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Cleveland Guardians offseason wishlist ahead of MLB Winter Meetings

The Winter Meetings begin on Monday down in Orlando, Florida, and the Guardians should hopefully be looking to make some moves. 'Tis the season for wishing and gifts, so here is what the Guardians should be wishing to happen in the ‘Happiest Place on Earth.’ First things first.

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Zak Kent is No Longer a Guardian

We learned that the Guardians had placed right-handed reliever Zak Kent on waivers when the Cardinals claimed him today. https://x.com/tim_stebbins/status/1997056545259921682?t=X7W4Suy8ot8DWBCCqg5EVA&s=19 Kent was fine in a middle relief role in Cleveland, but his loss isn’t much of a blip.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 5

Why a trade for Steven Kwan would add up for the Yankees

This is a move that would allow the Yankees to acquire a four-time Gold Glove winner and a top-of-the-lineup hitter without breaching the luxury tax threshold.

Brian Cashman shares huge revelation about Yankees job amid uncertainty about future

New Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray lets his true feelings on the Yankees be known

Yankees seemingly ready to move on from Jasson Dominguez

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

The 'Most multi-hit MLB games in 2025' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / December 4

Predicting the Cleveland Guardians’ Winter Meetings Moves

Baseball’s winter meetings will begin Sunday, December 7th and conclude on Wednesday, December 10th. What will we see from the Guardians during that time?

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 3

Cleveland Guardians sign former Los Angeles Angels reliever

The Cleveland Guardians are in position to improve their bullpen this offseason after the departure of closer Emmanuel Clase during the MLB's gambling investigation.

Connor Brogdon News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3

Guardians agree to major league deal with RHP Connor Brogdon

The Guardians and right-hander Connor Brogdon have agreed to a major league deal.

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Bo Naylor News / Covering the Corner / December 3

Season in Review: Bo Naylor

It was quite the turbulent season for Bo Naylor. From two pitchers he caught getting suspended for gambling to… well… a disappointing season at the plate, he had an interesting year.

Travis Bazzana News / Athlon Sports / December 2

Guardians-Cardinals Trade Report Emerges After Travis Bazzana News

The Cleveland Guardians won the American League Central in 2025, overcoming a 15.5 game deficit to secure their second straight division title. While they fell in the AL Wild Card series to the Detroit Tigers, the very team they ran down to win the division, Cleveland has a lot of reason for optimism entering the 2026 MLB season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 2

Cleveland Guardians power-hitting prospect likely to receive a second chance in 2026

The Cleveland Guardians have had an influx of outfielder prospects the past few seasons. This past season, the front office decided to call up various prospective bats with the hope of sparks to start flying.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / December 2

Trial date set for Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz bribery case

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will be on trial next May on the federal charges that they both accepted bribes to help gamblers win prop bets on their pitches, it was announced Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / December 2

Cleveland Guardians fringe player has room for error is small in the 2026 season

The Cleveland Guardians have a decision to make. Heading into the 2026 season, the Guardians' starting lineup is looking to bounce back from struggles displayed in the previous campaign.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

Steven Kwan News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 1

Steven Kwan trade offers headline Cleveland Guardians Winter Meetings agenda

There is one more week until baseball is back to relevance. The Winter Meetings kick off on December 8th down in Orlando, Florida. The Winter Meetings are where the ‘Hot Stove’ heats up, and you get rumors and scenarios for trades and free agent signings.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 1

Projecting the Cleveland Guardians' starting lineup for the 2026 MLB season

The Cleveland Guardians defied the odds in 2025. From coming back down from a 15.5-game deficit for first place in the AL Central, to appearing in the MLB Postseason, the Guardians grinded through a tough season to make something out of nothing.

Slade Cecconi News / Covering the Corner / December 1

Season in Review – Slade Cecconi

Slade Cecconi was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2020 in the first competitive balance round, 33rd overall. Cecconi only pitched 104 innings between 2023 and 2024 for the Diamondbacks before the Josh Naylor trade with Arizona brought Slade to Cleveland.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / November 30

Guardians Season in Review: Professor Saber

– by Mario Crescibene While Gus Marlowe pleased the crowd, there was another character that I introduced later in the season who did not land with readers like I had hoped.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / November 30

Temporada en Revisión de los Guardians: Profe Saber

– por Mario Crescibene Mientras Gus Marlowe complacía al público, hubo otro personaje que introduje más adelante en la temporada y que no conectó con los lectores como yo esperaba.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / November 30

Guardians News and Notes: Ryan Helsely is Now an Oriole

Yesterday’s news was that late-inning reliever Ryan Helsely has reportedly signed a two-year deal with Baltimore for $28 million. Helsley can opt out after the first year.

Gavin Williams News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 29

Why Gavin Williams should be the Cleveland Guardians' ace in 2026

Gavin Williams has a chance to take over the ace spot for the Cleveland Guardians in 2026. After a couple of troublesome seasons on the mound for Cleveland, the 25-year-old broke out this past season with a career-high ERA of 3.06.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 29

The Cleveland Guardians should add this bullpen arm in free agency

The Cleveland Guardians' bullpen is depleted heading into the 2026 season. The front office opted to move on from Jakob Junis and Kolby Allard, both of whom are now free agents.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Guardians designate pitcher Nic Enright, select four players

The Guardians announced Tuesday that they’ve designated righty Nic Enright for assignment.

The 25 most unlikely World Series heroes

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / Stadium Rant / November 16

Cleveland Guardians 2026 Postseason Dreams Rest On Aggressive Offseason

The Cleveland Guardians are a team that seems to take a shoestring budget and make it work into a near-Cinderella playoff run. In the last four years, Cleveland held a total payroll of around $100 million each season, consistently near the bottom of the league.

Steven Kwan News / Total Apex Sports / November 15

The Cleveland Guardians Are Open To Trading Steven Kwan

The Cleveland Guardians have made headlines throughout the offseason for many of the wrong reasons. After an abrupt playoff exit, the Guardians will try to retool their roster and take back the American League Central.

Emmanuel Clase News / Field Level Media / November 13

Guardians P Emmanuel Clase surrenders in gambling case

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase was taken into custody Thursday at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York upon his arrival from his native Dominican Republic.

Luis Ortiz News / Field Level Media / November 12

Guardians' Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty in pitch-rigging case

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges related to an alleged pitch-rigging scheme to benefit bettors. Ortiz entered the guilty pleas in a Brooklyn court, where Magistrate Judge Joseph Marutollo ordered Ortiz released on a $500,000 bond.