Ken and Anthony dig into whether the Guardians' walk-off wins and division push amount to genuine "magic" or just well-built "Guardians ball," backing it up with a decade of walk-off stats to show the current pace isn't actually unusual. They map out a hypothetical playoff rotation (Gavin Williams, Parker Messick, Tanner Bibee) and debate whether fans would trust Foster Griffin as a third starter given his rocky Cleveland numbers so far. The conversation widens into a comparison with the Browns and Bills fanbases, with the hosts landing on the idea that the Guardians' sustained competitiveness, even without a title, is a rare and underrated baseline compared to teams stuck in long playoff droughts.
Are the Guardians Magical?
Brayan Rocchio #4 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off two-run double to defeat the Chicago White Sox 7-6 at Progressive Field on September 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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By The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published Sep 16, 2026, 06:34 AM ETUpdated Sep 16, 2026, 06:33 AM ET
The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene weekday mornings is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima from 6-10a! The show guides you through…
