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C.J. Kayfus Explains Difference Between Triple-A And MLB Pitching

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   Cleveland Guardians prospect C.J. Kayfus opened the season in Double-A. After putting up a brilliant 210 wRC+ in 18 games, the Guardians aggressively promoted him to Triple-A to challenge him. It was the right move for the left-handed hitter. With Columbus, Kayfus had 14 doubles, four triples...

Travis Bazzana Notches Notable Career Feat In Triple-A

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians are keeping a close eye on their best prospect. Travis Bazzana was finally promoted to Triple-A Columbus, and it didn't take long before he recorded his first hit. As shown by Guardians Prospective on X, the former No. 1 finally got a hit in his second game with the Cl...

Bruce Drennan Makes Big Prediction About Travis Bazzana

Yagya Bhargava • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians have built their future around developing young talent, and few prospects carry more excitement than Travis Bazzana. The 2024 first-round pick has moved through the minor league system at an impressive pace despite dealing with an oblique injury earlier this season. Cl...

Guardians Get Major Nod Among Top MLB Farm Systems

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians have always taken pride in their development system. Being a small-market team, they can't always compete with the bright lights or heavy paychecks of big cities, so they have to find and develop their stars to stay competitive. That approach has worked out for them mo...

Logan Allen Quietly Gives Guardians Everything They Ask Of Him

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   Starting pitchers these days just don't go as long as they used to do 40, 25, or even 10 years ago. It's not criticism, it's a reality, and given the increasing effort and velocity they are required to show in the modern game, it's completely understandable. Still, a solid starter should give...

Kyle Manzardo Quietly Putting His Name Among MLB's Best Sluggers

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians continue to get some stellar production from Kyle Manzardo. The lefty first baseman has been one of the hottest hitters in the game lately. He went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in the 4-3 home win over the Miami Marlins. As pointed out by Brady Hamilton, he now has more h...

Bruce Drennan Reveals What Changed With Guardians Since Losing Streak

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians looked like they didn't stand a chance in June. They won just nine games in the entire month, and they couldn't get anything going at the plate. Fast forward to today, and they're the hottest team in all of baseball. With that in mind, team analyst Bruce Drennan tipped...

Analyst Proposes Guardians Manager For Award If They Make Playoffs

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The 2024 campaign was a magical one for the Cleveland Guardians in many ways. Yes, it ended in heartache with that American League Championship Series elimination at the hands of the New York Yankees, but it also brought many positives. One of them was rookie skipper Stephen Vogt being crowne...

Steven Kwan Reacts To Jose Ramirez's Franchise Milestone

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians needed Jose Ramirez to get back on his feet. The superstar infielder went just 2-for-25 during the team's 5-1 road trip vs. the New York Mets and Chicago White Sox. But just like all great players, he wasn't going to struggle for much longer. He got to business right a...

CC Sabathia Sends 6-Word Message To Cleveland

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians and CC Sabathia will always be tied to one another. The Hall of Famer began his career in Ohio, and while he didn't get to win a World Series there, he should still be considered one of the best players in franchise history. More than that, he still has plenty of love...

Jose Ramirez Joins Elite MLB Company With Impressive Stats

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   Even when he's not at his best, Jose Ramirez is still one of the best players in Major League Baseball. The Dominican superstar had been going through a bit of a slump, and true to form, he found the most Jose Ramirez way to get out of it. Ramirez hit a couple of home runs to power the Clevel...

Jose Ramirez Takes Sole Possession Of Guardians Power Record

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians returned to victory on Tuesday night, beating the Miami Marlins 4-3 and, thanks to the Detroit Tigers' loss, cutting their AL Central deficit to just 5.5 games. As you can probably imagine, Jose Ramirez's fingerprints were all over the win. In the first inning, he hit...

Stats Show How Guardians Pitcher Stepped Up In Key Player's Absence

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians lost one of their most important players. Emmanuel Clase is a legitimate star, and while they reportedly considered trading him, he was an incredibly valuable piece of this team. However, it's like he never left. As pointed out by Just Baseball on X, Cade Smith has don...

Guardians Insider Reveals Immediate Plans For John Means

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians' rotation has been solid in 2025 and, particularly, in the last few weeks. Even without Luis Ortiz, Shane Bieber, and with Tanner Bibee far from his best version, the unit has thrived in recent games. Of course, depth and upside are always welcome, and that's what the...

Guardians Legend Urges Team To Extend Star Outfielder

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   After months of mediocrity, injuries, controversy, and a rather quiet trade deadline, the Cleveland Guardians are finally starting to click. One game separates them from a postseason spot as things stand on Tuesday afternoon, which is impressive considering that this squad was 40-48 on July 6...

Analyst Believes Guardians' Pitcher Prospect Could Be A Deadline Steal

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians lost one of their best players at the trade deadline. However, they got a true gem in return, so it softened the blow of parting with ace Shane Bieber. Analyst Matt Fontana recently gushed about the trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. "The kid they got back, Khal Stephen...

Guardians Urged To Make A Move For Free Agent Outfielder

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians are back in the mix for a playoff spot. The slumping New York Yankees keep making things easier, and with the Guardians one of the hottest teams in baseball, it looks like it's a matter of time before they pass them in the AL Wild Card standings. However, you can never...

Kyle Manzardo Is Leading Impressive AL Stat Over Past 2 Weeks

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians have found another star. Kyle Manzardo is playing the best baseball of his career, and he's given the team a much-needed offensive boost. As shown by Tobey Schulman on X, the first baseman/DH has the highest wRC+ in the American League over the past couple of weeks. ht...

Stats Reveal How Guardians Are Thriving Despite 2 All-Stars' Struggles

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians have two legitimate stars and some very good players. Ironically, their two stars haven't played up to their usual standards during the team's hottest stretch of the season. "Cleveland Guardians just went (5-1) on the road despite All-Stars Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez...

Guardians Make Notable Jump In Latest MLB Power Rankings

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians are on a roll. They're making the most of an easy schedule to get back in the playoff picture. That's why it's only right that they get a bit of a boost in MLB power rankings. Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report has the Guardians all the way up to No. 11, improving four spo...

Former Guardians Manager Has High Praise For Stephen Vogt

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians have found some balance. Despite not having the most talent in the American League, or the most prominent rotation in baseball, they're back in the mix for a playoff spot. That comes on the heels of a somewhat surprising trip to the ALCS last season. That's why former...

Guardians Player Is Turning Heads As 'A Truly Dangerous Hitter'

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians needed an unsung hero, and he may have been there all along. Kyle Manzardo has been one of their brightest spots at the plate this season, even though he hasn't gotten as many opportunities as he's probably earned. With that in mind, panelists from Cleveland.com dove i...

Insider Reveals C.J. Kayfus' Secret To His Impressive At-Bats

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians were patient with C.J. Kayfus and worked tirelessly on his development to polish his skills. Now, that approach is paying off. Kayfus didn't miss a beat at the plate after being promoted from Triple-A and has given the team a boost since being called up. The young play...

Carlos Baerga Gushes About Key Guardians Unit

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians are back on track. They have been one of the hottest teams in baseball for over a month now, and they're in the playoff mix. Of course, it has been a collective effort. Nevertheless, former franchise star Carlos Baerga wanted to give one unit its flowers. "The [pitchin...

Analyst Names 'Biggest Breakout Prospect' For Guardians In 2025

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians' farm system continues to make headlines. One of their prospects has been a big talking point around baseball lately, and he's looking like a star in the making. Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report recently named outfielder Alfonsin Rosario as Cleveland's biggest breakout c...

Guardians' 1B Prospect Leads High-A In Impressive Stat

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians' farm system continues to impress. First baseman/outfielder Ralphy Velazquez recently had a dream farewell to his team on his way to a promotion. As reported by Guardians Prospective on X, the young star had two home runs in for High-A Lake County in a win against Dayt...

Guardians Are Firmly In The Postseason Picture

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians didn't play on Monday, but they could have tied the New York Yankees in the third and final Wild Card spot in the American League without even taking the field. That would have happened with a Yankees loss at home against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. New York e...