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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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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 Utilityman Getting Reps In Center Field Amid Lane Thomas Trade Talk

On Thursday, it was reported that the Cleveland Guardians were open to listen on trade inquiries about two regulars: first baseman Josh Naylor and center fielder Lane Thomas. Naylor being named as a trade candidate is not surprising. He is entering the final season of team control before beco...

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 Lose Another Player Development Mind To The Cardinals

The Cleveland Guardians have been doing things the right way for a long time at the office level. They continually employ smart, prepared people for their baseball operations and player development department. This has positive results on the field, but as it has happened this year, other tea...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Josh Naylor #22 of the Cleveland Guardians tosses his bat after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 9, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Guardians Reportedly Open To Trading Starting First Baseman And Center Fielder

The Cleveland Guardians have one mission in the off-season: improve their rotation. They have several avenues to accomplish that goal: player development of internal options, trade, or free agency. Given the prices of starting pitching in the off-season, one would think the trade market will...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

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Guardians Outfield Prospect Keeps Mashing In Puerto Rico

When people talk about the Cleveland Guardians' best prospect, Johnathan Rodriguez rarely gets mentioned. They discuss Chase DeLauter, Angel Genao, Juan Brito, Jaison Chourio, Angel Martinez and more. However, it's not an exaggeration when we say that Rodriguez is the one with the most power,...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Guardians Bring In Former Dodgers And Astros Pitching Mind

There are very few organizations with a better reputation of developing pitching than the Cleveland Guardians. They have worked wonders with many top starters for longer than a decade now, and deserve every bit of praise they get. To coach and develop reliable pitchers every year, the Guardia...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Marlins Southpaw Makes For Exciting Trade Target For The Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians need to add two or three quality arms to their rotation during the off-season. It feels like we have said that more than enough times, but it's important to keep that in mind especially with the Winter Meetings right around the corner. There are many free agents the Gu...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 26: Jhonkensy Noel #43 of the Cleveland Guardians bats in his first major league game against the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Jhonkensy Noel makes his major league debut.

Graphic Shows Guardians Impressive Position Player Depth Across Organization

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago We have discussed the Cleveland Guardians pitching time and time again. The conclusion is always the same: they need to add two or three quality starters for the 2025 campaign in order to maximize their chances of making an impact. Now, it's time to take a look at how and where they are regar...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 09: Alex Cobb #35 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins during game two of a double header at Target Field on August 09, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Guardians Still Have Many Avenues To Add To Their Rotation

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians lost out on free agent left-hander Matthew Boyd, as he committed to the Chicago Cubs for the next two seasons. Boyd posted a 2.72 ERA in a Guardians uniform this year and was even better in postseason play, so Cleveland fans don't understand why they weren't able to ma...

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 22: Gavin Williams #32 of the Cleveland Guardians delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on September 22, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri.

Depth Chart Indicates Guardians Have Lots Of Work To Do To Fix Rotation

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians weren't going to sign Blake Snell. However, they lost their first real chance to upgrade their rotation when they let left-handed Matthew Boyd, who was brilliant for them in 2024, sign with the Chicago Cubs. There will be plenty of opportunities to improve the pitching...

Guardians Outfield Prospect Off To A Fast Start In Puerto Rico

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Winter baseball is in full swing and they means virtually all major league teams have at least a couple of players in some of the best leagues. We have covered Gabriel Arias' fruitful stint with Tiburones de La Guaira in Venezuela, and there are several members of the Cleveland Guardians show...

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Guardians Assistant GM Provides Update On Daniel Espino

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago For years, Cleveland Guardians prospect Daniel Espino has tantalized scouts and fans with his vast potential. Stuff-wise, there are very few pitchers like him in the minor leagues. However, injuries have punished his body and crushed his hopes time and again in recent seasons. The last pitch...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 12: Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game Five of the Division Series at Progressive Field on October 12, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians Post Video Of Huge Emmanuel Clase Moment In 2024

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Cleveland Guardians historic reliever Cody Allen was the franchise leader in saves entering 2024, with 149. Being the leader in any relevant statistical category of a franchise that has existed for many decades is always a cool achievement that deserves recognition and respect. Allen, of cour...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 17: Matthew Boyd #16 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the first 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 Free Agent Leaves For The Chicago Cubs

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Matthew Boyd went from being a lottery ticket in June to one of the team's most reliable starters in the stretch run and the postseason for the Cleveland Guardians in 2024. Re-signing him had become one of the off-season priorities, as fans got to witness what he can contribute to a pitching...

Shane Bieber #57 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the sixth inning at Oakland Coliseum on March 28, 2024 in Oakland, California.

Why Re-Signing Shane Bieber Makes Sense For The Guardians

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians were probably one or two reliable, stellar starters away from taking the Yankees to seven games in the American League Championship Series. Most games were close and were decided late, even in extra innings. The Guards bullpen would have been fresher with better starti...

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 Top Prospect Enjoyed Breakout Season In 2024

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians have seen many top middle infield prospects graduate in recent seasons: Andrés Giménez, Brayan Rocchio, and Angel Martinez come to mind. As hard to believe as it might seem, they have plenty more down in the farm. One of them is Angel Genao, a 2021 international free a...

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 Young Infielder Is Flirting With A .400 Batting Average In Winter Ball

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians aren't playing baseball at the moment. They aren't making many roster moves these days, either, probably waiting until the Winter Meetings to strike some deals or perhaps luring a free agent or two. There are always storylines to follow, though. Guardians players parti...

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.

Can International League MVP Earn A Significant Role In The 2025 Guardians?

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians have two outfield slots locked and loaded for 2025: Steven Kwan in left field and Lane Thomas in center. Right field, however, is completely up for grabs. As many as four or five names are in the mix. You have Will Brennan, who still seems to have a bit of untapped pot...

Guardians Reporter Reveals List Of Potential 2025 Signings Ahead Of International Free Agency Class

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians are projected tohave a little under $7 million to give away in the upcoming 2025 international free agency class. They have two options: trying to lure Japanese starter Roki Sasaki and spent most, if not all of their allocated money on him or spread the wealth and secu...

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 02: Shane Bieber #57 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 02, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

Analyst Names 3 Best Team Fits For Shane Bieber

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians have four starting pitchers hitting the open market this offseason and have significant question marks about the rotation next year. Alex Cobb, Carlos Carrasco, Matthew Boyd, and Cy Young winner Shane Bieber are all hitting free agency, and one analyst recently named t...

Analyst Calls For Guardians To Re-Sign Free Agent Pitcher

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians have a major need for pitching this offseason, especially with the bulk of the team's current rotation hitting free agency. Most of the team's rotation is up in the air, but one analyst recently called for the team to re-sign one free-agent pitcher who thrived in the p...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 04: Connor Gillispie #61 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the seventh inning of his Major League debut against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on August 04, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Braves Sign Recently DFA'd Guardians Pitcher

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians had to make some roster moves in order to protect their most prized prospects ahead of the Rule 5 Draft. To protect Nic Enright, Doug Nikhazy, Petey Halpin and Franco Aleman, the team had to designate Peter Strzelecki, George Valera and Connor Gillispie for assignment....

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.

Predicting Travis Bazzana's Estimated Time Of Arrival

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians thought they were extending their second baseman of the future when they gave Andrés Giménez a lofty nine-figures deal after his strong 2022. Indeed, he has incredible traits that make him a nice player: generational defense, good wheels, intangibles, and charisma, jus...

Steven Kwan #38 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after striking to end the game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on June 23, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Guardians 1-0.

Guardians Star Has Experienced Shockingly Unfair Umpire Treatment In MLB

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Becoming a major league hitter usually means a player managed to stand out among thousands of aspiring people, from high school to college and then the minor leagues. These batters often fight against their own physical and mental limitations to push forward and become the best version of the...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 17: A general view of the inside of the stadium during the second inning in Game Three of the American League Championship Series between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on October 17, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Former GM Says Free Agent Outfielder Could Be Option For Guardians

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians fell just short of reaching the World Series this past season, and during the team's playoff run, it became abundantly clear what the team needed to improve upon in 2025 to potentially get over the hump and get back to the World Series. The bullpen carried the team all...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 01: Gabriel Arias #13 of the Cleveland Guardians throws out Joey Meneses of the Washington Nationals at first base during the ninth inning at Progressive Field on June 01, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians Young Infielder Continues To Show Hot Bat And Lousy Defense In Venezuela

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians have seen mixed results from their utilityman Gabriel Arias in winter ball this year. On one hand, the offensive growth he has shown since he was demoted from MLB to Triple-A Columbus has been astonishing and has carried into the winter season during his stint with Tib...

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Guardians Top Prospect Is Putting In Some Serious Offseason Work Back Home

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Among Cleveland Guardians position player prospects, outfielder Jaison Chourio is probably the one with the most sheer upside. He may or may not reach it, but there is no denying that the set of skills is tantalizing. One thing that Chourio appears to have is work ethic. The kid works hard an...

Guardians Post Wholesome Thanksgiving Video

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Thanksgiving is upon us: a day to be thankful for our blessings and to spend quality time with those who give meaning to our lives. One of the things we love the most is, of course, baseball. The Cleveland Guardians certainly feel that way, too, and made sure to remember fans in such a specia...

Guardians Make Player Development Hirings And Promotions Official

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago As it always happens in every off-season, there was a lot of turnover in the Cleveland Guardians' Player Development department. They continually recruit and develop brilliant player development people, and it's one of the reasons they have been so competitive in the last decade or so. Howeve...

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 14: Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on June 14, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Key Stat Highlights Just How Dominant Guardians' Closer Was In 2024

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Those who started watching in the 2024 MLB Postseason got an ugly image of Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase. Home runs allowed, blown saves and iffy command marked his 2024 playoffs stint. However, it would be unfair to judge him for three or four games when he had more than 70 domin...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: Erik Sabrowski #62 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 18, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Erik Sabrowski Has Honest Admission About Being With Guardians

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago In 2024, the Cleveland Guardians had the best bullpen in baseball and advanced to the ALCS, where they were defeated by the New York Yankees. Emmanuel Clase had one of the most dominant seasons of any closer in MLB history and wound up finishing third in Cy Young voting. At the same time, he...

Oscar Gonzalez #39 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates after scoring against the Cleveland Guardians during the eighth inning at Comerica Park on August 9, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan.

Former Guardians Postseason Hero Signs With The Padres

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The 2022 campaign was special for the Cleveland Guardians in many ways. They won their division with 92 victories, they had a brand of baseball they popularized, and they even won their AL Wild Card matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays in dramatic fashion. They also had a very competitive serie...

Guardians Breakout Prospect Is Already Preparing For 2025

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians have several exciting young players that have already left their mark in the MLB club (such as Kyle Manzardo, Jhonkensy Noel, Cade Smith, Andrew Walters and many others) or are close to doing it (Chase DeLauter, Juan Brito, and others). However, if we take a look at th...

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.

MLB Pipeline Identifies Guardians' Candidate To Win Major Award In 2025

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The folks at MLB Pipeline are among the most respected prospects analysts in the baseball universe. Since baseball never really stops even when there is no MLB season, they made a cool preview of one of the most exciting awards in the league: the Rookie of the Year. They identified one Rookie...