The 2026 MLB postseason is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Here’s where the Cleveland Guardians sit in the current MLB playoff picture:
Guardians Playoff Chances
The Guardians’ playoff odds are off the board.
Take a look at how the Guardians’ postseason odds compare to the rest of the AL Central:
- White Sox: OTB
- Guardians: OTB
- Twins: OTB
- Tigers: OTB
- Royals: OTB
Guardians Playoff Seed
If the season ended today, the Guardians would be the No. 2 seed in the American League. They’d have a bye in the AL Wild Card.
Here’s a look at the current AL bracket:
Last Time the Guardians Made the Playoffs
The Guardians last made the playoffs in 2025, falling 2-1 to the Detroit Tigers in the AL Wild Card series.
Cleveland’s most recent trip to the World Series was 2016, when it lost to the Chicago Cubs in seven games.
Guardians Playoff History
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ALWC | Tigers | Lost, 2-1 |
| 2024 | ALCS | Yankees | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2024 | ALDS | Tigers | Won, 3-2 |
| 2022 | ALDS | Yankees | Lost, 3-2 |
| 2022 | ALWC | Rays | Won, 2-0 |
| 2020 | ALWC | Yankees | Lost, 2-0 |
| 2018 | ALDS | Astros | Lost, 3-0 |
| 2017 | ALDS | Yankees | Lost, 3-2 |
| 2016 | World Series | Cubs | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2016 | ALCS | Blue Jays | Won, 4-1 |
| 2016 | ALDS | Red Sox | Won, 3-0 |
| 2013 | ALWC | Rays | Lost, 1-0 |
| 2007 | ALCS | Red Sox | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2007 | ALDS | Yankees | Won, 3-1 |
| 2001 | ALDS | Mariners | Lost, 3-2 |
| 1999 | ALDS | Red Sox | Lost, 3-2 |
| 1998 | ALCS | Yankees | Lost, 4-2 |
| 1998 | ALDS | Red Sox | Won, 3-1 |
| 1997 | World Series | Florida Marlins | Lost, 4-3 |
| 1997 | ALCS | Orioles | Won, 4-2 |
| 1997 | ALDS | Yankees | Won, 3-2 |
| 1996 | ALDS | Orioles | Lost, 3-1 |
| 1995 | World Series | Braves | Lost, 4-2 |
| 1995 | ALCS | Mariners | Won, 4-2 |
| 1995 | ALDS | Red Sox | Won, 3-0 |
| 1954 | World Series | New York Giants | Lost, 4-0 |
| 1948 | World Series | Boston Braves | Won, 4-2 |
| 1920 | World Series | Brooklyn Robins | Won, 5-2 |
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