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Monday’s full slate of MLB action will continue as we’re back with another prediction and pick for this game out West. The Cleveland Guardians (3-1) will take on the Oakland Athletics (1-2) from Oakland Coliseum. Check out our MLB odds series for our Guardians-Athletics prediction and pick. The Cleveland Guardians are cruising after winning three […]

The Cleveland Guardians have been one of the most consistent teams in baseball during the last 7 years. Manager Terry Francona’s team has made the playoffs 5 times in that span, and have shown a tendency to combine strong pitching, solid defense and clutch hitting. While this has been going on, the Guardians have been […]

We’re back with another installment of our MLB pick and prediction series as we cover the final game of the first Saturday of the 2023 MLB Regular Season. The nightcap will feature the Cleveland Guardians (1-1) taking on the Seattle Mariners (1-1). Check out our MLB odds series for our Guardians-Mariners prediction and pick. The […]

The Cleveland Guardians will continue their opening weekend series with the Seattle Mariners in a Friday night MLB matchup at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Guardians-Mariners prediction and pick, laid out below. Cleveland won the AL Central with a 92-70 […]

Our national pastime has finally returned to us as 2023 MLB Opening Day has officially arrived! The very first showdown of a long and grueling 162-game season kicks off as the Cleveland Guardians head to T-Mobile Park to take on the Seattle Mariners. Join us for our MLB odds series, complete with a Guardians-Mariners prediction and […]

The Cleveland Guardians are not known for being big spenders. Cleveland, however, is known for their ability to develop stars and build a strong foundation. The Guardians established that goal last year, as they made the playoffs despite featuring MLB’s youngest roster. With 2023 Opening Day right around the corner, the Guardians have reportedly agreed […]

After a supremely disappointing season, the Chicago White Sox are looking to bounce back in 2023. Inconsistent and awful play (mixed with some terrible managing) led to them completely missing the playoffs after surprising everyone in 2021. The team would love to get back on track with a winning 2023 record. However, a couple of […]

Just days before Opening Day, the Cleveland Guardians have been dealt with an injury to one of their top starting pitchers. Triston McKenzie will cease throwing for at least two weeks due to a strain of his right teres major muscle which is in the back of the shoulder. The Guardians expect him to miss […]

The Cleveland Guardians are a team that does not get the kind of respect they deserve. While not quite in the Rodney Dangerfield category, they are usually described as an overachieving team that plays in a weak division. However, the good sons of Terry Francona are a lot more than just an ordinary team playing […]

The Cleveland Guardians are aiming to win the American League Central once again in 2023. As always, ace Shane Bieber will be a pivotal piece to the puzzle for Cleveland. The former AL Cy Young winner revealed his lofty goals for the 2023 campaign, per MLB Network on Twitter. “I fell a little bit short […]

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 […]