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The Cleveland Guardians embarked on a fantastic and inspiring journey in 2023. They advanced to the ALDS after they toppled the Tampa Bay Rays in the Wildcard race before losing to the New York Yankees in five tough contests. There were numerous revelations from their youthful squad, such as guys like Andres Gimenez, Steven Kwan, […]

The Cleveland Guardians are one of the youngest teams in baseball, but that is not any excuse for them to not be competing with the top teams in the American League. Many folks figured the Minnesota Twins or Chicago White Sox would win the AL Central before the start of the 2022 season, but Cleveland […]

Most of Terry Francona’s success as a head coach in the MLB has been centered around one theme: get the team to believe in themselves. Simple? Sure. But after guiding the “Keep The Faith” 2004 Boston Red Sox to their first World Series title in 86 years, it’s a message that has resonated with all […]

The Cleveland Guardians are the epitome of a gritty and underrated bunch that made some noise in the 2022 MLB season. Who would have thought the Guardians may have won the blockbuster trade involving Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco? MLB pundits believed it was a rebuilding move for the Guardians, but the impeccable play of […]

The Cleveland Guardians will be looking to gear up for the 2023 season in Spring Training down in Goodyear, Arizona with the hopes of making the playoffs again later this year. Cleveland also has a very strong farm system that is ranked within the top-10, thanks to a plethora of big arms and some intriguing […]

Shane Bieber has been the Cleveland Guardians Opening Day starter for the past three seasons. As he looks to embark on another All Star campaign, Bieber has begun having thoughts of a potential contract extension with the Guardians. Bieber is under Guardians’ team control through 2025. The right-hander is hoping to soon entertain extension talks. […]

The Cleveland Guardians shocked the MLB world and won the American League Central in 2022 despite featuring MLB’s youngest roster. Terry Francona led the charge and ultimately won the AL Manager of the Year Award. Francona also values the leadership of Guardians’ superstar Jose Ramirez. Cleveland’s manager revealed his message to Ramirez ahead of 2023 […]

The time is here for players to get in shape for Spring Training, and take it easy if they’re working their way back from injuries. Such is the life for Cleveland Guardians outfielder Myles Straw. According to Guardians beat writer Paul Hoynes, Myles Straw will miss some time because of soreness in his right knee. […]

Former Cleveland Guardians second baseman Jason Kipnis has announced his retirement from professional baseball. He last appeared in MLB with the Chicago Cubs in 2020, and has played in the minor leagues since then. He talked about the weirdness of playing baseball during the COVID-19 pandemic at the end of his career. Thank you baseball. […]

Cleveland Guardians’ top prospect and MLB’s No. 16 overall prospect Daniel Espino is expected to be shut down from throwing for eight weeks, per Mandy Bell. Espino highlights an impressive Guardians’ farm system. Cleveland’s pitching depth would have made it difficult for him to earn a big league spot even if he was healthy, but […]

Star professional athletes almost always find a way to make it to the top. They’re like cream in that regard. One such athlete who managed to break out in 2022 was Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie. McKenzie, in just his third season, pitched to the tune of a 2.96 ERA in 191.1 innings, effectively […]

The Cleveland Guardians won the American League Central last year. They enjoyed an all-around productive campaign that saw a number of breakout performances. With that being said, the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox will be seeking revenge in 2023. The Guardians will need their key players to step up once again, and a few […]

MLB is banning the shift in 2023. Players have discussed the topic and offered different opinions. Some players are destined to benefit more than others from the change. Cleveland Guardians’ starting pitcher Triston McKenzie recently addressed MLB’s decisions to ban the shift and expressed his excitement for teammate Jose Ramirez as a result of the […]

The Cleveland Guardians made a pair of impactful moves in MLB free agency. Cleveland added a powerful switch-hitting bat in Josh Bell to add extra protection for Jose Ramirez in the lineup. They later signed a catcher with power potential as well in Mike Zunino. Cleveland made a number of other low-profile moves, but those […]

Cleveland baseball legend John Adams has died at 71-years old, per the Cleveland Guardians Twitter account. The Guardians released a statement on Adams, who was a drummer for the team for nearly 50 years. “It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of John Adams. John has been with us since our time […]

The Cleveland Police Department found Cleveland Guardians’ manager Terry Francona’s scooter and returned it to him on Wednesday. Francona, who uses the scooter as his transportation to and from Progressive Field, was happy to say the least, per the Guardians Twitter account. "Back in business!" Thank you to the Cleveland Police Department for helping Skip […]

Despite not always having the most talented rosters in the league, the Cleveland Guardians always seem to find a way to field a competitive team that is able to make some noise in the playoffs. The common denominator over this recent stretch has been manager Terry Francona, who has now spent the last ten seasons […]

The Cleveland Guardians have been relatively quiet during the MLB offseason in 2023, only making a few moves that will move the needle for the team in 2023. The Guardians won 92 games last season, and were looking for a catcher and an upgrade at first base not only to take the next step in […]

The Cleveland Guardians have signed 1B Josh Bell and C Mike Zunino so far in free agency. Cleveland is fresh off of a division title, however, they are aiming to reach new heights in 2023. Guardians President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti recently joined MLB Network to break down the moves. “It probably all starts […]

The Cleveland Guardians recently signed 1B Josh Bell to a 2-year, $33M dollar contract. But for Bell, the decision to play in Cleveland was about more than money. Bell revealed the Jose Ramirez-based reason he signed with the Guardians, per the Guardians Twitter account. “It’s tough to not get that itch, get that want to […]

Catcher Mike Zunino is joining the Cleveland Guardians, according to a report by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Free-agent catcher Mike Zunino is signing with the Guardians, source tells @TheAthletic. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 13, 2022 In a separate report by Robert Murray of FanSided, it is said that Zunino’s deal with the Guardians […]

While the Cleveland Guardians had shown interest in Sean Murphy, the Oakland Athletics decided to deal their star catcher Sean Murphy to the Atlanta Braves. Now, there appears to be some clarity on what Cleveland would’ve had to give up to acquire Murphy themselves. Bally Sports in-game reporter Andre Knott spoke about the Guardians’ efforts […]

The Cleveland Guardians surprised many folks when they managed to win the American League Central over the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins last season. The Guardians weren’t believed to have a fighting shot against the superior rosters of the White Sox and Twins, but they ended up running away with the division in the […]

The Cleveland Guardians agreed to a 2-year, $33M dollar deal with 1B Josh Bell on Tuesday. Cleveland is fresh off of a 2022 playoff appearance but had aspirations of improving the lineup during the offseason. The addition of Bell provides the Guardians with a switch-hitting former All-Star who can provide protection for Jose Ramirez in […]

The Cleveland Guardians have been linked to Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy throughout the offseason. However, Cleveland is also reportedly interested in former All-Star Josh Bell, per Jon Heyman. The Guardians enjoyed a surprising 2022 season that saw them upset the Chicago White Sox and win the AL Central. Despite featuring the youngest roster in […]

The Cleveland Guardians appear to have thrown their hats in the ring for the services of Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy, via a potential trade. Sources tell Jon Morosi of the MLB Network that “Guardians [are] among the most active suitors for Athletics catcher Sean Murphy, the 2021 Gold Glove winner who could be dealt […]

The MLB hot stove is fully underway with the offseason upon us, and some big moves are finally being made. This resulted in one of the bigger free agent targets this offseason in Jose Abreu already coming off the board and signing a three-year, $58.5 million deal to fill in at first base for the […]

The Cleveland Guardians popped up from out of nowhere to win the American League Central this season, and very nearly made it all the way to the ALCS. But after taking a 2-1 lead over the New York Yankees in the ALDS, the Guardians couldn’t finish them off, and ended up bowing out in five […]

Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman followed through on a previously issued challenge and bought Cleveland Guardians’ star Triston McKenzie a Rolex watch, per Talkin’ Baseball. Stroman had originally challenged McKenzie ahead of the 2022 season. Stroman paid up! (h/t @_mlbfits) pic.twitter.com/0QXyZtSuUN — Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) November 23, 2022 “If you go over 160 innings with […]

Hot Stove season is truly upon us. The Cleveland Guardians, in preparation for the Rule 5 draft on December 7, are already making preliminary roster moves to shuffle around their 40-man roster. And another domino has fallen, after the Guardians traded away former number-one prospect Nolan Jones to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for infielder […]

Cleveland Guardians skipper Terry Francona has been named on Tuesday the 2022 American League Manager of the Year. It’s a terrific honor for Francona, who steered the Guardians to the MLB playoffs from the dugout after winning the American League Central division with a 92-70 record. During an interview on the MLB Network, the Guardians […]

Toward the end of 2020, Steve Cohen became a majority owner of the New York Mets, retooling the team’s lineup with massive amounts of cash. Big names like Max Scherzer and Francisco Lindor were added to the squad, but there were still individuals who contributed tremendously to their recent campaign. One of them is leadoff […]

The Cleveland Guardians were the youngest team in baseball this season, but they did not use that as an excuse to not compete for a postseason berth, sweeping the Tampa Bay Rays in the Wild Card round before succumbing to the veteran New York Yankees in five tight games. Manager Terry Francona has been sensational […]

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has faced retirement rumors over the past couple of seasons. Francona recently made his final decision on managing in 2023, per Mandy Bell. “I want to see that group grow,” Francona said in reference to the Guardians’ core group of players. “I want to be a part of that.” Cleveland […]

Now that the Cleveland Guardians are out of contention for the World Series title, third baseman Jose Ramirez can focus on getting his body right for the 2023 MLB season. Ramirez is reportedly scheduled to go under the knife to repair a hand injury that he dealt with for the most part of the 2022 […]

Josh Naylor is being a good sport despite the rain of boos and jeers from New York Yankees fans he received at Yankee Stadium during Game 5 of the American League Divisional Series. Naylor must have seen that coming after he rocked the baby around the bases in Game 4 of the series when he […]

Aaron Judge left his mark on the ALDS Game 5 win over the Cleveland Guardians, adding to the team’s lead with a second inning home run. But it was what Judge did after sending the ball into the seats that really caught the attention of every Yankees fan. Upon arriving back in the dugout, Judge […]

The New York Yankees had the last laugh in their American League Division Series matchup against the Cleveland Guardians, as they eked out a 5-1 home victory Tuesday night to punch their tickets to the next round of the 2022 MLB playoffs. The Guardians were a handful for New York. The Guardians were a talented […]

When it mattered the most, Nestor Cortes delivered for the New York Yankees. The mustached mound assassin had a sterling and memorable performance Tuesday night against the Cleveland Guardians, as Cortes allowed just an earned run on three hits in 5.0 innings of duty in the Yankees’ 5-1 win. With that, Cortes is now the […]