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Guardians' Pitching Staff Got A Surprising National Ranking

Andres Chavez • 4 days ago   The postseason is around the corner, as all MLB teams are playing the final week of the regular season. After Sunday, however, only the best will remain in contention for the World Series title. Some squads have already punched their ticket to October, while others remain either in a race to...

Guardians Among Biggest Movers In Latest Power Rankings

Mike Battaglino • 4 days ago   Back in mid-August, the Cleveland Guardians had fallen into fourth place in the AL Central and were looking like a team that might not recover. That was reflected in power rankings that placed them in the bottom half of the majors. Since then, the Guardians have been playing like their usual...

Analyst Names 2 Big Surprises For Guardians This Season

Mike Battaglino • 4 days ago   The Cleveland Guardians embarked on this season with a lot of unknowns, especially for a team coming off back-to-back AL Central titles. There were some prospects looking to make their mark, some newcomers in the bullpen, and some returning players who were being counted on to improve. As was...

Insider Names Guardians Player As Favorite For New Award

Andres Chavez • 4 days ago   2026 will mark the inaugural campaign for the Baseball Writers Association of America's (BBWAA) Relief Pitcher of the Year award. It will be given to each league's top bullpen piece. The Cleveland Guardians' bullpen is among the best in the league, and that has been the case for years. It wou...

Trade Deadline Gamble Is Paying Off Big For Guardians

Andres Chavez • 4 days ago   Heading into the trade deadline, the Cleveland Guardians had a need for a very specific type of player: a right-handed-hitting outfielder with impactful power. They were among the worst squads at hitting lefties, so they needed someone who could consistently produce against them. They went ou...

Analyst Names Guardians' Best Minor League Player In 2026

Andres Chavez • 5 days ago   The 2026 minor league season is nearing an end, and we already know who has been the best and most impressive prospect in every organization. Cleveland Guardians fans know exactly who has had the most productive year in their farm system. It's none other than first baseman/outfielder Ralphy V...

Guardians Fans Reach Major Milestone For Third Straight Season

Mike Battaglino • 5 days ago   The Cleveland Guardians are just one week away from winning the AL Central for a third straight year. Coming out of their final homestand of the season, they have already extended another important streak to three in a row. As befits a perennial player contender, the Guardians continue to att...

Insider Reveals Guardians Player To Watch During Final Week

Mike Battaglino • 5 days ago   The Cleveland Guardians have managed to make it to first place in the AL Central without a typical stellar season from Jose Ramirez. The third baseman missed time after needing wrist surgery in June, and as was to be expected with such an injury, he wasn’t the same type of power hitter when h...

Guardians Make Crucial Move In Final MLB Power Rankings

Andres Chavez • 5 days ago   The Cleveland Guardians, as a team, are peaking at the right time. They have won their past five games and six of their past seven when it matters most, in September, to regain possession of the top spot in the AL Central. We have said many times in this space that the Guardians are a flawed...

Analyst Reveals One Trade Guardians Wish They Could Make

Mike Battaglino • 5 days ago   Back in the day, the MLB trade deadline used to be on June 15. It was that way for more than 60 years. Then, in the mid 1980s, it was moved to the end of July. It remained there for 35 years. In 2022, the deadline was made more flexible, but it remained in late July or early August. Now, Blea...

Chris Antonetti Makes Jose Ramirez's Impact On Guardians Crystal Clear

Andres Chavez • 5 days ago   Everybody knows that Cleveland Guardians slugger Jose Ramirez isn't playing at 100 percent. He had hamate bone surgery in June, and he hasn't been the same hitter since returning in late July. Lately, however, we have seen some signs of him putting it all together at long last. The third base...

Stephen Vogt Sends Five Word Message After Sunday's Win

Jimmy Swartz • 5 days ago   Stephen Vogt is not getting caught up in the standings this week, and he made that clear in about as few words as possible. The Guardians closed out their home schedule Sunday with a 1-0 win over the Athletics, capping off a three-game sweep behind a dominant start from Gavin Williams. The vi...

Jose Ramirez Is Heating Up For The Guardians

Jimmy Swartz • 6 days ago   Jose Ramirez is finding his stroke again at exactly the right time of year. The longtime Cleveland third baseman missed roughly a month of action earlier this season while recovering from surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his left hand, an injury that has lingered in the background...

Gavin Williams Shines As Guardians Complete Sweep Of Athletics

Jimmy Swartz • 6 days ago   Gavin Williams saved his best for last, and the Guardians made sure Cleveland's final regular season home game ended exactly the way fans wanted it to. Williams was brilliant across seven shutout innings Sunday, allowing just three hits while striking out nine as the Guardians blanked the Ath...

Jose Ramirez Sends A Heartfelt Message To Cleveland Fans

Jimmy Swartz • 6 days ago   Jose Ramirez has never been shy about showing love for Cleveland. Ramirez has dealt with plenty this season on the health side, missing roughly a month while recovering from surgery on his left hand and working his way back into form during the stretch run. Through all of it, he has continued...

Key Guardians Player Is Dealing With An Injury

Jimmy Swartz • 6 days ago   Brayan Rocchio's tight leg has turned into more than a one night concern for the Guardians as the regular season winds down. Rocchio was pulled from Saturday's win over the Athletics as a precaution after his left leg tightened up on a throw from deep in the hole at shortstop. Manager Stephen...

Guardians Player's Recent Stretch Is Turning Into A Monster Run

Jimmy Swartz • 6 days ago   Angel Martinez has turned into one of the hottest hitters in the American League over the past two weeks, and Saturday's performance might have been the loudest example yet. The switch-hitting outfielder went 4 for 5 with three runs scored, a double and two home runs in Cleveland's 12-6 win o...

Tanner Bibee Sends Clear Message About Guardians Playoff Hopes

Jimmy Swartz • 6 days ago   Tanner Bibee did not have his best stuff Saturday night, but that did not stop him from delivering a clear message about where this Cleveland team stands. The right-hander struggled through 4 2/3 innings against the Athletics, allowing six runs on 12 hits, an outing that landed among the wors...

One Guardians Trade Is Paying Off Exactly When It Matters Most

Jimmy Swartz • 6 days ago   Jo Adell has quietly become one of the biggest reasons Cleveland's offense looks completely different than it did before the trade deadline. The Guardians pounded out twelve runs in a 12-6 win over the Athletics on Saturday, the second straight game they put up double-digit runs against Oakla...

Chase DeLauter's Take On The Playoff Race Is Refreshingly Simple

Jimmy Swartz • 6 days ago   Chase DeLauter is not overthinking any of this. The rookie outfielder was in the middle of Saturday's offensive outburst against the Athletics, homering early to help erase a first-inning deficit as Cleveland rolled to a 12-6 win. The victory kept the Guardians in first place in the AL Centra...

Guardians Rookie Leads Team In Key Offensive Category

Andres Chavez • 6 days ago   The Cleveland Guardians entered the 2026 campaign with Jose Ramirez working on a two-year streak with at least 30 homers and 40 steals, not to mention ten consecutive seasons with a wRC+ over 100. They also had Steven Kwan and his continued excellence, several hitters with a brilliant Septemb...

Angel Martinez's Huge Day Lifts Guardians On Saturday

Andres Chavez • 7 days ago   Despite falling behind early, the Cleveland Guardians' offense was relentless on Saturday night and beat the Athletics 12-6 at Progressive Field in the second game of the series, following Friday's 5-3 win. It was the Guards' fourth consecutive victory, and it took their record to 80-75. It w...

One Guardians Player Is Red Hot At The Perfect Time

Mike Battaglino • 1 week ago   Back in spring training, there were some doubts about whether Brayan Rocchio was going to be able to hold on to his spot in the Cleveland Guardians’ starting lineup. Now, about to enter the final week of the season, the infielder is arguably the team’s MVP. The Guardians decided to keep top p...

Analyst Names Guardians' Unsung Hero This Season

Andres Chavez • 1 week ago   The Cleveland Guardians are, before taking the field on Saturday, in a prime position heading into the last eight games of the regular season. They hold a one-game lead over the Chicago White Sox for the top spot in the AL Central. They have had to navigate through several obstacles to be whe...

Guardians Arm Is Quietly Putting Together A Special Stretch

Andres Chavez • 1 week ago   Last week, after allowing four runs and walking five hitters in a start against the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Guardians left-hander Joey Cantillo's second-half ERA was 5.02. He was struggling in the early innings of his outings and battling with his own control and command. The Guardians d...

Guardians' Playoff Race Just Got A Lot More Interesting

Andres Chavez • 1 week ago   The Cleveland Guardians did their job on Friday night, coming from behind to beat the Athletics 5-3 at Progressive Field. They put some pressure on the Chicago White Sox, who were playing against the Detroit Tigers when the game in Cleveland ended. The White Sox actually dominated most of the...

Stat Emerges About Cade Smith That Fans Won't Believe

Jimmy Swartz • 1 week ago   Cade Smith already looked like one of the better closers in baseball. A new stat floating around this week suggests he might belong in an even smaller, more exclusive group than anyone realized. Smith closed out Friday's win over the Athletics with two strikeouts in the ninth inning, the kind...