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Guardians Return Struggling Rookie Reliever To Columbus, Promote Veteran Arm

The Cleveland Guardians are making moves as they look to finish off the series in Minnesota on a high note. On Sunday, Sept. 13, the Guardians and Minnesota Twins will conclude a three-game weekend set at 2:10 p.m.

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Guardians Select Connor Brogdon

The Guardians announced that right-hander Connor Brogdon’s contract has been selected from Triple-A Columbus. Cleveland already had an opening on its 40-man roster, so right-hander Franco Aleman was optioned to Triple-A in the only corresponding move.

Franco Aleman News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 12

Guardians Can't Overcome Franco Aleman's Costly Struggles Against Twins

The Cleveland Guardians aren't in a position to be losing games. With the 2026 MLB regular season rapidly approaching its conclusion, each loss the team suffers puts them in a weaker position to jump the Chicago White Sox for the top spot in the American League Central standings.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / September 12

Guardians Suffer Disappointing Loss In Game 2

The Guardians had a plan to use Daniel Espino as an opener and follow it up with Joey Cantillo. They got two good innings out of Daniel Espino, and instead of going to Cantillo, they decided to go to Aleman, which wound up being a disaster that costed them the game.

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Jose Ramirez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Jose Ramirez and 2 others who will define Guardians’ playoff fate

The Cleveland Guardians are currently competing for a spot in the 2026 MLB postseason. Cleveland holds the third and final American League Wild Card spot as of this story’s writing, but the ball club also narrowly trails the Chicago White Sox for the division lead in the AL Central.

Travis Bazzana News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 12

Travis Bazzana's Recent Turnaround Has Given Guardians New Life

The Cleveland Guardians needed this version of Travis Bazzana back. And if he wasn't playing as well as he has been as of late, the Guardians would likely not be right back within reach for the No.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / September 12

Minor League Recap – Clippers Trounce Bats

COL 12 – LOU 3 Box Score The Columbus Clippers had a very successful Friday night game against the Louisville Bats. Austin Peterson took the mound first for Columbus, throwing 4.0 innings of scoreless baseball.

Shawn Armstrong News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 12

Shawn Armstrong Nearing Return From Injury As 2026 Season Approaches Conclusion

On July 25, the Cleveland Guardians placed veteran right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong on the 15-day injured list. According to initial reports from the organization, the 36-year-old had suffered a "significant" left calf strain when backpedaling behind home plate to back up a play against the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12

Guardians riding boost of energy into rematch vs. Twins

Travis Bazzana knows how calendars work. This month is September. Next month is October. Every game is more exciting than the last. Bazzana and his teammates will look to deliver another victory when the Cleveland Guardians (75-73) play the Minnesota Twins (69-78) on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11

Guardians boost playoff hopes with 3-run ninth vs. Twins

Angel Martinez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, and the Cleveland Guardians scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to secure a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis.

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MLB News / Covering the Corner / September 11

Guardians News: White Sox Continue to Open the Door

Now, will the Guardians walk through it? That’s the question. The Guardians were off yesterday, but the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the White Sox again, leaving Cleveland trailing Chicago by only 1.5 games.

Andrew Walters News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 11

Guardians Prospect Pitcher Andrew Walters Receives Unfortunate Injury News

Andrew Walters can't catch a break. And unfortunately, his road to recovery looks like it is going to be long. On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Cleveland Guardians announced that Walters was set to miss a good bit of the 2027 campaign after undergoing right UCL repair surgery with an internal brace.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Former Cleveland Indians Outfielder Has Died

Joseph Michael Morgan, who spent parts of two seasons with the Cleveland Indians and later became famous as the Boston Red Sox manager behind “Morgan Magic,” has died.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 10

Twins facing 'crunch time' to gain on Guardians in wild-card race

The Cleveland Guardians have their sights set on climbing into first place in the American League Central. The Minnesota Twins would love to derail the Guardians and creep closer to stealing Cleveland's current third-place spot in the wild-card race.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 10

Guardians Lefty Trade Deadline Acquisition Struggles Against Orioles, Pulled Early

The Cleveland Guardians' path to the postseason only grows more difficult. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, the Guardians took on the Baltimore Orioles in a rubber match from Camden Yards, with the home side coming out on top in a big way, 9-5.

Andrew Walters News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

Guardians’ Andrew Walters Undergoes UCL Surgery

Guardians righty Andrew Walters underwent an internal brace procedure to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow this week, reports Tim Stebbins of MLB.com.

Steven Kwan News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Cleveland Guardians Land Major All-Star Trade Update

Steven Kwan has spent more than a year as a fixture in Cleveland Guardians trade speculation, a conversation that has never fully gone away even as the reasons behind it have shifted.

Rhys Hoskins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Guardians hoping for Rhys Hoskins boost before playoffs

The Cleveland Guardians are continuing to battle for a playoff spot. They are only two games behind the Chicago White Sox in the American League Central division, while Cleveland also holds the third and final AL Wild Card spot at the moment.

Jose Ramirez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Why Jose Ramirez’s slump will derail Guardians’ AL Central chances

The Cleveland Guardians are right where they need to be in their fight to win the American League Central. They have been chasing the upstart Chicago White Sox throughout the summer, and with 16 games remaining in the regular season, the Guardians are right on the heels of the division leaders.

Chase DeLauter News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Guardians Provide Chase DeLauter Update During Orioles Series

The Cleveland Guardians received encouraging news on Chase DeLauter’s injured right wrist ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Guardians Make Roster Move Amid AL Wild Card Race

The Cleveland Guardians are making another bullpen adjustment as they continue battling for a spot in the American League postseason. Cleveland recalled right-handed reliever Franco Aleman from Triple-A Columbus and optioned Austin Peterson back to the minors ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Detroit Tigers.

Austin Peterson News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Guardians Recall Austin Peterson For MLB Debut, Designate Carlos Hernández

The Guardians announced Friday that they’ve recalled right-hander Austin Peterson from Triple-A Columbus and designated reliever Carlos Hernández for assignment.

Cleveland Guardians News / Just Baseball / August 29

The Guardians Are Surging at the Right Time

The Cleveland Guardians are one of the more well-oiled machines in baseball. A team with a limited budget that continues to find different ways to be successful, year after year, they have earned the right to be considered one of the best small(er) market teams.

Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / August 29

Guardians minor leaguer suspended over bizarre age fraud and fake death certificate

A Cleveland Guardians minor leaguer has been suspended over an elaborate age hoax that involved a fraudulent identity and even a fake death. The Guardians agreed to a preliminary $2.8 million deal with a top Dominican prospect named David Severino last December.