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Passing on Munetaka Murakami Could Come Back to Haunt the Cleveland Guardians

It was a bit disappointing to see the Cleveland Guardians pass up on signing international star Munetaka Murakami this past offseason. The 25-year-old slugger signed with the Chicago White Sox on a measly two-year, $34 million deal, making him an instant low-risk, high-reward signing.

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Cincinnati Reds Reliever Opts Out of Contract, Could Be Target for Guardians

It's been an up-and-down campaign for the Cleveland Guardians' bullpen to begin 2026. One game, the Guardians look like they can send down some of the league's best hitters; the next, the bases are loaded within just a few pitches.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / May 5

Guardians News and Notes: An Inauspicious Series Opener

Yesterday’s first game in Kansas City was… not good. Tanner Bibee had a horrible inning. Matt Festa gave up a bomb. Travis Bazzana and Brayan Rocchio had bad errors.

Tanner Bibee News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 4

Tanner Bibee Struggles in Fourth Inning as Cleveland Guardians Fall to Royals

Everything early pointed towards a good outing from Tanner Bibee. But after the fourth inning unraveled, the Cleveland Guardians weren't able to recover as the Kansas City Royals waltzed to a 6-2 victory.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / May 4

Royals Hot, Guardians Not in Cleveland Loss

The Guardians lost a baseball game today. David Fry hit a two-run homer. Travis Bazzana had another hit and scored on that homer. Angel Martinez had a double and a walk and Fry added another hit.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 4

Guardians' Gavin Williams Squarely in AL Cy Young Race After Tarik Skubal's Injury

The two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal, is sidelined indefinitely due to loose bones in his left elbow and will undergo surgery to remove them.

Austin Hedges News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 4

The Glue Guy: How Austin Hedges Became the Backbone of the Guardians — Part 2

This is Part 2 of a three-part series, releasing every two days, highlighting the career of Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges, whose value to the clubhouse is at an all-time high.

Mike Trout News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 4

Mike Trout Trade Rumors Spark Interesting Question for Cleveland Guardians

Mike Trout looks like he is in still his prime. To begin the 2026 campaign, at the age of 34, Trout is turning the clock back to where he was in the late 2010s, dominating the diamond.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4

The Guardians pitcher who is quietly building a Cy Young-caliber season

The Cleveland Guardians are tied for the lead in the American League Central standings with the Detroit Tigers. Cleveland is 18-17 and the ball club has been inconsistent at times, but the team is still finding ways to compete.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 4

Three Big Promotions Spark Surge in Cleveland Guardians' Prospect Machine

It's never a bad time to see what they've got in the tank, especially at the next level of the game. On Sunday, May 3, the Cleveland Guardians front office opted to promote Double-A infield prospect Angel Genao, High-A right-handed pitching prospect Justin Campbell and High-A outfield prospect Jaison Chourio.

Tanner Bibee News / Field Level Media / May 4

Tanner Bibee aims for elusive first win as Guardians face Royals

The Cleveland Guardians have won enough to compete for the early lead in the middling American League Central. However, they've struggled to win with Tanner Bibee on the mound.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Travis Bazzana News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Here’s what Guardians rookie Travis Bazzana said after his first MLB hit

The Cleveland Guardians earned a big 14-6 win over the Athletics on Saturday, giving the club its 18th victory on the season. During the contest, rookie second baseman Travis Bazzana recorded his first career MLB hit.

Austin Hedges News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 2

The Glue Guy: How Austin Hedges Became the Backbone of the Guardians — Part 1

This is Part 1 of a three-part series, releasing every two days, highlighting the career of Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges, whose value to the clubhouse is at an all-time high.

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Brayan Rocchio News / Just Baseball / May 2

Brayan Rocchio’s Hot Start Has Him Looking Legit

The main concern in Cleveland heading into the 2026 season was around the offense. Steven Kwan and José Ramírez were the only bats established enough to give fans confidence, while the rest of the lineup was made up of unproven or underwhelming players.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 1

Guardians Promote Petey Halpin to Major League Roster Following George Valera Option

The Cleveland Guardians have finally made the corresponding move following the optioning of George Valera to Triple-A Columbus. On Friday, May 1, the club made it official that in place of Valera, speedy and defensively strong outfielder Petey Halpin would make the jump back to the major league squad.

Parker Messick News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Chris Antonetti drops brutally honest admission on Guardians pitcher upsetting expectations

Ahead of the Cleveland Guardians starting a series against the Athletics on Friday night, the team’s president of baseball operations, Chris Antonetti, took time to talk about pitcher Parker Messick.

Cleveland Guardians News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / May 1

Guardians fan apologizes to little girl on TV after stealing HR ball in viral moment

During a recent Cleveland Guardians game, things got passionate in the crowd. In the 5th inning, Guardians’ Daniel Schneemann hit a home run that went through left field and landed in the stands.

George Valera News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Guardians Option George Valera

The Guardians announced Thursday that outfielder George Valera has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus. They’re off today, so a corresponding move won’t be announced until tomorrow.

Gavin Williams News / Field Level Media / April 29

Gavin Williams nabs 4th straight win as Guardians top Rays

Gavin Williams tossed 7 2/3 stellar innings and Chase DeLauter drove in a pair of runs on Wednesday afternoon to help the Cleveland Guardians post a 3-1 victory over the visiting Tampa Rays.

Cleveland Guardians News / Just Baseball / April 29

The Guardians’ Rotation Could Keep Them Atop the AL Central

The Cleveland Guardians were one of the coolest, most improbable stories of the 2025 season. They proved the old Yogi Berra adage true: it ain’t over ’til it’s over.

Cleveland Guardians News / Hoops Wire / April 29

Guardians broadcast shuffle offers new clue on Cavs TV future

Cleveland sports fans are starting to see it everywhere now. Not just with the Cavaliers, but across town with the Cleveland Guardians, too. If you were watching over the weekend and wondering where Guardians announcers Matt Underwood and Rick Manning went, you weren’t alone.

Cleveland Guardians News / Total Pro Sports / April 28

Mother Of Young Cleveland Guardians Fans Shares Update After Terrible Situation Unfolded In The Stands

The mother of the young Cleveland Guardians fan who starred in an awful situation during Monday’s game spoke out about it. During the first game of the Tampa Bay Rays series, Daniel Schneemann connected a home run to right field.