Cleveland Guardians Familiar MISTAKES Cost Series to Kansas City Royals Despite Sunday Bounce Back

Cleveland Guardians frustrated fans with inconsistent weekend, and salvaging a big offensive performance against the surging Kansas City Royals and clinging to a Wild Card spot. This episode looks at Sunday's highlights as well as missed opportunities, Colin Holderman's struggles, and a controversial pinch-hitting decision. Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis dissect standout performances from Parker Messick and Chase DeLauter, highlight Travis Bazzana’s on-field struggles, and break down the American League Rookie of the Year race between Messick, DeLauter, McGonigle, and Murakami. We also get into September call-ups, and Chris Antonetti’s comments on roster construction. Are the Guardians reverting to old habits, or simply hitting a minor slump before a critical series with the Toronto Blue Jays?

00:00 Reflecting on the Guardians weekend performance

05:43 Friday's costly mistakes

08:28 Where things stand in the playoff race

19:04 Who's hot and not on offense

21:20 Playoff hopes and concerns

27:01 AL Rookie of the Year race

31:01 DeLauter and Messick continue to impress

33:12 September callups revealed?

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