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Ben Lively Outduels Paul Skenes And Earns First Win Of The Season

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians weren't favored to win on Saturday. Everyone, from analysts to betting houses and fans expected the Pittsburgh Pirates to come out on top because second-year phenom Paul Skenes was going to be on the mound. Skenes, in case you don't know, is a generational talent and t...

Watch: Kyle Manzardo Hits Ball Out Of PNC Park Against Paul Skenes

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   For several days, Cleveland Guardians fans were anticipating Saturday's matchup against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates. No disrespect to the rest of the Pirates' pitching staff, but Skenes is a unique talent. The Guardians faced him for the first time, and while he pitched well, Cleve...

Gabriel Arias Keeps Thriving As A Regular

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   Gabriel Arias has received countless chances in the past. He wasn't ready to thrive or to be an above-average starter in one of the Cleveland Guardians' infield spots. And that's OK: not every prospect is born ready to be a major league star. Some of them need to struggle at the highest level...

Jose Ramirez Makes Guardians History In Friday's Win

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   Despite a late scare and the bullpen not being as good as usual, the Cleveland Guardians survived and earned a much-needed victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night, beating them 10-7 at PNC Park. In the top of the seventh frame, the Guards were up 10-2, but the usually reliable...

Watch: Will Brennan Extends Triple-A On-Base Streak To 14 Games

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians have given outfielder Will Brennan more than his fair share of chances over the years. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to do much with them, so the Guardians decided to give his roster spot to another player upon breaking camp this year. Brennan did post disappointi...

Jose Ramirez Aiming To Bust Out Of Power Slump

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   Earlier this season, Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez put on a show. He homered three times against the Los Angeles Angels, showing that he is still a force to be reckoned with even at 32 years old. Since that day, however, he has been in a power slump. In the next 11 games, Ram...

Austin Hedges Keeps Finding Ways To Help The Guardians

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians lost to the Baltimore Orioles, but without catcher Austin Hedges, things would have been much worse. Hedges is having an amazing season to this point, certainly better than starting catcher Bo Naylor. In the loss to the Orioles, he had an impact on the game offensively...

Tanner Bibee Leads The League In Unwanted Stat

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians lost for the third time in four games on Thursday, dropping the series finale against the Baltimore Orioles 6-2. They are now 9-9 on the season, and will now take on the Pittsburgh Pirates to try and get back on track. Tanner Bibee couldn't deliver a solid outing and s...

Josh Naylor Is Enjoying Fantastic Start To The Season In Arizona

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians made a tough but expected decision during the offseason. They traded first baseman Josh Naylor, who was entering his last year of team control before becoming a free agent, to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitcher Slade Cecconi and a draft pick. The Guardians prefer to...

Guardians' Unheralded Minor Leaguer Extends Hot Streak

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians selected infielder Will Wilson in the Triple-A phase of the Rule 5 Draft this offseason. He was the definition of a lotto ticket as there was absolutely no downside in assigning him to Triple-A to see if he could pull off the improbable: reaching the major leagues and...

It Might Be Time To Get Concerned About Triston McKenzie

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   In 2022, Cleveland Guardians' young starter Triston McKenzie was on top of the world. He posted a 2.96 ERA over 191.1 innings and delivered 11 additional frames in the postseason with a 3.27 ERA. In 2023, however, he was diagnosed with a partial UCL tear. He decided against surgery and is, sa...

Gavin Williams Gets Honest About His Expectations This Season

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians couldn't keep the momentum going on Wednesday night. They dropped a 9-1 decision to the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, and while Gavin Williams was mostly solid, the few mistakes he made wound up costing the team the game. First, he allowed a Grand Slam when he thr...

Guardians Infielder Is Finally Breaking Out After Years Of Struggling

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   For years, the Cleveland Guardians waited for infielder Gabriel Arias to blossom and develop into a starting-caliber player. He has been getting MLB playing time since 2022, and he failed every year until 2024. His case is another reminder that prospect development is not always a smooth ride...

Analyst Ranks Guardians' Front Office Among The Best In The Game

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians are often criticized by their own fans because they don't usually sign or compete for top free agents. They run one of the lowest payrolls in the league year after year. Supporters often feel that with a couple of big signings in a given season, their chances of winnin...

Guardians' Forgotten Outfielder Is Thriving In Triple-A

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   After posting a rather disappointing .714 OPS in spring training and a .697 mark in the majors last season, the Cleveland Guardians decided to option Will Brennan, who had been a mainstay in their lineup in recent seasons, to Triple-A to open the year. The Guardians needed to accommodate new...

Guardians Coach Gets Honest About Orioles' Problematic Left-Field Wall

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians are the latest victims of the Baltimore Orioles' infamous left-field wall. They moved the wall back four years ago. They also got rid of some seats closer to the field to try to make it harder for opposing right-handed hitters to hit home runs. However, that was a doub...

Logan Allen Credits Guardians Catcher For 'Making It Easy' On Tuesday

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians got a big boost from Logan Allen on Tuesday. The southpaw hurler was in command against the Baltimore Orioles, keeping the momentum going after a solid outing in the first homestand of the season. He threw 5.2 scoreless frames to help Stephen Vogt's team improve to 9-7...

Stephen Vogt Raves About 2 Players After Impressive Win Against Orioles

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians bounced back and got a big win on the road on Tuesday night. Logan Allen was at his best at Oriole Park, holding the Baltimore Orioles to just two hits in 5.2 shutout innings, leading his team to a 6-3 win. Bo Naylor was also quite efficient at the bottom of the lineup...

Guardians Top Prospect Keeps Dominating In Double-A

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   After enjoying a solid, but not scintillating professional debut in 2024 with the High-A Lake County Captains, Cleveland Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana kept working in the offseason and spring training to improve his game. His wRC+ of 126 in 27 games last year was solid, but everyone k...

Guardians All-Star Extends Surprising Power Surge

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians won their series opener against the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Tuesday. It was their seventh victory in the last ten games, proof that this team is starting to surge. Besides the dominant performances of Logan Allen, Angel Martinez, and even Emmanuel Clase (yes, he got a...

Guardians Bullpen Keeps Dominating Against All Odds

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   Fans, analysts, and even scouts lauded the Cleveland Guardians' bullpen last year, the best in baseball with a 2.57 ERA. Many people, however, didn't think that the Guards could repeat such a fantastic bullpen performance, not after their top four guys (Cade Smith, Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis,...

Guardians Executive Shows Support For Struggling Closer

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is sporting a 7.71 ERA in the 2025 campaign to this point. It's an incredibly disappointing number, and each and every one of his appearances has felt like a dangerous adventure rather than the smooth sailing it was last season. Some fans have started...

Analyst Reveals How Guardians Should Deal With Emmanuel Clase's Struggles

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians used to have the most reliable closer in the entire league. We're talking about someone who allowed a grand total of five earned runs in 74 appearances last season. Unfortunately, Emmanuel Clase hasn't been anywhere close to that player this season. With that in mind,...

Analyst Reveals Alarming Concern About Emmanuel Clase

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians need their star closer to get back to his former self. Emmanuel Clase has gotten off to a dreadful start to the season, and while it's still early in the campaign, there are reasons to be alarmed. At least, that's how Adam 'The Bull' Gerstenhaber feels. Talking on the...

Second-Year Phenom Lined Up To Face Guardians This Weekend

Andres Chavez • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians' offense is improving. Little by little, unexpected contributors such as Gabriel Arias, Daniel Schneemann, Kyle Manzardo, and Angel Martinez develop and help the established veterans, such as Jose Ramirez and Carlos Santana, score runs. Still, it's clear that the unit...

Stephen Vogt Gets Honest About Emmanuel Clase's Rough Start

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   For the past three years or so, the Cleveland Guardians have bragged about having the best closer in all of baseball. Emmanuel Clase posted the third-lowest ERA in MLB history last season at just 0.61, and he allowed a grand total of five earned runs across 74 games and 74.1 IP. Now, he's up...

Analyst Believes Guardians Sent A Message After Dominant Homestand

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago   The Cleveland Guardians desperately needed to head back home. They started the season with nine games on the road, and they went 3-6 to start the campaign. Fortunately for them, they bounced back in their return to Ohio, winning five of their six games at Progressive Field against AL Central...