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Insider Reveals Interesting Payroll Fact About Guardians

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago   You probably don't need us to tell you this, but the Cleveland Guardians are a small-market team. However, unlike some MLB organizations with a similar budget, they actually try to compete most of the time with the tools they have at their disposal. These franchises might not have the ability...

Stephen Vogt Praises Young Guardians Catching Prospect

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago   Being a catcher is one of the busiest jobs not only in baseball, but in general. Imagine having to work on your blocking, throwing, and framing skills while studying your own pitchers and the opposition, preparing scouting reports, and planning games with the manager, the coaches, and your ow...

Guardians Coach Notices Rare Trait In Top Prospect

Mike Battaglino • 8 months ago   There is perhaps nothing more enticing in baseball than a prospect who displays raw power at the plate. That is why the Cleveland Guardians and their fans are so excited about Ralphy Velazquez. Just 20 years old, but standing 6-foot-1 and listed at 240 pounds, his potential is mesmerizing. Ra...

Insider Raises Concern About Guardians Rotation Strategy

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians had a September to remember in 2025. Their excellent play coincided with the Detroit Tigers' late-season collapse, and Stephen Vogt and his men were able to steal away the AL Central crown with a 20-7 record in that last month. The Guardians got some excellent producti...

Carl Willis Sends Strong Message About Guardians

Mike Battaglino • 8 months ago   Carl Willis just can’t seem to stay away from the Cleveland Guardians. The longtime pitching coach not only found his way back to the organization but also continues to put off retirement to remain with the team. The 65-year-old is back for his 16th with the Guardians, and his ninth straight...

Travis Bazzana Opens Up About Playing In WBC

Mike Battaglino • 8 months ago   Travis Bazzana is back with the Cleveland Guardians after a successful stint with Australia at the World Baseball Classic. Though his team fell just short of reaching the quarterfinals, Bazzana had some highlight-worthy moments and was able to get the feeling of playing on a big stage. Now, w...

Guardians Pitching Prospect Speaks About Joining Cleveland

Mike Battaglino • 8 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians’ competition for spots in the starting rotation has been one of the highlights of spring training. With six pitchers vying for five jobs, it’s obvious the organization has admirable current depth in that area. Fortunately, it goes beyond that, as well. In trading away...

Guardians Executive Gushes About Travis Bazzana

Mike Battaglino • 8 months ago   Travis Bazzana is one of the Cleveland Guardians’ most unique prospects, and could be among the most distinctive in all of baseball. As the first native of Australia to be selected No. 1 overall in the MLB Draft, that may go without saying. But it is that background that makes the 23-year-old...

Analyst Predicts Tough Outcome For Guardians Prospect

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians and the majority of teams will carry 13 pitchers and 13 position players on their Opening Day roster. We have a good idea about which players will take up most of the available spots, but there is always room for surprises with the Guards. You don't have to be an exper...

Guardians Reliever Facing Tough Road Back After Surgery

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago   From 2021 to 2023, Trevor Stephan was one of the best and most dominant setup men in the American League. He posted a 3.73 ERA over the course of those three seasons, covering 195.2 innings and striking out 232 hitters. In 2022, Stephan's finest campaign, his fastball averaged 96.5 mph, and h...

Guardians Make Interesting Decision With ABS Challenges

Justin Hussong • 8 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians are working through a starting rotation battle this Spring Training and are still sorting out the pecking order in a bullpen that is still feeling the loss of star closer Emmanuel Clase. Overall, the arms are shaping up well and these are minor issues surrounding what...

Analyst Ranks Guardians Outfielder Among MLB’s Best

Justin Hussong • 8 months ago   There's no telling where the Cleveland Guardians' lineup would be over the past few years without the steady presence of All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan atop the lineup every day. He will be needed more than ever in 2026 with how much uncertainty there is in the outfield around him. An inte...

Kyle Manzardo Made Key Adjustment This Offseason

Justin Hussong • 8 months ago   Kyle Manzardo broke out for the Cleveland Guardians last year with 27 homers and is now one of the focal points in what is, at times, a lifeless lineup. Fans know what they're getting from Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan, and if Manzardo can become as reliable as those two perennial All-Stars, i...

Young Pitcher Making Case For Guardians Opening Day Roster

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago   During the Cleveland Guardians' most recent Cactus League game, on Tuesday, spring revelation Peyton Pallette worked another scoreless frame to keep his ERA at 0.00. The Rule 5 Draft pick is making a strong case to make the Opening Day roster. Pallette, a 24-year-old righty with big stuff and...

MLB Analysts Make Bold Prediction About Young Guardians Slugger

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago   MLB Pipeline writers Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo, and Sam Dykstra put together a list of 30 prospect-related predictions for the 2026 campaign, one for each team. As you can expect, they had something to say about the Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians have one of the best farm systems in baseb...

Young Guardians Hitter Tabbed As Potential Breakout Player

Jimmy Swartz • 8 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians are once again leaning on young talent as they look ahead to the 2026 season, and one player in particular is drawing national attention as a potential breakout candidate. Outfielder Chase DeLauter has been viewed as one of the organization’s most exciting prospects fo...

Guardians May Have Odd Man Out In Outfield

Justin Hussong • 8 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians have a lot to sort through before they decide what their outfield rotation is going to look like. Exciting young bats such as Chase DeLauter, George Valera, and CJ Kayfus appear ready to roll while Steven Kwan continues to be a mainstay atop the order and Angel Martine...

Guardians Outfielder Making Case For Bigger Role

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago   Cleveland Guardians outfielder George Valera has earned everything he has achieved in baseball so far. Yes, he was merely a rookie last year and has played the grand total of 16 MLB games, so you might think he hasn't really done much yet. Think again. Just reaching the major leagues makes hi...

Guardians Make Major Contract Moves With 30 Players

Justin Hussong • 8 months ago   With about two weeks to go before Opening Day, teams around MLB are putting the finishing touches on their rosters as they continue to evaluate what they're seeing in Spring Training. The Cleveland Guardians are no different and still have a lot to figure out over these next few weeks as they...

Guardians Pitcher Is Celebrating A Special Day On Wednesday

Justin Hussong • 8 months ago   Cleveland Guardians fans have been fortunate to watch a handful of their players take the big stage and perform in the World Baseball Classic thus far. Top prospect Travis Bazzana, tearing it up for Australia, has probably been the most intriguing development. Another Guardian took center sta...

Analyst Believes Guardians Starter Is On Verge Of Big Leap

Mike Battaglino • 8 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians have been waging an interesting and important battle for the final spots in their starting rotation during spring training. But at the top of that unit, they are definitely set. Gavin Williams somewhat unexpectedly emerged as the ace of the staff early last season, ass...

Guardians Hitter Getting Breakout Buzz For 2026

Mike Battaglino • 8 months ago   There are so many incoming prospects and position battles for the Cleveland Guardians during spring training that it’s easy to overlook established players who are settled in at their spots. Some of them are young, too, which means they also have potential upside that can play a big role in a...

Analyst Makes Interesting Prediction About Guardians

Mike Battaglino • 8 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians aren’t getting much respect from pundits and predictors heading toward the 2026 season, even though they are the two-time defending AL Central champions and have made the playoffs in three of the past four years. The dire forecasts are due in large part to the fact tha...

Steven Kwan Had Massive Swing Improvement In Offseason

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago   Cleveland Guardians All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan has hit 25 home runs over the last two seasons: 14 in 2024 and 11 last year. Those totals aren't too shabby for a leadoff hitter whose main job is to get on base. The most impressive part of the story, however, is that Kwan has done that whi...

Guardians Ace Gets Surprising Ranking In New List

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago   In baseball, having a true ace gives teams an important competitive advantage throughout the long season, but especially in a short playoff series. Frontline starters who can give you six, seven, or eight innings of one-run ball are incredibly valuable. The Cleveland Guardians know this. From...

Analyst Raises Potential Chase DeLauter Concern

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago   On Tuesday, Cleveland Guardians star prospect Chase DeLauter played just his sixth spring game. The team is bringing him along slowly, given his injury history. In the last few days, DeLauter had to deal with some lower-body soreness. He didn't see any Cactus League action from February 23rd...

David Fry Might Be Facing An Uphill Battle For Consistent Playing Time

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago   The Cleveland Guardians have some quality depth on offense. With the notable exception of middle infield, they seem to have multiple options to deploy all around the roster. Their outfield has Steven Kwan, an all-around performer; star prospect Chase DeLauter, and the promising George Valera,...