Cleveland Guardians announce starting pitchers for series against Rockies
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians are set to begin a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies, starting on August 21. The Guardians recently faced the San Francisco Giants and are currently vying for a position in the crowded American League wild-card race. In the series opener, lefty Joey Cantillo will pitch for Cleveland while Tanner Gordon starts for Colorado. The Guardians have not yet faced the Rockies this season, making this matchup crucial as every game counts. They will aim to capitalize on the Rockies' struggles as they seek to secure wins.
- •Guardians' Joey Cantillo opens series against Rockies' Tanner Gordon.
- •Cleveland seeking crucial wins in wild-card race.
- •Tanner Bibee and Gabriel Hughes are scheduled for Saturday's game.
- •Foster Griffin faces Tomoyuki Sugano in the series finale.
- •First pitch for Friday's game is at 5:40 p.m. PT.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Guardians Quietly Release 26-Year-Old Pitcher During Rockies Series
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians Announce Starting Pitchers Ahead of Important Series vs Rockies
"The Cleveland Guardians are getting ready for a big three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on the road. Cleveland is coming off a matchup with the San Francisco Giants, and now they will turn their attention to another National League West squad. The Guardians are battling for playoff positioning right now, fighting for a spot […] The post Guardians Announce Starting Pitchers Ahead of Important Series vs Rockies appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Cleveland Guardians are currently taking on the Colorado Rockies in a 3-game weekend set. On Sunday, the Guards will be going for the sweep. Cleveland is 64-66 this season, which is good for 2nd place in the AL Central, and the Guardians are just 3.5 games back of the Chicago White Sox for first […] The post Cleveland Guardians Quietly Release 26-Year-Old Pitcher During Rockies Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 8:08 PMCleveland Guardians Quietly Release 26-Year-Old Pitcher During Rockies Series
The Cleveland Guardians are currently taking on the Colorado Rockies in a 3-game weekend set. On Sunday, the Guards will be going for the sweep. Cleveland is 64-66 this season, which is good for 2nd place in the AL Central, and the Guardians are just 3.5 games back of the Chicago White Sox for first […] The post Cleveland Guardians Quietly Release 26-Year-Old Pitcher During Rockies Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:28 PMGuardians Announce Starting Pitchers Ahead of Important Series vs Rockies
The Cleveland Guardians are getting ready for a big three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on the road. Cleveland is coming off a matchup with the San Francisco Giants, and now they will turn their attention to another National League West squad. The Guardians are battling for playoff positioning right now, fighting for a spot […] The post Guardians Announce Starting Pitchers Ahead of Important Series vs Rockies appeared first on HEAVY.
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