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Saturday's start postponed Cecconi won't make his scheduled start against the Cubs on Saturday, as the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Chicago and Cleveland will make up Saturday's contest in a doubleheader Sunday, and Cecconi will presumably start one of the two games. The 26-year-old righty got off to a poor start to the season by allowing six earned runs in 4.1 innings during his season debut against the Mariners last Sunday.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Velocity down Sunday Cecconi said Sunday that he woke up feeling under the weather, which resulted in diminished velocity, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sunday's results were discouraging after Cecconi's preseason work suggested a pitcher about to take the next level. "I gave everything I had. Just all my velocities were down," Cecconi said. "Still, I think I executed pretty well. I think they got a few runs on some executed pitches and a few that weren't." His four-seamer averaged 92.3 mph, down two ticks from 94.3 it registered in 2025. In addition to reduced velocity, the right-hander also walked three and hit two batters. Cecconi will look to rebound this coming weekend against the Cubs.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in season debut Cecconi (0-1) took the loss Sunday against the Mariners, allowing six runs on six hits and three walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact The right-hander managed to make it through three scoreless innings to begin his outing, but the Mariners throttled him for six runs across the fourth and fifth frames. Three of the hits allowed went for extra bases, though Cecconi was at least able to stretch out to 93 pitches in his first start of the campaign. Cecconi has a difficult assignment slated for next weekend versus the Cubs, which might limit his streaming appeal.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Hancock tosses 6 no-hit innings, Donovan homers as Mariners beat Guardians 8-0

Emerson Hancock threw six hitless innings and Brendan Donovan launched a three-run homer as the Seattle Mariners beat the Cleveland Guardians 8-0 to earn a four-game split in their...

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Guardians' Chase DeLauter hits 4th home run in 3rd career game, Guardians beat Mariners 6-5

Rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter hit his fourth career home run to give Cleveland the lead for good in the 10th inning, and the Guardians beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Ready for regular season Cecconi allowed one hit and two walks while striking out two over four scoreless innings in Monday's spring start against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Cecconi looks like he's ready to make a leap in 2026 after pitching to a 1.62 ERA over 16.2 innings in the Cactus League. Monday's scoreless effort extended his streak to nine consecutive scoreless innings. The right-hander is penciled in to start the third game of the regular season, March 28, on the road against Seattle.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Guards' rotation set after Allen optioned to Triple-A GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians’ season-opening starting rotation is penciled in. Manager Stephen Vogt announced Saturday the Guardians hav...

MARCH 21 • MLB.COM

Guardians starter could be in store for breakout 2026 after strong spring Last year Slade Cecconi was a solid-innings eater for the Guardians. but he could be even better in 2026.

MARCH 14 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Lowers spring ERA Cecconi allowed two hits and one walk while striking out six over four scoreless innings in Thursday's spring start against the Brewers.

Impact Cleveland's pitchers dominated in a 1-0 over Milwaukee with Cecconi leading the way. In his fourth Cactus League outing, the right-hander worked up to 67 pitches (43 strikes) and lowered his spring ERA to 2.13. Over the last three starts, Cecconi has recorded 13 strikeouts and three walks over 10.2 frames.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Prospect Williams doesn't miss a step in return from injury GOODYEAR, Ariz. – It didn’t take long for Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams to announce his return to the Cactus League. Williams (No....

MARCH 13 • MLB.COM

Works four innings Cecconi allowed one run on five hits and one walk while striking out five over four innings in Saturday's spring start against the Padres.

Impact Cecconi made his third Cactus League and had traffic in all four innings. He induced two double-play groundouts to squelch a couple of potential rallies. The right-hander upped his pitch count to 53 (36 strikes) and has been much sharper in 2026 than he was year ago in first spring training for the Guardians. Cecconi finished last spring with an ERA of 16.88 over 5.1 innings compared to his 3.12 over 8.2 frames this year.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Falters in third inning Cecconi allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out four over 2.2 innings in Monday's spring start against Texas.

Impact Cecconi had two scoreless frames in his second Cactus League outing before Wyatt Langford took him deep in the third. The Rangers worked counts in all three innings, and the right-hander's day was done after 52 pitches (33 strikes). Cecconi is much more established than he was in 2025, when he was new to the Guardians. Coaches reworked his mechanics and pitch mix, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com, adding a cutter and increasing his slider usage. The cutter was particularly effective Monday, generating six whiffs on 12 swings.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cecconi's pitch foundation is set, now he's just 'working on the windows and the roofs' SURPRISE, Ariz. -- What’s been one of the major differences for Slade Cecconi in Spring Training this year compared to last? For one, fewer...

MARCH 3 • MLB.COM

Works out of trouble Cecconi allowed three hits and struck out one over two scoreless innings in Wednesday's spring start against Texas.

Impact Cecconi made his Cactus League debut and was immediately forced to work out of jams. He was aided by runner being thrown at home plate and stranded a runner at third base in the first inning and second base in the second. The good news was no walks, and he was around the zone (20 strikes among his 30 pitches). After serving in a hybrid starter/reliever role for the Diamondbacks in 2023 and 2024, Cecconi was a full-season starter for the Guardians in 2025. Results were mixed, but the right-hander showed enough to keep him in Cleveland's plans for the rotation in 2026.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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

Last Night in Baseball: Yankees, Cubs and Tigers Join Dodgers in Division Series

The Yankees and Cam Schlittler make Wild Card and postseason history, the Cubs take down the Padres, the Tigers survive the Guardians and mo...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Yankees, Cubs and Tigers Join Dodgers in Division Series

Records seven outs in Game 3 Cecconi didn't factor into the decision during Thursday's loss to the Tigers, giving up one earned run on two hits and a walk while striking out three batters across 2.1 innings.

Impact Cecconi kept the Tigers off the board through the first two innings of the game with little trouble, but back-to-back singles from the Tigers in the third were all manager Stephen Vogt needed to see to take his starter out of the game after just 47 pitches. Reliever Tim Herrin allowed one of the inherited runners to score, preventing Cecconi from finishing his Guardians postseason debut unblemished. With Cleveland now shifting its focus to the 2026 campaign, Cecconi should have a good chance at cracking the Opening Day rotation after turning in a 4.30 ERA and 1.19 WHIP across 132 innings in the regular season.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians and Tigers meet in decisive AL Wild Card Series Game 3

The Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers take the field in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Prophetic Slade Cecconi will control Guardians' fate in Game 3 with Tigers Deadspin | Prophetic Slade Cecconi will control Guardians' fate in Game 3 with Tigers

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Guardians win AL Central title, finishing off comeback of the century CLEVELAND -- On July 4, after the Guardians lost for the eighth time during their 10-game skid, players lingered in the dugout at Progressiv...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • MLB.COM

Settles in after dismal first frame Cecconi (7-7) took the loss Friday against the Rangers, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out three.

Impact It was a pivotal game for the playoff-hopeful Guardians, but Cecconi was unable to deliver a positive performance. It was his shortest outing since Aug. 10 against the White Sox, though the right-hander at least managed to settle in for three scoreless innings after giving up all of his runs in the opening frame. Cecconi will finish the regular season with a decent 4.30 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 109:32 K:BB over 132 innings, turning in 11 quality starts in 23 outings.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Settles in after dismal first frame Cecconi (7-7) took the loss Friday against the Rangers, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out three.

Impact It was a pivotal game for the playoff-hopeful Guardians, but Cecconi was unable to deliver a positive performance. It was his shortest outing since Aug. 10 against the White Sox, though the right-hander at least managed to settle in for three scoreless innings after giving up all of his runs in the first. Cecconi will finish the regular season with a decent 4.30 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 109:32 K:BB over 132 innings, turning in 11 quality starts in 23 outings.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians remain tied in the AL Central after 7-3 loss to Rangers

Alejandro Osuna hit a three-run homer in the first, rookie Jack Leiter matched a career high with 10 strikeouts and the Texas Rangers beat Cleveland 7-3 on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers take road losing streak into matchup against the Guardians

The Texas Rangers will try to end their four-game road slide in a matchup against the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners' thrilling clinch just gave Guardians firm reminder of sliding doors moment Both Josh Naylor and Slade Cecconi have helped the Mariners and Guardians' postseason pushes, respectively. Here's why they're forever linke...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

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