Cleveland Guardians: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Guardians rookie Kahlil Watson, Mariners arrive in Cleveland

Kahlil Watson essentially was the Guardians' offense during Cleveland's three-game road series against the Chicago White Sox this week. The rookie outfielder looks to continue his hot stretch Friday as Cleveland opens a 10-game homestand with the beginning of a three-game set against the Seattle Mariners.

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Guardians Minor League Recap: Doughty Dominates

StormChasers 6, Clippers 3 George Valera hit two doubles, Juan Brito had two hits including a homer. Codi Heuer got lit up. Not sure if he might get DFA’d

Cooper Ingle News / Covering the Corner / June 26

Guardians News: It’s Cooper Ingle Time

The news broke last night that Cooper Ingle is getting the call for the Guardians. Cleveland Guardians Prospective was the first I saw with the move on Twitter: It will be interesting to see what move is made to get him on the 26-man.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / June 25

MLB Players Association reportedly proposes ban on player prop bets

The Major League Baseball Players Association has proposed a ban on all individual player prop bets.

MLB, MLBPA statements reveal how far two sides have to go to avoid 2027 lockout

Key stat shows why Yankees are the team to beat in the AL

Mets' dismal record without Juan Soto proves his value

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Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

3 sneaky Guardians’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

The Cleveland Guardians cannot waste a postseason-caliber pitching staff by standing still before the August 3 MLB trade deadline. The Guardians enter play Thursday with a 42-39 record and a .519 winning percentage, locked in a razor-thin American League Central race with the Chicago White Sox and holding the second AL Wild Card position.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 24

Guardians shrug off late White Sox homers to win in 10th

Rookie outfielder Kahlil Watson went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, including the go-ahead run-scoring single in the 10th inning as the visiting Cleveland Guardians topped the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Wednesday.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Guardians get massive injury update as lineup continues to struggle

Things are not going well for the Cleveland Guardians right now. The Guardians have lost their lead in the American League Central while also dealing with multiple injuries.

Parker Messick News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / June 24

Parker Messick Strengthens AL Rookie of the Year Resume in 10-Strikeout Performance

“You can’t ask for much more than that." That's what Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said following a dominant performance from starting pitcher Parker Messick.

Gabriel Arias News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / June 23

Gabriel Arias Joins Historic Company After Rough Performance Against White Sox

Well, the Cleveland Guardians surely miss José Ramírez. Filling in for him at third base, Gabriel Arias has been a major disappointment since returning to the lineup a few series ago.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Guardians take brutal walk-off loss to White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians were one out away from a wild comeback win Monday night, but Sam Antonacci flipped the ending. The Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox matchup turned brutal when Chicago rallied for a 6-5 walk-off victory at Rate Field.

Parker Messick News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / June 22

Parker Messick Should Lead Cleveland's American League Rookie of the Year Push

Tossing a fastball at 95.9 mph, Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick recorded his highest velocity yet last week against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

George Valera News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

Guardians Outright George Valera

Outfielder George Valera has cleared waivers, according to MLB.com’s Tim Stebbins. The Guardians designated Valera for assignment earlier this week, and since Valera isn’t eligible to decline an outright assignment, he’ll now be removed from Cleveland’s 40-man roster and outrighted to Triple-A Columbus.

Travis Bazzana News / Field Level Media / June 20

Travis Bazzana's career night powers Guardians past Astros

Travis Bazzana recorded his first career four-hit game and first multi-homer game while Joey Cantillo worked a career-high-tying eight innings as the visiting Cleveland Guardians rolled to an 8-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday.

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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.

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 / 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.

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.