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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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 / Covering the Corner / April 19

The Cleveland Guardians Pipeline Might Be the Best in Baseball

– by Mario Crescibene In January, I wrote a piece about the Dolans and why the Guardians wouldn’t spend. The argument was simple: the Dolans aren’t trying to win championships; they’re trying to maximize systemic value.

Travis Bazzana News / Covering the Corner / April 19

Minor League Recap: Bazzana, homers, Rake County puts up 16 runs

Travis Bazzana’s heater continues. He added another pair of extra base hits on Saturday, going 2-for-5 with a double and his first home run of the season, and opposite field blast in the ninth inning.

Gavin Williams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Guardians’ Gavin Williams takes MLB lead with 11ks vs. Orioles

The Cleveland Guardians prevailed 4-2 over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, behind an electric outing from right-handed starter Gavin Williams that moved him into the MLB lead in strikeouts.

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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 / Covering the Corner / April 19

Guardians Take Series Lead Over Orioles

What a game that was for the Guardians. Gavin Williams is blossoming into everything we hoped he could be. He was excellent tonight, as he has been all season.

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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.

Tanner Bibee News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 18

Inside Tanner Bibee’s Heartwarming Gender Reveal Moment on Friday Night

Tanner Bibee produced a really strong game for the Cleveland Guardians while on the mound on Friday night. While most of the public conversation has centered on his gradual return to the elite form that once made him so highly touted, for Bibee and his inner circle, the focus was on his cleats, more specifically, the color of the laces.

Kolby Allard News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 18

Guardians Bring Back Reliever Kolby Allard on Minor League Deal for Another Shot

The Cleveland Guardians aren't willing to give up on left-handed reliever Kolby Allard. Following Allard's strugglesome start to the 2026 MLB regular season on the major league roster, during which he posted a 10.38 ERA across four games and 8.2 innings, he was designated for assignment.

MLB News / Covering the Corner / April 18

Minor League Recap – Howlers Hit Homers

IOW 3 – COL 5 Box Score The Columbus Clippers took down the ICubs Friday night at Huntington Park. Rorik Maltrud gave the Clippers 6.0 innings work, allowing 4 hits, 1 walk, and striking out 3.

Erik Sabrowski News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 17

Cleveland Guardians Spark Debate by Yanking Erik Sabrowski With Game on the Line

Sometimes, things just make you scratch your head. And on Friday, April 17, everyone in Progressive Field was scratching their heads due to a late-game pitching decision.

Daniel Schneemann News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 17

Daniel Schneemann's Grand Slam Can't Lift Cleveland To Win Against Orioles

Daniel Schneemann is having a remarkable start to the 2026 campaign. What more can you say? But on Friday, April 17, the Cleveland Guardians, who had a four-run advantage from the bat of Schneemann, choked away the lead in the eighth inning to lose to the Baltimore Orioles, ____.

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.

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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

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JJ Wetherholt 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.

Gabriel Arias News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8

Gabriel Arias To Miss 4-8 Weeks With Moderate Hamstring Strain

The Guardians will be without shortstop Gabriel Arias for 4-8 weeks, the team announced. The infielder suffered a moderate strain of his left hamstring while legging out a double during Monday’s loss to the Royals.