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Brayan Rocchio Is Having An Offseason To Remember

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians have existed since 1901, under different names. The franchise has been around for 123 years, though. Despite a winning 9,760-9,300 record, Cleveland has only won two World Series titles: 1920 and 1948. They have come close a couple of times since 1948, but they haven't...

Stat Proves Steven Kwan Is Facing A Disadvantage

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Many baseball fans have clamored for robot umpires to take over games and minimize the number of missed calls. Some fans are more traditionalists and prefer the human element of the umpire, but there is an increasingly large portion of the fan base that prefers the automated strike zone. He i...

Guardians Prospect Helps Winter Team Take Home A Title

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians had some of their players star in winter leagues. Jose Ramirez had a brief stint with Leones del Escogido and Gabriel Arias was on Cangrejeros de Santurce's roster, and there were other players in the organization showing the best of their talent in the winter leagues....

Insider Details Carlos Carrasco's Deal With The Guardians

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   This past Saturday, the Cleveland Guardians signed right-hander Carlos Carrasco to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. As you know, Carrasco has a long history with the Guardians: he made his MLB debut there and pitched for parts of 11 seasons, leaving a solid 88-73...

Terry Francona Takes Home An Iconic Award

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Terry Francona retired from MLB following the 2023 season. The man who managed the Cleveland Guardians from 2013 to 2023 and took them to the 2016 World Series had a heartfelt farewell in front of his fans in Progressive Field, and shared hugs with his own players and even opponents. The enti...

Guardians Show Up Low In Initial 2024 Power Rankings

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians didn't have a particularly successful 2023 season. That's a fact: they went from a 92-70 performance in 2022 to a 76-86 mark last year, missing the playoffs in the process. Still, people are underestimating their talent as of Friday. Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report made...

Guardians Nowhere To Be Found On Fan-Voted List

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   MLB Network has been promoting fan votes to determine the 10 best players in MLB right now at each position. The latest spot of the field analyzed in the exercise was center field. The Cleveland Guardians got no love from fans, though: here is the list, with no members of the team on it. http...

Young Guardians Pitcher Seen Giving Back

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   When discussing the Cleveland Guardians' young, talented staff, most people mention three names: 2023 AL Rookie of the Year runner-up Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams, and Logan Allen. Of course, this is assuming that Triston McKenzie is already an established major leaguer. All three pitchers ha...

Stephen Vogt Set To Match Unique MLB History

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Before accepting the Cleveland Guardians managerial job a couple of months ago, Stephen Vogt was a solid MLB catcher for 11 years. His playing career extended from 2012 with the Tampa Bay Rays to 2022 with the Oakland Athletics. The A's were the organization for which he played the longest: s...

Former Guardians Pitcher Drawing Interest In Free Agency

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The free-agent market in MLB still presents teams with several options of all budgets to fill their rosters. On the pitching side of things, there are still elite options (Blake Snell), mid-tier alternatives (Michael Lorenzen, Mike Clevinger), and some bargains, like former Cleveland Guardian...

Guardians Veteran Continues To Receive Offseason Praise

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians understand the value of a great defensive catcher. They have one in Austin Hedges, as they decided to bring him back after his stint with the organization from 2020 to 2022. Hedges will form a tandem with Bo Naylor, and what's more, he will participate in his mentorshi...

Fan Breaks Down The True Value Of Emmanuel Clase

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Over the last couple of months, reports have surfaced indicating that the Cleveland Guardians might be willing to part with star closer Emmanuel Clase in the right deal. They are not actively shopping: chances are they let the report sneak by around MLB executives to gauge his trade value. If...

Video Shows Young Guardians Player Putting In Important Work

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians have several young infielders with considerable talent. Jose Ramirez, Andres Gimenez, and Josh Naylor are the established stars, but Brayan Rocchio, Gabriel Arias, Tyler Freeman, and others are looking to find consistency and earn a place in the starting lineup. Rocchi...

Former Cleveland Ace Is Up For The Hall Of Fame In 2025

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Now that the Class of 2024 for the National Baseball Hall of Fame has been elected, it's time to move ahead and start analyzing the names that will be on the ballot in 2025. For Cleveland Guardians fans, there is one name that brings out lots of good, old memories: CC Sabathia. The left-hande...

Analyst Ranks Top-10 Potential Emmanuel Clase Landing Spots

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians are still trying to improve their roster. Reports during the winter have them with two major trade pieces. Both of them are pitchers: starter Shane Bieber and reliever Emmanuel Clase. At this point, it's unlikely that Bieber leaves the team before the start of the seas...

Stephen Vogt Describes His Coaching Style

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Stephen Vogt has played baseball since he was a kid. Even when he was a minor leaguer, however, he got himself very involved in everything that has to do with managing: building lineups, coming up with strategies, and more. He had it in him: he knew he was going to be a manager one day. Even...

Guardians Share Fun Video From Recent Event

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians hosted a fun, fan-centered activity this past weekend. Guards Fest took place on Saturday, and dozens of fans came along and spent a great time surrounded by the team's brightest stars. The team took a chance to update their followers with a small message and a cool vi...

Bo Naylor Highlights What He's Looking Forward To

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor is one of the stars of the future, not only for the franchise but in MLB as a whole. In just 67 games in the majors last year, he was able to contribute 2.4 Wins Above Replacement, or WAR, which is a fantastic output. The younger of the Naylors that belon...

Guardians Prospect Lands On Elite 2024 List

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians might be lacking when it comes to outfielders in their system, even though they have a couple of potentially impactful names. However, when the conversation shifts to pitchers and infielders, there is plenty of talent in the organization. Just look at the talent availa...

Josh Naylor Absent From Notable 2024 Fan Ranking

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   MLB Network has been publishing its series of Top 10 players right now: a positional overview of some of the best talent in the league. They analyze the top players at a specific position, and then they conduct fan surveys to see what they think. The fans then rank their top 10 players at a s...

Steven Kwan Reveals 1 Way Jose Ramirez Is Helping Him Improve

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan is a very solid baseball player. His defense in left is magnificent, he has speed, he is athletic, he makes plenty of contact, and his plate discipline is fantastic. If there is a flaw in his game, it's his power. In two full seasons as a major lea...

Josh Naylor Addresses His Contract Situation

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Josh Naylor has become quite a force at the plate for the Cleveland Guardians. He hit 28 doubles and 20 home runs in 2022, and accumulated 31 two-baggers and 17 round-trippers last year with 97 RBI. He also took his OPS all the way to .842 in 2023, which is amazing since his 2022 mark was .77...

Stephen Vogt Comments On Expectations In 2024

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians have a new manager in Stephen Vogt. Not only is he the new manager: he is also a new manager in general, a rookie in the craft. That does make him hungrier and more energetic, so it's something that can benefit the roster in what could be a critical season. Vogt recent...

Top Guardians Prospect Headlines Special Spring Training Group

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   Spring training is more than just a space for MLB players to get in shape for the upcoming season. It's the perfect opportunity for prospects, journeymen, and outcasts to fight for a roster spot and proper salary compensation, since playing in the majors is much more profitable than the minor...

Guardians Prospect Shows Up Near Top Of Elite Ranking

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   It's prospect season, and many publications are releasing their lists. The Cleveland Guardians have several prospects and future stars on their minor league rosters. One of the most prominent, and one who should have a chance to make his MLB debut in 2024, is Kyle Manzardo. Recognizing their...

Fan Highlights Just How Long Jose Ramirez Has Been Around

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   At 31 years old, Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez is still in his prime. However, as hard to believe as it might sound, he has been a major leaguer for 10 years. Time flies, but 10 years of Ramirez? We didn't see that one coming. He made his MLB debut before his 21st birthday, in Septemb...

NL Team Enters The Emmanuel Clase Trade Rumors

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians like to wheel and deal. It's not a secret: a team that almost doesn't spend in free agency has to be active in trade talks whenever possible. It's probably why the Guards want to trade Shane Bieber, to fill their need for quality bats while using a valuable piece. Over...