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The Cleveland Guardians are a team that seems to linger in the background until it’s time to play the most important games. The Guardians are led by Jose Ramirez, one of the best all-around players in Major League Baseball, and the Guardians rewarded him in the offseason with a 7-year, $175-million contract extension. The Guardians […]

Cleveland Guardians fans received clarity Thursday regarding Jose Ramirez’s availability for the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic. While the Guardians franchise cornerstone remains a key figure for Team Dominican Republic, his participation will not begin in the first round with pool play. Ramirez is expected to miss the opening round of the World Baseball Classic, […]

After making the playoffs for a second-straight year in 2025, the Cleveland Guardians are trying to keep their seat at the postseason table. With a top flight pitcher emerging, Cleveland can at least be optimistic for the future. Right-hander Joey Cantillo burst onto the scene with 34 appearances for the Guardians in 2025. As he […]

The Cleveland Guardians and Jose Ramirez recently agreed to a new contract extension. The extension adds four years to his current deal, making it in total a seven-year contract worth $175 million. The Guardians officially announced the seven-year contract on Thursday, and Ramirez spoke with reporters following the official announcement. “I want to highlight that […]

As Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez gets a $175 million contract extension, there’s no doubt some sigh of relief from fans who want the versatile player to stay with the franchise forever. With the Guardians’ star Ramirez ranked as a top-five player in MLB.com’s list, he has been producing at an elite level, garnering the […]

The Cleveland Guardians are close to agreeing to a new contract with one of their top players. Jose Ramirez is closing in on signing a $175 million extension with the team, per USA Today. It is a massive new deal for the infielder. “The deal adds four years and $106 million to his existing deal, […]

The first name that pops into the minds of most baseball fans when the subject is the Cleveland Guardians is Jose Ramirez. The dynamic 3rd baseman has been the team’s best player for years, and despite excellent production at the plate, wonderful base running and solid fielding, he has not always gotten the recognition he […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to trade veteran outfielder/designated hitter Nick Castellanos this offseason. While a potential Castellanos trade has yet to come to fruition, a deal still seems like a realistic possibility. Finding a trade has seemingly been difficult, though. There are three teams that make sense as landing destinations for the veteran, however. […]

As the winter stretch unfolds, expectations surrounding the Cleveland Guardians have shifted in a way that no longer allows for ambiguity. Success is no longer framed around division titles or incremental progress. Under Stephen Vogt, the Guardians’ mindset has moved decisively toward a championship-only standard well ahead of the 2026 season. Vogt enters his third […]

MLB Free Agency drags on longer than any other sport. Many players wait until right before spring training to sign with their new teams. At this point in the new year, international prospects are signing with teams, and having the money for that is a big deal. International prospects are as important as ever, with […]

The Cleveland Guardians will be entering the 2026 season looking to keep their seat at the postseason table. In an effort to add a bit more depth, the Guardians have brought in a former top prospect. Cleveland has signed infielder Carter Kieboom to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, via Guards […]

With the Cleveland Guardians looking to make blockbuster moves to excel next season, there is no denying that the face of the franchise, Jose Ramirez, leads the team. As rumors surround the Guardians about who the team is looking to trade for, some wonder about Ramirez’s future on the team, as the star himself gives […]

With the Cleveland Guardians making moves to bolster their team heading into next season, one player who has been speculated about in terms of his future is Steven Kwan. As rumors around the Guardians and Kwan continue, the latest in their relationship has been a deal to avoid arbitration. According to Robert Murray, Cleveland and […]

The Cleveland Guardians added another intriguing arm to their system Tuesday, adding an Italian pitcher to the organization’s development pipeline. The Guardians signed the 22-year-old right-handed pitcher Ettore Giulianelli of Rimini, Italy, to a minor league contract, continuing the organization’s reputation for uncovering high-upside pitching talent outside traditional pipelines. Giulianelli spent the offseason training at […]

The Baltimore Orioles made a calculated roster addition on Monday, claiming outfielder Jhonkensy Noel off waivers following his designation for assignment by the Cleveland Guardians. The move gives the Orioles added power depth while revisiting one of the most memorable swings of the 2024 postseason. The move comes after the Guardians placed Noel on waivers […]

Following a historic comeback to win the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians ran out of gas in the AL Wild Card round. They lost the series to a Detroit Tigers team that they surpassed to capture the division crown. Now winners of two AL Central titles in a row, the Guardians will certainly look to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays added a long-term bullpen piece with a powerful personal story on Wednesday, agreeing to a two-year minor league deal with right-handed reliever Nic Enright as the organization looks ahead beyond the 2026 season. The Blue Jays reached the agreement knowing Enright will spend the entire 2026 campaign rehabilitating from Tommy John […]

The 2025 season for the Cleveland Guardians will be remembered as one of the most improbable and paradoxical campaigns in Major League Baseball history — a season that encapsulated both the sport’s greatest capacity for redemption and its darkest vulnerabilities. But if you’re asking what the biggest surprise was, the answer is clear: the Guardians’ […]

The year 2025 will go down in history as the year sports betting became scandalized. Not that that didn’t happen before, because it did, but this year upped the ante on so many levels. First, it began with Chanuncy Billups and Terry Rozier of the NBA, who were indicted on federal charges of illegal gambling […]

For the last three years, Stuart Fairchild has been a baseball journeyman. He’s played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and now the Cleveland Guardians. On Saturday, the young outfielder was signed to a minor league deal with a non-roster invite to spring training, per Tim Stebbins of […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson doesn’t have to look far for advice with his team going through the wringer. Before Friday night’s 136-125 loss to the Chicago Bulls, the wine and gold’s third straight and fourth in the last five games, Atkinson shared that he got in touch with Stephen Vogt via text and […]

As St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan is a popular name in the trade market for the MLB, one team that could be in the mix for him is the Cleveland Guardians. Though there are reported favorites to land the Cardinals player in Donovan, the latest reporting details the potential interest the Guardians have […]

With the Cleveland Guardians surrounded by rumors this offseason in regards to players the team could be acquiring or sending out, one of those stars that has been capturing headlines is Steven Kwan. As the rumors around Kwan and the Guardians will continue, the latest reporting details the interest the rest of the league has […]

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 […]