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Guardians' Top Prospect Travis Bazzana Heating Up at Plate in Triple-A

The Cleveland Guardians' top prospect, infielder Travis Bazzana, seems to be finding his groove over his past few Triple-A games. Bazzana, MLB Pipeline's No.

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How on Earth Does José Ramírez Just Keep Getting Better?

In 1901, the team we know today as the Cleveland Guardians played its first major league season. In the 125 years since, the franchise has played nearly 20,000 games, and no one has suited up for more of those contests than José Ramírez.

Cleveland Guardians News / Stadium Rant / April 24

The Five Most Surprising Players On The Cleveland Guardians This Season

The Cleveland Guardians 2026 season has gotten off to a solid start. What’s been the recipe for success is the the youth on this roster finally living up to the hype.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / April 24

Minor League Recap: Bazzana blasts off, Doughty dominates

Columbus should have pulled this game off. The Clippers rallied for four runs in the top of the ninth inning to take a 5-4 lead, but Cody Heuer picked a terrible time to surrender his first run of the season in the bottom of the ninth to send the game to extra innings.

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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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Tanner Bibee News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 23

Tanner Bibee Defends His 2026 Season, Saying It's Not a Bad Showing

Tanner Bibee has had an up-and-down start to the 2026 MLB regular season. But although many have been incredibly critical of him through the first five games, both Bibee and manager Stephen Vogt believe he is right where he needs to be.

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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.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 22

Turbulent First Inning Has Cleveland Guardians Swimming Upstream vs. Houston

Tanner Bibee's mid-day start began on a rough note, but he was able to right the ship. However, the bats didn't get going in time to support him and the bullpen by the final out.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 22

First Impressions: Taking a Look at the Guardians Pitching Rotation To Start 2026

The Cleveland Guardians aren't a team anyone can overlook. With some of the league's most dynamic and consistent fielders, powerful bats and reliable pitching, the Guardians have amassed an overall record of 14-11 through the 2026 MLB regular season's first 25 games.

Parker Messick News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 22

Rocky Road to Victory: Parker Messick Details Performance in Start That Beat Astros

The Cleveland Guardians weren't going to beat the Houston Astros if they gave up runs early, especially after seeing how Monday night's contest went. And

Austin Hedges News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Guardians’ Austin Hedges explains why he proposed on field after game

The Cleveland Guardians had plenty to celebrate after beating the Baltimore Orioles, but Austin Hedges turned the moment into something unforgettable, an on-field proposal.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / April 22

Minor League Recap: Justin Campbell continues to dominate High-A

Petey Halpin and Stuart Fairchild carried the Clippers offense on Tuesday, both garnering a pair of hits including a double. Travis Bazzana stayed hot as well, going 1-for-2 with three walks and a stolen base to reach base safely four times.

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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 / Covering the Corner / April 22

N&N: Guardians retain 1-game lead atop AL Central

By beating the Houston Astros, the Guardians are now 14-11 and hold a 1-game lead over the 12-11 Twins. For a while, it looked like the Guardians were going to blow their chance to face Houston’s terrible pitching, but a 6-run 8th inning saved the day.

Chase DeLauter News / Field Level Media / April 22

Guardians' Chase DeLauter looking to heat up in finale vs. Astros

Chase DeLauter was the most impactful rookie in the majors during the opening weekend of the season, homering four times and driving in five runs over his first three games with the Cleveland Guardians.

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Chase DeLauter News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 21

Inside Chase DeLauter's Game-Winning Triple in the Bottom the Eighth vs. Houston

He was due. After struggling for the past few weeks, it felt like everyone was waiting for Chase DeLauter to provide the Cleveland Guardians with one of his highlight-worthy moments at the plate.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 21

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.

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.

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.

Jose Ramirez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20

Guardians’ Jose Ramirez makes feelings extremely clear on nearing historic feat

As the Cleveland Guardians try to go on a deep playoff run, third baseman Jose Ramirez will have to do plenty of heaving lifting. The fact he has done so over his entire career with the Guardians has put him on the cusp of joining an exclusive list.

Austin Hedges News / Total Pro Sports / April 20

Who Is Austin Hedges’ Fiancée Lexi Dickinson? Meet The Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner

Austin Hedges walked into Progressive Field on April 19, 2026, expecting a clean finish to a solid night of baseball. He, however, walked out with something a lot bigger. After the Cleveland Guardians’ 8-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles, the veteran catcher turned a regular postgame scene into a life moment.

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.

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.

Parker Messick 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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Kolby Allard 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.

Parker Messick 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

Benches clear after final out of Reds-Giants game

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JJ Wetherholt News / Yardbarker / April 15

JJ Wetherholt's monumental performance powers Cardinals to comeback win

St. Louis Cardinals rookie sensation JJ Wetherholt caught fire on Tuesday night, powering his team's come-from-behind win in extra innings.

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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.