# Guardians vs A's Playoff Push | 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: 2026-09-18T15:46:22+00:00
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Cleveland’s Guardians are on a hot streak, riding a 17-9 run and clinging to a half-game AL Central lead as they face the struggling but surprisingly potent A’s in a pivotal three-game series. With key players sidelined and their bullpen stepping up, the A’s are hitting homers at a league-leading pace despite shaky starting pitching. Guardians’ rotation—Espino, Bibee, Williams—faces off against an unknown starter, Jacob Lopez, and Jack Perkins, while Cleveland’s recent dominance (23-28 since 2022) looms large. This weekend could be make-or-break for playoff positioning—and fans won’t want to miss it. 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/guardians-athletics-series-preview-pitching-matchups.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/97c70be5f6a35181 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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