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Guardians ready to 'flush it' and move on after latest quiet night for bats ST. PETERSBURG — When it went bad for the Guardians on Friday night, it went bad in a hurry. With a slumping offense, they had no ammunition...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Rays beat the Guardians 11-3 behind homers from Ryan Vilade and Richie Palacios

Ryan Vilade and Richie Palacios hit home runs, Nick Fortes had four hits, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-3

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Allows five runs in loss Cantillo (8-6) picked up the loss after going 3.2 innings against Tampa Bay on Friday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four.

Impact Cantillo made his shortest start of the season since he went just two innings on May 26 against Washington. The 26-year-old was jumped on early by Tampa Bay after allowing a two-run homer in the second inning to Ryan Vilade, and the Rays didn't look back from there. On the season, Cantillo has posted a 4.02 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 116:53 K:BB in 109.2 innings. The left-hander is slated to make his next start Wednesday against the Reds.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Falters late in loss Cantillo (8-5) took the loss against the Pirates on Sunday, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks with seven strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Cantillo entered the sixth inning aiming for a potential quality start but allowed back-to-back doubles to open the frame and was charged with two runs without recording an out. It ended a run of six straight outings in which the 26-year-old allowed two earned runs or fewer, though he still generated a whopping 17 swinging strikes on 80 pitches. He'll take a 3.74 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 112:52 K:BB across 106 innings this season into a road matchup with the Rays next weekend.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Cantillo's seven strikeouts | 07/19/2026 Joey Cantillo records seven strikeouts in his start against the Pirates

JULY 19 • MLB.COM

Skenes strikes out 8 in 7 innings as Pirates roll to 7-1 win over Guardians

Paul Skenes allowed one run and struck out eight in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Guardians rotation out of All-Star Break confirms Joey Cantillo's ascension Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo will make his second half debut on Saturday after finishing the first half on a tear.

JULY 17 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Fans nine in eighth win Cantillo (8-4) earned the win Sunday against the Marlins, allowing one run on six hits and two walks while striking out nine over five innings.

Impact Cantillo threw 57 of his 85 pitches for strikes, generating an outstanding 20 whiffs on 40 swings and recorded multiple strikeouts in four of his five innings. He navigated trouble early, loading the bases in the second inning before striking out a pair to escape the jam. The right-hander allowed his lone run in the third but stranded two more runners to stop the bleeding. The 26-year-old heads into the All-Star break in excellent form, posting a 1.59 ERA over his last six starts, including three outings with nine strikeouts.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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

Fans seven in defeat Cantillo (7-4) took the loss against Minnesota on Tuesday, allowing two unearned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven batters over five innings.

Impact Both runs Cantillo allowed came in the second inning, and they were unearned due to an inning-opening error by Travis Bazzana. While those runs were enough to send Cantillo to defeat, the southpaw pitched pretty well, logging 13 swinging strikes and seven punchouts while throwing 59 of 94 pitches for strikes. Cantillo has given up two or fewer earned runs in each of his past five starts, recording a 1.55 ERA with a 33:11 K:BB over 29 frames during that stretch. He's projected to start Cleveland's final game of the first half in Miami.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Taj Bradley fans 10 as Twins beat Guardians 3-1

Taj Bradley allowed one run and struck out 10 in seven innings, Kody Clemens had two hits and an RBI, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Nabs win despite shaky control Cantillo (7-3) picked up the win in Wednesday's 9-4 victory over the Rangers, allowing two runs on three hits and five walks over five innings. He struck out four.

Impact The five free passes were a season-worst performance from Cantillo, who tossed just 53 of 93 pitches for strikes, but the left-hander was able to limit the damage as all three hits off him were singles. He's won three of his last four starts while not giving up more than two runs in any of those outings, posting a 1.88 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 25:8 K:BB through 24 innings over that stretch. Cantillo will look to tighten things up in his next trip to the mound, which lines up to come on the road early next week in Minnesota.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Fry and Hedges homer to power Guardians to a 9-4 victory over Rangers in series finale

David Fry and Austin Hedges hit home runs, and the Cleveland Guardians defeated Texas 9-4 to snap the Rangers’ six-game winning streak

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Patrick Bailey has helped make the Guardians' rotation even more dangerous Slade Cecconi and Joey Cantillo have both looked like different pitchers since the Guardians traded for Patrick Bailey.

JUNE 29 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Settles for no-decision Cantillo didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Mariners, giving up one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out nine batters over six innings.

Impact Aside from a solo homer off the bat of Colt Emerson in the third inning, the Mariners weren't able to muster much offensive production against Cantillo. Friday marked the third time this season that the 26-year-old southpaw collected nine strikeouts in a game, two of which have come in his last two starts. A lack of run support from the Guardians' bats and a collapse from the team's bullpen forced Cantillo to take a no-decision, but he'll still have plenty of momentum working in his favor when he takes on the Rangers at home next week.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Emerson homers, Crawford singles in go-ahead run in the Mariners' 3-1 win over the Guardians

Colt Emerson homered, J

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Joey Cantillo strikes out Cal Raleigh in the 1st | 06/26/2026 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JUNE 26 • MLB.COM

Leans on curveball Cantillo threw a major-league high 44 curveballs in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Astros, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cantillo used the pitch 45 percent of the time, easily the most of any start, and Houston was just 2-for-22 against it. Entering Saturday, the curve was his third most-used pitch (20 percent) behind the four-seamer (40.4) and changeup (28.2). Whatever pitch the left-hander throws, the highlight of Saturday's eight-inning outing was the ability to throw strikes. Cantillo threw 71 of them among his 98 pitches for a 72.4 percent strike rate, the second best of his big league career. "That's exactly what we've talked about [with] attacking the zone," manager Stephen Vogt said. "That was one of the best games we've seen him pitch."

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Goes eight innings in victory Cantillo (6-3) earned the win over Houston on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out nine batters over eight innings.

Impact Cantillo had his best stuff working Saturday, as he racked up an impressive 20 whiffs and tied a season high with nine punchouts. The left-hander hadn't gone more than six frames in any of his previous 15 starts this season, but he was able to give Cleveland eight innings in the victory, marking the second time in his career he's pitched that deep into a game. Cantillo has had his share of ups and downs in 2026, but he's given up one or zero earned runs seven times through 16 outings. He's managed a 6-3 record despite a 4.05 ERA and 1.40 WHIP while notching a 76:37 K:BB across 80 innings.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Travis Bazzana's career night leads Guardians to 8-1 win over Astros

Rookie Travis Bazzana set career highs with four hits, two homers, five RBIs and three runs scored, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 8-1

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Tosses five innings in win Cantillo (5-3) earned the win Saturday against the Tigers after tossing five innings of one-run ball. He gave up six hits while striking out four.

Impact Cantillo allowed the Tigers' lone run of the game following an RBI single from Dillon Dingler in the first inning, but he settled down afterwards and ultimately earned the win. One of the most positive aspects for Cantillo in this outing is the fact that he didn't issue a single walk for the first time this season, and he also snapped a run of three straight outings giving up four or more earned runs. Cantillo, who owns a 4.38 ERA across 72 innings this season, is set to make his next start on the road against the Astros.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Tarik Skubal returns from elbow surgery, José Ramírez breaks hand in Guardians' 3-1 win over Tigers

Tarik Skubal was tagged for a two-run homer by Cleveland’s Daniel Schneemann in the two-time reigning Cy Young winner’s return from elbow surgery and the Guardians downed the Detro...

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Stephen Vogt's comments show Guardians continue to believe in Joey Cantillo While Joey Cantillo struggled against the Rangers on Sunday, the Guardians still clearly believe in him.

JUNE 8 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Tagged for seven runs vs. Texas Cantillo (4-3) took the loss Sunday against Texas, surrendering seven runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings.

Impact Three home runs in five innings did Cantillo in, negating an otherwise solid seven-strikeout effort. He has now allowed at least four runs in four of his last five starts. His walk rate has been a concern all season, sitting at 4.84 BB/9, and the combination of free passes and elevated contact is a dangerous cocktail against a lineup with legitimate power. Cantillo now owns a 4.57 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 63:36 K:BB across 67 innings and is set to face Detroit at home next weekend.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching Dooms Guardians in Road Rubber Match Against Rangers, Cantillo Allows Seven Just five starts ago, Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Joey Cantillo sported a 2.98 ERA. But following a five-inning performance against...

JUNE 7 • SI.COM

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