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In November, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase was indicted by federal prosecutors in the MLB betting scandal. Later, he was arrested at JFK Airport.  Now, details are emerging to explain why Clase was reprimanded before his alleged involvement was known, per Evan Drellich and Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Clase had used his personal cell […]

The Cleveland Guardians re-signed right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong on Thursday to a one-year contract worth $5.5 million, which includes a mutual option for 2027, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The signing reunites Armstrong with the organization that selected him in the 18th round of the 2011 MLB Draft out of East Carolina University. Armstrong, now 35, […]

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan was mentioned as a trade candidate ahead of the 2025 July trade deadline. A deal ultimately did not come to fruition, and Kwan helped the Guardians shock the Detroit Tigers and win the American League Central. The Tigers later got their revenge in the playoffs and sent the Guards home. […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ bullpen will see new faces this coming season, as the team has been making some small changes. Now, they have made a trade, as they acquired Justin Bruihl in a trade with the Blue Jays that will bolster their pen, according to MLB beat writer Mark Feisand. “The Guardians have acquired LHP […]

The Philadelphia Phillies remain in a perplexing state of contradiction—they possess one of baseball’s most talented rosters yet continue searching for complementary pieces that could elevate them to championship contention. Among their current roster, Nick Castellanos represents an intriguing trade candidate, particularly for a team like the Cleveland Guardians that could bolster their outfield depth […]

Manny Machado’s intention to play in the World Baseball Classic immediately energized Dominican Republic baseball and sent ripples across the league. The announcement reopened conversations about which stars could follow him onto the 2026 stage. Guardians star Jose Ramirez, as noted by baseball reporter Shawn Spradling, has already expressed his plan to suit up after […]

Stephen Vogt landed the Cleveland Guardians manager job ahead of the 2024 MLB season. Replacing a legend in Terry Francona was always going to be a difficult task, but Vogt was clearly ready for the challenge. He has since led Cleveland to back-to-back playoff appearances, as the Guardians won 92 games in 2024 and 88 […]

The Cleveland Guardians have reached the playoffs three out of the last four seasons. As they look to go on another postseason run, the Guardians have made an addition to their bullpen. Cleveland has signed right-hander Colin Holderman to a one-year contract, via Zack Meisel of The Athletic. He will make $1.5 million. Holderman is […]

For a franchise that possesses 27 World Series titles, it’s been a while since the New York Yankees have captured championship gold. The last time the Yankees were victorious in the Fall Classic, they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games back in 2009. This year’s loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL […]

The Cleveland Guardians have beefed up their bullpen for the 2026 season by signing right-handed reliever Connor Brogdon to a one-year Major League contract worth $900,000, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. The deal also includes club control through the 2027 season, allowing Cleveland to retain Brogdon for another year before he becomes an unrestricted […]

The Cleveland Guardians won the NL Central with grit and swagger, only to bow out early in the Wild Card, a finish that left the season feeling both triumphant and unfinished. In the middle of it stood Jose Ramirez, who added another remarkable chapter to his Guardians legacy with a top-three finish in the NL […]

The Cleveland Guardians are expected to face a pivotal offseason, but one key player might not be going anywhere. Despite ongoing Steven Kwan trade rumors, new insight suggests the front office could keep their Gold Glove outfielder in 2026 as the organization looks to reshape its lineup. On MLB Network’s MLB Tonight, Zack Meisel of […]

As the Cleveland Guardians lost in the AL Wild Card series to the Detroit Tigers, the season still marked another productive and successful season for star Jose Ramirez. After Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt won AL manager of the year for the second consecutive year, Ramirez was also award-hunting for MVP, though it would go to […]

The New York Yankees continue to drive early MLB offseason moves, and the newest wave of rumors now centers around a hypothetical Steven Kwan trade that gained momentum after James “Jomboy” O’Brien broke down why it works. The concept drew interest because it fits several long-term needs for the Yankees and pushes the Guardians outfield […]

Cleveland Guardians All-Star pitcher Emmanuel Clase was released on $600,000 bond Thursday after pleading not guilty in federal court to charges related to an alleged sports betting scheme. The FBI took the 27-year-old into custody at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York after arriving from the Dominican Republic earlier in the morning. Clase […]

Despite an absolutely remarkable turnaround in which they surged from fourth place in July to winning the AL Central come late September, the Cleveland Guardians are in the headlines for the wrong reason. The gambling scandal involving Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz took another turn a few days ago when the duo was […]

Presently, MLB is caught in the glare of an investigation into illegal gambling activities. Among those implicated is Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase. On Thursday, Clase was taken into custody at JFK Airport, per David Payne Purdum of ESPN. Also, Clase is expected to answer to investigators on allegations that he had conspired with gamblers […]

The Houston Astros lost a lot of talent last offseason. They’d made it to at least the ALCS in seven of the previous eight seasons before missing the postseason altogether in 2025. Alex Bregman, Justin Verlander, and Kyle Tucker were the biggest offseason departures, and the loss of this star talent directly contributed to a […]

The Cleveland Guardians enter the 2025 offseason on a high note after skipper Stephen Vogt was named the 2025 AL Manager of the Year for a second consecutive season. The recognition, revealed Tuesday by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, marked another historic moment for the 2025 AL Central champions, whose improbable comeback season captivated […]

The Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers have both made the playoffs the past two seasons. In turn, their managers have taken home plenty of hardware. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was named the American League Manager of the Year in 2025 while Pat Murphy of the Brewers took home the NL award. It was a repeat […]

For the first time ever, both the American League Manager of the Year and the National League Manager of the Year are repeat champions. After the 2024 season, Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy became the league’s best managers. That happens to be the case once again after the 2025 […]

The MLB offseason is officially here. Free agency has already kicked off, but few deals have been agreed to thus far, and most of the big-name players on the open market won’t sign until later in the year or even next year. Free agent signings aren’t the only way for teams to add to their […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will likely attempt to add reinforcements this winter following their second straight World Series victory, and one insider has already predicted that they will push to acquire Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, Los Angeles’ past attempt to trade for the two-time All-Star could push […]

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is proclaiming his innocence after being indicted by federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, for his alleged role in an MLB betting scandal. Clase’s attorney, Michael Ferrara, released a firm statement on Sunday denying the accusations, saying, “Emmanuel Clase has devoted his life to baseball and doing everything in his […]

The Cleveland Guardians won the AL Central with a great September run despite two absences on the mound. Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz and closer Emmanuel Clase were placed on leave due to a gambling investigation. On Sunday, both pitchers were indicted, and Ortiz was arrested for allegedly rigging individual pitches on multiple occasions. Ortiz’s […]

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were suspended during the 2025 season for allegedly being involved in an MLB betting scheme. On Sunday, reports indicate that both are being indicted by prosecutors on several charges. Both Clase and Ortiz are being indicted by prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, for allegedly rigging games, according […]

The Cleveland Guardians have re-signed right-handed relief pitcher Carlos Hernandez on a minor league contract, which includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training, according to MLB.com’s Tim Stebbins. Hernandez spent parts of the 2025 season with the Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, and Cleveland, pitching a total of 43.2 innings across the three clubs and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are not historically one of the powerhouses in MLB. Their two World Series victories came in back-to-back seasons in 1992 and 1993. After winning their two titles, they missed the postseason in its entirety 21 straight times. Despite residing in Canada, they were America’s team during the 2025 World Series, though. […]

Just prior to the 2025 MLB trade deadline Major League Baseball launched a gambling investigation into Emmanuel Clase. The Cleveland Guardians’ All-Star reliever and teammate Luis Ortiz were placed on non-disciplinary paid leave while MLB’s inquiry played out. The investigation, which is still ongoing, sidelined both pitchers for the remainder of the 2025 season. Clase, […]

The Cleveland Guardians march to the beat of their own drum, and it usually works out reasonably well for them. However, if this franchise is going to ascend to the next level and return to the World Series for the first time since 2016, it may need to open up the checkbook a bit more. […]

The Cleveland Guardians dealt with a lot of drama in the second half of the 2025 season. Cleveland made it into the Major League Baseball playoffs, even if the Detroit Tigers sent them home. However, the gambling investigation into Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz is the story of the season. Both relievers had their MLB […]

David Fry of the Cleveland Guardians underwent surgery on Tuesday to correct a deviated septum and a nasal fracture, stemming from when Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal hit him in the face with a fastball on September 23. The surgery was performed at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. Anthony Tufaro, a team spokesperson told News5 […]

When you think of classic sports movies, Major League needs to be mentioned with the greats. Major League and Major League 2 gave fans a sense of what it was like to play for a major league baseball team in a comedic way. Charlie Sheen, among others, starred in the two movies as players for […]

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians two games to one in the American League Wild Card series, ultimately ending the Guardians’ season. Detroit blew a 15.5 game lead during the regular season, as Cleveland shocked the MLB world by winning the American League Central. However, the Tigers bounced back in the postseason. So, which […]

The Detroit Tigers put their late-season woes behind them and clinched the ALDS berth with a 6-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday, in Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series at Progressive Field. With the victory, Detroit eliminated Cleveland and will face the Seattle Mariners in the best-of-five Division Series starting […]

The Cleveland Guardians completed the biggest comeback in regular-season history, stunning the Detroit Tigers to win the American League Central Division and earn home-field advantage for the club’s hotly anticipated Wild Card Series face-off. Stephen Vogt should earn serious consideration for a second consecutive Manager of the Year crown after guiding this undermanned and adversity-stricken […]

The Cleveland Guardians are looking to continue their Game 2 performance during Thursday’s Game 3 against the Detroit Tigers. While rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter did not start Game 2 for the Guardians, he still made an impact in the win. With both AL Central rivals knotted a one game apiece, Thursday’s Game 3 will decide […]

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-1 in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series. Cleveland and Detroit were tied 1-1 for most of the game before the Guardians’ offense found its rhythm in the 8th inning, ultimately scoring five unanswered runs. Infielder Bryan Rocchio got the scoring started in the inning […]

Through two days of the MLB Wild Card Round in the 2025 playoffs, only one team has clinched a spot in the next phase, and that’s the Los Angeles Dodgers, who took care of business against the Cincinnati Reds. While the Dodgers are already on their way to a date in the National League Division […]