When Chase DeLauter joined the Cleveland Guardians out of James Madison University back in 2022, the belief was that he was a generational player. He has good size, athleticism and speed, all while translating each of those traits into high-level plate at the plate and in the field.
The World Baseball Classic has come and gone for Guardians’ prospect Travis Bazzana. While he had some big moments, his team, Australia, did not make it out of group play.
The Cleveland Guardians have a couple of tough decisions to make over the coming weeks. As the 2026 MLB regular season slowly approaches, the major league roster will have to continue being cut down to meet the required mark of 26 for Opening Day.
The Guardians have some players who are doing well in Spring Training, so let’s talk about that. The usual caveat applies here that in-game performance in Spring Training is a dangerous game.
The Guardians’ pitching staff turned in quite a performance yesterday, throwing a shutout against the Milwaukee Brewers, striking out 16, and winning 1-0.
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Travis Bazzana's making waves in 2026. Following an impressive start to spring training and a respectable showing on the international stage of the World Baseball Classic, the former No.
There won't be much wiggle room for the Cleveland Guardians to begin the 2026 MLB season. They'll be thrown directly into one of the tougher opening stretches in baseball, facing three playoff-calibre teams in the first three series.
During the 2026 offseason, it became increasingly apparent that the Cleveland Guardians were working to bolster the bullpen. And such efforts weren't just through regular avenues.
Parker Messick might end up becoming a staple in the Cleveland Guardians' pitching rotation. But first, he needs to earn his first real opportunity to anchor a spot.
Matt Festa looked really strong against Great Britain to begin his stint in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. But just one game later, against a powerhouse USA lineup, he ran into trouble and nearly handed away the win.
While the 2025 season was magical for most of the Cleveland Guardians, one player that might be looking for a fresh restart is David Fry. For Fry, 2025 was a season filled with injuries, first he was recovering from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in the offseason of 2024.
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
In the 2026 MLB Spring Training window, the Cleveland Guardians have been no strangers to experimentation. The coaching staff has messed around with different defensive alignments, with one of the more interesting developments being four-time Golden Glove left fielder Steven Kwan getting a good chunk of reps in center field.
Ralphy Velazquez likely knew he wouldn't make the major league roster by Opening Day. But that didn't stop him from putting up one of the more impressive showings in the 2026 MLB Spring Training window.
Spring training always forces difficult decisions. On Monday, March 9, the Guardians' front office officially announced that shortstop Angel Genao and outfielder Kahlil Watson would be optioned to the minor leagues.
Heading into the 2026 season, the one glaring position group that the Cleveland Guardians needed to see signs of improvement came from the catchers, in particular starter Bo Naylor.
Travis Bazzana's debut at the World Baseball Classic was memorable. He went 2-for-4 at the plate, crushing a home run, while also tacking on great defensive plays to help push Team Australia to a win against Chinese Taipei.
If there was ever a season that the Cleveland Guardians need the pitching to be excellent, it'll be 2026. Heading into a new season, the Guardians are going to be trotting out countless young, talented prospects at the plate.
While the 2026 MLB Spring Training has been a launchpad for many Cleveland Guardians prospects, some other players fighting for a spot on the Opening Day roster haven’t been so fortunate.
The Cleveland Guardians made a miraculous run to the postseason in 2025. This came one year after reaching the ALCS in 2024. Unfortunately, fans were faced with a familiar feeling in the offseason.
The federal trial for two Cleveland Guardians pitchers accused of rigging pitches in exchange for a kickback from bettors has been moved to November. The trial of pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz was scheduled to start May 4 in the Eastern District of New York, but Judge Kiyo A.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is officially underway, and one of the top prospects in baseball is already putting on a show. Travis Bazzana, MLB Pipeline's No.
Cleveland made an incredible run to the AL Central title last season. It was yet another example of the Guardians being able to build a strong team on a budget.
MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. How many of them can you name in eight minutes?
Just a few months after winning the American League Central for the second year in a row and third time in the past four years, the Cleveland Guardians are ready to begin their quest for a three-peat.