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Nats jump out to early 4-run lead, take down Guardians

James Wood had a two-run homer in a four-run second inning and Cade Cavalli pitched six strong innings as the visiting Washington Nationals never trailed in a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.

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Nationals Take Early Lead to Defeat Guardians

The Washington Nationals carried on their momentum from last night to put up four runs on the Cleveland Guardians’ starter Joey Cantillo. Cantillo threw 69 pitches in his two innings of work.

Will Dion News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 26

Will Dion Promoted to Big Leagues — A Closer Look at the Guardians' Pitching Prospect

After a long-winded journey through the Cleveland Guardians farm system, left-handed pitching prospect Will Dion has finally made it. On Tuesday, May 26, the talented lefty was called up to the major league roster, with expectations that he would make his debut at the highest level of the game at some point this week.

Erik Sabrowski News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 26

Guardians Provide Promising Update on Erik Sabrowski's Recent Injury Scare

Erik Sabrowski has been placed on the 15-day injured list. The 28-year-old left-handed reliever has served as one of the Cleveland Guardians' high-leverage arms to begin the 2026 MLB regular season.

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How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 26

Will Dion To Make Major League Debut This Week for Guardians, Stephen Vogt Reacts

Yet again, the Cleveland Guardians have decided to make changes to the major league bullpen. On Tuesday, May 26, the Guardians promoted left-handed prospect pitcher Will Dion to the active roster, selecting his contract in the process.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Logan Allen News / HITC / May 26

Logan Allen took the blame, but the Cleveland Guardians’ real issue runs deeper

Logan Allen became the easiest person to blame because he was standing on the mound when things got ugly, but he was not really the problem. Cleveland still does not have enough trustworthy left-handed innings, and every roster move around Allen keeps exposing that.

Will Dion News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Guardians Select Will Dion

The Guardians announced that they have selected to contract of left-hander Will Dion. The 40-man roster had a vacancy due to Rule 5 pick Peyton Pallette being designated for assignment a few days ago.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Tanner Bibee News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Guardians’ Tanner Bibee makes ’emotional’ admission after difficult start vs. Nationals

The Cleveland Guardians have been playing well overall in recent action, but they were defeated 10-2 on Monday by the Washington Nationals. Starting pitcher Tanner Bibee allowed seven earned runs and eight hits across three outings in a difficult outing.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / May 26

Let’s Scout the Lake County Captains: Pitching Rotation

Let’s Scout the Lake County Captains! Welcome back to my annual, unrequested article for Covering the Corner. My name is Mike, and you may have heard me on the Disgusting Baseball podcast rotation with Quincy.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / May 26

Way-Too-Early Trade Deadline Takes

Yes, it is still May. Yes, you are reading a trade deadline article. Some say you really should wait until the dust settles on the first half of the season before debating what a team will do at the deadline.

Erik Sabrowski News / Covering the Corner / May 26

Guardians News and Notes: Rough Night in Cleveland

The Guardians and Cavs got absolutely destroyed last night in Cleveland. Hope you all enjoyed your holiday weekend. The big news of yesterday was that Erik Sabrowski is on the injured list with elbow soreness.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 26

Guardians search for offensive improvement vs. Nationals

The Cleveland Guardians will try to bounce back from an ugly loss when they host the Washington Nationals in the middle game of a three-game series on Tuesday.

Logan Allen News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 25

How Logan Allen Looked in His 2026 Season Debut With the Guardians

When it rains, it pours. And unfortunately, Logan Allen was on the tough end of a Cleveland Guardians beatdown. On Monday, May 25, the Guardians hosted the Washington Nationals at Progressive Field to begin a three-game set.

Tanner Bibee News / Yardbarker / May 25

Guardians' Tanner Bibee ties record for home runs given up in a game

Cleveland Guardians' Opening Day starter Tanner Bibee set a franchise record on Monday, but not one that he wants to be known for. He got roughed up,

Guardians rookie Travis Bazzana establishing himself as real contributor

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Steven Kwan News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 25

Guardians Multi-Time Award Winner Finding New Success in Different Role

It took the Cleveland Guardians a bit of time, but after moving Steven Kwan out of the leadoff spot, he looks back to normal. To begin the 2026 MLB regular season, four-time Golden Glove award winner Kwan struggled to get the bat going.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 25

Guardians Lose Key High-Leverage Arm Due to Potential Season-Threatening Injury

The Cleveland Guardians have suffered yet another injury in it's bullpen. After just recently getting back veteran righty Shawn Armstrong, a player whose early-season presence was important for the bullpen, the Guardians have lost another arm days later.

Parker Messick News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 25

Guardians Led By Parker Messick Topple Phillies in Series Finale, Roll To 32 Wins

The Cleveland Guardians are atop the American League Central standings by four games. Sporting a 31-23 record heading into the series finale on Sunday, May 24, against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Guardians wanted to keep their winning ways going.

Erik Sabrowski News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Guardians Place Erik Sabrowski On IL With Elbow Inflammation

The Guardians announced that left-hander Erik Sabrowski has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation. Right-hander Codi Heuer was recalled as the corresponding move.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 24

Guardians Announce Roster Move Before Phillies Series Finale

The Guardians made a pair of roster adjustments ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies, bringing back a familiar face to help strengthen the pitching staff.

Travis Bazzana News / Yardbarker / May 24

Guardians' Travis Bazzana establishing himself as real contributor

Guardians rookie Travis Bazzana establishing himself as real contributor

Travis Bazzana is making a significant impact as a rookie for the Cleveland Guardians. The 23-year-old hit his third home run of the season in deep right field on Sunday. His massive moonshot in the eighth inning helped power past the Philadelphia Phillies in a 3-1 victory.

Travis Bazzana helps Guardians knock off Phillies

Gavin Williams logs season high in work; Guardians need pinch-hit HR for win

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Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Guardians Designate Peyton Pallette For Assignment, Recall Logan Allen

Right-hander Peyton Pallette has been designated for assignment, the Guardians announced. Lefty Logan Allen is rejoining the big-league club to take his spot in the bullpen.

Gavin Williams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Former Guardians player predicts that Gavin Williams will win Cy Young in future

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams has a Cy Young Award in his future, according to a former Cleveland player. Chris Gimenez, who played nearly

Cleveland Guardians News / HITC / May 23

Cleveland Guardians make quirky franchise history with win over the Phillies

The Cleveland Guardians found one of the strangest ways possible to make franchise history against the Philadelphia Phillies. Kyle Manzardo came off the bench in the ninth inning and delivered the only run of the night, turning a tense pitchers’ duel into a 1-0 Guardians win at Citizens Bank Park.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Gavin Williams logs season high in work; Guardians need pinch-hit HR for win

Despite needing to wait until the top of the ninth to find their only run of the game, the Cleveland Guardians beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 in an inter-league battle of contenders.

Guardians win 7th straight, nip Phils 1-0 on late pinch-hit HR

Cristopher Sanchez chasing down Phillies legend

Phillies Trade Andrew Baker To Rockies

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Stephen Vogt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Stephen Vogt drops honest truth bomb amid Guardians’ success

The Cleveland Guardians have played some good baseball this season, as they’re currently leading the AL Central with a 30-22 record. Everyone seems to be clicking, and they have one goal in mind, which is to win.