Cleveland Guardians Announce ALCS Starters

The Cleveland Guardians have named Alex Cobb as their Game 1 starter for the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, set to face left-hander Carlos Rodon. Cobb, who struggled with injuries throughout the season, including hip surgery and shoulder inflammation, made his season debut on August 9 and has only started three regular-season games. In his last outing of the regular season, Cobb took a perfect game into the seventh inning but faced setbacks due to a torn fingernail and a blister. Tanner Bibee will start Game 2 against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. The Guardians will need to rely more heavily on their starters during this series, as their bullpen already logged significant innings in the AL Division Series. Cobb's postseason experience is limited, making this a critical moment in his career after an 11-year gap since his last playoff appearance.