Slade Cecconi gets the start for the Cleveland Guardians, his 23rd of the season. The 26-year-old is 7-6 with a 4.15 ERA and 106 strikeouts in 128 2/3 innings pitched. His last start came against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, when the righty threw seven scoreless innings while surrendering two hits.

The Texas Rangers (80-79) and the Cleveland Guardians (86-73) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Progressive Field is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Rangers vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The aphorism “a rising tide lifts all boats” usually refers to positive economic news. It can refer to baseball as well. Specifically, the Guardians, who are on the hot streak of hot streaks, are the rising tide.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - As the Guardians get closer to making the playoffs, more people are coming to downtown Cleveland to watch. Ricky Smith, owner of Something Good, told 19 News the crowds are helping his business. “As they’ve been winning, we’ve been doing well,” said Smith. “So this push has been unreal”.

Toronto, New York, and Seattle were the first three American League teams to clinch a playoff spot. Somehow, someway, the Cleveland Guardians have a chance to j

The Guardians lost to the Tigers Thursday, but still have won 18 of 22 and 22 of 29 entering Friday. Thus, Cleveland has gone from 15.5 games back of Detroit on July 6 (and +17000 to win the AL Central at DraftKings) to -230 to win the division at DraftKings.