Angel Martinez news
The gist
Guardians' Angel Martínez went 0-for-15 and was benched for Game 5 of the ALDS.
His postseason slump now costs him starts in Cleveland's biggest games.
How it unfolded
- Sep 19, 2026Martínez hits a two-run home run to center field, giving Cleveland a 5-2 first-inning lead over the Athletics at Progressive Field.
- Oct 8, 2026Covering the Corner publishes 'The Guardians Should Still Start Angel Martinez Tonight,' arguing his August-September form outweighs his ALDS slump.
- Oct 10, 2026Martínez is on the bench to begin Game 5 of the ALDS against the White Sox.