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Three Big Promotions Spark Surge in Cleveland Guardians' Prospect Machine

It's never a bad time to see what they've got in the tank, especially at the next level of the game. On Sunday, May 3, the Cleveland Guardians front office opted to promote Double-A infield prospect Angel Genao, High-A right-handed pitching prospect Justin Campbell and High-A outfield prospect Jaison Chourio.

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Guardians Players as Star Wars Characters

May the Fourth Be With You. I have a question for the Guardians’ fanbase today – if current Guardians’ players were Star Wars Characters, which characters would they be?

Angel Genao News / Covering the Corner / May 4

Minor League Recap: Angel Genao homers in final Akron game before promotion

Juan Brito had himself a day on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and a walk after homering for the second consecutive game. Stuart Fairchild also had a multi-hit effort, going 2-for-4 with a triple while Kody Huff impressed going 2-for-3 with two doubles and a walk.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / May 4

Guardians News and Notes: Movement in Guardians’ Land

The Guardians lost to the A’s and moved on to Kansas City while making some significant prospect moves at the same time. Deborah had the recap. She has really drawn the short straw with Sunday recaps but she always does a good job, anyway.

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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 / Field Level Media / May 4

Tanner Bibee aims for elusive first win as Guardians face Royals

The Cleveland Guardians have won enough to compete for the early lead in the middling American League Central. However, they've struggled to win with Tanner Bibee on the mound.

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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 / May 3

Guardians Rookies Chase DeLauter, Travis Bazzana Steal the Show on Sacramento Trip

While on the road in Sacramento for a three-game set against the Athletics, the Cleveland Guardians snagged two games for their first series win since April 19.

Parker Messick News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 3

Guardians' Parker Messick Hits First Speed Bump of 2026, Eyes Swift Response

It was bound to happen. No player can stay nearly perfect on the mound forever. On Sunday, May 3, the Cleveland Guardians took on the Athletics for the series finale of a three-game set.

Austin Hedges News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 2

The Glue Guy: How Austin Hedges Became the Backbone of the Guardians — Part 1

This is Part 1 of a three-part series, releasing every two days, highlighting the career of Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges, whose value to the clubhouse is at an all-time high.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / May 2

Minor League Recap – Velazquez Walk Off in Akron

TOL 18 – COL 5 Box Score The Columbus Clippers were absolutely decimated by the Toledo Mud Hens. Pedro Avila started for Columbus, pitching 5.2 innings.

Brayan Rocchio News / Just Baseball / May 2

Brayan Rocchio’s Hot Start Has Him Looking Legit

The main concern in Cleveland heading into the 2026 season was around the offense. Steven Kwan and José Ramírez were the only bats established enough to give fans confidence, while the rest of the lineup was made up of unproven or underwhelming players.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 1

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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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.

Parker Messick News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Gavin Williams 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.

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 / 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.

Travis Bazzana News / Yardbarker / April 27

Guardians look to top prospect to provide boost to lineup

The Cleveland Guardians have been looking for help in the lineup for years. A part of the solution may be on the way to the majors.

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Steven Kwan News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Guardians Announce Steven Kwan News After Removal From Lineup

The Cleveland Guardians have had a strong month of April, as the club sits in first place in the American League Central entering the weekend. Despite Cleveland’s success, they are missing contributions from one of their core players, Steven Kwan.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 25