GEORGE VALERA NEWS

Incomplete grades, but high hopes for 3 Guardians rookie outfielders with sights set on 2026 Chase DeLauter, George Valera and Petey Halpin made strong impressions in small samples during the Guardians' late-season playoff push.

OCTOBER 10 • CLEVELAND.COM

AL Central champion Guardians unable to maintain momentum in Wild Card Series loss to Tigers

The Cleveland Guardians staged the largest in-season comeback in MLB history, claiming the American League Central Division title after trailing Detroit by 15 1/2 games in early Ju...

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Dingler, Pérez lead Tigers past Guardians 6-3 and into AL Division Series against Mariners

The Detroit Tigers have defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 in the deciding Game 3 of their AL Wild Card Series, advancing to a Division Series against the Seattle Mariners

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Rocchio, Naylor power Guardians past Tigers to even AL Wild Card Series George Valera also went deep as the Guardians forced a deciding game in the best-of-three series.

OCTOBER 2 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Guardians' rookie makes history with postseason home run against Tigers | Sporting News George Valera become just the third player in MLB history to accomplish this feat.

OCTOBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rocchio, Naylor power 5-run eighth inning as Guardians beat Tigers 6-1 to even AL Wild Card Series

Brayan Rocchio and Bo Naylor homered during a five-run eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians evened their AL Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory in G...

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Pair of errors lead to 2 unearned runs as Guardians lose AL Wild Card Series opener to Tigers, 2-1

Gavin Williams’ initial postseason start for the Cleveland Guardians did not go well last year

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Tarik Skubal's 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit’s postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Guardians Walk it Off, Make MLB History With AL Central Title Comeback

The Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 9-8 victory over the Texas Rangers, putting an exclamation point on their improbable AL Central title.

SEPTEMBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

Taking seat against lefty Valera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Southpaw Patrick Corbin is on the hill for Texas, so Valera and fellow left-handed hitters Kyle Manzardo and C.J. Kayfus will head to the bench. Johnathan Rodriguez will receive the start in right field in Valera's stead.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

George Valera has become the Guardians' secret weapon George Valera's had quite a journey with the Guardians, but he's done a great job capitalizing on his first stint with the Guardians.

SEPTEMBER 27 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

The future of right field is beginning to take shape for the Guardians After not barely getting any production from right field for most of the year, things are finally start to turn around thanks to players lik...

SEPTEMBER 25 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

'Best moment of my life': George Valera delivers a big home run for Guardians after long journey to the majors Cleveland's former top prospect who battled through injuries delivers emotional two-run shot in 5-1 victory over Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 25 • CLEVELAND.COM

Swats second homer Valera went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Tigers.

Impact The 24-year-old rookie took Jack Flaherty deep in the third inning, giving Cleveland a 2-1 lead the team wouldn't relinquish. Valera has started five of six games against right-handed pitching since being added to the 28-man roster, four at DH and one in right field, and he's gone 8-for-33 (.242) with two doubles, two homers, five runs and five RBI.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | George Valera, Guardians ride momentum into finale vs. Tigers Deadspin | George Valera, Guardians ride momentum into finale vs. Tigers

SEPTEMBER 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

Tigers lose 8th straight, fall out of 1st place for first time since April CLEVELAND -- The Tigers’ late-season run arguably began on a Parker Meadows home-run robbery in Seattle. It accelerated on a Meadows highlig...

SEPTEMBER 25 • MLB.COM

Guardians defy odds with historic comeback for AL Central lead

Steven Kwan wasn't focused on standings in early July when the Cleveland Guardians were struggling

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Guardians take sole possession of first from Tigers as surge continues George Valera hit a two-run homer in the third inning and Jose Ramirez doubled home a pair in the seventh as the Cleveland Guardians beat th...

SEPTEMBER 25 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Guardians Erase 15 1/2 Game Deficit, Take Possession of 1st Place in AL Central

The Cleveland Guardians have made history by overcoming a 15 1/2-game deficit to take the lead of the AL Central division.

SEPTEMBER 25 • FOX SPORTS

Valera powers Guardians to one-game lead over Tigers in AL Central CLEVELAND -- The fly ball off the bat of George Valera in the third inning on Wednesday continued to carry out toward right-center field. Ti...

SEPTEMBER 25 • MLB.COM

Meet George Valera, Guardians' newest hero in AL Central Division battle with Tigers | Sporting News This was a special moment.

SEPTEMBER 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tarik Skubal Shows Support for David Fry, Visits Him in Hospital

Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal went to the hospital to check in on Guardians designated hitter David Fry.

SEPTEMBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

Fills in for injured teammate Valera entered Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Tigers in the sixth inning after David Fry (face) was injured by a foul ball. Valera went 0-for-1 and finished the game as the designated...

Impact Fry suffered the injury when he fouled off an attempted bunt and was struck in the face. He was eventually carted off the field, and Valera inherited a 2-2 count and called out on strikes. The strikeout was charged to Fry. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt typically rotates bodies at DH. Valera starts against right-handers when the manager isn't using that spot for a regular position player. The Guardians are scheduled to face right-hander Jack Flaherty on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tarik Skubal Struggles as Guardians Use Chaotic 6th Inning To Beat Tigers

Tarik Skubal was rattled during an uncharacteristic sixth inning and the Cleveland Guardians benefitted in a 5-2 win, bringing them and the...

SEPTEMBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

How these Guardians rookies can help swing the American League Central race George Valera and Petey Halpin spent most of the season at Triple-A. Now they can help the Guardians win the American League Central.

SEPTEMBER 23 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM