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Guardians Promote Petey Halpin to Major League Roster Following George Valera Option

The Cleveland Guardians have finally made the corresponding move following the optioning of George Valera to Triple-A Columbus. On Friday, May 1, the club made it official that in place of Valera, speedy and defensively strong outfielder Petey Halpin would make the jump back to the major league squad.

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Chris Antonetti drops brutally honest admission on Guardians pitcher upsetting expectations

Ahead of the Cleveland Guardians starting a series against the Athletics on Friday night, the team’s president of baseball operations, Chris Antonetti, took time to talk about pitcher Parker Messick.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / May 1

Minor League Recap: Lake County splits doubleheader to avoid affiliate sweep

The Clippers managed just three hits on Thursday, stringing them together in the third inning to score all three of the team’s runs. Dayan Frias led the way on offense, going 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Cleveland Guardians News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / May 1

Guardians fan apologizes to little girl on TV after stealing HR ball in viral moment

During a recent Cleveland Guardians game, things got passionate in the crowd. In the 5th inning, Guardians’ Daniel Schneemann hit a home run that went through left field and landed in the stands.

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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.

Petey Halpin News / Covering the Corner / May 1

Guardians News and Notes: Evidence Points to Halpin

The Guardians demoted George Valera to Columbus yesterday, without announcing a corresponding move. However, Petey Halpin was not in the Clippers’ lineup in Columbus last night and Stuart Fairchild was, so internet sleuths suspect that Halpin will join the Guardians in Sacramento today to play the A’s.

Travis Bazzana News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 30

These 5 Guardians Sleepers Should Be Called Up Next Following Travis Bazzana’s Debut

The Cleveland Guardians decided it was the right time to finally call up their top prospect and former No. 1 overall pick, Travis Bazzana. Fans had been

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 30

After George Valera's Option, Stuart Fairchild Might Step Into Big-League Spotlight

Well, who said one roster move was enough for one week? Following the Cleveland Guardians' decision to promote former No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, Travis Bazzana, the front office has yet again decided to mix up the roster.

George Valera News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Guardians Option George Valera

The Guardians announced Thursday that outfielder George Valera has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus. They’re off today, so a corresponding move won’t be announced until tomorrow.

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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 Genao News / Covering the Corner / April 30

Minor League Recap: Genao collects three walks, Hill City throws shutout.

Columbus Clippers 1, Toledo Mud Hens 3 It was a slow day for the Clippers offensively, as they recorded just four hits. Kahlil Watson went 1-3 with an RBI single hit 107.4 off the bat.

Chase DeLauter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Chase DeLauter’s honest comments on Guardians will catch fans’ attention

The Cleveland Guardians are now 16-16 this season after earning a 3-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Outfielder Chase DeLauter has played a crucial role in Cleveland’s lineup this season.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 29

Gavin Williams Reveals What Travis Bazzana Told Him After Seventh-Inning Error

There are going to be ups and downs when you make the jump to the highest level of baseball. But it's what you do when faced with adversity that shows your true colors.

Steven Kwan News / Covering the Corner / April 29

What’s Wrong with Steven Kwan? Guardians’ Analysis

In our unofficial series “What’s wrong with a variety of Guardians’ hitters”, let us examine the strange case of Steven Kwan. From Opening Day 2022 to May 31st, 2025, Steven Kwan put up a 119 wRC+ with a 9.7/9.4 K/BB%, a .182 ISO,a .310 BABIP and a .328 xwOBA.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / April 29

Gavin Williams nabs 4th straight win as Guardians top Rays

Gavin Williams tossed 7 2/3 stellar innings and Chase DeLauter drove in a pair of runs on Wednesday afternoon to help the Cleveland Guardians post a 3-1 victory over the visiting Tampa Rays.

Cleveland Guardians News / The Spun / April 29

Fan Caught Snatching Home Run Ball From Young Girl Issues Apology

Earlier this week, Cleveland Guardians fan Max Quinn angered the sports world by grabbing a home run ball from a young girl in a Guardians-Rays game. But after giving the ball back and still not finding forgiveness, he's owning up to what he did on television.

Travis Bazzana News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 29

Australia's Travis Bazzana Fulfils Life-Long Dream of Making Major League Debut

Many kids grow up dreaming of becoming a professional baseball player someday. And while most are unable to make the jump through the many levels of the sport, Travis Bazzana, a talented infielder from Australia, was able to make his dream a reality.

Cleveland Guardians News / Just Baseball / April 29

The Guardians’ Rotation Could Keep Them Atop the AL Central

The Cleveland Guardians were one of the coolest, most improbable stories of the 2025 season. They proved the old Yogi Berra adage true: it ain’t over ’til it’s over.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / April 29

Minor League Recap: Austin Peterson has strong 2026 debut, Hill City scores 17 runs

It was a big day for the Clippers offense as five different players had multi-hit games, led by Kody Huff and Maick Collado, who both had three hits, with Collado collecting two doubles and a walk.

Travis Bazzana News / Field Level Media / April 29

Guardians' Travis Bazzana eager to make mark in finale vs. Rays

The Cleveland Guardians didn't call up top prospect Travis Bazzana on Tuesday to keep him on the bench, throwing him into the lineup at second base just hours after his promotion from Triple-A Columbus.

Cleveland Guardians News / Hoops Wire / April 29

Guardians broadcast shuffle offers new clue on Cavs TV future

Cleveland sports fans are starting to see it everywhere now. Not just with the Cavaliers, but across town with the Cleveland Guardians, too. If you were watching over the weekend and wondering where Guardians announcers Matt Underwood and Rick Manning went, you weren’t alone.

Cleveland Guardians News / Total Pro Sports / April 28

Mother Of Young Cleveland Guardians Fans Shares Update After Terrible Situation Unfolded In The Stands

The mother of the young Cleveland Guardians fan who starred in an awful situation during Monday’s game spoke out about it. During the first game of the Tampa Bay Rays series, Daniel Schneemann connected a home run to right field.

Austin Hedges News / Total Pro Sports / April 28

Austin Hedges’ Fiancée Lexi Dickinson Poses In Leather Outfit As Guardians Wind Up In Toronto

Austin Hedges has been living a pretty stacked April. First came a memorable on-field proposal, then a road trip to Toronto with the Cleveland Guardians.

Travis Bazzana News / Yardbarker / April 27