Griffin Gets ALCS Game 1 Start for Guardians
Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt will hand the ball to Foster Griffin for Game 1 of the ALCS against Tampa Bay.
The Guardians advanced past the White Sox after rallying from a 2-0 series deficit, leaning on ace Gavin Williams and the bullpen. Manager Stephen Vogt has tabbed Foster Griffin as the Game 1 starter against the Rays. Griffin last appeared in Game 3 of the Division Series, covering 2 2/3 innings in a bulk relief role. He is reported to be on regular rest heading into the start.
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Guardians Make One Roster Swap for ALCS
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Guardians swap Cecconi onto ALCS roster, Schneemann out
Cleveland bolsters its pitching staff for the ALCS by substituting Cecconi for Schneemann on the series roster.
Guardians haven't named a Game 1 ALCS starter as series opens Monday at Tampa Bay
Cleveland heads into the ALCS without a declared Game 1 pitcher, per MLB Trade Rumors, while Tampa Bay will send Drew Rasmussen to the mound Monday night.
Guardians haven't named a Game 1 ALCS starter as series opens Monday at Tampa Bay
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Gavin Williams to start ALDS Game 5 for Cleveland on short rest
The Guardians are turning to Williams on short rest after he appeared in Game 4, a rare postseason pitching deployment.
Gavin Williams to start ALDS Game 5 for Guardians
Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt confirmed Williams will take the ball in Saturday's winner-take-all Game 5 vs. the White Sox.