Cleveland's ALCS Game 1 Upset Win vs. 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...

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Rays and Guardians play in ALCS Game 1

The Tampa Bay Rays face the Cleveland Guardians on Monday in Game 1 of the ALCS

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Foster Griffin discusses starting ALCS Game 1 | 10/11/2026 Foster Griffin discusses being named the Game 1 starter in the ALCS against the Rays

OCTOBER 12 • MLB.COM

Stephen Vogt on Game 1 starter in ALCS | 10/11/2026 Stephen Vogt discusses Foster Griffin being named Game 1 starting pitcher before facing the Rays in the ALCS and more

OCTOBER 12 • MLB.COM

Starting ALCS Game 1 Griffin will start Game 1 of the ALCS against the Rays on Monday, Nick Camino of WKYC Channel 3 Cleveland reports.

Impact Griffin will take the mound for the series opener after tossing 2.2 innings, allowing one run on two hits while striking out seven batters in Game 3 of the ALDS against Chicago. The southpaw threw 53 total pitches (39 strikes) in his last outing, and he will likely be operating under a similar workload Monday in Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians tab well-traveled Griffin to open ALCS in St. Pete Left-hander Foster Griffin will be on the hill for the Guardians when they open the ALCS against ace Drew Rasmussen and the Rays on Monday n...

OCTOBER 11 • MLB.COM

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

Fans seven in playoff debut Griffin didn't factor into the decision in Game 3 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Wednesday, giving up a run on two hits with seven strikeouts and no walks over 2.2 innings.

Impact The left-hander entered behind opener Daniel Espino and struck out seven of the 11 batters he faced, but he was pulled with one out in the fourth inning after throwing 53 pitches (39 strikes). It was the playoff debut for Griffin, who made 31 starts as a rookie for Cleveland and Washington this year, posting a combined 3.60 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 158:45 K:BB across 172.2 regular-season innings. Given his workload, the 31-year-old Griffin likely won't be available for Game 4 on Thursday, but he should be good to go for Game 5 on Saturday, should Cleveland stave off elimination again.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians Spoil White Sox Party, Stay Alive With ALDS Game 3 Win

Jo Adell and José Ramírez powered Cleveland with a pair of two-out triples, and the Guardians avoided an AL Division Series sweep by cooling...

OCTOBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

Guardians Spoil White Sox Party, Stay Alive With ALDS Game 3 Win

Griffin strikes out 7, joins rare postseason company for Guardians Foster Griffin struck out seven batters over 2 2/3 innings in relief, matching a franchise postseason record and joining rare historical com...

OCTOBER 7 • CLEVELAND.COM

3 Guardians who need to step up for Cleveland to even up ALDS against White Sox Jo Adell, José Ramírez, Foster Griffin and Tanner Bibee need to step up for the Guardians later today against the White Sox in the ALDS.

OCTOBER 5 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Jo Adell leads list of Guardians who could be X-factors in their first career postseason Jo Adell, Foster Griffin and Daniel Espino are among the list of Guardians who will be playing in the postseason for the first time in their...

SEPTEMBER 27 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

The Guardians were 'on fumes' to close out the AL Central, and now they get a bye to recover

The Cleveland Guardians wrapped up their third straight division title by beating the Kansas City Royals 11-5 while the Chicago White Sox lost 9-6 to the Colorado Rockies

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Foster Griffin's unique start against Red Sox could complicate Guardians postseason pitching plans While Foster Griffin allowed one run in six innings against the Red Sox last night, he also allowed 10 hits. That's not going to fly in the...

SEPTEMBER 24 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

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

Foster Griffin's seven strikeouts | 09/23/2026 Foster Griffin tallies seven strikeouts over six strong innings of work in his start against the Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 24 • MLB.COM

Gray earns 18th victory, Monasterio drives in run, and Red Sox edge Guardians 1-0

Sonny Gray pitched six innings to tie for the major league lead with his 18th victory and Andruw Monasterio drove in the only run, leading the Boston Red Sox to edge the Cleveland...

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Limits damage in sixth loss Griffin (15-6) took the loss against Boston on Wednesday, allowing one run on 10 hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Griffin certainly danced around plenty of trouble, holding the Red Sox in check in spite of giving up 10 singles. The seven punchouts were his most since July 8 as a member of the Nationals, and it was just the southpaw's third quality start since being dealt to Cleveland. Griffin posted a 5.19 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 42:15 K:BB over 43.1 innings for the Guardians as his regular season comes to an end.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians try to extend win streak, play the Red Sox

The Cleveland Guardians will try to keep a six-game win streak alive when they play the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

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