Guardians secure playoff berth for third consecutive season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
BaseballThe Cleveland Guardians have clinched a spot in the postseason for the third straight year after a 1-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on September 24. This victory assures the Guardians at least the No. 6 seed in the American League playoff bracket. They currently lead the Chicago White Sox by one game in the AL Central race heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Manager Stephen Vogt has now achieved playoff qualification in each of his three seasons. The Guardians' next steps will depend on the outcome of the AL Central standings as they vie for the No. 2 seed.
- •Guardians clinched MLB playoff berth with a 1-0 win on September 24.
- •They lead the AL Central by one game over the White Sox.
- •Stephen Vogt has made the playoffs in all three seasons as manager.
- •Guardians could secure No. 2 seed with division win.
- •They will face either the No. 3 seed or the sixth seed in playoffs.
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Clinched. Guardians earn MLB playoff berth for 3rd consecutive season
"The Guardians punched their ticket to the 2026 MLB postseason /////////.
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