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What to Expect from Guardians Infielder Travis Bazzana

It took a minute but Travis Bazzana will get his first taste of Major League action. The Guardians have reportedly pulled the trigger and promoted Bazzana after the team’s contest on April 27.

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Guardians fan steals home run ball from little girl

The Cleveland Guardians drew widespread attention after a fan interaction during a recent game sparked debate over proper ballpark behavior. What began as a routine home run quickly turned into a viral moment that shifted focus away from the field.

Travis Bazzana News / Field Level Media / April 27

Guardians to call-up Travis Bazzana, 2024 No. 1 overall pick

The Cleveland Guardians are expected to call up second baseman Travis Bazzana, the top overall selection in the 2024 draft, on Tuesday for the second game of a home series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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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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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.

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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.

Travis Bazzana News / Yardbarker / April 27

Guardians look to top prospect to provide boost to lineup

The Cleveland Guardians have been looking for help in the lineup for years. A part of the solution may be on the way to the majors.

Guardians place RHP Shawn Armstrong (groin) on 15-day injured list

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle staking early All-Star claim

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Travis Bazzana News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Guardians To Select Travis Bazzana

The Guardians are reportedly promoting 2024 first overall pick Travis Bazzana. He should take over as the everyday second baseman. Cleveland still has an opening on the 40-man roster after waiving Kolby Allard a couple weeks ago.

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Parker Messick News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 27

Parker Messick’s Strikeout Clinic Isn’t Enough for a Guardians Win vs. Tampa Bay Rays

2026 is Parker Messick's year. Through six outings, the 24-year-old has been shoving at an elite level for the Cleveland Guardians, leading them to five wins while on the mound, being credited for three of them.

Slade Cecconi News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 27

Early-Season Struggles Place Slade Cecconi's Future in Guardians Rotation in Question

Slade Cecconi's start to the 2026 MLB regular season has been nothing short of frustrating. Outside of a singular outing against the Chicago Cubs, where he tossed six scoreless innings, Cecconi has been on the unfortunate end of countless losses to begin the year.

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The 25 most memorable fictional sports media figures

Every sports fan has his or her favorite commentator, analyst, columnist, or media personality. However, some of the sports' best media types aren't even real.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 27

Chase DeLauter's Lack of Home Runs Recently Doesn't Concern Stephen Vogt

It's not every day that a rookie with 11 extra-base hits and 16 RBI is being criticized after their first 26 games of major league baseball. But that's the case for Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 27

Stephen Vogt Gives Insight Into Why Steven Kwan Has Struggled for the Guardians

Steven Kwan doesn't look like the player he has been for the Cleveland Guardians the past four campaigns. To begin the 2026 season, Kwan, the Guardians four-time Golden Glove winner, has been one of the team's weak spots in the lineup.

Parker Messick News / CBSSports.com / April 27

Rays vs. Guardians picks: Back Cleveland, as rookie Parker Messick has been one of AL's surprise pitchers

Cleveland rookie Parker Messick takes the hill Monday vs. visiting Tampa Bay

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / April 27

Minor League Recap: Justin Campbell makes his case for promotion, Hill City has miracle rally

Pedro Avila was tagged for five runs in the second inning of game one of the doubleheader, pretty much removing any chance of Columbus getting back into the game.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / April 27

Guardians News and Notes: Two Series Losses in a Row

Good feeling’s gone. The Guardians have now lost two straight series to the injury-depleted Astros and injury-depleted Blue Jays. Not great, Bob. Nicole has the recap of a feckless performance by the hitters against Patrick Corbin.

Shawn Armstrong News / Field Level Media / April 26

Guardians place RHP Shawn Armstrong (groin) on 15-day injured list

The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Shawn Armstrong on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a right groin strain. The move was retroactive to Thursday.

Austin Hedges News / Covering the Corner / April 26

Are We Seeing an Offensive Breakout for Austin Hedges?

– by Mario Crescibene IN APRIL OF 2026, SHORTLY AFTER COACH VOGT ASSUMED COMMAND, RUMORS OF A SECRET CATCHER-CLASS SUB EMERGED FROM THE DEPTHS. THEY CALLED IT THE RED HEDGES: A VESSEL WITH OFFENSIVE CAPABILITIES THE CENTRAL DIVISION HAD PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT IMPOSSIBLE.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26

Guardians need to cut down on defensive lapses vs. Blue Jays

The visiting Cleveland Guardians could use improved fielding Sunday afternoon to help their chances in the rubber match of the three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Steven Kwan News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Guardians Announce Steven Kwan News After Removal From Lineup

The Cleveland Guardians have had a strong month of April, as the club sits in first place in the American League Central entering the weekend. Despite Cleveland’s success, they are missing contributions from one of their core players, Steven Kwan.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 25

Checking in on how former Blue Jays players are performing in 2026

Let's take a look at three former Blue Jays players from last season and how they're performing with their new clubs.

Blue Jays to use new bullpen approach vs. Guardians

Blue Jays changing approach for closer situation after Jeff Hoffman news

Blue Jays make needed change at closer

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Cleveland Guardians News / Just Baseball / April 24

How on Earth Does José Ramírez Just Keep Getting Better?

In 1901, the team we know today as the Cleveland Guardians played its first major league season. In the 125 years since, the franchise has played nearly 20,000 games, and no one has suited up for more of those contests than José Ramírez.

Cleveland Guardians News / Stadium Rant / April 24

The Five Most Surprising Players On The Cleveland Guardians This Season

The Cleveland Guardians 2026 season has gotten off to a solid start. What’s been the recipe for success is the the youth on this roster finally living up to the hype.

Austin Hedges News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Guardians’ Austin Hedges explains why he proposed on field after game

The Cleveland Guardians had plenty to celebrate after beating the Baltimore Orioles, but Austin Hedges turned the moment into something unforgettable, an on-field proposal.

Parker Messick News / Just Baseball / April 21

Parker Messick’s Ace Turn Is Driving the Guardians’ Success

The Cleveland Guardians entered the season projected to finish third in the AL Central, yet here they are in first place. They have a knack for finding ways to win even if their roster is not up to par on paper.

Austin Hedges News / Total Pro Sports / April 20

Who Is Austin Hedges’ Fiancée Lexi Dickinson? Meet The Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner

Austin Hedges walked into Progressive Field on April 19, 2026, expecting a clean finish to a solid night of baseball. He, however, walked out with something a lot bigger. After the Cleveland Guardians’ 8-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles, the veteran catcher turned a regular postgame scene into a life moment.

Kolby Allard News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

Kolby Allard Elects Free Agency

Left-hander Kolby Allard has elected free agency after being sent outright to Triple-A Columbus, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / April 17