On paper, the Cleveland Guardians have a roster built for playoff success. With Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan leading the offense and Tanner Bibee at the top of the rotation, they have a chance to be elite. However, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt has had to deal with drama in the latter half of the season. Now, Cleveland's chances at a playoff berth are not looking good.

Last season, Ramirez led the charge for a team that made it all the way to the ALCS . This season, the Guardians still need to make up 1.5 games to catch the Boston Red Sox in the American League Wild Card race. While the odds are against Cleveland, its schedule gives it a chance to make up the ground quickly and sneak into the playoffs as the final Wild Card team in the AL.

In many ways, the Guardians are who the

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