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CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 29: Kyle Manzardo #9 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 29, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cleveland defeated Cincinnati 6-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Ohio Cup is officially Cleveland’s for the 2026 season. Yippee.
Cleveland has regained possession of the coveted Ohio Cup. Ontario Street will soon be flooded w/ fans reveling in the euphoria that only this feat can create. Kyle Manzardo was named Ohio Cup MOP. The Reds were using the cup to hold toothbrushes in their bathroom, by the way.
— Zack Meisel (@ZackMeisel) July 30, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds in last night’s series finale 6-1 behind a four-run fifth. Joey Cantillo was scoreless, but had a high pitch count and only threw four innings. Erik Sabrowski, having not pitched in nearly a week, earned the win. The team has a much needed off day before they start a two series homestand. Cleveland will host the Arizona Diamondbacks this weekend and the New York Mets to start the post trade deadline portion of the baseball season.
Tom Hamilton said, on last night’s broadcast, that the team is “actively trying to improve” at the trade deadline but could not elaborate further.
AL Central Update
The time to scoreboard watch is now. As the Guardians were defeating the Reds, the New York Yankees gave up a four run lead late in the game against the Chicago White Sox, tying the game at 4-4 going into the ninth. The White Sox ultimately walked it off in the twelfth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were humiliated by the Baltimore Orioles. Behind Tarik Skubal, who threw his 1000th strikeout yesterday, the Tigers gave up a seven run lead to lose 10-9 in extras.
Kansas City did Cleveland a solid. The Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 . Minnesota remains 1.5 games back from Cleveland for that last Wild Card slot. Yesterday’s loss came on the heels of Byron Buxton being sent to the IL again.
Trade Updates
The trade deadline is days away, and there are some moves starting to trickle in. At the time of writing, it was announced by Jeff Passan that the Rangers are acquiring RHP Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O’Hoppe from the Los Angeles Angels. The Rangers are reported to be optioning O’Hoppe to Triple-A Round Rock Express.
Right handed starter Dustin May is on hug watch as he was seen hugging several of his Cardinals teammates after his start last night.
Jon Morosi reports that the Dodgers are eyeing Tarik Skubal, because of course they are.
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