Guardians’ offense stalls in a 4-2 loss to Seattle, producing two hits and two runs as the season slips away. Ramirez remains in a multi‑week slump while Jones resurges and Manzardo delivers nightly power, with Valera looming for steady ABs. Santana’s departure to the Cubs and bullpen upheaval around Clase and Ortiz add uncertainty to late‑season fantasy projections.

Labor Day opens a series with Boston as Valera’s potential arrival and a string of roster moves could shape the final stretch. The Guardians’ notes touch on a women‑led podcast and the ongoing challenge of turning a lost season into a source of upside for fantasy managers and real‑world decisions.