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Ex-Guardians player gets 100% real on Jose Ramirez’s $175 million contract extension

As Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez gets a $175 million contract extension, there’s no doubt some sigh of relief from fans who want the versatile player to stay with the franchise forever.

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What the José Ramírez Contract Extension Means for Cleveland Guardians in 2026

José Ramírez is the most loyal player in baseball history. And it's hard to argue for anyone else, no matter the circumstances. Following a 2025 season that suffered plenty of bumps in the road, the Cleveland Guardians headed into the offseason with goals and aspirations of building up the roster.

Jose Ramirez News / Field Level Media / January 24

Reports: Guardians finalizing extension with Jose Ramirez

Seven-time All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians are finalizing a restructured seven-year, $175 million contract that would extend his current deal by four seasons, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / January 24

Jose Ramirez gives Cleveland Guardians gift with another extension

Third baseman Jose Ramirez has spent his entire career with the Cleveland Guardians. He may never play for another team.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Cleveland Guardians News / Total Apex Sports / January 24

Jose Ramirez-Cleveland Guardians Inching Closer To Massive Contract Extension

In a move that feels less like a transaction and more like a declaration of loyalty, the Cleveland Guardians and José Ramírez have reportedly agreed to a massive 7-year, $175 million extension.

David Fry News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 24

David Fry Expected To Play a Major Role for Cleveland Guardians in 2026

There are very few players out there like David Fry. The 30-year-old utility has held several different roles for the Cleveland Guardians since joining the team back in 2021.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 24

Cleveland Guardians Land Massive Contract Extension With Jose Ramirez

Jose Ramirez will be with the Cleveland Guardians for the long haul. On Saturday morning, it was reported that Ramirez has worked out contract restructure with the Guardians that will keep him in Cleveland throughout the 2032 season.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24

Guardians, Jose Ramirez closing in on $175 million contract extension

The Cleveland Guardians are close to agreeing to a new contract with one of their top players. Jose Ramirez is closing in on signing a $175 million extension with the team, per USA Today.

Jose Ramirez News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 24

Guardians Close To Extension With Jose Ramirez

Jose Ramirez appears to be nearing another extension with the Guardians that will keep the third baseman in Cleveland through his age-39 season in 2032.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 24

Cleveland Guardians Front Office Praises Growth of the Team’s Top Prospects

2026 is the year of the prospects. If there's any season where the Cleveland Guardians are going to see what they've got buried in the minor leagues, it'll be the upcoming campaign.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / January 24

Guardians News and Notes: Six Guardians Prospects in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100

Last night, MLB Pipleline released their list of Top 100 prospects, and the Cleveland Guardians landed six players in the list, second only to the Seattle Mariners’ seven prospects: The players are: 20.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / January 23

Chris Antonetti Speaks at Rubber Ducks Banquet

Tonight I was very lucky to attend The Rubber Ducks Hot Stove Banquet that was headlined by Guardians President of Baseball Operations, Chris Antonetti himself.

Jose Ramirez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 23

Guardians’ Jose Ramirez ranked among top 5 players for first time in his career

The first name that pops into the minds of most baseball fans when the subject is the Cleveland Guardians is Jose Ramirez. The dynamic 3rd baseman has been the team’s best player for years, and despite excellent production at the plate, wonderful base running and solid fielding, he has not always gotten the recognition he deserves.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 23

Cleveland Guardians Projected To Have These Three Prospects Called Up in 2026

The 2026 MLB Spring Training window is just a few weeks away. The Cleveland Guardians will get a clearer picture of their roster entering the 2026 regular season, with several prospects in contention for Opening Day spots.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 22

Every Cleveland Guardians Prospect Ranked in Baseball America’s Top 100 Revealed

Baseball America is one of the most nationally recognized publications for all news and information relating to the sport. And recently, they gave high praise to the Cleveland Guardians and the youth the team will sport in 2026.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 22

National Analyst Ranks José Ramírez as One of MLB's Top 5 Players

It should come as no surprise, but it's nice to see the Cleveland Guardians finally receive the recognition they deserve on a national stage. In the evening hours of Wednesday, Jan.

Cooper Ingle News / Covering the Corner / January 22

Cooper Ingle is our No. 7 Guardians prospect. Who should be No. 8?

The people have spoken and sweet-swinging catcher Cooper Ingle is our No. 7 Cleveland Guardians prospect. Ingle won in a landslide, earning 46.4% of the vote, beating out Juan Brito (19.6%) and Jaison Chourio (11.9%).

Chase DeLauter News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 22

How Chase DeLauter Is Already Proving To Be Culture Fit With Cleveland Guardians

Chase DeLauter's got a red circle around his name heading into the 2026 MLB season. He's a can't-miss prospect with so much excitement being built around what he can do at the major league level of baseball, mainly because the public only got a small glimpse of him this past offseason.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 22

Will the Cleveland Guardians Play Baseball in 2027 With MLB Lockout Looming?

Cleveland Guardians fans have plenty of gripes with the organization. This offseason has featured very little spending and it appears the front office, or mostly ownership, is content with running it back and hoping for another surprise playoff berth.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 21

New Hall of Fame ballot sports numerous Cleveland Guardians icons

Two players punched their ticket to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. But neither were former Cleveland players. On Tuesday, Jan.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 20

Playing GM: 3 Moves To Complete the Cleveland Guardians’ Roster for 2026

For three of the last four seasons, the Cleveland Guardians have been crowned champions of the AL Central. Their most recent title might arguably have been their most impressive.

Jakob Junis News / New Baseball Media / January 18

2026 Transactions: Rangers Sign Junis, Minor League Moves

This past weekend was a very quiet one. Aside from quotes from the Cardinals’ winter fan fest, the only other big piece of 2026-centric news was the Rangers’ reported agreement with Jakob Junis.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 14