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Guardians Prospect Pitcher Andrew Walters Receives Unfortunate Injury News

Andrew Walters can't catch a break. And unfortunately, his road to recovery looks like it is going to be long. On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Cleveland Guardians announced that Walters was set to miss a good bit of the 2027 campaign after undergoing right UCL repair surgery with an internal brace.

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Guardians News: White Sox Continue to Open the Door

Now, will the Guardians walk through it? That’s the question. The Guardians were off yesterday, but the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the White Sox again, leaving Cleveland trailing Chicago by only 1.5 games.

Cleveland Guardians News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Former Cleveland Indians Outfielder Has Died

Joseph Michael Morgan, who spent parts of two seasons with the Cleveland Indians and later became famous as the Boston Red Sox manager behind “Morgan Magic,” has died.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / September 11

The Final 15: A Guards Playoff Push

If you wanted a September Playoff Race, you got it! We are finally in the Home stretch of the season. The Guardians will play 5 series, 15 games, in the final 17 days (2 weeks, 3 weekends).

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 10

Twins facing 'crunch time' to gain on Guardians in wild-card race

The Cleveland Guardians have their sights set on climbing into first place in the American League Central. The Minnesota Twins would love to derail the Guardians and creep closer to stealing Cleveland's current third-place spot in the wild-card race.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 10

Guardians Lefty Trade Deadline Acquisition Struggles Against Orioles, Pulled Early

The Cleveland Guardians' path to the postseason only grows more difficult. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, the Guardians took on the Baltimore Orioles in a rubber match from Camden Yards, with the home side coming out on top in a big way, 9-5.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / September 10

Minor League Recap: Valera Homers, Watson Heats Up

Clippers 1, Bats 6 The Clippers only scored one run, but they still managed 8 hits and 4 walks. George Valera went 2-3 with a HR and Kahlil Watson went 2-5 with two doubles.

Andrew Walters News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

Guardians’ Andrew Walters Undergoes UCL Surgery

Guardians righty Andrew Walters underwent an internal brace procedure to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow this week, reports Tim Stebbins of MLB.com.

Steven Kwan News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Cleveland Guardians Land Major All-Star Trade Update

Steven Kwan has spent more than a year as a fixture in Cleveland Guardians trade speculation, a conversation that has never fully gone away even as the reasons behind it have shifted.

Rhys Hoskins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Guardians hoping for Rhys Hoskins boost before playoffs

The Cleveland Guardians are continuing to battle for a playoff spot. They are only two games behind the Chicago White Sox in the American League Central division, while Cleveland also holds the third and final AL Wild Card spot at the moment.

Steven Kwan News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Guardians' Outfielder Named Intriguing Offseason Trade Candidate

For the first half of 2026, Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan looked nothing like his 2024 and 2025 All-Star self at the plate. Heading into the All-Star break, the 29-year-old’s batting average sat at a shocking .225 across 89 games.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Jose Ramirez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Why Jose Ramirez’s slump will derail Guardians’ AL Central chances

The Cleveland Guardians are right where they need to be in their fight to win the American League Central. They have been chasing the upstart Chicago White Sox throughout the summer, and with 16 games remaining in the regular season, the Guardians are right on the heels of the division leaders.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Why Guardians’ Parker Messick must win AL Rookie of the Year over Kevin McGonigle

Kevin McGonigle may be the runaway favorite in the polls, but Parker Messick’s numbers tell the story of a pitcher who’s been dominant on a per-appearance basis in a way that should carry more weight than McGonigle’s everyday production.

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Tanner Bibee News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 9

Guardians' Offense Comes Alive in 9-5 Win Over Orioles on the Road

Even with Tanner Bibee not having his best stuff, the Cleveland Guardians found a way to win. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Guardians took on the Baltimore Orioles from Camden Yards, defeating the home side 9-5.

Travis Bazzana News / Field Level Media / September 8

Travis Bazzana's blast gets Guardians past Orioles

Travis Bazzana hit a three-run home run and the Cleveland Guardians scored in four different innings to beat the host Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday night.

Jo Adell News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 8

Jo Adell Provides Guardians With This Massive Boost Since Trade Deadline Acquisition

The Cleveland Guardians are a better baseball team with Jo Adell sporting the navy blue and red. At the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, the Guardians' front office made it abundantly clear that they wanted to give the major league roster a boost.

Chase DeLauter News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Guardians Provide Chase DeLauter Update During Orioles Series

The Cleveland Guardians received encouraging news on Chase DeLauter’s injured right wrist ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 7

Guardians carry playoff push into series with reeling Orioles

The Cleveland Guardians are in a race in the American League Central and in the league's wild-card chase. To keep pace, they'll want to take advantage of games against the team with the longest active losing streak in the major leagues.

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Guardians Make Roster Move Amid AL Wild Card Race

The Cleveland Guardians are making another bullpen adjustment as they continue battling for a spot in the American League postseason. Cleveland recalled right-handed reliever Franco Aleman from Triple-A Columbus and optioned Austin Peterson back to the minors ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Detroit Tigers.

Austin Peterson News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Guardians Recall Austin Peterson For MLB Debut, Designate Carlos Hernández

The Guardians announced Friday that they’ve recalled right-hander Austin Peterson from Triple-A Columbus and designated reliever Carlos Hernández for assignment.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Guardians Expected To Select Carlos Hernández

The Guardians will select right-hander Carlos Hernández onto their major league roster tomorrow, according to reports from Guardians Prospective and El Extrabase.

Cleveland Guardians News / Just Baseball / August 29

The Guardians Are Surging at the Right Time

The Cleveland Guardians are one of the more well-oiled machines in baseball. A team with a limited budget that continues to find different ways to be successful, year after year, they have earned the right to be considered one of the best small(er) market teams.

Cleveland Guardians News / The Spun / August 28

Cleveland Guardians Prospect Faked His Own Death In $2.8 Million Scandal

The Cleveland Guardians officially take the cake for being involved in the wildest story of the 2026 MLB season. Back in December, the Guardians signed a prospect by the name of David Severino to a $2.8 million deal.

Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / August 29

Guardians minor leaguer suspended over bizarre age fraud and fake death certificate

A Cleveland Guardians minor leaguer has been suspended over an elaborate age hoax that involved a fraudulent identity and even a fake death. The Guardians agreed to a preliminary $2.8 million deal with a top Dominican prospect named David Severino last December.

Parker Messick News / Yardbarker / August 25