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Late 6-run rally carries Guardians past Astros

Rookie Chase DeLauter delivered a go-ahead three-run triple and Kyle Manzardo added a two-RBI single in a six-run eighth inning, rallying the Cleveland Guardians to a 8-5 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

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Eighth Inning Rally Leads to Cleveland Victory

After a difficult loss last night, the Guardians were looking to ride the momentum of Parker Messick’s previous start to grab a win over the Astros. Things were looking promising for Cleveland.

Gavin Williams News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 21

José Ramírez Names Gavin Williams the Guardians' Most Underrated Talent

Future Hall of Fame third baseman José Ramírez was asked about who he thinks the most underrated pitcher in MLB is right now. And his answer may be somewhat shocking.

Parker Messick News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 21

Parker Messick Discusses Early 2026 Success and the Pitches That Have Worked

Parker Messick is having one of the best starts to a career a player can have. Through 65.1 innings pitched across his big league career, accounting for 11 starts, the 25-year-old has put the entire league on notice.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 21

Statistical Insights Behind the Cleveland Guardians Fast Start to the 2026 Season

After being placed with relatively low expectations, the Cleveland Guardians have gotten out to a pretty fast start to the 2026 MLB regular season. With 13 wins through the first 24 games, the Guardians are near the top of the American League Standings.

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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.

Parker Messick News / Just Baseball / April 21

Parker Messick’s Ace Turn Is Driving the Guardians’ Success

The Cleveland Guardians entered the season projected to finish third in the AL Central, yet here they are in first place. They have a knack for finding ways to win even if their roster is not up to par on paper.

Parker Messick News / Covering the Corner / April 21

Guardians News and Notes: Messick Bump Day

It is time for Parker Messick to pitch. The Guardians lost a bad game, yesterday, 9-2, to the Astros. Slade Cecconi looked pretty lousy again, but at least he said the right things after the game: Steven Kwan, Kyle Manzardo, David Fry, Bo Naylor and Juan Brito are providing next to nothing at the plate.

Juan Brito News / Covering the Corner / April 21

A Critical Time for Juan Brito and the Guardians

With eleven games under rookie Juan Brito’s major league belt, he is entering a stretch where it will be important for him to prove he can make some needed adjustments to continue top-side with Cleveland.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 20

A Night to Forget: Guardians Drop Series Opener to Houston Astros in Pitching Letdown

Games are going to be won and lost; that's just baseball. But Monday's defeat for the Cleveland Guardians was especially tough on starting pitcher Slade Cecconi.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / April 20

Guardians Lose a Forgettable Opener to Astros

The less said about this one, the better. Astros 9, Guardians 2. We appear to have a Slade Cecconi problem. After tonight he has a 6.20 ERA. But, not to fret… it’s only a 5.97 FIP.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 20

Travis Bazzana Rebounds From Rough Start, Validates No. 1 Pick Expectations

Just a few weeks ago, the internet was abuzz with questions about former No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB June Amateur Draft, Travis Bazzana. The 23-year-old infield prospect had been struggling to begin the season, producing shaky play to begin the 2026 campaign.

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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 / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 20

Sunday Showing by Cantillo Against Orioles Lays Groundwork for 2026 Improvements

Joey Cantillo’s struggles from 2025 resurfaced at times on Sunday night. But while that’s an uncomfortable sign, what followed after he hit a wall shifts the narrative in a different direction.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 20

Defense-Driven Flexibility Enables Guardians to Get the Most Out of Their Lineup

Across each sport, there is a common phrase that is thrown around: "defense wins championships." And for the Cleveland Guardians, they have shown just how important defensive flexibility can be to long-term success.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 20

Guardians out to keep good vibes going vs. reeling Astros

The Cleveland Guardians won three of four games against the Baltimore Orioles to begin their seven-day homestand. Next up are the free-falling Houston Astros, who arrive Monday to open a three-game set against the American League Central leaders.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / April 19

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Cleveland Guardians 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

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JJ Wetherholt's monumental performance powers Cardinals to comeback win

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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.