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Jose Ramirez has emerged as one of baseball’s best players with the Cleveland Guardians, but who inspired Ramirez before he was a star at the big league level? “When I was growing up, that player for me was Rafael Furcal,” Ramirez said via translator during an interview with MLB Network. “So I tried to idolize […]

The Cleveland Guardians hired a new manager in 2024 after Terry Francona led the ball club from 2013-2023. Francona was a legendary manager who helped Cleveland achieve plenty of success. However, he decided to step away after the 2023 campaign, which led to former big league catcher Stephen Vogt receiving the opportunity. Vogt addressed replacing […]

Mike Zunino, a catcher who made the American League All-Star team in 2021 with the Tampa Bay Rays, is retiring. Zunino’s agency, Wasserman Baseball revealed the news, via Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Former #Rays, #Mariners and #Guardians C Mike Zunino has retired. News was shared by his agency, Wasserman Baseball, in an […]

The Cleveland Guardians have high aspirations following their subpar 2023 showing. Starting pitcher Shane Bieber is moving quickly to help his club accomplish its goals. Bieber’s uptick in throwing velocity during Spring Training has analysts taking note of his Cy-Young-like ceiling. Shane Bieber looks great for the Guardians Cleveland took on the Kansas City Royals […]

Veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco returned to the Cleveland Guardians after spending three seasons with the New York Mets. On Saturday, he made his first start in four years for Cleveland during spring training and he made a heartfelt admission about his experience. Carrasco claims “it feels like home,” playing for the Guardians once again, per […]

Spring training has finally begun as the Cleveland Guardians are preparing for the 2024 season. However, the franchise was dealt some bad news on Saturday after one of their top prospects received an injury. Prospect outfielder, George Valera, officially fell to a hamstring injury, per team reporter Mandy Bell. The Guardians’ prospect is due to […]

Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramirez is on top of the world. The infielder shared his joy following the announcement that he was starting for the club in the team’s first spring training game on Saturday. Ramirez used some colorful language to express his elation. “I’m playing today! I’m f***ing happy!,” Ramirez said, per The […]

Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez has anchored the team’s lineup throughout the past few years. New Guardians manager Stephen Vogt reportedly talked to Ramirez about a potential change in the lineup to help the Guardians’ inconsistent offense, per Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com. “Manager Stephen Vogt said he’s talked to Jose Ramirez about hitting second AND […]

The Atlanta Braves had the best record in baseball during the 2023 season. Despite falling short in the playoffs, Atlanta is confident heading into 2024. Competing for a World Series berth will be a challenge, though, especially after the Los Angeles Dodgers’ impressive offseason. The odds of Atlanta realistically making a trade before the 2024 […]

The Cleveland Guardians are hoping to rebound in 2024 after missing the 2023 playoffs. Cleveland had stunned the American League Central and made the postseason despite featuring MLB’s youngest roster in 2022, but the ball club took a step in the wrong direction this past season. Cleveland had a relatively quiet offseason. They made a […]

Former Cy Young winning pitcher Corey Kluber has announced his retirement, via his Instagram. Kluber was arguably the best pitcher in the sport during his peak while with the Cleveland Indians (now Cleveland Guardians). Overall, Kluber won two Cy Young awards and was a three-time All-Star. Additionally, he carried Cleveland’s pitching staff during the team’s […]

Cleveland Guardians All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase has been drawing trade interest throughout the offseason. Cleveland struggled in 2023 and initial reports suggested that they were open to trading Clase. Although Clase is reportedly still receiving interest, Jon Morosi of MLB Network explained why a deal is “unlikely.” “Sources: Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is drawing trade […]

At 3:13 p.m. ET on April 8, the sky will darken in a path that will extend from Mexico to Dallas to Little Rock to Indianapolis to Cleveland, right when the Cleveland Guardians will be playing their home opener. The Guardians are now faced with a decision: Do they host their home opener that day, […]

Cleveland Guardians fans want the drought to end. The team hasn’t won the World Series since 1948, and fans aren’t sure when the Guards will be able to compete for a Fall Classic victory again. They almost snapped the drought on multiple occasions during the 1990’s, reaching the World Series in 1995 and 1997. In […]

Many of the big moves of the MLB offseason have been made, but one guy who is still lingering on the trade market is Shane Bieber. While the Cleveland Guardians don’t appear to be in any sort of rush to trade Bieber, they have been taking calls on him this offseason, with one team that […]

The New York Yankees have upgraded their roster this offseason, trading for outfielders Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo while also signing Marcus Stroman in free agency. The Yankees’ outlook for the 2024 season is hopeful at the moment, but they would benefit from adding one more starting pitcher. What if New York made a bonkers […]

The Dawg Pound is reaching thunderous levels of excitement ahead of the Cleveland Browns’ AFC Wild Card clash with the Houston Texans on Saturday. The entire city is showing its support for the team, including a local star athlete. Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez had a message for the Browns a little before the […]

Shane Bieber is among the most popular trade candidates this offseason. Although a deal still could come to fruition, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the Cleveland Guardians are “unlikely” to trade their ace. “Though one GM said the Guardians are still talking about star pitcher Shane Bieber, the latest word is […]

As the Cleveland Guardians build out their roster, Shane Bieber has seen his name come up in trade rumors. Still, the Guardians agreed to a deal with Bieber, locking in his 2024 contract. Cleveland signed Bieber to a $13.125 million contract, via Robert Murray of FanSided. With the new deal in place, both sides are […]

The Colorado Rockies agreed to a $6.55 million contract with Cal Quantrill to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB Network reports. The Cleveland Guardians surprisingly designated Quantrill for assignment early this offseason. The move led to Cleveland dealing Quantrill to Colorado in a trade. New Rockies pitcher Cal Quantrill’s career After beginning his big league […]

Michael Brantley is officially hanging up his cleats. After a successful 15-year MLB career that included five All-Star selections and two World Series appearances, the former Cleveland and Houston outfielder is retiring, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. He battled through injuries in recent years and played in just 79 games across his last two seasons […]

Two of the top pitching trade candidates may end up staying with their current teams to open the 2024 season. Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Guardians aces Corbin Burnes and Shane Bieber have been mentioned in no shortage of trade rumors this offseason. Burnes and Bieber are two of the better pitchers in the sport. They […]

There is not a bigger winner in the MLB offseason so far than the Los Angeles Dodgers. It is also safe to say that no team will top what Los Angeles’ front office has done given the fact that the Dodgers have landed both Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. That’s not to mention the trade […]

The New York Yankees have agree to trade outfielder Estevan Florial to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for right-handed pitcher Cody Morris, the Guardians announced on Twitter. Estevan Florial was a part of the Yankees’ outfield depth, and he is out of minor league options heading into the 2024 season. With the additions of outfielders […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may not be done adding stars. After recently agreeing to a contract with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles is now being linked to a potential trade for Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase. “I do think you will see them add bullpen depth,” MLB insider Jim Bowden said on MLB Network Radio. “I […]

The Seattle Mariners are looking to add offense, and it appears they are interested in a Cleveland Guardians slugger. The Mariners and Guardians have reportedly engaged in Josh Naylor trade talks, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. Cleveland’s most discussed player in trade rumors has been starting pitcher Shane Bieber. Closer Emmanuel Clase has also […]

The Boston Red Sox have reportedly agreed to a contract with catcher Roberto Perez, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Perez has previously played for the Cleveland Guardians, Pittsburgh Pirates, and San Francisco Giants. Perez’s deal is reportedly a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. […]

The Cleveland Guardians have yet to make a major move throughout the offseason. However, the Guardians made sure they had ample options behind the plate. Cleveland has signed Austin Hedges to a $4 million contract, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. While the amount of years in his contract weren’t specified, the fact […]

The Cleveland Guardians have won the MLB Draft Lottery and will have the first overall pick in the 2024 draft, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Cleveland will have the first overall pick for the first time in franchise history, something that was not expected to occur with the Guardians entering the lottery with just […]

New York Yankees fans are especially ornery these days. They do not want to hear any roster-related news that doesn’t concern either Juan Soto or other premium MLB talents. Hence, the team’s latest acquisition is probably not going to enthuse the Bronx too much. Though, the team is at least adding some October magic to […]

The Cleveland Guardians went out on a limb to hire Stephen Vogt as their manager. Vogt has now revealed the rigorous interview process the Guardians put him through before landing the job. Cleveland was in need of a new manager with Terry Francona retiring. To make sure Vogt was the right candidate, the Guardians made […]

The Cleveland Guardians are a difficult team to figure out. In 2022, they won the AL Central despite having MLB’s youngest team. The Guardians took a step in the wrong direction in 2023 though, ultimately missing the playoffs. Are the Guardians now on the verge of a rebuild? Cleveland is reportedly open to the idea […]

The Cleveland Guardians made a free agent splash on Wednesday. No, they didn’t win the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, but the Guardians did agree to terms with one of his teammates – inking right-handed pitcher Jaime Barria to a minor league deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Barria spent his first six seasons with […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ roster may look a lot different in 2023. Starting pitcher Shane Bieber is being mentioned in trade rumors, and Cleveland designated another starter in Cal Quantrill for assignment Tuesday, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Despite still having two years of team control remaining on his contract Cleveland decided to make this […]

It wasn’t long ago that Stephen Vogt was a catcher in MLB, digging out balls from the dirt. But when Vogt got the call that he was being named the Cleveland Guardians manager, the former catcher was digging out something much different. With Terry Francona retiring, the Guardians turned to Vogt as his replacement. When […]

The Cleveland Guardians recently announced the hiring of Stephen Vogt to be their next manager. The team made it official Friday by introducing Vogt to fans via a press conference. Vogt, a two-time MLB All-Star, addressed taking the position as the Guardians’ next manager, per Bally Sports Cleveland. “Starting with my dad Randy, from four […]

Grady Sizemore is returning to MLB. Sizemore, a former Cleveland Indians (now Cleveland Guardians) superstar, is joining the Chicago White Sox coaching staff, Bruce Levine of WSCR-AM and Audacy’s 670 The Score reported. “Former All Star Grady Sizemore, will be a part of White Sox manager Pedro Grifol’s coaching staff. He will coach outfielders and […]

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is officially a free agent. The White Sox declined his $14 million option for 2024, allowing him to test the open market. There is still the chance for Anderson to return to the team on a discounted deal. But considering the way the 2023 season went for the White […]

There is not a more compelling storyline in MLB free agency out there than that of Shohei Ohtani’s looming decision. Ohtani is, without a doubt, the biggest free agent in the market. Even with his elbow issue, the Japanese superstar is expected to land a monumental deal. The only question is which team will get […]