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Why Matt Festa's World Baseball Classic Struggles Shouldn't Concern Guardians

Matt Festa looked really strong against Great Britain to begin his stint in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. But just one game later, against a powerhouse USA lineup, he ran into trouble and nearly handed away the win.

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Why David Fry Is Cleveland Guardians X-Factor in 2026

While the 2025 season was magical for most of the Cleveland Guardians, one player that might be looking for a fresh restart is David Fry. For Fry, 2025 was a season filled with injuries, first he was recovering from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in the offseason of 2024.

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Stephen Vogt Makes Bold Statement on Steven Kwan Playing Center Field

In the 2026 MLB Spring Training window, the Cleveland Guardians have been no strangers to experimentation. The coaching staff has messed around with different defensive alignments, with one of the more interesting developments being four-time Golden Glove left fielder Steven Kwan getting a good chunk of reps in center field.

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This Cleveland Guardians Prospect Was Just Reassigned After an Impressive Spring

Ralphy Velazquez likely knew he wouldn't make the major league roster by Opening Day. But that didn't stop him from putting up one of the more impressive showings in the 2026 MLB Spring Training window.

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What Stephen Vogt Said After Cleveland Guardians Optioned Two Top Prospects

Spring training always forces difficult decisions. On Monday, March 9, the Guardians' front office officially announced that shortstop Angel Genao and outfielder Kahlil Watson would be optioned to the minor leagues.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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Guardians News and Notes: Bazzana Will Be Back In Goodyear Soon

After a hot start to the tournament, unfortunately Australia has been eliminated from the World Baseball Classic after losing 7-2 to Korea. Travis Bazzana didn’t have the best tournament performance, but he came through at the end and had an RBI single to put them in position to advance before they gave up a run in the 9th inning.

Bo Naylor News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 9

Why Bo Naylor Must Get Off to a Fast Start for Guardians in 2026

Heading into the 2026 season, the one glaring position group that the Cleveland Guardians needed to see signs of improvement came from the catchers, in particular starter Bo Naylor.

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How Guardians Prospect Travis Bazzana Performed in His First World Baseball Classic

Travis Bazzana's debut at the World Baseball Classic was memorable. He went 2-for-4 at the plate, crushing a home run, while also tacking on great defensive plays to help push Team Australia to a win against Chinese Taipei.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / March 9

Guardians 2026 Opening Day Roster Projection 2.0

Which Guardians will make the 26-man roster to open this season, as things currently stand in Guardians’ camp? It has been two months since our last roster projection, and we have had a chance to see players begin hitting and pitching and hear what manager Stephen Vogt has to say about them.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / March 9

Three Positives From Goodyear, Arizona

Spring Training is in full swing, and regardless of their 8-8 record, the Guardians have still given us plenty to be positive about. Numerous Guardians players are taking a break from Spring Training to represent their countries in the World Baseball Classic.

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Evaluating What Kind of Team the Cleveland Guardians Trying To Be in 2026

The Cleveland Guardians made a miraculous run to the postseason in 2025. This came one year after reaching the ALCS in 2024. Unfortunately, fans were faced with a familiar feeling in the offseason.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / March 9

Guardians News and Notes: Cade Smith Dominant Again

The Guardians and Rockies tied 4-4 yesterday and Cade Smith had a scoreless inning, striking out one. Joey Cantillo threw 4 and 2/3rds, striking out 5, giving up 2 runs and, most importantly, not walking anyone!

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What Daniel Espino’s Optioning to Triple-A Means for the Guardians Moving Forward

The Cleveland Guardians have plenty of depth, there's no question about that. But with that type of roster makeup comes difficult decisions. One had to

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Travis Bazzana and Australia Are Just Getting Started

– by Mario Crescibene Part 1 Part 2 A Palestinian flag proudly waves in the corner of Atanasio Girardot Stadium in front of a portrait of Che Guevara. The hooligans brandishing their green scarves and banners surge forward as one, and the entire stadium becomes a turbulent sea of verdant chaos as Atlético Nacional take the field.

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Who the Cleveland Guardians Already Know Will Be on the Opening Day Roster

Spring Training allows many front offices and coaching staffs to make decisions ahead of the regular season. Most of the time, those decisions end up being relatively easy to make.

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What Guardians Spring Training Lineup Adjustment Tell Us to Expect Opening Day

CJ Kayfus is putting up an incredible case to be a major league staple for the Cleveland Guardians for the 2026 campaign. Following a late-season promotion to the big leagues in 2025, the talented first baseman has only built upon the confidence he built in the offseason.

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What Chase DeLauter’s Spring Usage Really Says About His Role in the 2026 Season

Chase DeLauter is set to become a future staple for the Cleveland Guardians. And the question surrounding him has never been talent. It's always been his health.

Travis Bazzana News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 7

What Role Guardians Prospect Travis Bazzana Would Play if He's Actually Called Up

Travis Bazzana is likely just a few months away from making his MLB debut. The former No. 1 overall selection in the 2024 MLB June Amateur Draft by the Cleveland Guardians is coming off an injury-riddled 2025 campaign.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / March 7

Trial of Guardians pitchers moved to November

The federal trial for two Cleveland Guardians pitchers accused of rigging pitches in exchange for a kickback from bettors has been moved to November. The trial of pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz was scheduled to start May 4 in the Eastern District of New York, but Judge Kiyo A.