While the Cleveland Guardians have remained quiet most of the offseason, the Detroit Tigers turned it up a notch on Wednesday night. The Tigers struck a deal with star left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez on a three-year, $115 million contract just before 9:00 p.m.
Emmanuel Clase's name has once again shot it's way into headlines. On Thursday, Feb. 5, news broke that indicted Cleveland Guardians pitcher Clase is being accused of throwing suspicious pitches to benefit bettors in at least 48 games over the course of two years, information revealed by federal prosecutors.
Just prior the start of spring training, the Cleveland Guardians were dealt some unfortunate news. On Thursday, Feb. 5, it was announced that minor league starting right-handed pitcher Aaron Davenport will potentially end up missing the entire 2026 campaign.
Things have gone from bad to worse for Cleveland Guardians All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase. He is now facing far broader allegations in his federal case, after new court filings claimed he intentionally threw suspicious pitches in at least 48 games over a two-year span to help bettors cash in.
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.
Some surprising new information has been uncovered in the Emmanuel Clase federal gambling case. The Cleveland Guardians pitcher Clase is being accused of throwing suspect pitches to benefit bettors in at least 48 games over the span of two years, David Purdum of ESPN reported on Thursday.
Thanks to a document filed by an attorney representing Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz, there's new suspicion that Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase participated in pitch-fixing far more frequently than previously believed.
The Padres reached agreement with former fourth overall pick Riley Pint on a minor league contract, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Pint’s training facility, Driveline Baseball, announced the signing last week.
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.
Well, we have the rarest of all things – a Cleveland Guardians’ rumor from a Twitter newsbreaker who actually knows things. Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo on Twitter), Red Sox beat reporter at Mass-live.com, reports that the Guardians are talking to Ty France, who has a robust market.
The people have spoken and Juneiker Caceres is our No. 17 Cleveland Guardians prospect for 2026. Caceres crushed the competition with 42.4% of the vote, running away from the likes of Yorman Gomez (14.1%), Andrew Walters (11.1%), Austin Peterson (10.1%), Josh Hartle (9.1%) and Jacob Cozart (8.1%).
The Cleveland Guardians announced the full Player Development staff list today. Not much has changed, but there are some familiar faces in new roles. Nick Wittgren will be joining the Clippers as a pitching coach!
The Guardians will need some help from players whose performance dipped in 2025 to make a playoff run this year… Will they get it? Will it be David Fry who went from a 129 wRC+ to a 63 wRC+?
The pitching staff only continues to grow in Cleveland. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Cleveland Guardians announced that they are adding a new member to the coaching staff for the 2026 season.
Continuing our trip around the minors and majors begun in a previous article, several of the AL Central’s top prospects have a chance of making the big leagues out of Spring Training for Opening Day.
There's a very real chance that Travis Bazzana ends up in the major leagues in 2026. The talented infielder out of Oregon State has begun to show signs of maturity far past his age, adapting to the Guardians' system and welcoming challenges that come his way.
The Columbus Clippers have announced their coaching staff for the 2026 season, and it includes some recent Guardians’ alumni. Former bullpen pitcher Nick Wittgren was named one of Columbus’ pitching coaches for the upcoming season, working alongside Andrew Moore who is returning to the team after coaching in Single-A Lake County last year.
The people have spoken and Alfonsin Rosario is our No. 16 Cleveland Guardians prospect for 2026. Rosario squeaked through with 31.3% of the vote, just beating out Juneiker Caceres (28.3%) followed by an intriguing trio of Yorman Gomez (11.1%), Andrew Walters (10.1%) and Austin Peterson (9.1%).
The Cleveland Guardians are a team that seems to linger in the background until it’s time to play the most important games. The Guardians are led by Jose Ramirez, one of the best all-around players in Major League Baseball, and the Guardians rewarded him in the offseason with a 7-year, $175-million contract extension.
The Cleveland Guardians wouldn't be the Cleveland Guardians if they weren't lauded for their prospects. Heading into the start of the 2026 season, which will begin with spring training in just under three weeks, the Guardians' farm system has been ranked one of the best in the league.
The Guardians announced today that they have re-signed left-hander Kolby Allard to a minor league deal. The Excel Sports Management client also receives an invite to big league camp.
Thanks to a strong farm system, the Cleveland Guardians have been able to remain a competitive team for the past decade. And with 2026 near, the Guardians could see the next wave of young prospects in talent at Progressive Field very soon.
While other athletes, such as Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, have been known as icons for the city, it is Ramirez who has truly shown his dedication to Cleveland.
After making the playoffs for a second-straight year in 2025, the Cleveland Guardians are trying to keep their seat at the postseason table. With a top flight pitcher emerging, Cleveland can at least be optimistic for the future.
The Cleveland Guardians signed seven-time All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez to a new seven-year contract that runs through the 2032 season. The club did not announce the financial terms on Thursday but multiple reports earlier this month placed the value at $175 million, or $25 million per season for the 33-year-old veteran.
The seven-time All-Star recently signed another extension with the team despite having three years left on his current deal, likely making him a Guardian for the rest of his career.