A pair of Guardians pitchers have picked up American League monthly awards for September after Cleveland stormed back to the playoffs, winning 20 games down the stretch.

MLB announced Tuesday Morning that Guardians pitchers Joey Cantillo and Cade Smith have been named the American League Rookie of the Month and the American League Reliever of the Month, respectively.

The Guardians’ formula for winning keeps producing, and their schedule could make their last 12 games awfully compelling.

What seemed impossible just weeks ago is now true: the Guardians are the favorites in the American League Central.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo has been named the American League Rookie of the Month for the month of September.

A two-homer, five-run eighth inning helped the Guardians break a 1-1 tie and beat the Tigers in a must-win game. Here's what you missed.

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