Ken and Lima agree the Guardians face more pressure heading into Saturday's ALDS against the White Sox, since they got a week of rest, a lined-up rotation and a wide-open field. Ken gets defensive about casual fans who tune in only for October and then pounce on a loss with "they didn't spend money" takes, while Lima argues the pressure comes from success, not failure. They also trace the franchise's long playoff drought from 1955 to 1994 and look ahead to future contract fights with Chase DeLauter, Travis Bazzana and Angel Genao.
Is There More Pressure On The Guardians This Year Than Last Year?
Angel Martinez #1 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates with his teammates following the win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 24, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Cleveland Guardians secured a spot in the 2026 playoffs with the win over the Boston Red Sox.
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By The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published Oct 01, 2026, 08:14 AM ETUpdated Oct 01, 2026, 08:13 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…
