Cleveland Guardians: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cleveland Guardians offseason puts their playoff streak in serious jeopardy

The Cleveland Guardians have been to the playoffs in three of the last four seasons and have won the AL Central division title in each of the past two years.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt’s World Series take will get fans hyped for 2026 season

As the winter stretch unfolds, expectations surrounding the Cleveland Guardians have shifted in a way that no longer allows for ambiguity. Success is no longer framed around division titles or incremental progress.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 15

Cleveland Guardians make trade, bolster international prospects

The Cleveland Guardians have made a trade! They acquired left-handed pitcher Franklin Gomez from the Mets in exchange for international bonus pool money, reportedly $1.5 million worth.

Travis Bazzana News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 15

Realistic expectations for Cleveland Guardians prospect Travis Bazzana in 2026

Travis Bazzana needs to stay healthy in 2026. The number one selection in the 2024 MLB June Amateur Draft had a strong season in 2025, despite battling through injuries that held him out of action for a good chunk of time.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Ralphy Velazquez News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 15

Guardians prospect Ralphy Velazquez is forcing his way into long-term plans

There are very few players who have the power that Ralphy Velazquez does. The 20-year-old prospect out of San Pedro, Cali., was selected by the Cleveland Guardians with the 23rd overall pick in the 2023 MLB June Amateur Draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 15

Do the Cleveland Guardians have one more move in them?

The Cleveland Guardians have had a quiet offseason. Again. And now national pundits are criticizing them for it. Bleacher Report said the Guardians have had the third-worst offseason in all of baseball.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / January 15

Guardians News and Notes – Spring Training is Nearly Here

As snow dumps on Cleveland and surrounding areas, MLB has given us fans the promise of warm sunshine and baseball skies. The first workout dates for each team has been released.

Shawn Armstrong News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 14

New Guardians reliever Shawn Armstrong adding new pitch to his arsenal

New Cleveland Guardians reliever, Shawn Armstrong, has revealed that he has added a brand new pitch to his arsenal. Armstrong said on Foul Territory TV on Wednesday that he is adding a new pitch that is a ‘secret’ and you need to tune in to Spring Training to see it yourself.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 14

Cleveland Guardians first spring training workout dates revealed

We are officially less than one month away from the return of Guardians baseball. The first workout for pitchers and catchers is scheduled for February 12th, with the first full-squad workout on February 17th.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 14

This Cleveland Guardians prospect could be the next big thing

He's ranked as the No. 12-ranked prospect in the Cleveland Guardians' minor league system. But he's got potential to be the No. 1 in due time. Alfonsin Rosario is one of the most exciting youngsters in the Guardians' minor league system, providing great bat speed and raw power that most players at his age don't have.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Chase DeLauter News / Covering the Corner / January 14

Chase DeLauter is our No. 1 Guardians prospect. Who should be No. 2?

The people have spoken and Chase DeLauter is Covering the Corner’s No. 1 Cleveland Guardians prospect for 2026. Delauter who pulled in an impressive 59.5% of the vote totals, more than 155 votes ahead of second place.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / January 14

Painting the Corner – From Screen to Field

In our second installment of Painting the Corner, we get to explore what happens when a passion project becomes reality. Sarah Allis is quite popular on Guardians Twitter and a great follow for sports takes, but unexpectedly grew her following with a passion project revolving around the city connect jerseys.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 14

Which MLB ballparks could use a change in dimensions?

Each team's park should be different from one another while simultaneously aiming to keep a neutral playing ground.

Rob Manfred: MLB Has Discussed Shortening Schedule & Adding In-Season Tournament

MLB To Celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial Throughout 2026 Season

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 13

Cleveland Guardians sign promising infielder to minor league contract

There still hasn't been a splash this offseason. But another, promising infielder doesn't hurt. On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Cleveland Guardians decided to sign infielder Carter Kieboom to a Minor League deal with a non-roster invitation to Major League camp.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / January 13