The Cleveland Guardians were in control during their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Friday night. They took an earlier lead against Nathan Eovaldi, one of the best pitchers in baseball, and Slade Cecconi, looking solid after a couple of rough outings.

Cleveland Guardians reliever Cade Smith was unable to shut the door on the Texas Rangers in a 4-3 loss on Friday. Smith came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning with a 3-2 lead and proceeded to allow three straight hits,

Closer Cade Smith was rocked for his second straight blown save as the Guardians lost the opener of their series with the Rangers.

A Major League Baseball pitcher who has emerged as one of the league s most reliable arms out of the bullpen in the last two years shared one of his favorite Bible verses with fans

As Stephen Vogt met the media prior to Friday’s series opener against the Rangers, he did not shy away from the fact that the Guardians have reached or are nearing a key point in their 2025 campaign.

"Smith leads the Guardians with three saves during Clase's leave," Ulrich writes, "and Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt explained his faith in Smith's ability to thrive amid pressure-packed scenarios is connected with Smith aspiring to become an eye surgeon when he was younger."

The Guardians are flirting with the MLB Postseason, and odd circumstance have made one player more critical than the rest down the stretch

NEW YORK — The closer by committee remains in place for the Guardians. But with Emmanuel Clase’s status still unknown as MLB’s gambling investigation continues, Cade Smith is moving closer and closer to getting the job. That begs the question of how manager Stephen Vogt will use Smith.