A trio of unheralded players have helped to keep the Guardians' playoff hopes alive heading into the final two series of the regular season.

Multiple home runs and extra-base knocks were smacked, all while some of the Guardians' most recent concerns looked A-okay. Cleveland Guardians On SI 2026 MLB postseason: Magic number for Cleveland Guardians to make playoffs The Cleveland Guardians are close to securing a spot in the MLB postseason.

We have arrived at the final week of the 2026 MLB regular season, and there is still a lot to be sorted out before the postseason field is set.

The Cleveland Guardians look to bounce back after dropping the series opener against the Chicago White Sox. Find out how to watch for free today.

The playoff picture comes into focus, with the White Sox and Guardians set to clash to begin the week.

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The Cleveland Guardians are 12-7 in September and riding a five-game winning streak with six outings left in the 2026 regular season.

Shane McClanahan's ominous forearm injury could give the Guardians a clear advantage in a postseason series against the Rays.