# Guardians Edge White Sox in Tight Race | Cleveland Guardians News

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Podcast: [Cleveland Guardians News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-guardians-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7455155)
Published: 2026-09-17T10:24:39+00:00
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The Guardians claw back to the top of the AL Central with a slim half-game lead over the White Sox, but it’s far from secure—only nine games remain and they lack tiebreaker advantages. Manager Stephen Vogt keeps things grounded, reminding everyone a division title still means nothing until it’s done. Meanwhile, the Rays lock down the AL East, and the AL West remains wide open. The Guardians’ September surge includes more home runs and standout performances like rookie Parker Messick’s 12th win, despite early struggles. Key players like Chase DeLauter and Angel Martinez are sidelined, while Jo Adell shines since his trade and prospect Ralphy Velazquez returns to the lineup. Every game matters as Cleveland fights for not just a division crown, but a first-round playoff bye. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2026/09/can-stephen-vogts-team-hold-first-place-for-9-more-games-guardians-takeaways.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9da3371dec024035 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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