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Gavin Williams News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 24

Gavin Williams Given Nod For First Spring Training Start Against Los Angeles Dodgers

Throughout the offseason, right-handed pitcher Gavin Williams has been constantly praised for the jump he made in the 2025 campaign. Across numerous statistical categories, Williams put together career-bests, with the most notable being his ERA dropping by 1.80 and his WHIP sliding down by 0.098.

Steven Kwan News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 24

How Steven Kwan's Time in Center Field Will Increase His Trade Value

The Cleveland Guardians and Manager Stephen Vogt announced last week that Gold Glove winning Left Fielder Steven Kwan will see playing time at Center Field this season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 24

What the Cleveland Guardians are Quietly Prioritizing in Bullpen Roles

Four games into Spring Training in Goodyear, Arizona, the Cleveland Guardians find themselves with more questions than answers in regard to their bullpen depth.

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Daniel Espino News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 24

Daniel Espino’s Next Chapter With Cleveland Guardians Revealed

For the first time since 2022, Daniel Espino returned back to the mound in the 2025 campaign. After years of battling injury, the 25-year-old prospect suited up for the Cleveland Guardians' Triple-A roster for just 0.2 innings of action.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / February 23

Guardians News and Notes: Guardians Remain Undefeated with 9-5 Win Over D-Backs

The Guardians are now 4-0 so far in Spring Training after beating the Diamondbacks today. Overall record doesn’t mean much in Spring Training, nor does player performance but I’m never going to complain about Guardians players playing well, and today was pretty eventful when you look at which players performed well.

Steven Kwan News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Guardians' All-Star Gets Honest on Unexpected Change

Cleveland Guardians All-Star Steven Kwan made his MLB debut four years ago. Kwan has won four career Gold Gloves as well. He's clearly one of the best defensive left fielders in the sport.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 23

What We Learned From Guardians' Spring Training Win Against Arizona

The Cleveland Guardians have now won four straight spring training games. Now, now, it's just spring training, but some of the takeaways certainly raise eyebrows and provide the Guardians with a bit of excitement moving forward.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 23

Cleveland Guardians Are Telling Us Plenty About Their Pitching Plan Without Saying It

Pitching. It’s a position group for the Cleveland Guardians that has turned over repeatedly in recent seasons. Now, heading into 2026, the staff is packed with youth.

Cam Schuelke News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 23

Get To Know Cleveland Guardians Viral Submarine-Style Pitcher Cam Schuelke

"Cam Schuelke is out there throwing witchcraft this spring," read one post. Another said, "Batter's gonna see this dude in his nightmares." Each gave more and more credit to just how interesting of a pitching style Cam Schuelke displayed in the Cleveland Guardians' opening spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Rhys Hoskins News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 23

How Cleveland Guardians’ Rhys Hoskins Signing Impacts First Base Position Battle

The Dleveland Guardians bolstered their spring training roster yesterday by signing former Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins to a minor league deal.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 23

How the Cleveland Guardians Are Actually Building Their 2026 Roster

The Cleveland Guardians have high expectations for the 2026 campaign. The team doesn't want to just repeat their efforts from the 2025 season; they want to surpass them and strive for an even higher ceiling.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / February 23

Best of the Rest: Which unranked Guardians pitching prospects should we keep an eye on in 2026?

With seven teams in its minor league system, Cleveland has 165 players under contract heading into the 2026 season, so it’s a bit unfair to stop counting prospects at just the top 20.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / February 23

What Guardians Player Would You Most Want to see Sign an Extension this Spring?

The Guardians’ generally approach players about extensions in the Spring. So, whom do you hope is sitting down to talk turkey in the days ahead? Is it Steven Kwan?

Rhys Hoskins News / Covering the Corner / February 22

Guardians News and Notes: Adding a Win and a Hoskins

The Guardians shoutout the A’s yesterday and scored another right-handed hitter on their roster by adding Rhys Hoskins on a minor-league deal. We covered the Hoskins’ signing here, and Zack Meisel also covered it well for the Athletic here.

Rhys Hoskins News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

Rhys Hoskins Signs with Cleveland: Bargain Find or Another Miss?

The Cleveland Guardians signed free agent first baseman Rhys Hoskins to a minor league deal on Sunday. If he makes the Guardians major league roster, his base salary is reported to be $1.5 million.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 22

Power-needy Guardians take flier on Rhys Hoskins

The Cleveland Guardians lineup has been an ongoing weakness. A low-cost signing could make a significant difference.

Stephen Vogt addresses if Guardians will name captain after Steve Cohen comments

Yankees' Austin Wells, Guardians' Steven Kwan voice warnings after Tony Clark's MLBPA resignation

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Rhys Hoskins News / Field Level Media / February 22

Report: Guardians signing 1B Rhys Hoskins to minor league deal

The Cleveland Guardians are signing free-agent first baseman Rhys Hoskins to a minor league contract, The Athletic reported Sunday. He will earn a $1.5 million base salary should he make the major league roster, per the report.

Travis Bazzana News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19

Guardians’ Travis Bazzana drops overlooked claim on Australia’s baseball talent

Travis Bazzana will probably make his MLB debut at some point this upcoming season, but before he dons a Cleveland Guardians uniform in an official game, the 2024 No.

Cleveland Guardians News / Last Word On Sports / February 19

Three Breakout Candidates for the Guardians in 2026

The Cleveland Guardians had another quiet offseason, much to the chagrin of their fans. No big signings, no headline trades — just a reminder of the reality of a small-market team that has to rely on internal development to stay competitive.

Steven Kwan News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 19

Steven Kwan To Get Center Field Reps In Spring Training

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt told reporters today that Steven Kwan will get some center field reps during spring training as the club tries to find its best outfield alignment for the upcoming season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / February 19

Guardians pitchers plead not guilty in pitch-rigging case

A scheduled spring trial for Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz accused of colluding with sports bettors on an alleged pitch-rigging scheme likely will be postponed until October.

Stephen Vogt News / Yardbarker / February 19

Stephen Vogt addresses if Guardians will name captain after Steve Cohen comments

Will there be an official captain in Cleveland?

Yankees' Austin Wells, Guardians' Steven Kwan voice warnings after Tony Clark's MLBPA resignation

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MLB News / Yardbarker / February 19

Wells, Kwan voice warnings after Clark's MLBPA resignation

Yankees' Austin Wells, Guardians' Steven Kwan voice warnings after Tony Clark's MLBPA resignation

The perception exists that owners may smell figurative blood in the water coming off Clark’s resignation as it pertains to getting what they want in upcoming negotiations.

MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigns after investigation as lockout looms

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Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / February 16