Zack Meisel@ZackMeisel

The Athletic. 2021 & 2024 Ohio Sportswriter of the Year. Latest book: Cleveland Rocked, on the '95 Tribe. @SelbyIsGodcast. zmeisel@theathletic.com

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Some news of the personal variety... A short tale from me about life, sports and family memories (and everyone please welcome Charlie Meisel to the active roster): theathletic.com/3319624/2022…
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Stephen Vogt: "I'm coming back." Carl Willis, too. Vogt discusses the challenges of living apart from his family (who reside an hour outside of Seattle, where the Mariners are seeking a new manager), but explains why "I'll be in Cleveland": nytimes.com/athletic/7714991…

Stephen Vogt to remain with Guardians despite speculation about hometown Mariners

Vogt’s family lives in Olympia, Wash., but he said Thursday he is not leaving Cleveland. Pitching coach Carl Willis is also set to return.

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Oct 20
A 78-year championship drought and the burden of a team and its fan base: nytimes.com/athletic/7703367…

For the Guardians, a still-elusive World Series and a frustratingly familiar refrain (Gift Article)

“Really felt like we had a team to go,” Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said, “and (we) just weren't able to get there.”

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There's always next year — as long as the league and union agree on a new collective bargaining agreement.
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Guardians lineup, ALCS Game 6 1. LF Steven Kwan 2. 3B José Ramírez 3. RF Chase DeLauter 4. DH Jo Adell 5. 1B Nathaniel Lowe 6. 2B Travis Bazzana 7. C Patrick Bailey 8. CF Petey Halpin 9. SS Brayan Rocchio SP Shawn Armstrong
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Shawn Armstrong will start/open for the Guardians in Game 6 tonight.
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The Guardians need to win twice at Tropicana Field to get to the World Series. Otherwise, this was the final game at Progressive Field in 2026.
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Guardians lineup, ALCS Game 5 Bailey will catch Messick for the first time. 1. LF Steven Kwan 2. 3B José Ramírez 3. RF Chase DeLauter 4. DH Jo Adell 5. 1B Nathaniel Lowe 6. 2B Travis Bazzana 7. C Patrick Bailey 8. CF Petey Halpin 9. SS Brayan Rocchio SP Parker Messick
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Parker Messick will start for the Guardians in Game 5 on Sunday.
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José Ramírez 2026 Postseason Helmet Counter™️: 1
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José Ramírez 2026 Helmet Counter™️: 95
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José Ramírez 2026 Postseason Helmet Counter™️: 12
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Same stuff, different day
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Oct 16
Guardians lineup, ALCS Game 4 1. LF Steven Kwan 2. 3B José Ramírez 3. RF Chase DeLauter 4. DH Jo Adell 5. 1B Nathaniel Lowe 6. 2B Travis Bazzana 7. C Patrick Bailey 8. CF Petey Halpin 9. SS Brayan Rocchio SP Shawn Armstrong
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This will remain the case for Saturday.
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Oct 16
Shawn Armstrong will start (open) for the Guardians in Game 4 tonight.
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Game 4 between the Guardians and Rays has been postponed because of rain. New schedule for the series: Game 4: Saturday at 8 p.m. Game 5: Sunday at 5 p.m. Game 6*: Monday at 8 p.m. Game 7*: Tuesday at 8 p.m. *if necessary
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Game 4 between the Guardians and Rays will begin in a delay.
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Guardians lineup, ALCS Game 4 1. LF Steven Kwan 2. 3B José Ramírez 3. RF Chase DeLauter 4. DH Jo Adell 5. 1B Nathaniel Lowe 6. 2B Travis Bazzana 7. C Patrick Bailey 8. CF Petey Halpin 9. SS Brayan Rocchio SP Shawn Armstrong
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Oct 16
In October, unlikely heroes and storylines can emerge without warning. Behold the tale of a guy named Petey, who slapped a coach, flipped a bat and became a postseason legend: "Literally anyone can do anything on any given day. Baseball is crazy.” nytimes.com/athletic/7691104…

For the Guardians, an unlikely October hero arrived in Game 3. His name is Petey (Gift Article)

Halpin's home run on Thursday pushed the Cleveland Guardians to within two wins of their first World Series trip in a decade.

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Shawn Armstrong will start (open) for the Guardians in Game 4 tonight.
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The Guardians have a 2-1 lead in the ALCS. The team that has won Game 3 after the teams split the first two of a best-of-seven has proceeded to win the series 69.6% of the time.
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The vaunted Rays top three of Yandy Díaz, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero against Daniel Espino in this series: 0-for-6, four strikeouts Espino just got Caminero on three straight heaters: 100.6 mph, 100.6 mph, 100.3 mph
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