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Gavin Williams Given Notable Ranking Among Top Playoff Aces

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians needed an ace this season. Shane Bieber was going to miss most of the campaign recovering from Tommy John surgery, and he was ultimately traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, so someone had to step up in his place. Tanner Bibee was the strongest candidate to claim that spot...

Stats Show How Dominant Cade Smith Has Been Since 2024

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   Most people thought that the Cleveland Guardians were done once Emmanuel Clase was placed on leave due to an MLB gambling investigation. Clase was tangled up in the same scandal that also cost them Luis L. Ortiz, and neither pitcher made it back this season. Nevertheless, the Guardians were a...

Guardians Get Called Out For Questionable Lineup Decisions In Game 1

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians need to get back on track in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card series against the Detroit Tigers. Of course, there should be no shame in failing to get much going against an elite pitcher like Tarik Skubal in Game 1. Nevertheless, it seems like manager Stephen Vogt didn't d...

Stephen Vogt Sends Strong Message After Game 1 Loss

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians couldn't get much going in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series against the Detroit Tigers. As expected, Tigers starter Tarik Skubal was elite, and though the Guardians also pitched well, they came up short. A team always wants to strike first in a playoff series, especia...

Guardians Outfielder Continues To Struggle At The Plate

Yagya Bhargava • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians entered the 2025 playoffs with historic momentum but stumbled in their Wild Card Series opener against the Detroit Tigers. Despite a buzzing Progressive Field crowd, the team struggled to find rhythm in a 1-2 loss that exposed offensive shortcomings. The defeat left fa...

Stephen Vogt Reveals Honest Thoughts On Loss To Tigers

Yagya Bhargava • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians entered their Wild Card matchup against the Detroit Tigers with momentum from a historic regular-season comeback. After overcoming a 15.5-game deficit to clinch the division, Cleveland opened the series with a 2-1 loss on Tuesday. Manager Stephen Vogt offered candid re...

Fans React To Guardians' 2-1 Playoff Loss To Tigers

Yagya Bhargava • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians opened their postseason run with a disappointing 2-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series. Progressive Field buzzed with playoff energy, but the game quickly turned into a tense pitchers' duel where offensive chances were hard to...

Stats Show How Clutch Guardians Have Been This Season

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians are at their best when the odds are against them. They delivered all year long when things didn't look good. That's why it's not a surprise to see that they led MLB teams in wRC+ in high-leverage situations (137), as shown by Codify on X. https://twitter.com/CodifyBase...

2 Guardians Players Given Notable Honor For September Performance

Justin Hussong • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians looked to be finished when they lost 10 games in a row heading into the All-Star break and were 15.5 games back in the AL Central at one point. But that wasn't enough to stop them from pulling off an all-time comeback and winning the division. Ahead of their AL Wild Ca...

Latest Odds Reveal Guardians' Chances Of Winning World Series

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   If there's something the Cleveland Guardians know about, it is beating the odds. They defied all logic to not only make the playoffs but to do so as a division champion. That's why they might not care much about FanGraphs' World Series odds. The Guardians have the worst odds among the 12 play...

Kyle Manzardo Quietly Posted Career Numbers Despite Slow Start

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   It took them a while, but the Cleveland Guardians finally made the right decision about Kyle Manzardo. He got off to a slow start, but to be fair, it's not like manager Stephen Vogt put him in a real position to succeed. He often trusted the aging and slumping Carlos Santana over Manzardo, an...

Guardians Prove They Belong Despite Payroll

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   Once again, the Cleveland Guardians showed that there are many ways to build a team. They have never been big spenders, yet they've found ways to be a contender more often than not recently. However, what they accomplished this season is even more remarkable. As shown by Codify, the Guardians...

Analyst Says Guardians Pitcher Has Stepped Up As An Ace

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians need someone to step up. They will take on the Detroit Tigers in an AL Wild Card series between divisional rivals who know one another well. Even though Cleveland has found recent success against Detroit, things won't be easy in Game 1. The Tigers will have ace Tarik S...

Guardians All-Star Called To Step Up After Recent Struggles

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians are much more than a one-man show. Nevertheless, they need their best players to step up, especially in the playoffs. Notably, that's why fans hope that Steven Kwan can get back on track after the All-Star outfielder wasn't much of a factor down the stretch. "He did fi...

Chase DeLauter Has Decided On His Jersey Number With Guardians

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The moment Cleveland Guardians fans were waiting for is finally here. Chase DeLauter, the team's No. 2-ranked prospect behind only Travis Bazzana, is set to make his MLB debut, and the outfielder has decided on his jersey number. According to insider Zack Meisel, DeLauter will wear No. 34, wh...

Guardians Named Favorites To Sign Intriguing Shortstop Prospect

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians have a tradition of finding and developing middle infielders. The farm system is the gift that keeps on giving, and judging by its long track record of success, it's not surprising to see that shortstops usually want to sign with them over other teams. With that in min...

Stat Shows How Jose Ramirez’s 2025 Impact Outshines Recent Seasons

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians have a truly special player in Jose Ramirez. The third baseman somehow continues to improve and becomes even more important with each passing year, which isn't always the case for veterans as they age. As shown by Guardians Prospective, this may have been the most impa...

Gavin Williams Gets Honest About Guardians Fans At Progressive Field

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians have already beaten the odds this season. Not many people expected them to make the playoffs, let alone win the AL Central. Losing key players in the offseason and going through multiple losing streaks made it seem like they simply didn't have enough to get it done. Ne...

Guardians Make Big Move In Latest Power Rankings

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians proved the doubters wrong. To be fair, even most of their fans didn't think what they pulled off was possible. But now that they're about to enter the playoffs as a division champion, it's only right that they finally get the credit they deserve. With that in mind, Joe...

Insider Reveals How Guardians Can Win World Series

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians beat the odds this season. They did what no other team in MLB history had done before, coming back from 15.5 games behind to win their division. Now, they want to close the deal and win the whole thing. Of course, that will be easier said than done. But as Tim Stebbins...

Jose Ramirez Hints At Future After MLB Career

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians have arguably the best third baseman in baseball. However, he's not going to play forever. At some point, Jose Ramirez's illustrious career will come to an end. Though he doesn't want to talk about that right now, the All-Star hinted that he will stay close to the game...

Guardians' Top OF Prospect Set To Make MLB Debut Against Tigers

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians will welcome one of their most coveted prospects to begin the playoffs. After a full season of waiting, they have called him up when it matters most. "Cleveland Guardians 23-year-old OF prospect Chase DeLauter will be on the 26-man roster and make his MLB debut in the...

Guardians Have Concerning Stat Heading Into The Postseason

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians are a unique team. They overcame the biggest deficit to win a division in MLB history (15.5 games), and they trailed by as many as 11 games at one point in September. Simply put, they shouldn't even be in the playoffs. That's why it's not a surprise to see that despite...

Stephen Vogt Sends Message To Guardians Ahead Of Playoffs

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians shouldn't be here right now. They beat the odds not only to make the playoffs but also to win their division. That's why, even though they clearly know what's at stake, they need to keep playing their brand of baseball. That means having fun out there. That's the messa...

Jose Ramirez Joins Elite Company With Historic Stats

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians have a true superstar leading the way. Jose Ramirez has become much more than just an institution for the franchise. He's also among some MLB legends. Analyst Luke Potosky recently shared a historic fact about the All-Star third baseman. Ramirez now has the second-most...

Analyst Reveals Guardians' 'Recipe' For Beating Tigers' Ace

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians are set to face the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card round. That shouldn't be much of a concern, given how much success the Guardians have had against them recently. Nevertheless, it's impossible to deny that the Tigers will have an edge on the mound. Tarik...

2 Guardians Rookies Remain Eligible For Notable Award In 2026

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians didn't bring in any big names at the trade deadline. Nevertheless, that doesn't mean they didn't get some prime reinforcements when it mattered most. C.J. Kayfus and Parker Messick each played a big part in their late-season surge, and they're just getting started. For...