Cleveland Guardians: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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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

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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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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / 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

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.

Joey Cantillo News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 11

Angels Unfold as Joey Cantillo and Guardians Dominate in Series Opener

A five-run third inning was the difference maker. On Monday, May 11, the Cleveland Guardians played host to the Los Angeles Angels from Progressive Field, dominating them in a convincing victory, 7-1.

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.

Shawn Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Latest injury update suggests Guardians could get pitcher back soon

The Cleveland Guardians received encouraging news Monday regarding veteran reliever Shawn Armstrong, whose latest injury update suggests the club could soon regain an important bullpen piece.

Mike Trout News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 11

Mike Trout on a Rampage — Are the Guardians the Team That Can End It?

The Cleveland Guardians are in need of a few wins strung together. But as the team prepares to welcome the Los Angeles Angels and Mike Trout into town, finding them now isn't going to be an easy task.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Steven Kwan News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 11

Steven Kwan's Struggles at the Plate Not a Concern For Guardians Coaching Staff

Steven Kwan just isn't doing his job right now: getting on base. The leadoff batter for the Cleveland Guardians has begun the 2026 MLB regular season on a tough note, posting 31 hits in 149 at-bats, which brings him to a season batting average of .208, all while drawing 19 walks.

Joey Cantillo News / Field Level Media / May 11

Guardians' Joey Cantillo out to bulid on home success vs. Angels

Joey Cantillo has done his best work at home this season, and the Cleveland Guardians will turn to the left-hander as their nine-game homestand continues with the opener of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / May 10

Guardians Drop the Series Against the Twins

Today’s Mother’s Day matinee gave us fans the first look at the newest Cleveland Guardian, Patrick Bailey and Tony Arnerich as a manager. Bailey got his first start as catcher for the club, hitting 8th and catching for Gavin Williams.

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?

Patrick Bailey News / Total Apex Sports / May 9

Star Catcher Patrick Bailey Acquired By Cleveland Guardians

Baseball trades usually arrive with a little warning. A rumor here. A mysterious lineup scratch there. Maybe a GM tossing out the classic “we’re exploring options” line that convinces absolutely nobody.

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