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Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Detroit Tigers on a single by Josh Naylor during the seventh inning at Comerica Park on May 28, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan.

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Josh Naylor #22 of the Cleveland Guardians scores past Jonathan Hernandez #72 of the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning at Progressive Field on September 17, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

New Guardians 1B Compared Favorably To Departing Slugger In 2024

The Cleveland Guardians traded first baseman Josh Naylor on Saturday night. They sent him to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for young pitcher Slade Cecconi and a high draft pick. Then, a few minutes later, they announced that they were signing first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 29: Carlos Santana #30 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates his solo home run in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Target Field on September 29, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Guardians Sign Old Friend To Play First Base

The Cleveland Guardians acquired another pitcher, Slade Cecconi, on Saturday by trading first baseman Josh Naylor. They already had a ready-made replacement for Naylor in young first baseman Kyle Manzardo. However, the team decided to bring in a veteran slugger to alternate first base and des...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 11: Josh Naylor #22 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a RBI single in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 11, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Guardians Trade Josh Naylor To The Diamondbacks For Pitching And A Pick

There had been trade chatter surrounding Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor for weeks, ever since the off-season started. That's how the Guards operate: players reaching their last year of team control are at great risk of being flipped to another squad. Naylor was very solid for C...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 19: A general view during Game Five of the American League Championship Series between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians Reportedly Interested In 2 Cardinals Starters

The Cleveland Guardians have, to this point, re-signed Shane Bieber and brought in Luis L. Ortiz via trade to bolster their rotation. They still need an extra starter or two, preferably top-end pitchers, because Bieber won't be ready for the start of the season and the team lost Matthew Boyd...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 14: A detail view of a MLB bucket of baseballs prior to the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 14, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Guardians Relief Pitching Prospect Goes To Driveline With High Hopes For 2025

The Cleveland Guardians are one of the most prolific pitching factories in MLB. They are particularly adept at producing high-end relief pitching prospects, which has certainly contributed to a league-best bullpen in 2024. They have drafted, signed, or traded for exciting relievers like Cade...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Brayan Rocchio #6 of the Cleveland Guardians runs out a double during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Progressive Field on August 08, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians Infielder Receives Cool Reminder Of Winter Success Last Year

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio experienced an exciting 2024 full of ups and downs. He was at the peak of form and happiness early in the spring after winning the 2023-24 Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional (LVBP) with Tiburones de la Guaira. Then he went to spring training an...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Analyst Predicts Guardians Getting Top Padres Starter Via Trade

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Despite the fact that most premier pitching targets have either signed as free agents (Blake Snell and Max Fried, for example) or landed in contenders via trade (Garrett Crochet), there is still plenty of talent to be had for those wanting to compete. The Cleveland Guardians are firmly in tha...

BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 26: Jhonkensy Noel #43 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a solo home run in his first major league at-bat in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Jhonkensy Noel makes his major league debut.

Guardians Have 2 Young Players Preparing For Potential New Roles In MLB

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians are playing the waiting game at the moment. They know they patience will be rewarded at some point. Right now, the market at several key positions seems stalled. After a few high-profile signings, there will be plenty of talented free agents available in January and ma...

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Guardians Catching Prospect Works Hard Ahead Of Key 2025 Campaign

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The 2024 MLB Draft will probably go down in history as the one that netted the Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana. It's the first time in history that the Guardians had the No. 1 pick and they used it well. Time will tell if he lives up to the hype. However, there was more to t...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 20: Josh Naylor #22 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two run homer during the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field on April 20, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Potential AL East Contender Shows Interest In Guardians Infielder

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor is a popular name these days. There are many teams needing some slugging and a first baseman. There are several impactful free agents available at the position: Pete Alonso, Christian Walker, Paul Goldschmidt, and Carlos Santana just to name a few...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 11: Josh Naylor #22 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a RBI single in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 11, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Guardians Discuss Josh Naylor Trade With AL West Team

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians have the ability to plug in Kyle Manzardo at first base, thus making Josh Naylor available in trade talks. They need a solid, preferably young starter to shore up their rotating. The Seattle Mariners are actively looking for a slugging first baseman. Naylor hit 31 home...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 01: Jack Flaherty #0 and Walker Buehler #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers enter the stadium with the Commissioners' Trophy during the 2024 World Series Celebration Show at Dodger Stadium on November 01, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Guardians Seen As Ideal Fit For World Series-Winning Pitcher

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Yes, the Cleveland Guardians re-signed Shane Bieber. And yes, they also brought in Luis L. Ortiz via trade. Yet they still need to add an impact starter or two, mostly to fight uncertainty and shore up depth. Bieber is supposed to return around mid-season, but that is definitely not set in st...

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - JULY 14: Travis Bazzana is announced as the first round draft pick for the Cleveland Guardians at the 2024 MLB Draft at Cowtown Coliseum on July 14, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Analyst Thinks Recent Trade Could Accelerate Top Prospect Debut

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Before the off-season, the Cleveland Guardians infield plan was supposed to be having Andrés Giménez at second base and Brayan Rocchio at shortstop until Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft, was ready for MLB. At that time, the most likely scenario involved slotting Bazzana a...

President of baseball operations Chris Antonetti of the Cleveland guardians speaks prior to introducing Stephen Vogt as the 45th Manager of the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on November 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians General Manager Discusses Where They Will Invest Andrés Giménez Money

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians made a rather unpopular move just a few days ago. They decided to trade their starting second baseman and fan favorite Andres Giménez to the Toronto Blue Jays to get infielder Spencer Horwitz and an outfield prospect. Then they flipped Horwitz to Pittsburgh in exchange...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 17: Pedro Avila #60 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches during the tenth inning against the New York Yankees during Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 17, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians Pitcher Struggles In First Start In Venezuela

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Cleveland Guardians' right-hander Pedro Avila is currently playing Winter Ball in his native Venezuela. He made his debut in the Liga Venezolana de Beisbol Profesional (LVBP) this week, on Tuesday, in a new role. After pitching in 54 games this season, all of them as a reliever, the Tiburones...

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 28: Triston McKenzie #24 of the Cleveland Guardians leaves a game against the Kansas City Royals in the third inning at Kauffman Stadium on June 28, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Guardians Manager Gives Honest Opinion About Triston McKenzie

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Cleveland Guardians starter Triston McKenzie is trying to pitch through an UCL sprain and has been since 2023. While he doesn't feel pain, the results have not been there in the last two years. He was limited to 16 MLB innings in 2023 and 75.2 this year. In both campaigns, his ERA was over 5....

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a RBI double in the seventh inning during Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 18, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians' Dominican Crew Gets Ready For The Season At Home

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians might not have the most explosive offense in MLB, but the 2024 unit took a significant step forward compared to the 2023 and, particularly, the 2022 edition. Their best player remains Jose Ramirez, who flirted with a 40-40 campaign and posted a .872 OPS. He is the lead...

Guardians Bring Back Triple-A Catcher On Minor League Deal

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians are expected to make another major move or two in the off-season. They added Shane Bieber and Luis L. Ortiz to the rotation, but since the former isn't expected until about mid-season, they still need an arm or two. Their lineup could also use a power-hitting right fie...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 19: A general view during Game Five of the American League Championship Series between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians' High-A Affiliate Is Recognized As 2024's Minor League Team Of The Year

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago It's not a secret that the Cleveland Guardians have a rock-solid farm. They not only are building an impressive collection of talent at the MLB level: they are also highly sustainable due to their incredibly talented minor leagues. The Lake County Captains, their High-A affiliate, showed skil...

Josh Naylor #22 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after hitting a three run home run against the Texas Rangers during the second inning at Globe Life Field on May 14, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

The Time To Trade Josh Naylor Is Now For The Guardians

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Josh Naylor has been an integral part of the Cleveland Guardians lineup in each of the past two seasons. He posted a .842 OPS in 2023 and hit 31 home runs and 108 RBI this past season. One has to wonder why the Guardians, an offense-needy team, are even entertaining the possibility of trading...

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - JULY 14: Randy Arozarena #56 of the Tampa Bay Rays steals second base from under Andrés Giménez #0 of the Cleveland Guardians in the fourth inning at Tropicana Field on July 14, 2024 in St Petersburg, Florida.

Analyst Explains Pitching And Money Are The Reasons Behind Recent Guardians Trade

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians don't usually operate with a large budget. Fans know it, and people in the industry know it, too. That's why they need to find creative ways to create some breathing room, financially speaking. The organization extended Andrés Giménez back in March 2023 after he posted...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 17: Pedro Avila #60 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts during the tenth inning against the New York Yankees during Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 17, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians Reliever Will Play Winter Ball As A Starter

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians are on the lookout for starting pitchers. If you have been following the team in recent weeks and months, that shouldn't be a surprise to you. The team lost Shane Bieber, Alex Cobb and Matthew Boyd to free agency, and while they were able to retain their longtime ace,...

Josh Naylor #22 of the Cleveland Guardians watches his three run home run during the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 28, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

Yankees Considering Guardians Star As Trade Option

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians are both top American League contenders. We saw that this past season, as both teams reached the AL Championship Series. The Yankees came out on top, but the Guards showed the world what they are made of. They showcased their bright future and...

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JUNE 09: Gabriel Arias #13 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a home run against the Miami Marlins during the second inning at loanDepot park on June 09, 2024 in Miami, Florida.

Guardians Infielder Keeps Posting Gaudy Numbers In Winter League

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians have several of their roster members playing in Winter Leagues. It's a good way for players to keep themselves in shape ahead of spring training and earn some extra money. Gabriel Arias, who plays the infield for the Guardians, might be having the most impressive winte...

Jose Ramirez #11 and Andres Gimenez #0 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrate a 4-0 win against the Texas Rangers at Progressive Field on June 08, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Stats Say Andrés Giménez Leaves Huge Void In Guardians Infield

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians made a bold move this week, sending All-Star and multiple Gold Glove award winner Andrés Giménez to the Toronto Blue Jays. They got infielder Spencer Horwitz in return and then flipped him Luis Ortiz and two additional pitching prospects. Ortiz will be part of the Gua...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 08: José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after hitting a two run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on April 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians Star Reacts Negatively To Andrés Giménez Trade

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Andrés Giménez was a very popular guy in the Cleveland Guardians clubhouse. From Steven Kwan to Brayan Rocchio, many of his former teammates showed sadness and disappointment in social media when they heard the now former Guardians second baseman was getting traded to the Toronto Blue Jays. T...

Guardians Prospect Preparing For Key Spring Training Battle

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago With the Cleveland Guardians deciding to trade their longtime second baseman Andrés Giménez, a new era stars for them. They enjoyed fantastic offensive and defensive production from Giménez in 2022, but in the last two seasons, only the glove stuck as the offense tanked. He posted below-avera...

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Analyst Praises Guardians Starter's 'Electric Stuff'

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Luis L. Ortiz might be one of the most underrated off-season acquisitions not only of the Cleveland Guardians, but also among all teams. The Guards flipped second baseman Andrés Giménez to the Toronto Blue Jays and got infielder Spencer Horwitz in return. Then, a few hours later, they sent Ho...

GOODYEAR, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 22: Angel Martinez #79 of the Cleveland Guardians sits for a portrait at Goodyear Ballpark on February 22, 2024 in Goodyear, Arizona.

Guardians Shaping Up For Intense Spring Training Battle For Second Base

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians traded All-Star second baseman Andrés Giménez to the Toronto Blue Jays this week. The move was shocking, but made sense all things considered. It helped the Guardians bring in starter Luis L. Ortiz in a different transaction executed the same day, and rotation help was...

Andres Gimenez #0 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates his three-run home run in the seventh inning of the first game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on August 15, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Departing Infielder Sends Heartfelt Farewell Message To Guardians Fans

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians sent, a couple of days ago, second baseman Andrés Giménez and reliever Nick Sandlin to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for infielder Spencer Horwitz and outfield prospect Nick Mitchell Then, a few hours later, the Guards flipped Horwitz to the Pittsburgh Pirates for...

Tanner Bibee #28 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Progressive Field on May 03, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians Analyst Identifies Number 1 Candidate To Reinvest Andrés Giménez Money

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians traded second baseman Andrés Giménez and the $97.5 million left on his deal to the Toronto Blue Jays. They received players making near the league minimum and prospects, so they got rid of a huge contract for their standards and now have more financial flexibility. It'...

Shane Bieber #57 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning at Comerica Park on August 9, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan. Bieber recorded his seventh win with the Guardians 5-2 victory over the Tigers.

Shane Bieber Explains Why He Returned To Cleveland

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians re-signed star right-hander Shane Bieber, one of their main off-season objectives. Bieber has been their ace since the late 2010s and has returned excellent performance on a yearly basis, even winning the AL Cy Young award in 2020. A series of circumstances occurred th...

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 19: Luis L. Ortiz #48 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on September 19, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri.

Analyst Sees Guardians Helping Newcomer Unlock Another Level

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians traded Andres Giménez and Nick Sandlin for pitchers Luis L. Ortiz, Josh Hartle and Michael Kennedy, plus outfielder Nick Mitchell. That's the result of two different transactions. Ortiz is MLB-ready and will be a member of the rotation after a rock-solid 2024 with the...