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Cade Smith News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 7

Cade Smith’s Dominant Outing vs. Royals Helps Change His 2026 Narrative

Cade Smith seems back to himself. On Wednesday, May 6, the Cleveland Guardians were clashing with the Kansas City Royals for the third outing of a three-game set, trailing in the series, 2-0.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / May 7

Minor League Recap: Maltrud and Delucia Shove

Columbus Clippers 2, Iowa Cubs 3 The story of this game was the performance from Rorik Maltrud. He went 7 scoreless innings giving up just one hit with 8 strikeouts.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / May 7

Guardians News and Notes – Still in First Place

Joey Cantillo, Austin Hedges stealing multiple bases, and a very timely challenge were the magic recipe for a victory over the Kansas City Royals. Nick has the Game 3 recap here.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 6

Cleveland Guardians Beat Royals in Low-Scoring Defensive Clash on Wednesday

It wasn't the prettiest game. But the Cleveland Guardians got the job done. On Wednesday, May 6, the Guardians played in the third outing of a three-game set against the Kansas City Royals, pulling off a victory in "Guards Ball" fashion, 3-1.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Joey Cantillo News / Field Level Media / May 6

Joey Cantillo, Guardians snap Royals' 5-game winning streak

Rookie Chase DeLauter's two-run, go-ahead single in the fifth inning highlighted a two-hit night, and Joey Cantillo yielded one run over five innings as the visiting Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Wednesday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Ex-player drops ‘inevitable’ truth bomb that will catch Guardians fans’ attention

The Kansas City Royals are playing good baseball right now. The Detroit Tigers are still a good team despite Tarik Skubal’s injury. While the Cleveland Guardians have not played their best baseball in recent action, counting the defending American League Central champions out is always risky.

Austin Hedges News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 6

The Glue Guy: How Austin Hedges Became the Backbone of the Guardians — Part 3

This is The Finale of a three-part series, highlighting the career of Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges, whose value to the clubhouse is at an

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 6

Veteran Help Might Be the Missing Piece for the Cleveland Guardians

A three-run blast spotlighted the Cleveland Guardians' loss to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, May 5. However, the deep ball wasn't sent out of the field of play by one of the Guardians' expected bats.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Stephen Vogt gets 100% real on Rhys Hoskins’ impact on Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians were defeated 5-3 by the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. It was another difficult performance for the offense. However, Rhys Hoskins, who signed with the Guardians this past offseason, hit a three-run home run in the game.

Munetaka Murakami News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 5

Passing on Munetaka Murakami Could Come Back to Haunt the Cleveland Guardians

It was a bit disappointing to see the Cleveland Guardians pass up on signing international star Munetaka Murakami this past offseason. The 25-year-old slugger signed with the Chicago White Sox on a measly two-year, $34 million deal, making him an instant low-risk, high-reward signing.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 5

Cincinnati Reds Reliever Opts Out of Contract, Could Be Target for Guardians

It's been an up-and-down campaign for the Cleveland Guardians' bullpen to begin 2026. One game, the Guardians look like they can send down some of the league's best hitters; the next, the bases are loaded within just a few pitches.

Tanner Bibee News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 4

Tanner Bibee Struggles in Fourth Inning as Cleveland Guardians Fall to Royals

Everything early pointed towards a good outing from Tanner Bibee. But after the fourth inning unraveled, the Cleveland Guardians weren't able to recover as the Kansas City Royals waltzed to a 6-2 victory.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 4

Guardians' Gavin Williams Squarely in AL Cy Young Race After Tarik Skubal's Injury

The two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal, is sidelined indefinitely due to loose bones in his left elbow and will undergo surgery to remove them.

Austin Hedges News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 4

The Glue Guy: How Austin Hedges Became the Backbone of the Guardians — Part 2

This is Part 2 of a three-part series, releasing every two days, highlighting the career of Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges, whose value to the clubhouse is at an all-time high.

Mike Trout News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 4

Mike Trout Trade Rumors Spark Interesting Question for Cleveland Guardians

Mike Trout looks like he is in still his prime. To begin the 2026 campaign, at the age of 34, Trout is turning the clock back to where he was in the late 2010s, dominating the diamond.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4

The Guardians pitcher who is quietly building a Cy Young-caliber season

The Cleveland Guardians are tied for the lead in the American League Central standings with the Detroit Tigers. Cleveland is 18-17 and the ball club has been inconsistent at times, but the team is still finding ways to compete.

Tanner Bibee News / Field Level Media / May 4

Tanner Bibee aims for elusive first win as Guardians face Royals

The Cleveland Guardians have won enough to compete for the early lead in the middling American League Central. However, they've struggled to win with Tanner Bibee on the mound.

Brayan Rocchio News / Just Baseball / May 2

Brayan Rocchio’s Hot Start Has Him Looking Legit

The main concern in Cleveland heading into the 2026 season was around the offense. Steven Kwan and José Ramírez were the only bats established enough to give fans confidence, while the rest of the lineup was made up of unproven or underwhelming players.

George Valera News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Guardians Option George Valera

The Guardians announced Thursday that outfielder George Valera has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus. They’re off today, so a corresponding move won’t be announced until tomorrow.

Cleveland Guardians News / Just Baseball / April 29

The Guardians’ Rotation Could Keep Them Atop the AL Central

The Cleveland Guardians were one of the coolest, most improbable stories of the 2025 season. They proved the old Yogi Berra adage true: it ain’t over ’til it’s over.

Cleveland Guardians News / Hoops Wire / April 29

Guardians broadcast shuffle offers new clue on Cavs TV future

Cleveland sports fans are starting to see it everywhere now. Not just with the Cavaliers, but across town with the Cleveland Guardians, too. If you were watching over the weekend and wondering where Guardians announcers Matt Underwood and Rick Manning went, you weren’t alone.

Travis Bazzana News / Yardbarker / April 27