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Guardians' Chase DeLauter brings hot streak into White Sox series

Chase DeLauter is swinging a hot bat since returning from the injured list. The Cleveland rookie will look to extend his torrid stretch on Thursday night when the Guardians open a four-game series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.

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Guardians News – Ralphy is Heading to the Futures Game

Let’s start with the good news. The Cleveland Guardians beat the Texas Rangers in a classic 9-run punt lineup that featured David Fry leading off and Austin Hedges hitting a home run.

MLB News / Covering the Corner / July 2

Minor League Recap: Columbus Only Team Victorious

Clippers 5, Bats 4 Justin Campbell’s awaited AAA debut wound up ending before it could even start. He was scratched from his start after injuring his oblique in warmups.

David Fry News / Field Level Media / July 2

David Fry, Guardians end Rangers' 6-game winning streak

David Fry belted a three-run homer to highlight a five-run second inning, fueling the host Cleveland Guardians to a 9-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday afternoon.

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MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 1

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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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.

MLB News / Covering the Corner / July 1

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.

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.

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.

Cooper Ingle 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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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.

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.

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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 / ESPN / June 30

Guardians rookie tosses ball in stands, allows run...

Guardians rookie left fielder Cooper Ingle lost track of the number of outs in the seventh inning Tuesday night and casually tossed the live ball into the stands as a souvenir, allowing the Rangers to score the go-ahead run.

Travis Bazzana News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Travis Bazzana's Platoon Split Is Real -- Here's How to Use It in Your Daily Lineup

Here is the verdict before anything else: start Travis Bazzana against right-handers, every single time, and bench him against lefties with the same consistency you use to lock your front door.

Stephen Vogt News / Covering the Corner / June 30

Guardians News: If They Bunt Again, I Quit

Last night was a rough one for Guardians fans. Two absolutely inexplicable bunts. Two pop up outs on those bunts. Stephen Vogt not recognizing that although Messick’s pitch count was low, he was running on fumes.

Chris Paddack News / Covering the Corner / June 29

Guardians Lose to Old Nemesis Chris Paddack

In six career appearances against Cleveland, Chris Paddack has a 3.14 ERA. In 114 appearances against every other team in MLB, Chris Paddack has a 4.95 ERA.

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 / 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

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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

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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.