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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.

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Covering the Corner top Cleveland Guardians prospects for 2026 voting

Arguably one of the best times in the Covering the Corner calendar is finally here — the annual Top Prospect Countdown! This may also be the best time to follow the prospects of the Cleveland Guardians with their depth and top-end talent.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 12

How Will The Guardians’ Middle Infield Play Out?

The Guardians have had a quiet offseason, only re-signing backup catcher Austin Hedges and acquiring a handful of relievers on one-year deals. They’ve yet to add anyone to a lineup that ranked 28th in scoring.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 12

2025 MLB Farm Review: Chicago White Sox

The 2025 season was one of improvement for the White Sox. Not only did the Major League team improve but many of the prospects within the system also took a step forward.

Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with at least 1,200 career hits can you name in six minutes?

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

The '30 or more home runs in 2003' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 12

Three Cleveland Guardians prospects that could quietly fly under the radar in 2026

The Cleveland Guardians have one of the best minor league systems in the league. Heading into the upcoming campaign, the Guardians are set to sport multiple young, promising players on the major league roster.

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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 12

Three former Guardians players who could reunite in Cleveland before Opening Day

Well, this offseason hasn't been incredibly active for the Cleveland Guardians. After winning the American League Central in 2025, but falling short in the MLB Postseason, expectations were that the Guardians front office was going to get active.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / January 12

The Final Move of the Guardians’ Offseason Should be Clear

The Guardians can finalize their offseason with one move – sign Harrison Bader. At the beginning of the offseason, it was unclear what the demand would be for Harrison Bader.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 12

Cleveland Guardians out of the running for this offseason trade target

The Cleveland Guardians have waited too long. On Friday, Jan. 9, the Arizona Diamondbacks officially took second baseman Ketel Marte off the trade block and committed to keeping him around for the foreseeable future.

Jose Ramirez News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 12

How Jose Ramirez's hometown discount should reshape Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have benefited significantly by having José Ramírez on their team over the years. Ramírez is one of the MLB’s most respected players, maybe aside from the recipient of a right-hook, Tim Anderson, but nonetheless has earned the respect of his shared coaches and teammates as Cleveland’s All-Star third baseman.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 12

Which Guardians Top Prospects Will Make a Big League Impact in 2026?

The MLB offseason is now well underway. As fans await the return of baseball season, teams across the league have been busy shaping their squads for the upcoming year.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 11

Cleveland Guardians bullpen pitcher injured in car crash

The Cleveland Guardians received gut-wrenching news. On Sunday, Jan. 11, a member of the Guardians' minor league system, Carlos Hernández, was involved in a car accident in the early morning hours.

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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.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 11

José Ramírez breaks silence on controversial decision to remain with Guardians

José Ramírez is cut from a different cloth. The 33-year-old, multi-time Silver Slugger award winner and staple for the Cleveland Guardians has remained loyal to the team that picked him up way back in 2011.

Jose Ramirez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 11

Jose Ramirez open to staying with Guardians for entire career

With the Cleveland Guardians looking to make blockbuster moves to excel next season, there is no denying that the face of the franchise, Jose Ramirez, leads the team.

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The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

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

The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

Alex Bregman News / Covering the Corner / January 11

Guardians News and Notes: Cubs Sign Alex Bregman

The Cubs signed Alex Bregman to a five-year deal $175 million deal (with a lot of money deferred, reportedly). This MAY break the logjam of free agents and get players on to teams before Spring Training starts.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 10

Guardians prospect lauded with MVP honors in winter league play

The Cleveland Guardians always seem to have a plethora of minor league prospects. And heading into 2026, that sentiment won't change. On Friday, Jan. 09,

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / January 10

Takeaways from FanGraphs’ 2026 Guardians Prospect Rankings

Eric Longenhagen and Brendan Gawlowski offered their thoughts on Cleveland Guardians’ farm-hands on FanGraphs yesterday – what can Guardians’ fans gather from their insights?

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / January 10

Guardians News and Notes: Scouring for a Right-Handed Bat

Guardians reporters are asking the same questions we are – will the Guardians make a move for a bat before Spring Training? Tim Stebbins of MLB tries his hand at answering the question here, and Zack Meisel of the Athletic offers some names who are still available who would seem to be a fit.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 9

Baseball executives praise Cleveland Guardians and their prospects

Baseball Executives are giving the Cleveland Guardians some more props when it comes to their prospects, according to MLB’s Jonathan Mayo. In a runaway vote, the Cleveland Guardians were voted the team that hoards prospects the most.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 8

2025 MLB Farm Review: Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have been a pitching factory for years. However, their farm system hitters took center stage in 2025, as Travis Bazzana had his first full pro season this past year.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 8

Two Cleveland Guardians prospects highlighted by MLB executives

Two Cleveland Guardians prospects have been highlighted by baseball executives for having some of the best tools in the game. Jonathan Mayo on MLB.com wrote an article highlighting players across baseball who baseball executives have highlighted as having the most potential in different areas.

Steven Kwan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 8

Guardians, Steven Kwan avoid arbitration with $7.725 million contract amid trade rumors

With the Cleveland Guardians making moves to bolster their team heading into next season, one player who has been speculated about in terms of his future is Steven Kwan.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7

Guardians Re-Sign Dom Nuñez To Minor League Deal

The Guardians announced Wednesday that they’ve re-signed catcher Dom Nuñez to a minor league contract. The ALIGND Sports client will be in major league camp as a non-roster invitee this spring.

Cleveland Guardians News / Just Baseball / January 7

4 Creative Ways the Guardians Can Get More Right-Handed

After what was a year full of absolute turmoil, the Cleveland Guardians managed to pull together, go on a run, and end up taking the AL Central crown at the end of the 2025 season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6