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- 1Guardians clinch AL Central title, secure first-round bye▼Guardians clinch 7th Central title in last 11 years, secure 1st-round bye
The Cleveland Guardians have won the American League Central, their seventh division title in the last eleven seasons. By clinching the Central crown, they also secure a first-round bye in the MLB postseason, skipping the Wild Card round and advancing directly to the Division Series. The achievement cements the Guardians' status as one of baseball's most consistent franchises over the past decade and positions them as a serious World Series contender this October.
- 2Guardians capture third straight AL Central title●Guardians rely on entire clubhouse to capture third straight AL Central crown https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7634080/2
The Cleveland Guardians have clinched the AL Central for the third consecutive season, completing a 2026 division-title run built on contributions from across the entire roster rather than a handful of stars. Coverage highlights the club's depth, with role players and call-ups stepping in throughout the season as Cleveland secured its place in the MLB postseason once again.
- 3Guardians clinch third straight AL Central title●Guardians rely on entire clubhouse to capture third straight AL Central crown Cleveland clinched its fourth division tit
The Cleveland Guardians captured their third consecutive AL Central division crown, clinching the club's fourth division title in five seasons with an 11-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Coverage highlights the depth of the roster, crediting the entire clubhouse rather than a handful of stars for the team's sustained run of success in the division.