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Dodgers host the Guardians, try to extend home win streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Cleveland Guardians

11 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

3 things Parker Messick can do to be at his best for the Guardians in 2026 While Parker Messick pitched well for the Guardians in 2025, he could be even better this season.

5 DAYS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Best fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups before Opening Day include Colt Emerson, Parker Messick, Ryan O'Hearn | Sporting News There's a lot of work to be done.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Wins rotation spot Messick will begin the regular season in the Guardians' rotation, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact The race for the final spot came down to Messick and Logan Allen, and after the latter gave up a dozen runs in just 2.1 frames Friday, the Guardians decided to go with Messick. The 25-year-old southpaw performed well over seven starts during the late stages of the 2025 regular season, recording a 2.72 ERA and 1.31 WHIP alongside a 38:6 K:BB across 39.2 innings. His success has carried over into Cactus League play (3.60 ERA, 1.13 WHIP), though he gave up three solo home runs during his most recent spring outing.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Stung by homers Messick allowed four runs on seven hits while striking out three over 5.2 innings in Thursday's spring start against Kansas City.

Impact The positives are that Messick ran his pitch count to 87 (57 strikes), didn't walk a batter and pitched into the sixth inning for the first time this spring. Unfortunately, the left-hander was touched for three solo home runs in his fourth Cactus League appearance (third start). The left-hander entered the game with a 1.93 ERA and a strong case to be named the fifth starter. At this point, Messick and fellow left Logan Allen are competing for the final rotation spot. A roster projection posted Friday by Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal has Allen winning the job and Messick headed to Triple-A Columbus. While another roster projection posted Friday by Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga of the Cleveland Plain Dealer indicate it's still undecided. Each pitcher has minor league options remaining.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

How Guardians Prospect Parker Messick Has Improved Over the 2026 Offseason Parker Messick might end up becoming a staple in the Cleveland Guardians' pitching rotation. But first, he has to secure his first real chan...

MARCH 11 • SI.COM

Strong effort Monday Messick allowed two hits and one walk while striking out four over 4.2 scoreless innings in Monday's spring start against the Royals.

Impact Messick was dominant in his third Cactus League outings (two starts), upping his pitch count to 66 (41 strikes) in a bid to earn a spot in the Guardians' rotation. The left-hander lowered his spring ERA to 1.93 over 9.1 innings. Cleveland's received good work from all its starters over the last week, and the decision will be tough one for manager Stephen Vogt. Messick has three minor-league options, which could work against him in the competition with Joey Cantillo (no options) and Logan Allen (one) for the final two spots in the rotation.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Here's the Guardians' player pool for their Spring Breakout game GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Kyle Manzardo started at first base for the Guardians in the inaugural Spring Breakout in 2024. Last year, CJ Kayfus foll...

MARCH 5 • MLB.COM

Competing for rotation Messick is one of four pitchers competing for three available spots in the Guardians' rotation, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Messick begins his mission for a rotation spot Sunday against the Athletics. The 25-year-old left-hander, who is working on adding a cutter per the Cleveland Plain Dealer, is competing with Logan Allen, Joey Cantillo and Slade Cecconi for spot on the starting staff.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Blossoming Guardians starter learning pitch that helped unlock Gavin Williams While Parker Messick was solid for the Guardians last season, he could be even better in 2026 thanks to a new cutter.

FEBRUARY 21 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Cecconi, Messick and Williams on their goals for 2026 | 02/18/2026 Slade Cecconi, Parker Messick and Gavin Williams discuss their goals for the 2026 season and what they bringing into Spring Straining

FEBRUARY 18 • MLB.COM

Three lefties for two spots: Inside the Guardians rotation battle that could define training camp With Joey Cantillo out of options, Logan Allen's experience and Parker Messick's impressive September, Cleveland faces a pivotal decision th...

FEBRUARY 9 • CLEVELAND.COM

3 Guardians prospects who could find their way to the bigs in '26 CLEVELAND -- We’re only a few weeks away from the Guardians’ first full-squad Spring Training workout on Feb. 17, which will officially open...

JANUARY 22 • MLB.COM

Why Parker Messick could be even better for the Guardians in 2026 While Parker Messick had a great debut season for the Guardians in 2025, he could be even better in 2026.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Tagged for three homers in loss Messick (3-1) took the loss Thursday against the Tigers, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out seven over five innings.

Impact Messick fell victim to the long ball throughout Thursday's outing, surrendering a leadoff homer to Jahmai Jones and another blast two batters later to Wenceel Perez before later giving up yet another solo shot to Riley Greene in the fourth. The barrage was uncharacteristic as the right-hander had allowed just one homer through his first six starts (34.2 innings). Messick has also failed to complete six innings in back-to-back outings after doing so in four of his first five. The loss was a costly one for Cleveland, as it pulled Detroit even with them atop the AL Central. The 24-year-old will finish the regular season with a 2.72 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 38:6 K:BB across 39.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers beat Guardians 4-2 to end 8-game skid and move back into tie for AL Central lead

Jahmai Jones led off the game with a home run and the Detroit Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak, beating Cleveland 4-2 on Thursday night to move back into a tie with the G...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians host the Tigers, try to continue home win streak

The Cleveland Guardians, on a six-game home winning streak, host the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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

Parker Messick named Guardians minor league player of the year by Baseball America While Parker Messick has been a god-send to the Guardians' rotation this year, his performance in the minors was also impressive.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Why Parker Messick has been the key to Guardians' crazy streak to catch Tigers | Sporting News The big lefty is getting the job done.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fans nine, settles for no-decision Messick didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Twins, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk in 5.1 innings. He struck out nine.

Impact Messick appeared to be on his way to notching the win, but the Twins were able to scratch across a pair of runs in the sixth inning to tie the game. It was still a very promising showing by the rookie southpaw, who racked up a season high nine strikeouts and produced an impressive 18 whiffs. Messick has shown plenty of potential overall since being called up by Cleveland, turning in a 2.08 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 31:5 K:BB over 34.2 innings. His last outing of the regular season is set to come against the division-rival Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Messick (9 K's), Naylor (4 RBIs) lift Guardians in AL Central MINNEAPOLIS -- Rookie left-hander Parker Messick turned in another strong outing and Bo Naylor drove in four runs on Friday as the Guardians...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • MLB.COM

Naylor drives in 4 as Guardians beat Twins 6-2 for eighth straight victory

Bo Naylor snapped an eighth-inning tie with his second two-run single of the game, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Friday night for their eighth straigh...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians take 7-game win streak into game against the Twins

The Cleveland Guardians are looking to continue a seven-game win streak with a victory against the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Parker Messick, surging Guardians down White Sox Parker Messick won his third straight decision to begin his career and CJ Kayfus and Jhonkensy Noel each homered as the Cleveland Guardians...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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