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The Cleveland Guardians (54-54) underwent significant changes during MLB trade deadline week. Two-time American League Reliever of the Year Emmanuel Clase joins teammate Luis Ortiz at the center of a gambling investigation that puts into doubt their future with the franchise. The team cleaned out their lockers on Friday. Additionally, the Guards shipped out 2020 […]

Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians are involved in an ongoing investigation by MLB as both pitchers are facing gambling allegations. On Friday, it sounds like the organization is ready to move on after what was found in the locker room or rather what was not found. Reports indicate that Clase and […]

The trade deadline has arrived, and while the Cleveland Guardians made some notable moves, Steven Kwan drew the most attention. As contending teams scrambled to land key pieces, Kwan’s name surfaced repeatedly in trade rumors. But the All-Star left fielder was still in Cleveland when Thursday’s deadline passed. Multiple sources reported interest in the Gold […]

The Cleveland Guardians were looking to be sellers during the trade deadline, and it seemed like anybody was on the table. After trading away Shane Bieber, there were reports that fan favorite Steven Kwan could be next, and he was being linked to the Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the hottest teams in baseball during the past couple of months, and their strategy ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline shows that they are not satisfied. The Blue Jays have made a number of important trades in the last two days, and the big one on Thursday […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians connected on a big-name trade before the MLB trade deadline. Shane Bieber went from the Guardians to the Blue Jays before pitching in the 2025 season. But a recent rehab start has Toronto fired up about adding the 2020 AL Cy Young winner. How did Toronto and Cleveland […]

The Detroit Tigers recognize the fact that they need to strengthen their bullpen before the MLB Trade Deadline hits on Thursday, and they have now made their second trade in as many days to help make that a reality. The latest addition for the Tigers is right handed reliever Paul Sewald, who Detroit just acquired […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made their first big splash at the MLB trade deadline. They are atop the American League East with hours to go before the deadline, so they were looking to make a big addition. The Blue Jays did just that, making a trade for former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber, per […]

The 2025 season has not gone according to plan for the Cleveland Guardians. Despite their 5-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, they remain a long way back of the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central standings, making it likely for them to be a selling ballclub prior to the 2025 MLB trade deadline. […]

As the Cleveland Guardians stand on the edge of a pivotal decision ahead of the MLB trade deadline, one subtle moment from Steven Kwan has fans reading between the lines. During Wednesday’s game at Progressive Field, the outfielder offered what many believe was a farewell wave—a gesture that quickly sparked emotional responses and fueled Guardians […]

The Cleveland Guardians are running out of time. They have just 24 hours to decide if they want to become sellers and deal off a few of their players. Outfielder Steven Kwan has seen his name surface among trade rumors for the last few weeks. With the deadline looming, the stove is getting hotter. According […]

The MLB trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. EST on Thursday, July 31. Rumors are running rampant around the league as teams are seemingly in negotiations to either buy or sell. One team to keep an eye on is the Cleveland Guardians, as it sounds like both Steven Kwan and Shane Bieber are on […]

The Cleveland Guardians are facing a pivotal decision with just two days remaining before the MLB trade deadline. Right-hander Shane Bieber, a former AL Cy Young winner, delivered a strong four-inning rehab start for Double-A Akron Tuesday that may have reopened the door to major trade discussions. The timing of this performance could dramatically shape […]

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is currently on the restricted list while being involved in an alleged gambling situation. With the club in second place in the AL Central, Cleveland was potentially in the market to improve the roster before the MLB trade deadline. Now, with Clase’s future up in the air, Insider Ken Rosenthal […]

All the talk around Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase this week was supposed to be about whether he would be traded as the deadline approaches. Instead, Clase is on the restricted list as the subject of an MLB gambling probe. He joined Luis Ortiz as the other Cleveland player under investigation for potential sports gambling. […]

With rumors swirling around Cleveland Guardians star Steven Kwan, there have been many teams linked to the left fielder, but the latest shows the specific ball clubs that have the most interest. As the baseball world comes up with possible trades for the Guardians’ player Kwan, Ken Rosenthal provides more insight into how his market […]

Shane Bieber has spent his entire big league career with the Cleveland Guardians. The two-time All-Star and 2020 American League Cy Young winner is coming off Tommy John surgery and has yet to pitch in 2025. Nevertheless, Jeff Passan of ESPN believes the Chicago Cubs could still try to acquire the 30-year-old starting pitcher. ESPN […]

On Monday, the Cleveland Guardians received bombshell news about closer Emmanuel Clase. Clase was placed on non-disciplinary leave as part of an MLB investigation into sports betting. As a result, Cleveland has lost its top trade chip. And their plans involving other trade chips, such as Shane Bieber and Steven Kwan, have been changed. Cleveland […]

The Cleveland Guardians are entering MLB trade deadline week as potential sellers. One of the biggest names is closer Emmanuel Clase, who nearly won the Cy Young as a reliever last year. That has completely changed, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He reported that the MLB has placed Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase on paid leave […]

After last season’s run to the AL Championship Series, expectations were high for the Cleveland Guardians in 2025. However, this season has been a bit of a disappointment. They are currently nine games behind the Detroit Tigers, in second place of the AL Central. Their 52-53 record is also three and a half games out […]

As the July 31, 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the San Diego Padres stare down the same fundamental question facing every contender: Do you have enough offense in October? For A.J. Preller’s ultra-aggressive front office, the answer may be found in a name steadily climbing the wishlists of multiple playoff-bound teams: Cleveland Guardians All-Star outfielder […]

The New York Mets are in a dogfight in the National League East. New York took the lead from the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this week. Because of the pressure on the Mets, they want to be active at the Major League trade deadline. A player like Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan could be big. Unfortunately, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enter the Major League Baseball trade deadline under pressure to improve their roster. Despite stellar offensive performances against the Yankees, the Phillies have holes. The most glaring one is in the outfield, where Max Kepler has been a subpar replacement. Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan could be their answer at the MLB […]

What should have been a ho-hum game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians became quite eventful. The Royals lost rookie outfielder Jac Caglianone to a mysterious injury in the second inning. A few innings later, Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias made a highlight reel play to get Bobby Witt Jr. out at first base. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are known for bold deadline moves, but when it comes to adding a dominant reliever like Emmanuel Clase or Jhoan Duran, even they might be blinking at the price tag. According to multiple reports, including ESPN’s Jeff Passan and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, trade talks between the Dodgers and Guardians for […]

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and contenders are in high gear, searching for the move that could put them over the top. For the Cleveland Guardians, one glaring arena needing a jolt is the outfield. Enter Jarren Duran, the Boston Red Sox’s dynamic center fielder with years of club control and the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been mentioned as a potential suitor for Emmanuel Clase, a star closer for the Cleveland Guardians. Reports have suggested that the Guardians plan to keep Clase, but perhaps the right trade offer will entice Cleveland. LA could use the bullpen upgrade, but it remains to be seen whether Cleveland will […]

The Cleveland Guardians are facing some difficult decisions as the 2025 trade deadline looms. The team could become sellers with rumors swirling around closer Emmanual Clase and left fielder Steven Kwan. But there’s one Guardian that former outfielder and current MLB Network analyst Chris Young urged the team to keep. While discussing what Jose Ramirez […]

It’s the same story every trade deadline: the Dodgers are lurking. This time, it’s Cleveland Guardians flamethrower Emmanuel Clase who’s being linked to Los Angeles, and the fit is as obvious as it is tantalizing. According to former GM and MLB insider Jim Duquette, “You know who has Clase written all over them? Dodgers.” The […]

Steven Kwan just added a new line to his resume — and it’s one that’s been a long time coming. The Guardians’ standout outfielder crushed two home runs on Wednesday afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles, marking the first multi-homer game of his MLB career. Both blasts came off veteran righty Charlie Morton, including a no-doubter […]

The Chicago Cubs have positioned themselves for a big MLB trade deadline push. The Cubs set their sights firmly on Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase. Chicago is “one of the teams most actively monitoring” Clase. That pursuit has quietly simmered since last offseason, according to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Emmanuel Clase is no ordinary reliever. […]

As rumors surround the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the trade deadline, the latest idea from ESPN theorizes an interesting trade to say the least when it comes to Cleveland Guardians star Steven Kwan. While the Dodgers look into who’s a fit with the trade deadline incoming, Kwan could be the piece that catapults the […]

The Cleveland Guardians are hovering around the .500 mark. It remains to be seen if they will trade star closer Emmanuel Clase. If the Guardians decide to trade Clase, the Philadelphia Phillies could pursue a deal for the closer. Jeff Passan of ESPN recently revealed a possible complication in the event that the Phillies do […]

The Cleveland Guardians are currently 50-50. Their exact .500 record makes it quite difficult to predict whether or not they will buy or sell ahead of the MLB trade deadline. One player that has been mentioned in trade rumors is outfielder Steven Kwan. Reports have suggested that Kwan will likely end up remaining in Cleveland. […]

The Cleveland Guardians are under .500 with the MLB trade deadline looming. They are expected to sell, with rumors flying around about closer Emmanuel Clase. Rumors have also been circulating about Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan before the MLB trade deadline. ESPN’s Buster Olney poured some cold water on that rumor on Tuesday. “The player […]

Cleveland Guardians All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan has been among the many names being floated in the rumor mill ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline. While the Guardians appear to be unlikely to send Kwan somewhere else before the deadline, as ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan only give the chances of Cleveland doing so […]

The Cleveland baseball team changed their name to the Guardians some years ago, after being known as the Indians for several years. That decision is now getting criticized by President Donald Trump, who wants the team to change back to its former name. In a statement, Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti is addressing […]

The Cleveland Guardians have earned some trust from their fans for consistently outperforming their payroll, but many people are understandably taking umbrage with how the team has handled the Steven Kwan situation. They are not too happy with the fourth-year left fielder, either, following the news that he is considered day-to-day with a wrist injury. […]

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been mentioned in trade rumors quite frequently over the past year. According to a recent report from Jon Heyman of The New York Post, Clase isn’t the only Guardians reliever rumored to be traded before the 2025 deadline, however. “Guardians are listening on relievers, including stars Smith and Clasé. […]