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The MLB winter meetings are underway and the transaction line has been buzzing all week long. Much of the focus has been on Juan Soto’s record-setting contract with the New York Mets, but teams all around the league have been negotiating and making deals in an attempt to improve their roster heading into 2025. The […]

Legendary power hitter and one-time American League home run king Rocky Colavito has passed away on Tuesday at 91 years old. As a six-time All-Star, Colavito has built a career as the muscle for the Cleveland Guardians (then-Indians) and other AL teams in the 1950s and the 1960s, including after Cleveland GM Frank “Trader” Lane […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have had enough. After seeing both Juan Soto and Max Fried choose New York over The Six, general manager Ross Atkins is completing a trade with the Cleveland Guardians for Gold Glove second baseman Andres Gimenez, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Right-handed relief pitcher Nick Sandlin (3.75 ERA in 68 appearances […]

The Cleveland Guardians and former Cy Young winning starting pitcher Shane Bieber are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $14 million contract, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal also includes a $16 million player option for the 2026 season. Bieber started the 2024 season strong before undergoing Tommy John surgery, and he is expected […]

The Cleveland Guardians are making waves in the offseason rumor mill, signaling potential moves that could reshape their roster ahead of the 2025 MLB season. Reports from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic suggest that Cleveland is open to entertaining trade offers for first baseman Josh Naylor and outfielder Lane Thomas. These two key contributors are […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the most complete teams in Major League Baseball. Especially after signing two-time Cy Young award winner Blake Snell, the Dodgers have All-Stars and MVPs throughout their lineup and pitching staff. The only place that the Dodgers could look to improve, however, is their bullpen. At the same time, […]

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona is getting some of the band back together in another move following his hiring of Chris Valaika. Mike Napoli, who played for Francona as a member of the 2016 Cleveland Guardians, will join the Reds coaching staff in a position to be determined, per WEEI’s Rob Bradford. Napoli joined the […]

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez had another incredible season in 2024. On Thursday, it was revealed that Ramirez finished fifth in American League MVP voting. A fascinating statistic about Ramirez’ MVP finishes throughout his career was shared by MLB Network insider Jon Morosi on Friday. José Ramírez has finished among the top 6 in […]

The Cleveland Guardians and starting pitcher Triston McKenzie are reportedly in agreement on a $1.95 million contract to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided reports. McKenzie, 27, still has multiple years of team control on his contract before he will enter MLB free agency. Teams and players prefer to avoid arbitration if possible, however, and […]

After a groundbreaking decade with the San Francisco Giants, Alyssa Nakken is embarking on a new chapter in her baseball career. The 34-year-old, who made history as MLB’s first female full-time coach in 2020, is set to join the Cleveland Guardians as an assistant in player development, according to Steven Rissotto of 95.7 The Game. […]

The Chicago Cubs reportedly are acquiring right-handed reliever Eli Morgan in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Cubs are also designating infielder Patrick Wisdom for assignment, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Eli Morgan has been in the major leagues since 2021, but he had the best season […]

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was all smiles when his former skipper, Joe Maddon, announced that he had won the 2024 American League Manager of the Year award. Surrounded by his three kids, Vogt thanked his family, coaching staff, and players for helping make the season what it was. Of course it’s possible no one […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ Stephen Vogt has been an MLB manager for one year and he already has an American League Manager of the Year award to his name. Vogt won it on Tuesday, besting Matt Quatraro (Kansas City Royals) and A.J. Hinch (Detroit Tigers) for the title. He received 27 out of 30 first-place votes. […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Jordan Montgomery had a rocky relationship in 2024. After he did not get a long-term deal in free agency, the 2023 World Champion flipped sides and went from the Rangers to Arizona. He was brutal in 2024, posting a 6.23 ERA and serving a stint in the bullpen. It looks like […]

Before the playoffs started, it looked as if there was a ceiling for the Cleveland Guardians– one that did not quite reach the World Series. A restricted payroll, injuries, lack of starting pitching depth, and offensive inconsistency presaged postseason turbulence. Those concerns became October weaknesses in the American League Championship Series. And yet, they still […]

A catastrophic showing in the playoffs will overshadow the sensational season that closer Emmanuel Clase enjoyed in 2024, at least as far as many MLB fans are concerned, but the Cleveland Guardians are proud of their guy. They spotlighted the right-hander after he took home his second American League Reliever of the Year Award in […]

The Cleveland Guardians had an excellent season, defying many of the preseason expectations that were made of the team. Manager Stephen Vogt brought a jolt to the dugout and locker room, and many young contributors stepped up in both the lineup and in the pitching staff. A new era of Guardians baseball has arrived, and […]

The Cleveland Guardians have solidified their catching depth by re-signing veteran Austin Hedges to a one-year contract, ensuring he will return to the team as a backup for Bo Naylor. This move underscores the Guardians’ intention to maintain stability and experienced depth in their roster following their impressive playoff performance. Catcher Austin Hedges and the […]

It was a memorable postseason for designated hitter David Fry after his game-winning two-run home run sealed Game 3 of the ALCS for the Cleveland Guardians over the New York Yankees. The rest of the series didn’t go their way, but that walk-off was special. Unfortunately, Fry will be unavailable for a big chunk of […]

The Cleveland Guardians bench coach, Craig Albernaz, has decided to withdraw his name from consideration for the managerial position with the Miami Marlins. This marks the second time this offseason that Albernaz has opted out of a potential managerial role, having previously stepped back from the running for the Chicago White Sox job. His decision […]

The Cincinnati Reds have made another move in their coaching staff, hiring Chris Valaika away from the Cleveland Guardians, where he served as the hitting coach for the last three years. This follows the hiring of Terry Francona as the Reds’ new manager, creating a buzz of anticipation around the team’s future. “The Reds are […]

Manager Stephen Vogt and the Cleveland Guardians have been ousted from the ALCS at the hands of the New York Yankees. But as Vogt looks back at the ALCS, he doesn’t have any regrets. Of course, he would’ve liked to see a different outcome than a 4-1 series loss. However, Vogt remains confident in his […]

The Cleveland Guardians lost the ALCS to the New York Yankees in five games. Their dramatic Game 3 victory was the only one they mustered in the series. The Yankees were able to outlast them because of the differences in bullpen performances. That is why the people most to blame are Emmanuel Clase, Hunter Gaddis, […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ season is over. Despite their best efforts, the Guardians and first-year manager Stephen Vogt could not overcome pitching woes against the New York Yankees, who beat Cleveland in five games in the ALCS to advance to the World Series. Although the Guardians had some of the best relievers in baseball for the […]

In a scene filled with excitement and anticipation, the New York Yankees secured their spot in the World Series, achieving their first American League pennant since 2009. The highlight of their victory was Juan Soto’s pivotal three-run homer in Game 5 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians, which not only clinched the win but […]

The New York Yankees entered Game 5 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians one win away from their first trip to the World Series since 2009. New York was trailing 2-0 in the sixth inning when Giancarlo Stanton launched a two-run home run to left center. Stanton’s 446-foot blast evened the score and the […]

The Cleveland Guardians have played back-to-back nail-biting games in the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees. They were able to pull out something of a miracle in winning Game 3, but they fell short in Game 4 and manager Stephen Vogt’s team is facing a 3-1 deficit as it prepares for Saturday […]

New York Yankees’ starting pitcher Nestor Cortes hinted at making a potential World Series appearance if his team breaks through against the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS. However, with a 3-1 lead, the Yankees will have to finish the job in Game 5 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, where New York won 8-6 on Friday […]

The New York Yankees trio of Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been hitting on another level during the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians. They have combined for seven home runs, 14 RBI and a 1.097 OPS through four games, per Yankees insider Bryan Hoch. The rest of the Yankees […]

The Cleveland Guardians aim to keep their season alive as they host the New York Yankees for Game 5. It’s time to continue our ALCS odds series with a Yankees-Guardians prediction and pick. Yankees-Guardians Game 5 Projected Starters  Carlos Rodon vs. Tanner Bibee  Carlos Rodon (1-1) with a 4.66 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 16 strikeouts […]

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is opening up about the struggles he’s having in the ALCS this year. Clase got battered once again by the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the series on Friday. New York has driven in two runs in each of Clase’s last two appearances for Cleveland. The reliever has […]

Giancarlo Stanton provided another classic performance for the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians. His three-run blast in the sixth inning extended the Yankees’ lead to 6-2, aiding in their 3-1 series advantage. This home run also marked a significant achievement in Stanton’s career, as he became the […]

The New York Yankees are just two wins away from winning the American League pennant and advancing to the World Series for the first time since 2009. They had a great chance to take a 3-0 lead against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 on Thursday night, but they let a late lead slip away […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ thrilling comeback in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Yankees was a spectacle of baseball magic, capped off by an unexpected hero. Amidst a game filled with jaw-dropping moments, Jhonkensy Noel’s game-tying two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth ignited the crowd and drew a candid response from Pat McAfee, […]

The Yankees make the trip to Cleveland to face the Guardians! These teams were the top two in the AL, and the Yankees won the first two in the series before the Guardians had a magical comeback in Game 3. It’s time to continue our ALCS odds series with a Yankees-Guardians prediction and pick. Yankees-Guardians […]

On Friday night, Progressive Field will be lit with nostalgia as former Cleveland Guardians powerhouse, Travis Hafner, returns to throw the ceremonial first pitch before ALCS Game 4. Hafner, a key figure in the Guardians’ lineup during his prime, is remembered for his formidable presence at the plate. “Travis Hafner, who played on the memorable […]

When all hope seemed lost for the Cleveland Guardians, Jhonkensy Noel stepped up to the plate. His blast sent Guardians fans into a frenzy and had one broadcaster breaking out into song. Feliz Navidad to be exact. As the ball flew over the fence, Rafa Hernandez-Brito dropped an epic reaction, perfectly encapsulating all of Cleveland’s […]

It was a party in Cleveland Thursday night after David Fry launched a game-winning, walk-off home run for a 7-5 Cleveland Guardians win. It must have felt like deja vu for the All-Star who has established himself as the go-to bat when the Guardians need a big hit. First, it was his pinch-hit two-run homer […]

Travis Kelce is from Northeast Ohio, so it’s no surprise he grew up a fan of the nearby pro sports teams in Cleveland. And the Kansas City Chiefs star will not allow anyone to question his loyalty to the Cleveland Guardians specifically, who pulled off a heartstopping win in Game 3 of the ALCS last […]