In a week filled with disappointment for the Guardians, rookie pitcher Parker Messick emerged as a beacon of hope, delivering an impressive major league debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks that ...

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. led off the ninth inning with a tying homer, Adrian Del Castillo had a broken-bat RBI single in the 10th and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 on Wednesday.

While the Guardians’ recent skid has dampened playoff enthusiasm, several bright spots have emerged that could be pivotal for both the present chase and future success. From defensive gems to emerging ...