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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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Relief pitcher Trevor Stephan #37 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after giving up a solo homer to Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning at Progressive Field on May 06, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians Injured Reliever Could Add More Depth To MLB-Best Bullpen In 2025

The 2024 Cleveland Guardians were a truly top team with impressive young stars and the league's best bullpen. Their own minor leagues, thanks to elite player development and coaching skills, produced multiple top relievers such as Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis, Andrew Walters, Tim Herrin, Erik Sa...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

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MLB Insider Believes 1 Free Agent Pitcher Fits In Perfectly In Cleveland

After losing Shane Bieber, Matthew Boyd and Alex Cobb to free agency, the Cleveland Guardians rotation needs some fresh arms. Yes, they still have Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams, Ben Lively, Joey Cantillo and reclamation projects such as Triston McKenzie and Logan Allen, but they need at least...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

GOODYEAR, ARIZONA - MARCH 22: George Valera #7 of the Cleveland Guardians poses during Photo Day at Goodyear Ballpark on March 22, 2022 in Goodyear, Arizona.

Guardians Re-Sign Promising Player With Important Caveat

The Rule 5 Draft will take place in December, and to protect some of their most valuable young assets, the Cleveland Guardians added Doug Nikhazy, Petey Halpin, Franco Aleman and Nic Enright to their 40-man roster. They had one available spot, so they had to designate three players for assign...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 09: Manager Stephen Vogt #12 of the Cleveland Guardians looks on from the dugout in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game Three of the Division Series at Comerica Park on October 09, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

Stephen Vogt Has Honest Admission About Managing In Playoffs

The Cleveland Guardians took home the American League Central title for the second time in the last three seasons with a record of 92-69. What makes winning the division even more impressive is the fact that three teams from the AL Central made the postseason in 2024. The Guardians made a pos...

James Merling • 2 years ago

Guardians Offer Condolences After Former Player Passes Away

Sunday was a sad day for Dominican baseball and the MLB world in general. Outfielder/first baseman Rico Carty passed away in Atlanta, Georgia, at 85 years old. Carty had an underrated MLB career that saw him hit .299 with 204 home runs and 890 RBI. He played for six different franchises from...

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 03: David Fry #6 of the Cleveland Guardians hits an RBI sacrifice fly in the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on July 03, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Stephen Vogt Reveals Injury Outlook For David Fry

The Cleveland Guardians made a postseason run to the American League Championship Series in 2024 with their very young but talented roster. One of the postseason surprises for the team was the performance of David Fry, who hit a walk-off home run in game three of the ALCS against the New York...

James Merling • 2 years ago

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 08: Manager Stephen Vogt #12 of the Cleveland Guardians is introduced before the home opener against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on April 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Cleveland Media Personality Speaks About Stephen Vogt's Recent Award

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians enjoyed a brilliant campaign in 2024, winning 92 games against just 69 losses and reaching the American League Championship Series. The 2024 Guards gave fans unforgettable moments both in the regular season and in the playoffs. Manager Stephen Vogt, in his first year a...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 01: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after the first inning against the Houston Astros during Game One of the Wild Card Series at Minute Maid Park on October 01, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Tarik Skubal Doesn't Hold Back His Thoughts About Guardians Fans

James Merling • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians made their longest postseason run since losing the World Series in 2016 as they lost the American League Championship Series to the New York Yankees. With three teams from the American League Central making the playoffs, the Guardians were bound to match up with one of...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 17: Cade Smith #36 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts during the sixth 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.

Stats Show How Cade Smith Dominated This Season

James Merling • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians had a successful 2024 season, finishing with a record of 92 wins and 69 losses. Their playoff run ended in the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, but it was their longest playoff run since losing the World Series in 2016. A big reason for...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 13: Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd #16 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field on August 13, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians' Excellent Player Development System Allows Team To Be Creative In Free Agency

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians need at least one top starter and a couple of solid mid-rotation or backend options. The need for reliable starting pitching became evident in the American League Championship Series defeat against the New York Yankees, as short outings by the rotation tired and expose...

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 Otherworldly Numbers In Winter Ball

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Cleveland Guardians infielder Gabriel Arias is having a winter to remember with the bat. Last year, it was Brayan Rocchio helping carry Tiburones de La Guaira to the title in the Venezuelan Winter League, posting incredible numbers. This time, Arias is the one dominating the circuit with the...

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.

Guardians No. 1 Pick Is Prepared To Move Up Quickly In The System

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians had their choice for a prospect when they picked first in the 2024 MLB Draft. They had a chance to add a top pitcher from each hand or a potent slugger. They went with Travis Bazzana, one of the most well-rounded players in the Draft, and they don't regret it one bit....

José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians hits 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.

Insider Highlights Fascinating Fact About Jose Ramirez And Reveals Shocking Prediction

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Cleveland Guardians star third baseman Jose Ramirez finished fifth in the American League MVP award voting earlier this week. With the numbers he had, he could have easily been the most valuable player in any other year. Aaron Judge, however, hit 58 home runs and posted a 1.159 OPS. There was...

Ben Lively #39 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Progressive Field on April 23, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians Avoid Arbitration With Veteran Righty, Non-Tender 2 Players

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians have had a busy week between the deadline to protect prospects in their 40-man roster, the non-tender decisions, and some minor trades. The team still has some major arbitration cases to solve, but they did secure the returns of Triston McKenzie and Sam Hentges. You ca...

Guardians Trade Reliever To Pittsburgh

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians made some moves ahead of the non-tender deadline and also shortly after it. They agreed to terms with Ben Lively, Triston McKenzie and Sam Hentges for 2025, and decided to non-tender Connor Gillispie and George Valera. Additionally, they worked out a trade with the Pit...

Sam Hentges #31 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches during the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on July 14, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

Guardians Agree To Terms With Injured Reliever

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Cleveland Guardians left-handed reliever Sam Hentges was limited by finger and shoulder problems for most of 2024. Those issues resulted in him only participating in 25 games this year. The worst news of all is that he required shoulder surgery and isn't expected to pitch in 2025. Even with t...

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 Make Historic Coaching Hire

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians are still sorting out details about their coaching staff, roster and other things for 2025. They have an eye for talent at all levels, and have completed a historic hire. "Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians," Gu...

José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates as he round the bases on a solo homer during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Progressive Field on May 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians Star Finishes Fifth In AL MVP Race

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees was named the unanimous AL MVP on Thursday night. It's his second MVP in three years, and it was a deserving honor after posting the best season ever by a right-handed hitter. Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals came in second, and Juan Soto of the Yan...

Starting pitcher Triston McKenzie #24 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates the final out of the top of the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on July 14, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians Avoid Arbitration With Key Young Starter

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Cleveland Guardians starter Triston McKenzie remains a key piece in the 2025 puzzle for the team. He holds the key to increasing the organization's ceiling: the Guards showed this year that they can go far without McKenzie. However, at the same time, the lack of quality starting pitching opti...

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 Is Currently Struggling In 1 Aspect Of The Game During Winter Ball

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Cleveland Guardians utilityman Gabriel Arias is playing winter ball in Venezuela. His stint with Tiburones de La Guaira has been marked by two circumstances: one, his offensive prowess, and two, his mediocre defense. Let's start with the former. Arias has only played four games with Tiburones...

Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after striking out Triston Casas (not seen)of the Boston Red Sox to end the gamed at Fenway Park on April 18, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Emmanuel Clase Finishes Third In Cy Young Race, Surprise Guardians Rookie Ranked Ninth

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) announced the Cy Young award winners in each league on Wednesday night. Unsurprisingly, Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal took home the prestigious recognition in the National and American League, respectively. Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel...

Guardians Get High-Upside Outfielder In Eli Morgan Trade

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians sold high on Eli Morgan. That doesn't mean they robbed the Chicago Cubs: Morgan is a very solid get for them and he will solidify their bullpen. However, Morgan just posted a career-high 1.93 ERA in 2024, when his career mark as a reliever is 3.23 (3.97 overall). He ha...

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Guardians Trade Middle Reliever For A-Ball Prospect

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians made multiple roster moves on Tuesday, to protect players from being picked in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. They added four prospects to the 40-man roster (Franco Aleman, Nic Enright, Petey Halpin and Doug Nikhazy) and designated Peter Strzelecki, Connor Gillispie and Ge...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 19: Manager Stephen Vogt of the Cleveland Guardians walks across the field before Game Five of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Former White Sox Manager Reacts To Stephen Vogt Winning Award

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago Cleveland Guardians Manager Stephen Vogt recently became the fastest player-turned-manager to win MLB's Manager of the Year award. He took home the AL MOY honors following Cleveland's run to the ALCS in October. Vogt last played in an MLB game just two years ago and is now the AL Manager of t...

Guardians Have Been Among Lowest Free Agent Spenders Since 2020

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago The notion that you can't buy championships in MLB went out the window last season when the Cleveland Guardians found themselves in the LCS alongside the three highest-spending teams in baseball: the New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Dodgers. All three teams are loaded with pla...

Guardians Protect 4 Prospects, Designate 3 Players For Assignment

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago MLB teams had a busy Tuesday. Some of them are negotiating with free agents, others are on the phone trying to pull off some traded. Most general managers, however, were busy trying to decide which prospects to protect on their 40-man rosters ahead of the Rule 5 Draft. This was, of course, th...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 12: Stephen Vogt #12 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates after defeating the Detroit Tigers during Game Five of the Division Series at Progressive Field on October 12, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians' Stephen Vogt Takes Home AL Manager Of The Year Award

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The AL Central was a much-maligned division for years. For much of the late 2010s and early 2020s, the Kansas City and the Detroit Tigers were among the worst teams in the league, while the Cleveland Guardians and the Minnesota Twins (and for a little while, the Chicago White Sox) shared the...

Relief pitcher Tim Herrin #29 of the Cleveland Guardians delivers to home plate during the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 29, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

Guardians Star Reliever Praises Team's Player Development Skills

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians have an established modus operandi: they rarely sign big free agents and while they are open to big-money extensions, they don't happen every day. What they do is spot talent and develop it like very few other teams in the league, especially on the pitching side. This...

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.

Protection Deadline Could Lead To Roster Movement On Tuesday

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago It's Tuesday, Nov. 19: it means that teams have until 6pm EST to add eligible players to the 40-man roster with the intention of protecting them from being taken in the Rule-5 Draft. When they reach a specific time in a minor league system, prospects need to be added to the 40-man roster or e...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 12: Cade Smith #36 of the Cleveland Guardians walks off the field after the third inning during Game Five of the Division Series at Progressive Field on October 12, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians Star Reliever Finishes Fifth In Rookie Of The Year Race

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago At long last, and after days of expectation and rumors, MLB announced the winners of the Rookie of the Year award in each league. Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates unsurprisingly and comfortably took the award in the National League. On the other hand, New York Yankees right-handed pitche...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 3: Stephen Vogt manager of the Cleveland Guardians talks to CC Sabathia former Cleveland Guardians pitcher before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on August 3, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

5 Former Guardians Appear In 2025 Hall Of Fame Ballot

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The National Baseball Hall of Fame has officially announced the list of eligible players for Cooperstown induction in 2025. There are five former members of the Cleveland Guardians up for election. CC Sabathia is probably the highest-profile name of those added to the ballot for the first tim...

Gabriel Arias #13 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a two-run single off during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Progressive Field on September 17, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guardians Young Infielder Keeps Mashing In The Venezuelan Winter League

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Cleveland Guardians have several players in winter ball this year. It's a perfect way for them to keep themselves in shape in a competitive environment. Infielder Gabriel Arias is one of their players getting some reps in Caribbean leagues. He is playing for Tiburones de La Guaira in the...

Is Roki Sasaki To The Guardians At All Possible?

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago When it was revealed that the Chiba Lotte Marines would post star pitcher Roki Sasaki, the entire baseball universe started to seriously pay attention. This is a pitcher capable of throwing a baseball at triple digits as a starter, with a filthy splitter in the mold of Shohei Ohtani. He has i...