Tanner Bibee and his teammates were left heartbroken after the Cleveland Guardians' unexpected playoff run ended with a 5-2 loss to the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series. Despite a strong season, the Guardians struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leaving 47 runners on base.

Manager Stephen Vogt encouraged his players to remember the pain of defeat as motivation for the future. The emotional clubhouse reflected the bond formed during the season, even as they faced the disappointment of another year without a World Series title.