Guardians News and Notes: Let’s Do That Again

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 16: Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) stands on the mound after pitching eighth no-hit innings to start the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians on April 16, 2026, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Guardians got a big opening series win vs. The Orioles last night, featuring fans getting excited about Parker Messick and worried about Cade Smith.

Here’s Zack Meisel’s recap of the no-hit bid from Messick. He extolled Austin Hedges’ work behind the plate: “I've done my best to sing his praises after every one of my starts” #Guardians Parker Messick on his trust in his catcher Austin Hedges #GuardsBall x @WEWS pic. twitter.

com/3ZyBSVCWgV — Mason Horodyski (@MasonHorodyski) April 17, 2026 Stephen Vogt talked a little about Cade’s struggles: “I think Cades still not 100% where he needs to be, and he knows that… their at bats off him tonight were unbelievable” #Guardians manager Stephen Vogt on Cade Smith’s outing #GuardsBall x @WEWS pic. twitter. com/2PUq0oF93z — Mason Horodyski (@MasonHorodyski) April 17, 2026 Paul Hoynes has news about pranks Stephen Vogt has played on Orioles’ manager Craig Albernaz.

AROUND MLB: The Tigers beat the Royals and the White Sox lost. Mike Trout became the first visiting player in the history of Yankee stadium to homer in four straight games.