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What Stephen Vogt Said After Cleveland Guardians Optioned Two Top Prospects

Spring training always forces difficult decisions. On Monday, March 9, the Guardians' front office officially announced that shortstop Angel Genao and outfielder Kahlil Watson would be optioned to the minor leagues.

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Guardians News and Notes: Bazzana Will Be Back In Goodyear Soon

After a hot start to the tournament, unfortunately Australia has been eliminated from the World Baseball Classic after losing 7-2 to Korea. Travis Bazzana didn’t have the best tournament performance, but he came through at the end and had an RBI single to put them in position to advance before they gave up a run in the 9th inning.

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Why Bo Naylor Must Get Off to a Fast Start for Guardians in 2026

Heading into the 2026 season, the one glaring position group that the Cleveland Guardians needed to see signs of improvement came from the catchers, in particular starter Bo Naylor.

Travis Bazzana News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 9

How Guardians Prospect Travis Bazzana Performed in His First World Baseball Classic

Travis Bazzana's debut at the World Baseball Classic was memorable. He went 2-for-4 at the plate, crushing a home run, while also tacking on great defensive plays to help push Team Australia to a win against Chinese Taipei.

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Why Matt Festa's Promising WBC Showing Should Give Guardians Fans Hope

If there was ever a season that the Cleveland Guardians need the pitching to be excellent, it'll be 2026. Heading into a new season, the Guardians are going to be trotting out countless young, talented prospects at the plate.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / March 9

Guardians 2026 Opening Day Roster Projection 2.0

Which Guardians will make the 26-man roster to open this season, as things currently stand in Guardians’ camp? It has been two months since our last roster projection, and we have had a chance to see players begin hitting and pitching and hear what manager Stephen Vogt has to say about them.

Nolan Jones News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 9

This Alarming Spring Training Stat Could Cost Nolan Jones a Spot on the Guardians

While the 2026 MLB Spring Training has been a launchpad for many Cleveland Guardians prospects, some other players fighting for a spot on the Opening Day roster haven’t been so fortunate.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / March 9

Three Positives From Goodyear, Arizona

Spring Training is in full swing, and regardless of their 8-8 record, the Guardians have still given us plenty to be positive about. Numerous Guardians players are taking a break from Spring Training to represent their countries in the World Baseball Classic.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 9

Evaluating What Kind of Team the Cleveland Guardians Trying To Be in 2026

The Cleveland Guardians made a miraculous run to the postseason in 2025. This came one year after reaching the ALCS in 2024. Unfortunately, fans were faced with a familiar feeling in the offseason.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / March 9

Guardians News and Notes: Cade Smith Dominant Again

The Guardians and Rockies tied 4-4 yesterday and Cade Smith had a scoreless inning, striking out one. Joey Cantillo threw 4 and 2/3rds, striking out 5, giving up 2 runs and, most importantly, not walking anyone!

Daniel Espino News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 8

What Daniel Espino’s Optioning to Triple-A Means for the Guardians Moving Forward

The Cleveland Guardians have plenty of depth, there's no question about that. But with that type of roster makeup comes difficult decisions. One had to

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

C.J. Kayfus News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 7

What Guardians Spring Training Lineup Adjustment Tell Us to Expect Opening Day

CJ Kayfus is putting up an incredible case to be a major league staple for the Cleveland Guardians for the 2026 campaign. Following a late-season promotion to the big leagues in 2025, the talented first baseman has only built upon the confidence he built in the offseason.

Chase DeLauter News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 7

What Chase DeLauter’s Spring Usage Really Says About His Role in the 2026 Season

Chase DeLauter is set to become a future staple for the Cleveland Guardians. And the question surrounding him has never been talent. It's always been his health.

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Travis Bazzana News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 7

What Role Guardians Prospect Travis Bazzana Would Play if He's Actually Called Up

Travis Bazzana is likely just a few months away from making his MLB debut. The former No. 1 overall selection in the 2024 MLB June Amateur Draft by the Cleveland Guardians is coming off an injury-riddled 2025 campaign.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / March 7

Trial of Guardians pitchers moved to November

The federal trial for two Cleveland Guardians pitchers accused of rigging pitches in exchange for a kickback from bettors has been moved to November. The trial of pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz was scheduled to start May 4 in the Eastern District of New York, but Judge Kiyo A.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 7

Why This Cleveland Guardians Top Prospect Isn’t Close—And Why That’s Okay

The Cleveland Guardians are in a relatively good position with their upcoming prospects reaching the major leagues, with a handful expected to debut this season.

Stuart Fairchild News / Covering the Corner / March 7

Guardians News and Notes: Stuart Fairchild Hit a Grand Slam off a Retiree

Well, Stuart Fairchild had quite a night for Taiwan. He went 2 for 2 with 2 walks and a grand slam. Czechia pitching isn’t great as he hit his grand slam off a 32 year-old who retired from Triple-A.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 7

The Quiet Roster Decision That Could Shape the Guardians First Month of the Season

The Cleveland Guardians' front office have a lot of decisions to make. While the outfield unit grabbed most of the headlines following a strugglesome 2025 campaign, the middle infield also has plenty of questions it must answer.

Travis Bazzana News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 5

Guardians' Top Prospect Travis Bazzana Leaves Lasting Impression in WBC Debut

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is officially underway, and one of the top prospects in baseball is already putting on a show. Travis Bazzana, MLB Pipeline's No.

Cleveland Guardians News / New Baseball Media / March 5

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland made an incredible run to the AL Central title last season. It was yet another example of the Guardians being able to build a strong team on a budget.

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The 'No. 1 MLB Draft picks' quiz

MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. How many of them can you name in eight minutes?

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Why Keeping Chase DeLauter Healthy is Crucial for Cleveland

For the Cleveland Guardians, Chase DeLauter isn’t just another prospect. He’s the kind of player who could change the shape of their outfield and lineup this season—if he can stay on the field.

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Guardians manager Stephen Vogt makes honest admission about Cleveland’s 2026 outlook

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt believes the team’s momentum from last season could carry directly into 2026. As the Guardians continue preparations during MLB spring training, Vogt pointed to the club’s late-season surge as a major reason for optimism entering the new campaign.