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Guardians Urged To Make A Move On 2 Trade Deadline Targets

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians have several talented, up-and-coming position players, but that doesn't mean their offense is good. It's quite flawed, actually, despite the fact that the unit boasts excellent potential. Chase DeLauter has put it all together, and Travis Bazzana is a star, but despite...

Young Guardians Slugger Is Going Through A Tough Slump

Mike Battaglino • 4 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians already needed an impact hitter for their lineup before injuries sidelined Jose Ramirez and Angel Martinez. Now, heading toward the MLB trade deadline of Aug. 3, that need has become even more glaring because of another setback. Kyle Manzardo was supposed to be part of...

Insider Names 2 Top Trade Deadline Targets For Guardians

Mike Battaglino • 4 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians have another issue to deal with in the AL Central that they may not have been expecting. It could have an effect on their approach to the upcoming MLB trade deadline. The division has become a three-team race with the Minnesota Twins climbing within two games of the Gu...

Gavin Williams Reaches Franchise Milestone Before All-Star Break

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians are, as of Friday afternoon, tied at the top of the AL Central with the Chicago White Sox. They managed to catch the Pale Hose after beating the Twins 5-2 on Thursday behind an inspiring performance by starter Gavin Williams. The right-hander gave the Guardians seven s...

Parker Messick Earns Top Nod Among MLB's Best Rookies

Mike Battaglino • 4 months ago   Big things were expected from Parker Messick this season, but not even the most optimistic Cleveland Guardians fan may have seen this coming. Not only has the 25-year-old become arguably the team’s top pitcher in his first full MLB campaign, but he is also recognized as one of the best hurler...

Gavin Williams Has Honest Assessment Of His First Half Performance

Jimmy Swartz • 4 months ago   Gavin Williams delivered one of the signature performances of Cleveland's season Thursday, striking out 11 over seven innings to lead the Guardians to a 5-2 win over Minnesota and snap a four-game losing streak. That kind of outing has become part of a pattern for Williams, a pitcher capable...

One Guardians Player Is Heating Up At The Perfect Time

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago   After the Cleveland Guardians' first seven games, outfielder Chase DeLauter didn't just look like an AL Rookie of the Year candidate: he looked like the AL MVP. He hit .346/.370/.923 with five home runs and a 254 wRC+ over that span. That's why seasons don't last seven games, though. Otherwis...

Carlos Baerga Has 'Special' Praise For Rising Guardians Star

Justin Hussong • 4 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians have hit an unfortunate skid of late and are aiming to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Twins on Thursday that would extend their losing streak to five games and drop them into a tie with the Twins for second place in the AL Central. The injuries and underpe...

Guardians Avoid Sweep And Snap Four-Game Losing Streak

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians snapped a four-game losing streak and avoided being swept on Thursday, beating the Minnesota Twins 5-2. With the win, they are now half a game behind the Chicago White Sox for the AL Central lead and two full games ahead of Minnesota. The White Sox are also playing on...

Guardians Announce 4 Roster Moves On Thursday

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians have lost four straight games, including two against the Minnesota Twins. They will get swept if they don't win on Thursday. Additionally, if the Twins take Thursday's finale, they will tie the Guardians for second place in the AL Central. It couldn't get any worse for...

Analyst Sends A Warning To Guardians Amid Losing Streak

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians lost in heartbreaking fashion on Wednesday, against the Minnesota Twins. They had the game under control in the late innings, but their relievers lost the strike zone and gave their foes a chance to come back. And they did. The defeat left the Guardians' record at a hi...

Analyst Uses One Incredible Stat To Spotlight Austin Hedges

Jimmy Swartz • 4 months ago   Austin Hedges has spent his entire career being valued primarily for his defense behind the plate. That narrative has taken a genuine turn in 2026, with Hedges hitting .288 on the season along with a .764 OPS, numbers that would represent a career year for a player long regarded as one of the...

Analyst Delivers Brutal Verdict On Steven Kwan

Jimmy Swartz • 4 months ago   Steven Kwan has spent much of the 2026 season searching for the version of himself that made him one of the most reliable contact hitters in baseball.  Kwan is hitting just .221 with a .607 OPS on the season, a steep drop from the career norms that once made him a perennial batting average th...

Guardians' Future Outfield Could Include A Surprise Name

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago   Ever since making his MLB debut in late April, Cleveland Guardians second baseman and recent All-Star selection Travis Bazzana has taken the league by storm. As of Thursday morning, he is sporting a 110 wRC+ with seven home runs and 12 stolen bases, giving the team some reliable offensive pro...

Insider Raises A Potential Concern With Guardians' Rotation

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians' pitching staff has exceeded expectations so far this year. Considering how bad the offense has been in recent games, it takes some excellent play from the arms, particularly those in the rotation, to keep the team competitive. It's fair to say, however, that Guardians...

Guardians Blow Another Late Lead In Costly Fashion

Jimmy Swartz • 4 months ago   Cleveland walked into Wednesday night with a taste of déjà vu, and the ending proved to be exactly what recent history predicted. Alan Roden lined an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth to give Minnesota a 6-5 walk-off win, handing the Guardians their fourth straight loss in this series and...

Analyst Isn't In Favor Of Reunion With Former Guardians All-Star

Justin Hussong • 4 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians have been treading water lately and will look to snap a three-game losing skid when they take the field on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins following Tuesday's series-opening loss. The offense has continued to sputter as the Guardians are once again flirting with...

Analyst Rips Guardians For Overreliance On Young Players

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago   Generally speaking, the Cleveland Guardians have been praised for fielding a young, competitive team in 2026. Youth often represents ceiling, potential, and projectability. On the other hand, there might be a negative connotation if we talk about veterans on the wrong side of 30. They are oft...

Guardians Named Potential Landing Spot For 8-Time All-Star Reliever

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago   Cleveland Guardians fans are familiar with left-hander Aroldis Chapman. He was the one on the mound when Rajai Davis hit that improbable game-tying home run in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, ten years ago. The Cubs ended up winning that game and that series, anyway, but it wasn't Chapman's...

Former Guardians Outfielder Signs Contract With Mariners

Jimmy Swartz • 4 months ago   Stuart Fairchild's time in Cleveland has officially come to an end, and the outfielder has already found his next opportunity elsewhere. The Guardians designated Fairchild for assignment on June 26 to make room on the active roster, a corresponding move tied to Cooper Ingle's promotion from C...

Chase DeLauter Opens Up About How IL Stint Helped Him

Jimmy Swartz • 4 months ago   Chase DeLauter has been one of the hottest hitters on the Cleveland roster since coming off the injured list on June 28, hitting .353 with seven RBI and four extra base hits over his first eight games back. That kind of production might seem surprising for a player returning from an injury, b...

One Guardians Player Is Quietly Having A Breakout Year

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago   If there's a word to define Brayan Rocchio's 2026 campaign with the Cleveland Guardians, it's versatility. The infielder has played second and shortstop, excelling at both, and he has hit in multiple lineup spots in his breakout season. Wherever they put him, he produces. Rocchio started the...

Analysts Discuss Wild Trade Scenario Involving Former Guardians Star

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago   Francisco Lindor was the face of the Cleveland Guardians since making his MLB debut in 2015 until 2020. The front office traded him to the New York Mets in 2021. He was about to hit free agency and get really expensive, and the Guardians opted to trade him instead of paying him top money. He...

Guardians Lose Opener In Minnesota As Offense Sputters Again

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians dropped their series opener against the Minnesota Twins, 3-1, at Target Field on Tuesday. It was their third straight loss, all of them against division rivals. Not only did the Guardians fail to keep up with the division leaders, the Chicago White Sox, but now the Twi...

Former MLB GM Names 2 Best Trade Deadline Fits For Guardians

Mike Battaglino • 4 months ago   Thanks to the results of the past two weeks, the Cleveland Guardians should have a pretty good idea of how to approach the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline. After playing two very tight series against the Chicago White Sox, the Guardians have to expect that the AL Central race is likely to go down t...

Guardians On Wrong Side Of Interesting Challenge Stat

Mike Battaglino • 4 months ago   Entering this season, the Cleveland Guardians were thought to have a potential advantage regarding the new ABS challenge system. The Guardians have some of the most disciplined hitters in the game, notably Steven Kwan, and one of the top defensive catchers in Austin Hedges. Their knowledge of...

Guardians Star Could Still Be Poised For A Big Second Half

Mike Battaglino • 4 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians have been dealing with the very unfamiliar circumstance of playing without third baseman Jose Ramirez. One of the most durable players in the game has been sidelined for almost a month due to a wrist injury. The Guardians have surely felt his absence, with an 8-11 reco...