What happened: Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt met with reporters via Zoom on Sept. 30 while the club waited for its ALDS opponent. He was asked what Cleveland can carry from its playoff appearances the past two years into this run.

Why it matters: Cleveland enters October after a third straight AL Central title. Carryover from back-to-back postseason trips gives the roster continuity on preparation and workload. Cleveland awaits the White Sox-Astros winner to open the ALDS.

What to watch: The ALDS matchup locks once the wild-card series concludes. Cleveland then sets its rotation and workout schedule for Game 1.