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Stephen Vogt Praises José Ramírez Following Season-best Performance on Saturday

It's not everyday where a player like José Ramírez is towards the bottom of the statistical ladder. Following a slow start to the 2026 MLB regular season, Ramírez entered Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Braves with a .151 batting average with eight hits, three doubles and one home run on the campaign.

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Guardians 6, Braves 0: Parker Messick Dominates Again

We aren’t even a month into the season and I am already out of words with this Guardians rookie class. Chase DeLauter continues to do Chase DeLauter things, Juan Brito gets called up and looks like a seasoned vet, and Parker Messick has his ERA down to 0.51 on the season after tossing 6.2 scoreless innings tonight.

Parker Messick News / Field Level Media / April 11

Rookie Parker Messick dominant as Guardians shut out Braves

Parker Messick continued the impressive start to his career by tossing 6 2/3 strong innings Saturday night, earning the win as the Cleveland Guardians beat the host Atlanta Braves 6-0 in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series.

Jose Ramirez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Guardians’ Jose Ramirez completes 29-team HR challenge with dinger off Braves

The Cleveland Guardians are taking on the Atlanta Braves on Saturday in the second contest of a three-game series. Jose Ramirez managed to record an impressive milestone after hitting a home run in the top of the first inning.

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Hunter Gaddis News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Guardians Receive Hunter Gaddis Injury Update Before Braves Game

The Cleveland Guardians have been operating without one of their key bullpen arms to open the 2026 season, but a return may be on the horizon. Right-hander

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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.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 11

What Went Wrong in the Cleveland Guardians' Loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday

Eventually, the Cleveland Guardians were going to have a rough game. And on Friday, April 10, they did. On the road to kick off a three-game series, the Guardians took on the Atlanta Braves from Truist Park on Friday night, falling, 11-5.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / April 11

Minor League Recap – Mooney and Peebles Home Run Lead to Victory

COL 5 – WOR 8 Box Score The Columbus Clippers and the Worcester Red Sox faced off in Worcester Friday evening. The Clippers have been struggling against the WooSox, staying just above .500 with last night’s loss marking 3 straight loses against the Red Sox.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / April 11

Guardians News and Notes: Losing is Not as Fun as Winning

Today feels like my first Guardians’ loss “hangover” of the year. José Ramírez had some solid contact but his worst AB of the game came with the bases loaded as he continues to press.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / April 10

Minor League Recap: Everyone loses

Columbus managed just four hits on Thursday and Nolan Jones had two of them, going 2-for-4. The only other player to reach base safely twice was Kody Huff, who went 1-for-3 with a walk.

Joey Cantillo News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 9

Joey Cantillo's Growth on the Mound Results in Cleveland Guardians Winning Games

On August 17, 2025, the Cleveland Guardians optioned Joey Cantillo to Triple-A Columbus. The then 25-year-old was going through a rough patch, unable to find a groove while on the mound and struggling.

Cleveland Guardians News / Stadium Rant / April 9

The Cleveland Guardians 13 Games In: What We’ve Learned

The Cleveland Guardians sit at 8-5 and once again atop the American League Central. Much of their success has come against quality opponents with more expensive and talented rosters.

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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.

Angel Martinez News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 9

Angel Martinez Credits Teammates For Four-Hit Performance in Royals Series Finale

The Cleveland Guardians have been working to build the outfield of the future. And if Angel Martinez can maintain his current level of play, there’s a good chance Cleveland has its No.

Stephen Vogt News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 9

Stephen Vogt Praises Guardians Fans’ Turnout During Opening Weekend Home Stand

The Cleveland Guardians started the 2026 season with a few big wins on the road and returned home to Progressive Field riding that wave of momentum. With the team currently leading the AL Central with an 8-5 record, they are on a hot streak to start the season, one in which they have yet to lose a series.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / April 9

Real or Not: Analyzing the Guardians’ Offense’s Strong Start

The Guardians have managed an 8-5 record through their first 13 games, despite a strong slate of opponents. What is real and what is not as we look at this team’s performance so far?

Rhys Hoskins News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 9

Guardians Internal Culture Helping Rhys Hoskins Adjust to New Stint in Cleveland

Rhys Hoskins' fit with the Cleveland Guardians was a topic of conversation since the day he decided to sign a minor league deal with the club. Cleveland

Austin Hedges News / Covering the Corner / April 9

Guardians News and Notes – Austin Hedges is a Great Catcher

The Guardians took the series against the Royals yesterday in a definitive 10-2 victory. Nick has the recap here if you weren’t able to catch the hitting spree.

Cleveland Guardians 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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8

Guardians pour it on late in rubber match vs. Royals

Angel Martinez had four hits, including a grand slam, and the Cleveland Guardians rolled to a 10-2 win against the visiting Kansas City Royals in the rubber game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.

Cleveland Guardians News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 7

Guardians Promote Hot-Hitting Triple-A Infield Prospect for MLB Debut

So far, early in the 2026 season, rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter has been leading the charge at the plate for the Cleveland Guardians. And now, the Guardians are turning to another young prospect who will try to carry his offensive production from Triple-A into his major league debut.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Watch Guardians infielder crush a double in first ever MLB at-bat

With the Cleveland Guardians led by star Jose Ramirez, the team is looking to build up young players to follow in his footsteps, though that is no doubt a high bar to reach.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 7

Guardians Place Gabriel Arias On 10-Day IL, Recall Juan Brito

The Guardians announced this morning that they have placed Gabriel Arias on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. To replace Arias on the roster, the team recalled fellow infielder Juan Brito from Triple-A Columbus.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 6

Shohei Ohtani extends recent HR tear as Dodgers dominate World Series rematch

To no surprise, Shohei Ohtani is flexing his muscles early in the 2026 season. He even did it again on Monday night, continuing his recent offensive tear as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat up on the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 in a World Series rematch.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / April 6