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Guardians Break Rangers Wide Open in Second Inning, Never Look Back in Series Finale

Sometimes, all it takes is one big explosion to knock a team on it's behind. On Wednesday, July 1, the Cleveland Guardians were able to take down the Texas Rangers 9-4 to secure a series finale win at Progressive Field.

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Guardians Salvage Rangers Series

Much like in the last game I wrote about, this game, too, has been played by the Guardians quite a few times this year. Look out of whack for the first games of the series, and then suddenly put it all together to salvage the series in the finale.

Pedro Avila News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 1

Triple-A Veteran Reliever Pedro Avila Released by Guardians

After signing a minor league deal to return to Cleveland this past offseason, Triple-A right-handed reliever Pedro Avila has had his time with the organization cut short.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 1

Top Guardians Prospects Selected to Compete at 2026 All-Star Futures Game

The Cleveland Guardians will have representation at this year's All-Star Futures Game. Following a remarkable start to the 2026 campaign, prospects Cooper Ingle and Ralphy Velazquez were announced as selections for the Futures Game on Wednesday, July 1.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Guardians’ Stephen Vogt shares important Jose Ramirez injury update

Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez previously underwent surgery after suffering a left hamate fracture. Ramirez is currently recovering from the injury.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Tanner Bibee News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 1

Bibee Can't Catch a Break Again in Guardians' Head-Scratching Defeat to Rangers

Tanner Bibee may be baseball's most unlucky pitcher. And if it were up to me, I'd likely say he's cursed. On Tuesday, June 30, the Cleveland Guardians started Bibee on the bump for the second outing of a three-game home series against the Texas Rangers.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / July 1

Guardians' Cooper Ingle reacts to brutal mistake after loss to Rangers

Cleveland Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle committed what will go down as one of the most brutal mistakes of the 2026 MLB season.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / July 1

news: Guardians Check All Their Usual Boxes In 4-2 Loss

✅ Cleveland Guardians score runs in just 1 of 9 innings ✅ Tanner Bibee gives up the exact number of earned runs he leads by ✅ Bibee gets ridiculous and completely undeserved Loss ✅ Shawn Armstrong enters and allows home run It was another infuriating game of baseball for Guardians fans to watch last night.

Cooper Ingle News / Larry Brown Sports / July 1

Guardians rookie commits the worst outfield blunder of the season

Cooper Ingle pulled a Larry Walker during Tuesday’s game. Ingle and the Cleveland Guardians faced off Tuesday against the Texas Rangers. In the seventh inning at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, the Rangers had a runner on second with one out and the score tied 2-2.

Cleveland Guardians News / Bleacher Report / June 30

Watch: The go-ahead run went on to score

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

Miscounted outs error hands Rangers sixth straight win vs. Guardians

Cleveland left fielder Cooper Ingle threw the ball into the stands, incorrectly thinking it was the third out of the seventh inning, to bring home Ezequiel Duran as the go-ahead run as the visiting Texas Rangers beat the Guardians 4-2 on Tuesday night.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / June 30

Strong Pitching but Weak Offense in Guardians Loss

Jacob deGrom and Tanner Bibee faced off in game two of the three game series. Both pitchers had great outings, with Bibee going a full seven innings of work.

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Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Guardians’ Cooper Ingle makes brutal rookie mistake vs. Rangers

Cleveland Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle made a mistake during Tuesday’s game against the Texas Rangers that he will likely never make again. In a 2-2 ball game in the 7th inning with starter Tanner Bibee still on the mound and one out and a runner on second base, Alejandro Osuna hit a fly ball to Ingle in left field.

Cleveland Guardians News / Stadium Rant / June 30

Breaking Down Khalil Watson’s Early Impact in Cleveland

The Cleveland Guardians called up Khalil Watson on June 18, and shortly after, his impact has directly contributed to winning. The 23-year-old was having an impressive season in Columbus before getting called up.

Chase DeLauter News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / June 29

Guardians Rookie Chase DeLauter Glad To Return From Injury, Felt Lonely While Injured

Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter was itching to get back onto the diamond. "Watching the team on TV from back here... it kind of gets lonely, to be honest, but you know, then you get back here, and that's the only thing you think about is itching to get back on the field," the 24-year-old said on Sunday afternoon.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / June 29

3 Former Guardians Prospects Enjoying Success in 2026 After Leaving Cleveland

The Cleveland Guardians have always been known to produce some of baseball's top prospects. While not all of them end up panning out at the highest level of the game, some do.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

2 trades Guardians must make to leave White Sox in the dust in AL Central

The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox are locked in a tight division race in the American League Central standings. The Minnesota Twins are not too far behind at the moment as well.

Chase DeLauter News / Field Level Media / June 29

Chase DeLauter back in big way as Guardians take on hot Rangers

Chase DeLauter will be sorry to see the Seattle Mariners leave town. The Cleveland outfielder, activated from the injured list (fractured rib) Sunday, went 2-for-5 and delivered a tying two-run single in a decisive five-run eighth inning of the 6-5 win.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / June 28

Rhys Hoskins caps comeback as Guardians edge Mariners

Rhys Hoskins' tiebreaking two-run double capped a five-run eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 6-5 victory against the visiting Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon.

Chase DeLauter News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Guardians Make Chase DeLauter Decision on Sunday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter has been activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday, returning one of the club's top young hitters after missing time with a small rib fracture and bone bruising.

Cooper Ingle News / Yardbarker / June 26

Guardians' youth movement continues with Cooper Ingle promotion

The Cleveland Guardians' youth movement is in full force. Another potential building block for the future is about to get his chance.

Guardians shrug off late White Sox homers to win in 10th

Blue Jays must hold onto these three high-value prospects at MLB trade deadline

MLB insider expands on Mets' fire-sale mindset after trading David Peterson to Cubs

Mets' Steve Cohen, David Stearns blasted after firing of Carlos Mendoza

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Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / June 25

MLB Players Association reportedly proposes ban on player prop bets

The Major League Baseball Players Association has proposed a ban on all individual player prop bets.

MLB, MLBPA statements reveal how far two sides have to go to avoid 2027 lockout

Key stat shows why Yankees are the team to beat in the AL

Mets' dismal record without Juan Soto proves his value

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George Valera News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

Guardians Outright George Valera

Outfielder George Valera has cleared waivers, according to MLB.com’s Tim Stebbins. The Guardians designated Valera for assignment earlier this week, and since Valera isn’t eligible to decline an outright assignment, he’ll now be removed from Cleveland’s 40-man roster and outrighted to Triple-A Columbus.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17