Several Cleveland Guardians are fighting for the starting shortstop gig, which is entirely up for grabs. Brayan Rocchio, Tyler Freeman, and Gabriel Arias are the main competitors. Arias, in particular, could prove to be a good option if it weren't for one small detail: he just can't hit left-handed pitchers. It's odd, as right-handed hitters like him usually … [Read more...] about Stats Highlight Key Concern With Gabriel Arias
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Guardians Make First Official Roster Moves Of Spring
The Cleveland Guardians have a sizable contingent of players in camp. You have the established veterans, those looking for a roster spot, and prospects who were up to get some reps with major leaguers and get their feet wet in The Show. Daniel Espino and George Valera were part of the last group. However, they have been sent to the minors, where they will … [Read more...] about Guardians Make First Official Roster Moves Of Spring
Guardians Once Again Rank Low On Key Offseason List
The 2023-24 free agency period brought in some impressive contracts: Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto both signed record-setting pacts with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Kansas City Royals were a top-five spending team, and the San Francisco Giants flirted with the $300 million mark in expenses. Speaking of spending rankings, Codify Baseball posted them on … [Read more...] about Guardians Once Again Rank Low On Key Offseason List
Emmanuel Clase Is Part Of An Exclusive 2-Man Club
Relief pitchers are extremely volatile, perhaps the most out of all baseball positions. Volatility means that one year they could be stars, and they could flame out, get severely injured, or lose effectiveness just as quickly as they arrived. That's why having a pitcher who combines effectiveness with availability is like hitting the jackpot. The Mariano … [Read more...] about Emmanuel Clase Is Part Of An Exclusive 2-Man Club
Insider Notes Rare Feat For The 2024 Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians of 2024 will be built around pitching, a few offensive building blocks, and lots of high-upside players. The more members of the third group who join the second one, the better the Guardians will be this upcoming season. The starting rotation, however, is the foundation of the team. It has a former AL Cy Young award winner in Shane … [Read more...] about Insider Notes Rare Feat For The 2024 Guardians