Cleveland Guardians: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Three Cleveland Guardians receive bonuses in pre-arbitration pool

Three Cleveland Guardians can spend a bit of extra money on their Thanksgiving feasts this year. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, it was released that closer Cade Smith and starters Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams received pretty nice raises in the pre-arbitration pool.

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My 2026 Guardians Wish List

With Christmas just one month away, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want. On top of a new purse, Series One and Two of 2025 Topps baseball cards, and gift cards galore, I want some changes to my baseball team.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / November 25

Non-Tendered Relievers of Interest to the Guardians

After the non-tender deadline last week, a variety of interesting players became available. There are hitters who were non-tendered, but I am not particularly interested in any of them on a major league deal.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 24

Cleveland Guardians add four prospects to 40-man roster, including No. 3 prospect

The Cleveland Guardians added four prospects to the team's 40-man roster this past week. The decision came ahead of the deadline for teams to protect eligible

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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

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 24

Why the Cleveland Guardians should target this blockbuster free agent

The Cleveland Guardians need to make a splash in the offseason. After an up and down, inconsistent 2025 campaign, the front office needs to make a move to bolster the roster in a number of areas.

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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.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / November 24

The Optimistic View of the 2026 Cleveland Guardians

As a Cleveland sports fan, have you ever asked yourself the question – what if everything goes right for once? I would like to preface the following article by saying that if you are Paul Dolan, please stop reading.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 24

Ohio Governor makes bold claim about legalized gambling after Guardians controversy

The Cleveland Guardians' front office is currently awaiting to see what happens to closer Emmanuel Clase and starting pitcher Luiz Ortiz. The two, just a few weeks ago, were indicted on charges of wire fraud conspiracy, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to influence sporting contests by bribery, and money laundering conspiracy.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 23

José Ramírez receives another prestigious honor after remarkable 2025 season

José Ramírez is simply one of the best players to ever lace up his cleats at Progressive Field. And the accolades and honors keep coming for the 33-year-old power hitter.

Nolan Jones News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 22

Guardians show immense faith in Nolan Jones with recent roster decision

Cleveland Guardians fans are hoping for a big splash in free agency this offseason. Yet that would go against the organizational philosophy fans have seen for years of developing young talent and giving them plenty of time to prove themselves.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 22

Cleveland Guardians announce roster moves ahead of offseason deadline

Some fan-favorites survived, others had their time in The Land cut short. On Friday, Nov. 21, the Cleveland Guardians officially announced the front office's decisions on whether to tender contracts to players under club control who have not yet signed deals for the 2026 season.

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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 / November 21

Guardians' most notable offseason move may be a rival's subtraction

Cleveland Guardians fans are settling in for what could be a familiar offseason. That is, months filled with only minor additions while other teams sign stars and big names.

MLB News / Covering the Corner / November 21

Guardians-Phillies: Let’s Make a Trade

With few MLB teams looking like clear rebuilders, the Guardians may have to figure out a deal with a contender. Would the Phillies make sense as a partner?

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The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 21

Cleveland Guardians connected to trading for an All-Star infielder

Winter is coming. That means baseball is about to get exciting again! With the Winter Meetings and GM meetings, players get thrown around in trade scenarios regularly.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 20

The three best trade fits for infielder Brendan Donovan

The St. Louis Cardinals are undergoing some big changes this offseason. Under Chaim Bloom, they will be looking to make some big trades.

The most annoying fan bases in sports

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

Jose Ramirez News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 20

Why Jose Ramirez is the best non-MVP in MLB history

Jose Ramirez has been the cornerstone of the Cleveland Guardians franchise since 2016. That was the year he first played over 100 games and even appeared on the AL MVP ballot, finishing 17th.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 20

Cleveland Guardians place outside of Top Ten in Inaugural MLB Open

The inaugural Capital One MLB Open is in the books. It has been for multiple days, but TNT finally aired the coverage last night at 9:30. There will be more coverage coming on the MLB app and MLB Network over the course of the week.

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.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

Guardians hire Tony Arnerich as bench coach

Arnerich, 45, had spent the last two seasons as bullpen coach with the Seattle Mariners. Seattle hired former catcher Austin Nola to fill that position earlier this week.

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.

Stephen Vogt News / Yardbarker / November 11

Guardians' Stephen Vogt completes back-to-back award sweep

Guardians' Stephen Vogt wins back-to-back Manager of the Year award to create historic sweep

With his win in 2024, Vogt became the third manager in Guardians history to take home the award.

Pat Murphy joins exclusive club with latest Manager of the Year award win

Ex-MLB manager Joe Maddon criticizes Giants' 'insulting' Tony Vitello hiring

Reds POBO addresses Hunter Greene trade rumors with cryptic answer

Jac Caglianone is prime bounce-back candidate for Royals in 2026

Three landing spots for Bo Bichette

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Guardians hire Andy McKay as field coordinator

The Cleveland Guardians are adding Andy McKay to their coaching staff with the title of field coordinator, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. That job was previously held by Kai Correa, who departed last month to become bench coach for the New York Mets.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / November 10