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Guardians Surprisingly Option Young Second Base Candidate To Triple-A

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   In the past few days, Cleveland Guardians infielder Juan Brito started to turn things around after a rocky start to spring training. After homering on Tuesday, his slash line reached a less-than-ideal, but increasingly respectable .176/.222/.529. Still, despite the fact he was starting to get...

Jose Ramirez Leads Guardians In Newest Statcast Metric

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   Our grandfathers told us to 'hit it where they ain't' referring to the fielders. Our fathers said, 'Hit it over the fielders.' Right now, it's more like 'pull the ball in the air,' and good things will happen. Statistically, it has been proven that putting the ball in the air is the ideal typ...

Guardians Get Infielder Back From The Braves

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians drafted infielder Christian Cairo in the fourth round back in 2019. They lost him to the Atlanta Braves in December's Rule 5 Draft, though. As it turns out, the loss was temporary, as the Braves returned the infielder to the Guardians on Thursday, per Paul Hoynes of Cl...

Guardians Hall Of Famer Weighs In On Second Base Situation

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   If you follow the Cleveland Guardians since the nineties, you will surely remember former All-Star second baseman Carlos Baerga. He played in the organization from the day of his debut in 1990 until 1996 and returned in 1999 for another stint. With Cleveland, Baerga won two Silver Slugger Awa...

Underrated Lefty Is Unexpectedly Running Away With A Rotation Spot

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   It's not a secret that the Cleveland Guardians had a myriad of starting pitching options to choose from to round out their rotation when spring training camps opened last month. Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams were considered locks while Luis L. Ortiz was virtually assured a spot. Then you ha...

Guardians Analyst Takes A Look At Spring Training Position Battles

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians entered camp with more than their fair share of position battles. The rotation, except for a couple of spots, was almost entirely up for grabs. There were also a few bullpen spots available and, of course, second base. These positions are still unresolved, but we are s...

Guardians Insider Provides Positive Update On Erik Sabrowski

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians boast an elite bullpen. Counting the relievers who are currently injured, hitters wouldn't stand a chance. Think about Sam Hentges, Trevor Stephan and Erik Sabrowski joining Emmanuel Clase, Hunter Gaddis, Tim Herrin, Cade Smith and Andrew Walters. It could happen at so...

Luis Ortiz And The Guardians Are Still Getting To Know Each Other

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   When a player has spent his entire career with the same organization, it might be unreasonable to expect immediate results when he is traded to a new team. The Cleveland Guardians acquired starting pitcher Luis L. Ortiz from the Pittsburgh Pirates, hoping he would fill one of their rotation s...

Guardians Finally Announce Their Opening Day Starter

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians don't have too many certainties in their rotation at the moment. Their best pitcher, Shane Bieber, is injured, and three of their rotation spots might still be up for grabs. They do know, however, that Tanner Bibee will be the one tasked with the responsibility of lead...

Guardians Second Base Candidate Is Finally Coming Into His Own

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   When the Cleveland Guardians announced they were going to have four or five players competing for the second base gig, young infielder Juan Brito was always seen as the favorite. He was coming off a season with 61 extra-base hits in Triple-A and is brimming with potential. It's safe to say, h...

Guardians Pitcher Won't Be On Opening Day Roster With Oblique Injury

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   Cleveland Guardians trade acquisition Slade Cecconi won't be on the Opening Day roster. He hadn't made a strong case to be included with his performance, but the right-hander is injured and won't be ready in time. "Slade Cecconi has a mild left oblique strain. He has begun a return-to-throw p...

Guardians Insider Takes Look At Rotation Picture

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians have an elite bullpen. It was the best in baseball last year and should remain among the top units again in 2025. The lineup and the rotation have some question marks, though. Guardians Prospective recently took a look at where the rotation stands right now and could g...

Guardians Announce Home Opener Is Sold Out

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   Despite some members of the media and fans underestimating their incredible 2024 run and their ability to repeat it, people want to see the Cleveland Guardians. They want to watch Steven Kwan's incredible defense in left field and his plate discipline and contact. They want to watch Emmanuel...

Tanner Bibee Shows He Is Already In Midseason Form By Dominating Reds

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians took the field late on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds to play a Cactus League game. They ended up winning 3-0 and the night was full of encouraging developments. Tanner Bibee, the Guardians' probable Opening Day starter, stymied the Reds offense and reached the six...

Guardians Star Named Among Players Making Biggest Spring Impressions

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The start of the 2025 MLB regular season is approaching quickly, which is incredibly exciting for baseball fans. Every camp has had a few standout performers so far, and MLB.com has put together an entertaining list of one player from each team who has impressed in spring training. The Clevel...

Ben Lively Poised To Improve Performance After Enjoying A Normal Spring

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   In 2024, Cleveland Guardians starter Ben Lively saw his Cactus League workload cut short by a viral illness. He pitched only 4.1 innings and opened the regular season on the injured list. Despite not being ready for a normal workload, Lively enjoyed one of the finest seasons of his career wit...

2 Guardians Prospects Make All-Spring Breakout Teams

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians edged the Seattle Mariners in their Spring Breakout showdown. It was an exciting game that had a little bit of everything. The Guardians' win was mostly fueled by two players who are set to shape the future of the team for the next few years, alongside another group of...

Former Player Raves About Guardians Star

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians have some interesting young pieces. Steven Kwan could end up taking over as the face of the franchise in the future. However, they're still Jose Ramirez's team, and that will be the case until further notice. At least, that's how Harold Reynolds feels. Talking on the M...

Guardians Insider Reminds Everyone Just How Valuable Emmanuel Clase Is

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   In MLB, teams are always trying to put an imaginary label on players. This label tries to determine their trade value by analyzing factors such as how good he is, his age, team control, salary, potential, and more. When discussing the most valuable trade pieces in baseball, Cleveland Guardian...

Bruce Drennan Makes Bold Statement About Guardians' Bullpen

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The entire league knows by now that the Cleveland Guardians have an elite bullpen. Many experts and specialists in the area say that it's the best in MLB, and the stats appear to support that claim. When your bullpen posts a 2.57 ERA over a full 162-game season and the next-best is at 3.11, t...

Jhonkensy Noel Leads Exciting Spring Training Ranking

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   If you follow the Cleveland Guardians' farm system or if you tuned in during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, you know that Jhonkensy Noel boasts what scouts call game power. He has the ability to hit home runs in bunches: he accumulated 32 in 2022, 27 in...

Guardians Manager Has A Preferred Lineup Slot For Jose Ramirez

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians are a forward-thinking organization. They are up-to-date with recent trends and approaches that will put them even a bit closer to winning games, and they aren't afraid of change. In baseball, an old adage says that you should always have your best player hitting third...

Guardians Key Reliever Returns To Action After Injury

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   On Saturday, the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 7-5 in their Cactus League game. That game featured another so-so outing from Triston McKenzie and an impressive power showing by Cleveland that included four homers and a triple. Angel Martinez, Jose Ramirez, Gabriel Arias, and...

Brayan Rocchio Feels Confident At The Plate And Is Thriving Because Of It

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   In professional sports, the mind plays a big part in success and failure. Confidence can go a long way, too. In baseball, hot and cold streaks tend to have a snowball-like effect. In the specific case of Cleveland Guardians' shortstop Brayan Rocchio, he let the struggles get to his head in th...

MLB Snubs Guardians In Final Preseason Power Rankings

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   Evidence indicates the Cleveland Guardians are a top contender in the American League. They are coming off a thrilling postseason run that included a series victory against the Detroit Tigers and a close matchup against the New York Yankees despite the seemingly lopsided defeat. They have bro...

Guardians Option Promising Lefty To Triple-A

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   Up until this week, Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitching prospect Doug Nikhazy was actually in contention to make the team out of camp. He could have been a starter or a reliever in the majors, depending on how the Guards decided to build their roster. However, earlier this week, the Los...

Josh Naylor Has Honest Admission About His Trade From Guardians

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians' decision to move on from Josh Naylor might have a big impact. They traded one of their best players, and while that's usually what they do when stars are about to get more expensive, it was still a big blow. However, it seemed like the first baseman foresaw the move,...