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Rookies Parker Messick, Chase DeLauter push Guardians past Marlins

Parker Messick took a no-hit-bid into the sixth inning, and Chase DeLauter slugged a two-run homer as the Cleveland Guardians cooled off the host Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday night.

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Guardians Win! Yay!

What a splendid eve this was. The sun was shining through the blinds, perfect weather, partly cloudy. Picturesque. And, the Guardians won. It’s nice to write about a win every once in a while — as a treat.

Franco Aleman News / Covering the Corner / July 10

Assessing Aleman in the Early-Going

Today, we’re going to be taking a look at the debut of Franco Aleman thus far for the Guardians. Aleman has gotten off to a very good start, putting up a 1.50 ERA in the big leagues so far.

Parker Messick News / Field Level Media / July 10

Guardians All-Star Parker Messick returns to home state to face Marlins

Cleveland Guardians All-Star rookie Parker Messick is returning to his home state of Florida this weekend as he is set to start on Friday night against the host Miami Marlins.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / July 10

Guardians News: One Out of Three Ain’t Good

The Guardians have won one series since Jose Ramirez got hurt and they’ve split one. Otherwise, they’ve become adept at salvaging series and that’s what they did yesterday winning 5-2 against the resurgent Twins.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Gavin Williams News / Field Level Media / July 9

Gavin Williams fans 11 as Guardians avoid sweep by Twins

Gavin Williams matched a season high with 11 strikeouts and the Cleveland Guardians belted three solo homers in a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9

Former slugger argues this Guardians player should have made All-Star game

The Cleveland Guardians have three All-Stars this year. All three players are set to participate in the game for the first time in their careers, as seven-time All-Star Jose Ramirez is injured and is not in the game this season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / July 8

Guardians Lose Another Horrific Game

Somehow, every game recap I write manages to be about an even more abhorrent game than the last. Tonight might take the cake for by far the worst game I have ever had the displeasure of watching.

Kyle Manzardo News / Covering the Corner / July 8

Guardians Set Off Alarm Bells for Kyle Manzardo

A familiar feeling unfolded for me as I watched the Guardians’ lose to the Twins last night. Earlier this season, I wrote about how acting Guardians’ manager Tony Arnerich set off alarm bells for Steven Kwan against these same Twins by asking him to sacrifice bunt with a runner on, no outs, and a 3-1 count against a bad reliever.

Cade Smith News / Just Baseball / July 8

Cade Smith Deserves More Praise

The Cleveland Guardians have developed one of baseball’s best reputations for identifying and developing high-end power relievers. So when perennial All-Star

Cade Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7

Guardians’ Cade Smith gets brutally honest on 1st career All-Star selection

The Cleveland Guardians have had an up and down 2026 MLB season thus far, currently sitting at 47-44 ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the Minnesota Twins as the MLB All-Star Game approaches.

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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.

Ralphy Velazquez News / Just Baseball / July 7

‘Doing It Faster Than Anybody Else’: The Impressive Ascent of Ralphy Velazquez

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It had already been a busy morning for Ralphy Velazquez. A few social media video hits, signing autographs for a local little league team, and wrapping up with a guest appearance on MLB Network.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker / July 6

Guardians share big Jose Ramirez injury update amid frustrating homestand

Ramirez has been out since June 13.

Guardians Prospect Khal Stephen To Undergo UCL Surgery

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Cleveland Guardians News / Viral Sports News / July 5

Cleveland Guardians Linked to Stunning Trade With Major Ramifications

The Cleveland Guardians carry the benefit of playing in an incredibly weak AL Central division and were 47-43 heading into Sunday’s action, firmly in the American League playoff race.

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Guardians Team President Announces Latest Update on 3B José Ramírez

Cleveland Guardians' Team President Chris Antonetti revealed an update regarding injured third baseman José Ramírez on Sunday morning. Ramírez has been on the 10-day injured list for the Guardians since June 14 with a left hamate fracture.

Khal Stephen News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5

Guardians Prospect Khal Stephen To Undergo UCL Surgery

Guardians pitching prospect Khal Stephen will undergo a UCL-related surgery this week, team president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti told reporters (including MLB.com’s Tim Stebbins). Dr.

Stuart Fairchild News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Stuart Fairchild Elects Free Agency

Stuart Fairchild elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Guardians last week, reports Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. The outfielder went unclaimed on outright waivers and has the three years of MLB service that gives him the right to explore the market.

Cleveland Guardians News / Just Baseball / July 3

Few Contenders Need Bats More Than the Guardians

In a season that has seen the Cleveland Guardians struggle at the plate as much as nearly any team in baseball, they remain firmly in the thick of the American League playoff race.

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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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 / 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.

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.

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