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A Night to Forget: Guardians Drop Series Opener to Houston Astros in Pitching Letdown

Games are going to be won and lost; that's just baseball. But Monday's defeat for the Cleveland Guardians was especially tough on starting pitcher Slade Cecconi.

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Guardians Lose a Forgettable Opener to Astros

The less said about this one, the better. Astros 9, Guardians 2. We appear to have a Slade Cecconi problem. After tonight he has a 6.20 ERA. But, not to fret… it’s only a 5.97 FIP.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 20

Travis Bazzana Rebounds From Rough Start, Validates No. 1 Pick Expectations

Just a few weeks ago, the internet was abuzz with questions about former No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB June Amateur Draft, Travis Bazzana. The 23-year-old infield prospect had been struggling to begin the season, producing shaky play to begin the 2026 campaign.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 20

Sunday Showing by Cantillo Against Orioles Lays Groundwork for 2026 Improvements

Joey Cantillo’s struggles from 2025 resurfaced at times on Sunday night. But while that’s an uncomfortable sign, what followed after he hit a wall shifts the narrative in a different direction.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 20

Defense-Driven Flexibility Enables Guardians to Get the Most Out of Their Lineup

Across each sport, there is a common phrase that is thrown around: "defense wins championships." And for the Cleveland Guardians, they have shown just how important defensive flexibility can be to long-term success.

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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.

Jose Ramirez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20

Guardians’ Jose Ramirez makes feelings extremely clear on nearing historic feat

As the Cleveland Guardians try to go on a deep playoff run, third baseman Jose Ramirez will have to do plenty of heaving lifting. The fact he has done so over his entire career with the Guardians has put him on the cusp of joining an exclusive list.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / April 20

Three Positives From the Week of April 12th

While a 4-3 record for the week may not seem like anything to write home about, it was still an extremely productive and successful week for the Guardians.

Austin Hedges News / Total Pro Sports / April 20

Who Is Austin Hedges’ Fiancée Lexi Dickinson? Meet The Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner

Austin Hedges walked into Progressive Field on April 19, 2026, expecting a clean finish to a solid night of baseball. He, however, walked out with something a lot bigger. After the Cleveland Guardians’ 8-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles, the veteran catcher turned a regular postgame scene into a life moment.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / April 20

Minor League Recap: Tugboat leads Akron to combined no-hitter

It was a home run derby in Columbus on Sunday, led by none other than the scorching hot Cooper Ingle, who went 3-for-4 with two home runs and a walk. Ingle now has a ridiculous 1.403 OPS to begin the season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 20

Guardians out to keep good vibes going vs. reeling Astros

The Cleveland Guardians won three of four games against the Baltimore Orioles to begin their seven-day homestand. Next up are the free-falling Houston Astros, who arrive Monday to open a three-game set against the American League Central leaders.

Austin Hedges News / ESPN / April 19

Guardians' Hedges gets engaged on field after win

Austin Hedges scored the first run of the game for the Guardians but had a bigger moment after the final out.

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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.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / April 19

Ramirez, Rocchio direct Guardians to series win over Orioles

Jose Ramirez had his franchise-record 28th career multi-homer game, belting a pair of solo shots, and Brayan Rocchio had three RBIs as the Cleveland Guardians beat the visiting Baltimore Orioles 8-4 on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 19

Ramírez’s Twin Home Runs Lift Cleveland to Series-Closing Win Over Baltimore Orioles

Witnessing history has become a norm, especially at Progressive Field. On Sunday, April 19, the Cleveland Guardians played host to the Baltimore Orioles for the final outing of a four-game series.

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The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

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The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

MLB News / Covering the Corner / April 19

Guardians Win the Series Over Orioles

The Cleveland Guardians and Baltimore Orioles faced off for the final game of the four game series. With the Guardians up 2-1 on the series, the worst case was a series split.

Bob Feller News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Sports Quote of the Day: Bob Feller's Crucial Reminder

Former Cleveland Indians (now Cleveland Guardians) pitcher Bob Feller is one of the greatest players in the history of the franchise. Feller was a World Series champion and eight-time All-Star.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 19

Stephen Vogt Breaks Down Gavin Williams' Season-Best Outing in Win Over Orioles

The Cleveland Guardians' starting rotation has continued to look better and better by the day. Following Parker Messick's incredible eight-inning no-hitter on Thursday and Tanner Bibee's strong six innings of scoreless ball on Friday, Gavin Williams joined the fun on Saturday, April 18.

Brayan Rocchio News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 19

Clutch At-Bats Further Boost Brayan Rocchio’s Worth for Cleveland Guardians

When you picture the nine spot in a batting lineup, you aren't expecting much power or consistency from whoever's slotted there. But for the Cleveland Guardians, they've begun to realize they can get both.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / April 18

Gavin Williams fans 11 in gem as Guardians stifle O's

Brayan Rocchio hit a three-run homer and Gavin Williams pitched seven strong innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-2 victory over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.

Parker Messick News / Stadium Rant / April 18

Why Parker Messick Is The Next Star Pitcher In Cleveland

Parker Messick is off to a blazing start in 2026. Four games into his second big league season, and he looks like a Cy Young candidate. What’s even more impressive is the opposing lineups he has faced in his four starts.

Parker Messick News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Fantasy Baseball 2026: Who Is Parker Messick and Is His Historic Start Sustainable?

Guardians Rookie Parker Messick came within three outs of a no-hitter in his last start, moving to a 3-0 record with a 1.05 ERA. Considering that he was projected for a 4.00+ ERA this season, but his starts so far have come versus the Dodgers, Cubs, Braves, and Orioles so he is not feasting on the bottom teams.

Tanner Bibee News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17

Guardians’ Tanner Bibee plays touching part in brother’s baby gender reveal

Baby gender reveals have taken over MLB lately, as several players around the league have worn either pink or blue on their uniforms to announce the gender of a family member’s soon-to-be-born child.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / April 17

Parker Messick has quickly become the Guardians ace

The Cleveland Guardians franchise has not had a no-hitter pitched in nearly 45 years. That’s currently the longest streak of any team in Major League Baseball, with their last one coming in as a perfect game from right-hander Len Barker on May 15, 1981.

Mike Trout, Aaron Judge put on another power show

MLB umpire robbed and assaulted in Philadelphia last week, still worked Phillies series

Paul Skenes shares honest thoughts on MLB's new ABS challenge system

Kevin McGonigle becomes latest MLB rookie to cash in with massive Tigers contract

Kolby Allard News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

Kolby Allard Elects Free Agency

Left-hander Kolby Allard has elected free agency after being sent outright to Triple-A Columbus, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / April 17

Parker Messick continues to be a success story for Guardians

Parker Messick solidified his role in the Cleveland Guardians' starting rotation, and he continues to impress.

Parker Messick loses no-hitter in ninth as Guardians beat Orioles

Benches clear after final out of Reds-Giants game

Mike Trout, Aaron Judge put on another power show

The 'No. 1 MLB Draft picks' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15

JJ Wetherholt's monumental performance powers Cardinals to comeback win

St. Louis Cardinals rookie sensation JJ Wetherholt caught fire on Tuesday night, powering his team's come-from-behind win in extra innings.

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Kolby Allard News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

Guardians Designate Kolby Allard For Assignment

The Guardians announced today that outfielder George Valera and right-hander Hunter Gaddis have each been reinstated from the injured list. In corresponding moves, outfielder/first baseman CJ Kayfus has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus and left-hander Kolby Allard has been designated for assignment.