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Guardians Pitching Prospect Staying Sharp With Intense Offseason Bullpen Session

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians' farm system is strong on position players, with the likes of Travis Bazzana, Chase DeLauter, Juan Brito, Angel Genao, Ralphy Velazquez and Jaison Chourio. There aren't as many top pitchers with significant strikeout upside in the system, although one or two stand out....

Guardians Prospect Delivers Meals For His People Back Home In Wholesome Video

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Cleveland Guardians middle infielder Welbyn Francisca is a highly rated prospect. In fact, MLB Pipeline has him as the ninth best prospect on his team. He is just 18 years old and starting his journey as a professional baseball player, yet he is showing a shocking eagerness to help others wit...

Stats Say No MLB Hitter Does Damage With Two Strikes Like Guardians Star

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians have been Jose Ramirez's team ever since Francisco Lindor was traded to the New York Mets in 2021. He was already a star before that, though, but he has carried the Guardians offense since that point and the results have been amazing. J-Ram hasn't won the AL MVP, but h...

Guardians Were Reportedly Interested In All-Star Infielder Before He Signed In Detroit

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians recently trade one of their longest-tenured regulars in second baseman Andrés Giménez. He was the owner of second base since his breakout 2022 campaign, and through 2024. Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti saw an opportunity to add pitching and...

Guardians Top Lefty Reliever Working Hard To Reach Spring Training In Top Shape

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians bullpen was historically good in 2024. The unit stole the show this year and was good, deep and consistent as the organization reached the American League Championship Series. In fact, the relief corps were one of the reasons they made it that far, constantly bailing o...

Team Insider Identifies 1 Free Agent Pitcher Who Could Fit In The Guardians' 2025 Plans

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians have added three pitchers who are expected to start games in 2025. Shane Bieber is a lock to lead the rotation starting in the summer if he can complete a successful recovery from elbow surgery. Luis L. Ortiz, who came over via trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, will b...

Guardians Insider Suggests Team Should Add More Starting Pitching

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians rotation depth took a hit at the end of the season when Shane Bieber, Alex Cobb and Matthew Boyd all reached free agency, not to mention the uncertainty surrounding Triston McKenzie and Logan Allen. Everybody agreed that Cleveland needed to add more starting pitching,...

Jhonkensy Noel's Game-Tying Homer In ALCS Is Second In Offseason Ranking

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians were down 0-2 in the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, losing by two runs and about to drop Game 3 and fall into a 0-3 hole. Yankees closer Luke Weaver got two outs before allowing a double to Lane Thomas that extended the inning. That's...

Guardians Projected 2025 Lineup Is Full Of Above-Average Hitters

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians' strength lies on the quality and depth of their pitching staff. They had the best bullpen in baseball last year and it wasn't particularly close; and they have worked hard to add to their rotation, too. Their offense, while still not really elite, took an important st...

Guardians Utilityman Is Preparing For Pivotal Season

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Cleveland Guardians infielder/outfielder Tyler Freeman has received ample opportunities to secure an everyday role since 2022, the year in which he made his MLB debut. However, and no matter how useful and versatile he is (he definitely gets points on both fronts), the lack of offense has rea...

Recent Guardians Acquisition Shows Off His Stuff In Intense Offseason Session

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians needed starting pitching, and starting pitching they got this offseason. They have added, so far, Shane Bieber, Luis L. Ortiz and Slade Cecconi in different transactions, plus multiple pitching prospects. Cecconi is their most recent acquisition for mound work. He is a...

Josh Naylor Sends Heartfelt Message To Guardians Fans

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks just a few days ago. They got some much-needed pitching help in Slade Cecconi, plus a high draft pick for Naylor. It's a solid return considering Cecconi has five years of team control remaining and Naylor ju...

Guardians Insider Reveals More Details About Carlos Santana's Contract

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians knew all along that the likelihood of a Josh Naylor trade was high entering the off-season. And while they have Kyle Manzardo ready to be an everyday contributor, they never stopped looking for a potential complementary option, platoon partner or just someone to compet...

Guardians Among Most Improved Farm Systems In 2024

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians strength and organizational success lies on its consistent and dependable farm system. The current system represents years of work in the scouting, player development and coaching departments. It says a lot about the organization that they were among the two best teams...

Broadcaster Says Recent Guardians Trades 'Are Not Moves To Be Up In Arms About'

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Many Cleveland Guardians supporters are still livid that the organization traded two fan favorites in Andres Gimenez and Josh Naylor. It's understandable, though: Gimenez is a three-time Gold Glover and arguably the best defensive second baseman in baseball, while Naylor provided 31 homers an...

Guardians Have Attacked Key Offseason Need

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians had a historic performance in 2024, reaching the American League Championship Series and coming up just three wins short of a World Series appearance. They entered the off-season with one goal in mind: add multiple impact starting pitchers to their roster. If we consid...

Guardians Pitching Prospect Works Hard On 1 Specific Pitch

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians might have showcased the effects of the lack of rotation depth in the 2024 MLB postseason, but that doesn't mean their future at the position isn't bright. Injuries and pitchers unexpectedly underperforming affected the depth and quality of the unit to finish the year,...

Carlos Santana Made An Unfortunate Move Before Signing With Guardians

Jimmy Swartz • 2 years ago   It was likely that Carlos Santana would never play for the Guardians again after several stints with the team. That's why Santana instructed a realtor to put his Cleveland area house on the market a few weeks ago. However, a buyer quickly emerged and last Thursday Santana completed the sale....

Guardians' Projected Second Half Rotation Is Full Of Potential

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians have put in a lot of work to make their rotation better and deeper for 2025 and beyond. They made it to the American League Championship Series in 2024, but rotation issues were in large part the reason why they couldn't even sniff the World Series. President of baseba...

2025 Could Be A Big Year For Guardians Rookies

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians have to balance finances with competitiveness every year. People have come to expect them to contend every year with severe payroll limitations. This situation invites them to promote and use lots of rookies every year. Since they are so good at spotting, developing an...

Guardians Infielder Trains Ahead Of Pivotal Season

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Even though Andrés Giménez is not in the picture anymore after his trade to the Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio knows he is entering a pivotal year for his future on the team. After the brutal season he had with the bat, the Guardians need to see him hitting to...

Guardians Insider Discusses Projected Lineup After Recent Moves

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians have made a series of moves in recent days. They traded starting second baseman Andrés Giménez and then slugging first baseman Josh Naylor. Then, they signed Carlos Santana to take Naylor's spot on the field and in the lineup. It might seem like lateral moves to some,...

Analyst Believes Guardians Recently Made A Bad Move

James Merling • 2 years ago   The Major League Baseball offseason has had some huge splash moves thus far including top free agent Juan Soto signing with the New York Mets. Although many big-time players have changed teams, the Cleveland Guardians have remained relatively quiet for the most part. The Guardians acquired fi...

Guardians Say 'Happy Holidays' To Fans With Must-See Video

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians had a 2024 to remember. They achieved some great things and invited an entire city to dream, reaching the American League Championship Series and challenging the New York Yankees for the junior circuit's pennant. They did it with the support of the most passionate fans...

Guardians Have Four Draft Picks Inside The Top 75 In 2025 Draft

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Cleveland Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said on Sunday that he has to have an eye on the team's future while trying to put together the best possible roster for 2025. He said it in the context of the Josh Naylor trade, as the Guards lost an important middle-of-the...

Chris Antonetti Discusses Josh Naylor Trade

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians finally went through with their plan of trading first baseman Josh Naylor on Saturday. They got young pitcher Slade Cecconi and an early round draft pick in 2025, which isn't a bad return considering Naylor had only one season of team control remaining. These decisions...

Guardians Might Have A Diamond In The Rough In Recently Acquired Pitcher

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   On Saturday evening, the Cleveland Guardians traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for pitcher Slade Cecconi and a high draft pick. Cecconi isn't the perfect pitching prospect, but he is much better and interesting than his 2024 numbers indicate. In 20 games...