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Why the Cleveland Guardians blocked Emmanuel Clase from pitching in Venezuelan league

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been under investigation for nearly four months. Clase and Luis Ortiz were placed on non-disciplinary leave while MLB conducts the investigation into alleged gambling activity on individual pitches they made during games.

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Guardians News and Notes – Clase Not Pitching Winter League

Shortly after it was announced that star closer Emmanuel Clase would be pitching in Venezuela for the Winter League, his plans were put to an end. Clase and Ortiz had expressed interest in pitching in the Dominican Winter League but were barred from participation by the Dominican League.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22

Guardians to prevent Clase from playing in Venezuelan Winter League

Guardians to prevent Emmanuel Clase from playing in Venezuelan Winter League

Emmanuel Clase was preparing to pitch for the Tiburones de La Guaira of Venezuela’s LVBP this winter, as first reported by Daniel Alvarez Montes of El Extrabase.

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How many of the players in MLB history with at least 40-career RBI in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?

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Tanner Bibee News / Sporting News / October 22

Guardian predicted to trade for $6.5 million All-Star ace to create 1-2-3 punch with Gavin Williams, Tanner Bibee

This would be a step in the right direction for Cleveland.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Austin Hedges News / Covering the Corner / October 22

Guardians’ Season in Review: Austin Hedges

Or, All the Reasons He has Already Re-signed Hedgey started his 2025 campaign with a home run in his first at bat of the season, something we all expected.

MLB News / Sporting News / October 20

6 former Cleveland Guardians are going to World Series with Toronto Blue Jays

This is some serious synergy.

Shane Bieber News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 20

Could the Cleveland Guardians reunite with Shane Bieber after ALCS Game 7?

Former Guardians ace Shane Bieber will lead the Toronto Blue Jays in one of their biggest games in franchise history Monday night in Game 7 of the ALCS.

Shane Bieber News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 20

Cleveland Guardians Cy Young winner leading Jays in ALCS Game 7

The 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner for the Guardians, Shane Bieber, is looking to send the Toronto Blue Jays to the World Series for the first time since winning back-to-back titles in 1992 and 1993.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 20

Cleveland Guardians need to address this alarming issue during the offseason

For years, Carl Willis and Co. have turned the Cleveland Guardians into a premier destination for developing both starting and relief pitching. Developing home grown hitting talent on the other hand, has been a different story entirely.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 19

Guardians Season in Review: Parker Messick — with insights from Cleveland’s Pitching Coordinator, Michael Peoples

–by Mario Crescibene When we were asked to do a season recap for a Guardians player, I instantly knew I wanted to focus on Parker Messick. His first action in the majors was highly impressive, and I consider him one of the most exciting young talents on the team.

Lane Thomas News / Covering the Corner / October 17

Guardians’ Season in Review: Lane Thomas

39 games, -0.5 fWAR, 48 wRC+. Not the production you want to put up in a contract year. Lane had, by every measure, a horrible year. A nagging injury to his right foot kept him out of action for the majority of the year.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 17

Former Cleveland Guardians All-Stars hit home runs in ALCS

Two long-time Guardians are finding success in the playoffs with their new teams. Josh Naylor has been a massive part of the Mariners’ success up to this point.

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Cliff Lee News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 17

Looking back at Cliff Lee's 2008 season and what might have been

Clifton Phifer Lee might be the most dominant pitcher of the 2000s who never gets talked about. He started his career in a small market in Cleveland, and was having an average career, and then he presented himself as one of the game's premier pitchers in 2008.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 17

Guardians News and Notes: Surprise Saguaros Go to 5-1

The Guardians’ AFL players are on the best Arizona Fall League team, the Surprise Saguaros, who won again last night, 12-11. Joe Lampe got a hit and three walks and Morehouse and McCollum pitched well in relief.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 16

Legendary Cleveland slugger aims for MLB hitting coach job

The Cleveland Guardians faced significant challenges at the plate this past season, ending up near the bottom in nearly every key hitting statistic. Cleveland needs to revitalize its bats for 2026, and a former slugger might be willing to lend a hand.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 16

Guardians arbitration-eligible players: who should Cleveland bring back?

Winter is coming, and so are arbitration hearings. The Cleveland Guardians have eight players who are eligible for arbitration this offseason, but which players are worth negotiating with and which are better off getting cut?

Kyle Manzardo News / Covering the Corner / October 16

Guardians Season in Review: Kyle Manzardo

Will Kyle Manzardo become a middle-of-the-order hitter for the Guardians or remain in slightly above average hitting DH territory? Kyle Manzardo finished 2025 with a 113 wRC+, 25.4/9 K/BB%, and 1.2 fWAR.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 16

Five players the Cleveland Guardians should target this offseason

The Cleveland Guardians managed to blaze their way into the MLB playoffs, but a lackluster showing in the wild-card round showed they were a few pieces short of a run.

Austin Hedges News / Field Level Media / October 15

Guardians re-sign C Austin Hedges to one-year deal

The Cleveland Guardians re-signed backup catcher Austin Hedges on Wednesday. MLB Network reported it was a one-year deal for $4 million plus up to $500,000 more in performance bonuses.

Austin Hedges News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14

Guardians to re-sign former World Series champion

He returns to Cleveland on the same contract he has signed in each of the last two offseasons.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / October 14

Suspended Guardians pitchers blocked from playing in winter league

Suspended Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase won't be permitted to play in the winter leagues while they wait for MLB's decision on its gambling investigation.

MLB playoff takeaways: Mariners take 2-0 series lead; Blake Snell dominates for Dodgers in Game 1

Juan Brito News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 12

Guardians expect to be granted fourth option year on Juan Brito

The Cleveland Guardians expect to be granted a fourth option year on infield prospect Juan Brito, according to a report from Zack Meisel of The Athletic earlier this week.

Jose Ramirez News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Cleveland Guardians fan rips team in full-page newspaper ad

Cleveland Guardians fans are still fuming after how their season ended, and they are taking out some of that frustration on owner Paul Dolan. The Cleveland Plain Dealer ran a full-page ad on Wednesday criticizing Dolan for “wasting” the career of star third baseman Jose Ramirez.

Nic Enright News / Field Level Media / October 8

Report: Guardians RHP Nic Enright set for Tommy John surgery

After he was shut down in September in the midst of a promising rookie season, Cleveland Guardians right-hander Nic Enright is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery, MLB.com reported Wednesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 6

Three must-watch prospects in the Arizona Fall League

Commonly referred to as "baseball's finishing school," the Arizona Fall League will begin its 32nd season on Monday night when the Scottsdale Scorpions host the Peoria Javelinas.

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