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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.

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Guardians Front Office Should Make One Last Aggressive Move

The Guardians’ front office has been aggressive this season. It’s no time to stop now with fifteen games left. Chris Antonetti and Mike Chernoff’s group did almost nothing this offseason, betting on their young players and their ability to make needed trades at the deadline.

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.

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Steven Kwan News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Guardians' Outfielder Named Intriguing Offseason Trade Candidate

For the first half of 2026, Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan looked nothing like his 2024 and 2025 All-Star self at the plate. Heading into the All-Star break, the 29-year-old’s batting average sat at a shocking .225 across 89 games.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Jose Ramirez News / Covering the Corner / September 10

Guardians Fans Should Not Be Objective About Jose Ramirez

You don’t have to be an expert baseball analyst to see that Jose Ramirez is not his old self. Last night, Jose’s OPS dipped below .700 for the first time since the Cavaliers still had never won an NBA title.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / September 10

Guardians News – Dropping Series They Can’t Afford to Lose

Well, Foster Griffin did not show why the Guardians got him last night. After a disastrous, eight run, third inning the Guardians fell too far behind the Orioles to be able to rally a comeback.

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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Why Guardians’ Parker Messick must win AL Rookie of the Year over Kevin McGonigle

Kevin McGonigle may be the runaway favorite in the polls, but Parker Messick’s numbers tell the story of a pitcher who’s been dominant on a per-appearance basis in a way that should carry more weight than McGonigle’s everyday production.

Travis Bazzana News / Field Level Media / September 8

Travis Bazzana's blast gets Guardians past Orioles

Travis Bazzana hit a three-run home run and the Cleveland Guardians scored in four different innings to beat the host Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday night.

Daniel Espino News / Covering the Corner / September 8

Daniel Espino is What Dreams are Made Of

In the midst of some frustrating games as the Guardians try to chase down a playoff spot, it’s important not to lose track of what Daniel Espino has done these past few days for Cleveland the journey he has taken to get to this point.

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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.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / September 8

Guardians’ Minor League Recap: Sunday Sees Three Winners

Clippers 6, Cubs 3 Kahlil Watson and Ralphy Velazquez both hit homers (Ralphy’s went to the moon). Cooper Ingle went 2 for 4 with a double. The ghost of Trevor Stephan struckout two in a scoreless ninth.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / September 8

Guardians News: Blue Jays’ Faceplant Gives Guardians’ Renewed Hope

Joey Cantillo had a particularly poor performance yesterday in the Guardians’ loss to the Orioles, but a late loss by the Blue Jays to the Athletics last night leaves the Guardians still leading for the AL’s third wildcard spot.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 7

Guardians Pitchers Can't Escape Themselves, Drop Series Opener to Orioles

The Cleveland Guardians took three from the Detroit Tigers this past weekend in a four-game series at Progressive Field. But after the magic left the bats and the arms began to falter, Cleveland returned to earth.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 7

Guardians carry playoff push into series with reeling Orioles

The Cleveland Guardians are in a race in the American League Central and in the league's wild-card chase. To keep pace, they'll want to take advantage of games against the team with the longest active losing streak in the major leagues.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 4

Guardians rally, walk off Tigers to sweep doubleheader

Travis Bazzana singled home Brayan Rocchio with two outs in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 4-3 victory and their second walk-off win of the day over the Detroit Tigers on Friday.

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 / Viral Sports News / September 2

Cleveland Guardians Announce Decision on 29-Year-Old Pitcher

The Cleveland Guardians selected the contract of 29-year-old right-hander Carlos Hernández from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday as major league rosters expanded from 26 to 28 players.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Guardians Expected To Select Carlos Hernández

The Guardians will select right-hander Carlos Hernández onto their major league roster tomorrow, according to reports from Guardians Prospective and El Extrabase.

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 / The Spun / August 28

Cleveland Guardians Prospect Faked His Own Death In $2.8 Million Scandal

The Cleveland Guardians officially take the cake for being involved in the wildest story of the 2026 MLB season. Back in December, the Guardians signed a prospect by the name of David Severino to a $2.8 million deal.

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.

Parker Messick News / Yardbarker / August 25