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Slade Cecconi Posts Season-Best Seven Strikeouts in Tuesday Battle Against Angels

Slade Cecconi has had a tough start to the 2026 campaign. There's no simple way around that conversation. But on Tuesday, May 12, in a contest against the Los Angeles Angels from Progressive Field, Cecconi put together one of his better starts of the season, tossing four scoreless innings of action.

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Minor League Recap: Kahlil Watson and Ralphy Velazquez both go yard

Kahlil Watson’s hot streak continued, as he went 2-for-5 with a home run and a double. He has straight up been obliterating baseballs lately. Angel Genao also continues to rake at Triple-A, going 2-for-4 with a double.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 12

Guardians continue home dominance of Angels with narrow win

Angel Martinez hit a solo homer and Patrick Bailey drove in his first run since being acquired in a trade, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 3-2 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / May 12

Guardians Defeat Angels to Take the Series

The Cleveland Guardians and the Los Angeles Angels faced off in game two of the three game series with Slade Cecconi getting the start for Cleveland. Cecconi struggled immediately, throwing 26 pitches in the first inning alone.

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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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Patrick Bailey News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 12

Two Moves Guardians Can Make Following Patrick Bailey Trade

The Cleveland Guardians made waves in the baseball world when they acquired catcher Patrick Bailey from the Giants and optioned Bo Naylor to the minors.

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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.

Colin Holderman News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 12

Guardians Coaching Staff Trusting 2026 Offseason Signing in High-Leverage Moments

Trust, just like respect, isn't given; it's earned. And although he hasn't been in Cleveland very long, late-game reliever Colin Holderman has earned the trust of his coaching staff already.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / May 12

Review of Guardians’ Minor Leagues: First Month

I’m a little late to this project, but let’s see the standout performers from the first month(plus) of Guardians’ minor league baseball action: Triple-A

Gabriel Arias News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 12

Everything We Know About Gabriel Arias' Injury With the Cleveland Guardians

It has been quite a bit of time since Cleveland Guardians infielder Gabriel Arias has stepped foot on the diamond. Back on April 6, in a matchup against the Kansas City Royals, Arias ripped a double to put the Guardians in a good position to keep the offense rolling.

Shawn Armstrong News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 12

Shawn Armstrong to Begin Rehab From Right Groin Strain in Double-A Akron

Shawn Armstrong is on the road to recovery. On Monday, May 11, it was officially announced that the Cleveland Guardians' veteran reliever, Armstrong, would be making his first rehab assignment appearance with the Double-A Akron Rubberducks.

Stephen Vogt News / Covering the Corner / May 12

Guardians News and Notes: Vogt Still Sick

Stephen Vogt has missed two games, now, with an illness. I hope he’s ok, that seems odd. Bench coach and acting manager Tony Arnerich offered a crazy quote

Ricardo Romero News / Covering the Corner / May 12

Minor League Recap: Will Hynes, Ricardo Romero off to strong starts in the ACL

The MiLB website doesn’t include Arizona Complex League games when you select all game results by affiliate, so I had no idea the league had quietly kicked off its season a week ago, but the ACL Guardians season is off to a strong start.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 12

Guardians aim to keep piling up baserunners vs. Angels

Travis Bazzana and the Cleveland Guardians will look to keep traffic going on the basepaths when they host the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. The Guardians took the opener of the three-game series 7-2 on Monday behind seven hits and 10 walks.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / May 11

Why Travis Bazzana feels his transition to MLB has been seamless

CLEVELAND – Travis Bazzana arrived in the major leagues with a pedigree. The Cleveland Guardians selected the second baseman first overall in the 2024 amateur draft from Oregon State.

Balanced, patient attack guides Guardians past Angels

Concern levels for five of MLB’s slumping stars

The 'No. 1 MLB Draft picks' quiz

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The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

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The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / May 11

Guardians Finally Win a Stress-Free Game

The Guardians had a blowout win tonight, 7-2, over a very bad baseball team in the Los Angeles Angels. Brayan Rocchio finally got the team a hit with runners in scoring position in the second: Daniel Schneemann got a bloop to fall for two RBI’s in the 3rd.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 11

Balanced, patient attack guides Guardians past Angels

Daniel Schneemann, Travis Bazzana and Brayan Rocchio each drove in two runs as the host Cleveland Guardians cruised to a 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.

Stephen Vogt News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Guardians Share Stephen Vogt Health Update After Loss to Twins

The Cleveland Guardians enter Sunday at 21-20 on the season in a tight American League Central race with no clear division leader. The Guardians are hosting the Minnesota Twins for the Mother's Day series finale at Progressive Field, but they will have to do so without the man running the dugout.

Cleveland Guardians News / Stadium Rant / May 10

How The Cleveland Guardians Top Prospects Are Performing In 2026

The Cleveland Guardians farm system is the heart and soul of the franchise. Key draft picks and international signings shape the future for the organization.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9

Guardians’ Stephen Vogt drops brutally honest admission on Bo Naylor getting optioned

With the Cleveland Guardians making the trade for catcher Patrick Bailey, one event that followed the news was the demotion of Bo Naylor, who has struggled to start the 2026 season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9

Guardians’ minor leaguer did the most out-of-pocket celebration

Pedro Avila did not exactly keep things family-friendly this week. Avila, a pitcher in the Cleveland Guardians organization, was on the mound Thursday for the Triple-A affiliate Columbus Clippers during their game against the Iowa Cubs (Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs).

Parker Messick News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Parker Messick: The Most Overlooked Starting Pitcher of May 2026

Parker Messick was hiding in plain sight. Now that we all see him, the acquisition cost has risen. But how good is he, really, and how should you price him?

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / May 9

Guardians option catcher Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus

The Guardians have optioned Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus following the acquisition of two-time Gold Glove winner Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants.

Guardians add another option at catcher in trade with Giants

Guardians get Gold Glove-winning C Patrick Bailey from Giants

Guardians fan’s foul ball fiasco ends in date’s beer bath

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 9

Guardians add another option at catcher in trade with Giants

The Cleveland Guardians' catching situation has been a disappointment thus far. A trade with the San Francisco Giants may not lead to a significant change.

Guardians option catcher Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus

Brewers OF Brandon Lockridge lands on IL after crashing into wall

Dave Roberts eases concerns after Tyler Glasnow lands on IL

One big concern made MLB teams pass on Munetaka Murakami

Phillies' Edmundo Sosa expanding versatility under Don Mattingly

Padres' Manny Machado breaks out of slump with monumental HR

Travis Bazzana News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9