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Parker Messick pitches well in loss to Rays

Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

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Parker Messick was terrific in a losing effort against the Rays on Sunday afternoon, allowing just one run on five hits over 7 2/3 stellar frames.

The 25-year-old All-Star southpaw struck out six batters on the afternoon and did not allow a base on balls. The lone tally against him came in the fifth inning as Chandler Simpson singled, took second on a wild pitch, advanced to third on a ground ball and scored on a bunt single by Cedric Mullins. Unfortunately, that was enough to do him in. Messick generated nine swings and misses on 94 pitches on the day — seven of those on his heater — while posting a CSW of 28 percent. He’ll bring an impressive 2.59 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and a 122/36 K/BB ratio (125 1/3 innings) into Saturday’s tilt against the Diamondbacks

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CLE Starting Pitcher #77

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Parker Messick allowed three hits and one run with two walks and five strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Twins on Friday.

While not his sharpest, Messick turned in yet another strong start here. He couldn’t command his fastball well at all, consistently missing the edges he usually hits, falling behind in the count, and then needing to come in the middle of the plate with it. Still, he stole just enough strikes with his slider and changeup to keep chugging along and giving his team a chance to win. He’s still squarely in the American League Rookie of the Year race with a 2.51 ERA through 172 1/3 innings this season and is set to face the reeling White Sox at home next time out.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick logged a quality start in a losing effort against the Tigers on Saturday, allowing three runs on seven hits over his six innings of work.

The 25-year-old southpaw racked up 12 strikeouts on the night while issuing a pair of walks. All of the damage done against him came from Riley Greene, who smacked a pair of solo home runs and also added an RBI single. Messick got 19 whiffs on 103 pitches on the night, registering an elite CSW of 37 percent. Now 11-9 on the season, he’ll carry a 2.53 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and a 173/45 K/BB ratio (167 innings) into Friday’s matchup against the Twins in Minneapolis.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick earned the victory in Sunday’s 11-1 win over the Royals, allowing one earned run on five hits over six innings pitched.

Messick struck out five and walked two, lowering his ERA to 2.46. He gave up a first-inning run but quickly settled down as Cleveland’s offense exploded in the middle innings. Messick has had a phenomenal rookie season. He easily leads all rookie pitchers in fWAR and has the third-lowest ERA among American League starters. His fWAR is already in the top 10 for rookie arms dating back to 2000, and there’s a meaningful chance he finishes in the top three. Spencer Strider in 2022 and Yu Darvish in 2012 are at the top of that leaderboard.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick allowed one run in six innings and got the win in the Guardians’ 4-2 victory over the Angels on Monday.

Messick gave up three hits, walked one and struck out four. He improved to 10-8 with the win. Messick’s only run allowed came in the fourth inning, when the Angels were able to string three singles together and momentarily tie the game 1-1. He was 1-3 over his last six starts entering play Monday. Messick has a 2.50 ERA. He’s lined up to face the Royals at home on Sunday.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick took the loss in Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat to the Giants, striking out 10 while pitching 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball.

Messick allowed six hits without walking anyone but took a tough-luck loss. His 10 punchouts tied his career high, and the outing marked a full calendar year since his big-league debut on August 20, 2025. He entered Wednesday’s start with the sixth-lowest ERA among qualified starters during that span. He’ll aim to keep pitching like one of the best arms in the American League next time out in a favorable matchup versus the Angels.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick threw 5 2/3 innings against the Tigers and allowed two earned runs while striking out six in a loss.

Messick was outdueled by Keider Montero. He’s actually a bit lucky to leave with this line after allowing a double, hitting Ben Malgeri with a pitch, and walking Gleyber Torres to set up a bases-loaded, no-out situation in the third. He only allowed one run to score there, but allowed a solo homer to Eduardo Valencia in the sixth as well. Messick was getting plenty of whiffs, with 11-of-31 four-seamers and changeups swung at and missed. He’ll draw a beautiful matchup against the Giants next week.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick allowed two earned runs over seven innings while striking out eight to pick up the win on Friday against the White Sox.

After getting through the first inning without any trouble, Messick allowed a solo homer to Braden Montgomery in the bottom of the second inning, cutting the Guardians’ lead to 2-1. Messick would allow his second earned run in the sixth inning via a solo homer by Munetaka Murakami, but would return to pitch a scoreless seventh inning before being pulled. Messick continues to give opposing offenses fits, as he has now allowed two earned runs or fewer in his last seven starts and boasts an impressive 2.34 ERA over that span along with a 1.02 WHIP. He’ll look to continue this hot run in his next start, which is scheduled for Thursday on the road against the Tigers.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick allowed two runs (one earned) in 4 1/3 innings and got a no-decision against the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Messick gave up six hits, walked one and struck out six. He cruised through the first four innings before running into trouble in the fifth inning. Messick struck out James McCann to start the fifth inning, but allowed three consecutive singles before he was removed. A throwing error by Rhys Hoskins accounted for the unearned run. Messick has a 2.57 ERA. He’s lined up to face the White Sox on the road next Friday.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits in 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Twins on Tuesday.

Messick struck out six and didn’t walk a batter while throwing 67 percent of his pitches for strikes but posting just a nine percent swinging strike rate. The left-hander pounded the zone with his fastballs, but his changeup failed to land in the zone or get many chases. Still, he was able to prevent much damage and probably could have gotten through six innings but was pulled with a runner on when he was at just 88 pitches. He’ll get a stiff test on Sunday against a Rays team that refuses to strike out.
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The Guardians will start Gavin Williams, Joey Cantillo and Tanner Bibee, in that order, against the Pirates this weekend.

Parker Messick will get some extra rest after throwing a scoreless second inning in the All-Star Game. He’ll presumably face the Twins or Monday or Tuesday, with Slade Cecconi starting the other game.

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Dustin Harris went 2-for-3 with a two-run triple and a walk Friday as the Padres defeated the Giants 7-5.

Harris’s triple to right in the third would have been a homer in 29 ballparks, but it just missed in Oracle. He’s 11-for-31 with three RBI and a couple of steals since the Padres called him up last month. Since he’s currently starting against righties, he could be of use in shallow leagues next week with the Padres playing four games at Coors Field.
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Robbie Ray improved to 12-8 after allowing five runs in five innings Friday against the Giants.

It’s another subpar line for Ray, but it would have been a nice outing if former teammate Rafael Devers hadn’t hit a perfectly good curveball out to right for a grand slam in the fifth. Fortunately, Ray had a 7-1 lead at the time, and the bullpen finished the job after his departure. Ray will likely face the Rockies in Coors on Wednesday.
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Mason Miller

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Mason Miller recorded his 35th save with a scoreless ninth Friday against the Giants.

Miller had an usually difficult ninth, walking two and giving up a bunt single, but he struck out Bryce Eldridge to end the potential rally. He’s second in the NL in saves, one behind Riley O’Brien.
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Anthony Molina took his first loss for the Giants after giving up seven runs in three innings Friday against the Padres.

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Rafael Devers hit a grand slam and walked Friday in a losing cause against the Padres.

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Nolan Arenado homered, doubled and walked Friday in the D-backs’ 9-1 win over the Rangers.

Arizona scored all of its runs in the fifth and sixth inning, with Corbin Carroll and then Arenado homered off Adam Macko. Arenado’s homer was his 24th of the season and 377th all-time, moving him past Carlton Fisk and into a tie with Norm Cash and Jeff Kent for 84th all-time.
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Merrill Kelly was lifted after allowing one run and two hits in 4 2/3 innings Friday against the Rangers.

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MacKenzie Gore surrendered four runs in four-plus innings Friday against the D-backs.

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Corbin Carroll hit a two-run homer in his return to Arizona’s lineup Friday against the Rangers.

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