The Guardians and Diamondbacks traded blows in a tense Game 2, with Cleveland and Arizona answering every score in a see-saw duel that swung on offense and bullpen depth. José Ramírez sparked Cleveland’s early offense with a walk that helped set up Carlos Santana’s RBI single and Nolan Jones’s run-scoring hit, while Ramírez later delivered his 26th homer of the year. Brayan Rocchio showed patience at the plate, working a six-pitch walk in a critical late-inning sequence. For Arizona, Corbin Carroll’s fourth-inning triple and Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s late-two-RBI single flipped the script and handed the Diamondbacks a precarious lead they would hold to the finish. In a game where every rally mattered, Diamondbacks relievers navigated the eighth, while Guardians late threats fizzled with runners at the corners and two outs. For fantasy managers, this one underscored how quickly momentum can shift in a volatile ballpark series and highlighted a few players whose rosters and matchups should be weighed with priority and risk in upcoming games.

Key moments included a read-and-score sequence on a Ramírez read on a quick David Fry development, a sixth-inning stand by Cleveland’s starter Tanner Bibee before Arizona rallied, and back-to-back offensive bursts that stretched into extra innings of regulation. The Guardians showed resilience but left the decisive opportunity on the table in the eighth as Arizona closed the door. The result tightens the series to a nail-biter, with both clubs carrying impactful fantasy implications at the plate and on the mound.

Gavin Williams delivered 5 1/3 scoreless innings, fanning five and walking one, as the Cleveland Guardians snapped a three-game skid with a 3-1 win in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks. CJ Kayfus produced two hits, including a 406-foot homer in the second that gave Cleveland a 1-0 lead, and Brayan Rocchio connected for a homer in the fifth to push the cushion to 3-0. Cade Smith closed it out with a save, striking out Ketel Marte to cap the victory.

Arizona stranded 10 and went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position, while Zac Gallen allowed three runs on five hits, including both homers, with three strikeouts and no walks. Gallen’s season has seen a career-high in homers allowed. Cleveland closed within three games of the AL wild-card cutoff. Rocchio has been heating up, hitting safely in 14 of his last 16 games with a .315 clip and nine RBIs in that span, while Kayfus has homered in both road trips since his Triple-A promotion.

José Ramírez fueled Cleveland’s 4-3 win over Miami with a night that reinforced his status as an elite power presence. He opened and closed the long-ball parade, shredding the Marlins with a multi-homer performance that gave the Guardians the lead in the eighth inning and crown him with franchise-leading multi-HR games (27). Kyle Manzardo joined the party early with a solo shot, while Brayan Rocchio and Gabriel Arias added key RBIs to back Logan Allen’s 5-inning, solid start. Steven Kwan highlighted the defense with a precision outfield assist on a rundown that preserved a crucial lead, and Bo Naylor helped finish it behind the plate. Cade Smith closed out the final outs for the win as Cleveland climbed to 62-56.

The win underscores Cleveland’s depth and Ramirez’s sustained power upside, an obvious boon for fantasy managers hunting long-term pop. Beyond Ramirez, the night showcased a rising cohort—Manzardo’s early homer, Rocchio’s RBI, Arias’ run-scoring hit, and Kwan’s steady glove—that adds multiple viable sources of fantasy value as the Guardians navigate a crowded schedule. Miami’s lineup turnover limited opportunities, but the Guardians’ bullpen mix, with Vogt steering the sequence, suggested 5-6 inning stability plus late-game upside when Ramirez is locked in.

In a thrilling doubleheader, the Cleveland Guardians faced off against the Kansas City Royals, splitting the series after a 6-4 victory in the nightcap. Steve Kwan, showcasing his recent power surge, hit his third home run in three games, further solidifying his role as a key performer for the Guardians. Johnathan Rodriguez contributed significantly by driving in two runs with a double, while Brayan Rocchio also had a notable performance with two doubles.

In the opener, the Royals secured a dramatic 5-3 win with Jonathan India's walk-off three-run homer, highlighting the competitiveness of both teams. Tanner Bibee pitched effectively for Cleveland, striking out eight over five innings, supported by a strong bullpen effort that saw Nic Enright and Hunter Gaddis combine for three scoreless innings. Despite Kansas City's Bobby Witt Jr. and Freddy Fermin also hitting two-run homers, they struggled offensively in the latter part of the game, managing only one hit in the final four innings. This win is crucial for the Guardians as they continue to push for a playoff spot.

José Ramírez powered the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles, launching a three-run homer in the first inning. Despite the Orioles initially taking a 5-3 lead thanks to Ramón Laureano's two-run homer, Cleveland responded with seven unanswered runs, marking their ninth victory in eleven games. Key contributions came from Kyle Manzardo, who hit a solo homer, and Brayan Rocchio, who added a two-run single in the seventh, while Grant Wolfram secured two bases-loaded walks.

Guardians starter Tanner Bibee earned a win, allowing three earned runs in seven innings, while Steven Kwan made a strong return, reaching base five times. Despite a high number of runners left on base, the Guardians capitalized when it mattered. The game featured an impressive display of resilience from Cleveland as they prepare for the next matchup against Brandon Young and the Orioles.