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Coverage dated October 18, 2026

Guardians turn to rookie Parker Messick for biggest start of his life in ALCS Game 5

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Parker Messick gets the biggest start of his career Sunday as the Cleveland Guardians face Drew Rasmussen and Tampa Bay in a pivotal ALCS Game 5.

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    Guardians turn to rookie Parker Messick for biggest start of his life in ALCS Game 5 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Parker Messick gets the biggest start of his career Sunday as the Cleveland Guardians face Drew Rasmussen and Tampa Bay in a pivotal ALCS Game 5.

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Guardians needed Parker Messick at his best in ALCS Game 5. They got his shortest start ever (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Guardians rookie Parker Messick lasted just two innings in ALCS Game 5 against Tampa Bay after Stephen Vogt made a surprising change behind the plate.

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