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Phillies sign former Guardians LHP to minor league contract

The Philadelphia Phillies signed left-hander Kolby Allard to a minor league contract Thursday, adding the 28-year-old southpaw as pitching depth for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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Guardians Get Back High-Leverage Arm From Injured List, Option Struggling Rookie

When the Cleveland Guardians got smacked with a few big injuries, all hopes seemed to be lost. But just a few days after placing outfielders Angel Martinez and Chase DeLauter, and future Hall of Fame third baseman José Ramírez on the injured list, the team returned a critical arm to the bullpen.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / June 19

Guardians Minor League Recap: The Cooper Ingle Game

Clippers improve to 39-31 Cooper Ingle had the game of his life on Thursday, going 4-for-4 with three home runs and a double to power the Clippers to victory.

Cooper Ingle News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / June 19

Cooper Ingle's Big Night in Triple-A Raises Pressure for Guardians Call-Up

Maday, Maday, Cleveland has a problem. The kind every organization would love to have. On Thursday, June 18, the Cleveland Guardians' Triple-A affiliate, the Columbus Clippers, defeated Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 7-5.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / June 19

Guardians News: They Can Win a Game without Jose

Yesterday, the Guardians won their first game of the Jose Ramirez-IL era, 4-2. After hand-wringing in these comment sections about Bazzana’s defense and xwOBA, he broke the 2-2 tie with the Brewers in the 7th with this absolute rifle shot: Kyle Manzardo and David Fry hit solo homers as well.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 19

Amid injuries, Guardians eager for jolt on offense vs. Astros

Having looked vulnerable in the aftermath of recently losing seven-time All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez and standout rookie right fielder Chase DeLauter to injuries, the Cleveland Guardians produced a much-needed win on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Travis Bazzana gets 100% real on Guardians’ lineup amid Jose Ramirez’s injury absence

The Cleveland Guardians prevented a three-game sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, with second baseman Travis Bazzana coming to his team’s rescue.

Kahlil Watson News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / June 18

Kahlil Watson's Debut Was Forgettable at the Plate, But There's No Reason to Worry

After Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter was placed on the injured list, the front office had to make a move. And instead of going out and searching externally, they turned to the roster down in Triple-A Columbus.

Cooper Ingle News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 18

Guardians' Cooper Ingle Takes Hard-Throwing Yankees Prospect Deep in 3-Homer Game

Cleveland Guardians catching prospect Cooper Ingle just turned in a massive performance in his latest game with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers. Ingle, Cleveland's No.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 18

Guardians take advantage of miscue, top Brewers

The Cleveland Guardians broke a tie in the seventh inning to rally for a 4-2 win against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Starting pitcher Parker Messick (7-3) gave up two runs on four hits and three walks, and struck out nine in six innings for the Guardians, who won for just the third time in their past nine games.

Kolby Allard News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Phillies Sign Kolby Allard To Minor League Deal

The Phillies have signed left-hander Kolby Allard to a minor league deal, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. He’ll head to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and provide the Phils with some non-roster pitching depth.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 18

Minus top run producers, Guardians out to deny Brewers sweep

The injury-riddled Cleveland Guardians will turn to Parker Messick as they try to avoid a sweep against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday in the finale of a three-game series.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / June 17

Guardians Drop Williams Start

Up-and-down game (emotionally and, well, on the field) tonight. Gavin was bad tonight. Probably the worst start he’s had since 2024 (not fact-checked).

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Chase DeLauter News / Field Level Media / June 17

Guardians place OF Chase DeLauter (ribcage) on 10-day IL

The Cleveland Guardians placed rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter on the 10-day injured list with a ribcage fracture and recalled outfielder Kahlil Watson from Triple-A Columbus.

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Guardians Rookie Hits IL as Injuries Mount

Another day, another Cleveland Guardians star player placed on the injured list. For the third time in the past week, the Guardians placed a key part of their offense on the IL.

Cleveland Guardians News / Stadium Rant / June 17

Can The Cleveland Guardians Survive Their Latest Wave of Injuries?

The Cleveland Guardians lost three of their best players over the weekend to injuries. One of them is the franchise cornerstone, Jose Ramirez, who is the heart and soul of the team.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Guardians Place Chase DeLauter On Injured List, Recall Kahlil Watson For MLB Debut

The Guardians announced Wednesday that outfielder Chase DeLauter has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He was recently diagnosed with a small fracture in his ribcage and will get some down time.

Kolby Allard News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Guardians Release Kolby Allard

The Guardians have released southpaw Kolby Allard from their Triple-A affiliate in Columbus, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. It’s the second time Cleveland has released Allard this season.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17

Jose Ramirez’s target return from surgery revealed

Cleveland Guardians fans got some clarity Tuesday on when they can expect Jose Ramirez back in the lineup. Ramirez injured his hand last week during a game against the Detroit Tigers.

Chase DeLauter News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16

Chase DeLauter Day To Day With Small Rib Fracture

Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter is playing through a small fracture and bone bruise in his right rib, manager Stephen Vogt told reporters (including Zach Sweet of MLB.com).

Steven Kwan News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Steven Kwan's Contact Profile Has Fallen Off a Cliff, and the Numbers Say It Could Have Been Worse

Sometimes, hitters have a slow start to the season. Batting average won’t match underlying metrics and at-bat quality, but everything squares itself out as the season progresses.

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Guardians Lose Another Top Offensive Weapon to IL

It's been a rough week for the Cleveland Guardians. The team went 2-4, while being outscored 31-17 in those games. But more importantly, the Guardians lost superstar third baseman Jose Ramirez to the IL with a fractured hamate bone that he suffered in Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers.

Austin Hedges News / Total Pro Sports / June 15

Austin Hedges’ Fianceé Lexi Dickinson Takes Bridal Era To Progressive Field With Stunning Images

Austin Hedges and Lexi Dickinson have already turned Progressive Field into part of their love story. Now, the Cleveland Guardians catcher’s fiancée is giving us another glimpse into that journey as wedding preparations take center stage.

Travis Bazzana News / Just Baseball / June 15

Travis Bazzana Has Wasted No Time Making an Impact

After an offseason filled with uncertainty of who would stay and who would leave, the Cleveland Guardians haven’t let it get to them to start the 2026 season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / June 13

Guardians hit with brutal Jose Ramirez injury news

The Cleveland Guardians will have to soldier on without Jose Ramirez for what is expected to be an extended absence. Ramirez hurt his hand during Friday’s game against the Detroit Tigers and underwent testing after the contest at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker / June 14