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Steven Kwan Is Part Of Special Group In Guardians History

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians have a dynamo, a truly elite table-setter at the top of the lineup. He might have had a subpar season in 2023 (.710 OPS), but Steven Kwan is proving that he is more like his 2022 version (.772 OPS) and has the potential to be even better than that. Before Wednesday's a...

Guardians Make A Trade Wednesday

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   Teams that don't spend much on payroll like the Cleveland Guardians are always on the lookout for cheap, underrated talent around the league. Since they can't or don't want to spend like the powerful elite, the Guardians have developed a great eye for talented players who are one or two adjus...

Guardians Enter Wednesday Atop MLB In Most Important Category

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians have won three straight games after dropping last Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. They beat the Yanks on Sunday in the finale and then took the first two games in Boston against the Red Sox. The last one, a 10-7 victory in extra innings, was a thr...

Stat Highlights Just How Much The Guardians Have Improved In 2024

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians are 11-5 as of Tuesday afternoon. That's still the best record in the AL Central, half a game ahead of the 11-6 Kansas City Royals and 1.5 games better than the Detroit Tigers. As important as win-loss record is for obvious reasons - it is what determines which teams g...

Stat Proves Just How Well Stephen Vogt Is Doing As Manager

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians had a 76-86 record in 2023, missing the playoffs and finishing third in the AL Central standings. With the same core of players this year, many fans were actually pessimistic about their chances in 2024. That core, however, was, and is, very young and talented, which m...

Stephen Vogt Continues To Make Perfect Pinch-Hitting Decisions

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians' weekend didn't get off to a terribly promising start. They were rained out on Friday and lost Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. However, like good teams do, they have learned how to pick themselves up, dust themselves off, and keep going with their...

Xzavion Curry Reacts After Masterful Start In Boston

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians earned their 11th win of the young season - against just five losses - on Monday against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Friday's rainout altered their pitching plans for the weekend, forcing them to use two starters on Saturday. That prompted the decision to call-u...

Josh Naylor Is Near Top Of Dominant MLB List

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   Last year, Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor had a slow start at the plate. Yet his team waited for him to get into a groove: they had witnessed the year before that he was, indeed, a major league-caliber hitter with untapped potential. Their patience paid off, and Naylor went int...

Stephen Vogt Notes Difference Between Being A Player And Manager

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians lost two games on Saturday, which felt like a bucket of cold water being thrown onto what had been a very hot team to this point. Still, it's important not to lose perspective on what they have achieved to this point. They are still 9-5, and have the will and the piece...

Guardians Set To Mix Up The Starting Rotation

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians have lost the top spot in the AL Central to the Kansas City Royals, as their weekend didn't get off to a good start. They sent Carlos Carrasco and Triston McKenzie to pitch in Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Even though they lost both games, they...

Guardians Remain Part Of Elite Group So Far In 2024

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians have, as of Friday, a 9-3 record. That's enough to lead the AL Central, just ahead of the 9-4 Kansas City Royals. The Guards were set to start a crucial three-game series with the only team in the American League with a better record: the New York Yankees. Friday's gam...

Guardians Insider Reveals Pitching Plans For Saturday

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians were supposed to play the New York Yankees on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Progressive Field. They have been, so far, the two best squads in the American League. Friday's contest, however, won't be happening: it was postponed due to rain and wind. It's a b...

Tanner Bibee Shared A Hilarious Quote About The Naylor Brothers

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   For a day, at least, Tanner Bibee didn't have his best stuff or command against one of the weakest offenses in the league. It can happen from time to time: even the best pitchers out there are bound to struggle eventually. In 4.1 frames, Bibee conceded six hits and walked three batters, which...

Josh, Bo Naylor Matched Rare MLB History With Their Heroics

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   National Siblings Day is celebrated in the United States on April 10. Josh and Bo Naylor made sure to get their own celebration going at Progressive Field on the holiday, doing everything in their power to secure a "W" for the Guardians against the Chicago White Sox. The Guards found themselv...

Analyst Compares Stephen Vogt To Guardians Franchise Legend

Justin Hussong • 3 years ago   New manager Stephen Vogt has begun his managerial career by leading his Cleveland Guardians to a strong 8-3 start as they sit atop the AL Central, and most fans and analysts agree that he has done a great job leading the team so far. He had big shoes to fill by taking over for one of the best...

Stephen Vogt Details His Views On Arguing With Umpires

Justin Hussong • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians are off to a hot start this season with an 8-3 record as they sit atop the AL Central despite losing ace Shane Bieber to Tommy John surgery. One of the reasons behind the hot start has been first-year manager Stephen Vogt's leadership, but even he admits he still has a...

Top Guardians Prospect Shows Off His Defensive Excellence

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians have been getting good production from their outfielders. Well, at least from one of them: Steven Kwan and his .877 OPS. Will Brennan and Tyler Freeman have cooled off in recent games, and they need to start playing better or they risk ceding their starting spots to so...

Guardians Relievers Continue To Pace MLB

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians have been the best team in the AL Central this season, with an 8-3 record. So far, pitching, offense, baserunning, and defense have been very competitive and the team has shown few flaws. The pitching, however, and not surprisingly, has earned rave reviews. The starter...

Guardians Analyst Explains Why Fans Should Remain Optimistic

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians suffered a tough blow to their chances of competing this year when Shane Bieber was diagnosed with UCL damage last weekend. He will need Tommy John surgery and miss the remainder of the season, plus a big chunk of 2025 as well. He was off to an amazing start, tossing 1...

Triston McKenzie Shared A Big Shoutout To The Fans

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians are 8-2 on the young 2024 MLB season. They are winners of five straight games, and they still haven't lost a series as of Tuesday afternoon. It's their best start since 2011, and it has given fans a reason to go to the stadium, support, and why not, dream about somethi...

Jose Ramirez Made Guardians History With 1 Swing

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   The Cleveland Guardians are probably the hottest team in the American League. In Monday's home opener, they beat the Chicago White Sox and picked up their fifth win in a row. Triston McKenzie got the win even though he wasn't at his true best. He managed to keep the White Sox scoreless for 5....

Guardians Matched Rare Record In Home Opener

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   Cleveland was all smiles on Monday. The team hosted its home opener at Progressive Field against the Chicago White Sox. Just a couple of hours prior to the sound of "play ball," the city witnessed a total solar eclipse for the first time in decades. After that, it was time to play the White S...

Emmanuel Clase Is Already Off To An Elite Start

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago   Emmanuel Clase, the Cleveland Guardians' closer, has been one of the best and most consistent relievers in baseball for the last five years. Even when he was clearly not at his best last year, he posted a 3.22 ERA and saved 44 games. Imagine what he can do at his best. Fine, we will tell you:...