CLEVELAND — The Guardians cannot be counted out just yet in their quest for a third consecutive American League Central Division title, but they need to get hot sooner than later.
The San Diego Padres are already hot, especially on offense, and they're riding a five-game winning streak as they begin an interleague series at Progressive Field.
First pitch for Guardians (59-63) versus Padres (65-57) is set for 7:10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. Check back here for updates throughout the game.
Below is some pregame information.
When do the Guardians play today?
First pitch is slated for 7:10 p.m. at Progressive Field.
Guardians vs Padres starting pitchers
The right-handed Gavin Williams (11-6, 3.55 ERA) is set to start for the Guardians opposite Padres righty Michael King (7-8, 3.37 ERA).
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Guardians lineup today vs. Padres
The Guardians' lineup on Aug. 14 will be posted here when it's official.
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Padres lineup today vs. Guardians
The Padres' lineup on Aug. 14 will be posted here when it's official.
What did Guardians do at MLB trade deadline?
Here is a recap of the trades the Guardians executed shortly before the trade deadline expired at 6 p.m. Aug. 3:
- Aug. 1:
- Acquired RHP Craig Yoho and OF Blake Perkins from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for C Bo Naylor and RHP Codi Heuer
- Aug. 3:
- Acquired OF Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for C Jacob Cozart
- DesignatedINF Juan Brito for assignment
- Acquired LHP Foster Griffinfrom the Washington Nationals in exchange for LHP Will Dion, LHP Josh Hartle, RHP Kendeglys Virguez and OF Nick Mitchell
- Acquired 1B Nathaniel Lowefrom the Cincinnati Reds in exchange forRHP Alejandro Rivera
- SentINF Juan Brito to the Reds for cash
- Transferred RHP Shawn Armstrongto the 60-day Injured List to make room for Lowe on the 40-man
- Optioned OF/C David Fry and 1B Kyle Manzardo to Triple-A Columbus
- Aug. 4:
- Optioned RHP Franco Aleman to Triple-A Columbus
Where to watch Guardians game tonight on TV
The Aug. 14 game between the Guardians and Padres will be televised by Guardians TV.
How can I listen to Guardians vs Padres on radio?
The local radio broadcast of Guardians vs. Padres can be heard on WTAM (1100-AM), WMMS (100.7-FM) and WARF (1350-AM, Spanish broadcast).
American League Central Division standings
These were the American League Central Division standings entering games played on Aug. 14:
- White Sox (62-58) —
- Tigers (60-61) 2.5 GB
- Twins (60-63) 3.5 GB
- Guardians (59-63) 4 GB
- Royals (49-73) 14 GB
Who do the Guardians play next?
The Guardians are slated to host the Padres for two more games Aug. 15-16. Then the Guardians are scheduled to have a day off on Aug. 17 before hosting the San Francisco Giants Aug. 18-20.
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