Cleveland Guardians: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Formula for A Cleveland Guardians Series Win Over Miami Marlins

The Cleveland Guardians are looking for their fifth consecutive series victory this week, but it’s not going to come easily. The Miami Marlins have been one of the best surprises in baseball this season and have multiple players who are emerging as cornerstones of the franchise and possibly All-Stars later in their careers.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Insider provides uncertain timeline for Travis Bazzana's Guardians debut

The youngster should get a chance if the Guardians believe he deserves one.

Cade Smith News / Just Baseball / August 12

Cade Smith Is Getting a Chance To Flex His Closer Muscles

The Cleveland Guardians have a perennially good bullpen. Their relief corps has ranked among the best in the league for several years now, leading the way in 2024 as the best in baseball.

Steven Kwan News / Sporting News / August 12

Guardians' Steven Kwan receives brutally honest review amid recent struggles

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan receives a brutally honest review amid his recent struggles in August.

Ichiro Suzuki News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

The Wins-Above-Replacement stat -- or WAR -- measures the amount of wins a single player adds compared to a "replacement," level player. With that being said, can you name the players to lead the American League in WAR each season since 1995?

The 'Multiple MLB MVP award winners' quiz

The 'MLB players in the 30/30 club' quiz

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Sporting News / August 12

MLB writer reveals five reasons why Guardians can overtake Tigers in AL Central

An MLB writer reveals five reasons why the Cleveland Guardians can overtake the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central.

Tanner Bibee News / Covering the Corner / August 12

Guardians’ Tanner Bibee Needs To Break Up with His Fastball

Tanner Bibee loves his fastball. His fastball does not love him back anymore. Since his debut, Tanner Bibee’s fastball has been a below average offering by FanGraphs’ Stuff+.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / August 12

Guardians News and Notes: Gone Fishin’

The Guardians open a three-game series against the Miami Marlins tonight, trying to continue winning series and make a run at a playoff berth. Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports that the Ohio Casino Commission has launched their own investigation into potential illegal betting activity from Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase.

Steven Kwan News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 11

Time to Talk About This Struggling Cleveland Guardians Star

The Cleveland Guardians have been rolling as of late, winning nine of their last 11 games to improve to 61-56 and move to within a half-game of a Wild Card spot.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 11

These Guardians Are Picking It Up At The Perfect Time

The Cleveland Guardians have been one of the best teams in baseball since the All-Star Break, and are right back in the American League playoff picture, even with a 10-game losing streak on their 2025 resume.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / August 11

Guardians’ Minor Leaguers August Update

It’s time to see which Guardians’ prospects are making waves as the latest round of promotions sweeps the fanbase. I’ve provided a couple updates on Guardians’ minor league stats this season, the last one on July 15th.

John Means News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 11

Guardians' John Means Takes Encouraging Step Toward MLB Return

The Cleveland Guardians' pitching staff has been largely solid over the last few months. However, they could be getting an All-Star arm back in the rotation before the end of the season as he continues his rehab from Tommy John surgery, and no, his name isn’t Shane Bieber.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / August 11

Minor League Recap: Ralphy Hits Two Homers

Columbus Clippers 3, Gwinnett Stripers 1 Clippers improve to 49-60 Columbus managed just four hits on Sunday, but three of them were for extra bases. Khalil Watson led the way, going 1-for-3 with a walk and what ended up being a game-winning two-run home run in the sixth inning.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Fall classics: The best World Series games of all time

At most, each World Series offers seven opportunities to leave a memorable mark in baseball. Great games are filled with special moments, sensational plays, big hits or stellar pitching outings.

John Means News / Field Level Media / August 10

Guardians LHP John Means goes 2 innings in rehab start

Cleveland Guardians left-hander John Means made a positive step toward his MLB return from Tommy John surgery, pitching two innings in a bridge game at the team's complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Saturday.

Cleveland Guardians News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 10

Cleveland Guardians Bring Top Prospect One Step Closer to Big Leagues Amid Playoff Push

The Cleveland Guardians lost to the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon by a score of 6-4, failing to capitalize on a loss by the New York Yankees. As a result, Cleveland is now 61-56 and they remain 0.5 games back of New York for the third and final wild card spot.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

The 'NFL single-season reception leaders' quiz

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 10

Back in playoff picture, Guardians go for sweep of White Sox

The Cleveland Guardians continue to receive contributions from throughout their roster during their surge back into playoff contention. The Guardians will look to complete a three-game sweep of the host Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon, and it's anyone's guess who will be on Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt's lineup card.

C.J. Kayfus News / Field Level Media / August 9

C.J. Kayfus' first homer helps Guardians streak past White Sox again

C.J. Kayfus hit his first home run and Joey Cantillo pitched into the sixth inning as the visiting Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Saturday for their fifth straight win.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

Proposed Ohio gambling ban would impact this MLB play

Major League Baseball has seen an uptick in gambling incidents this season. So far two players on the Cleveland Guardians have been the subject of gambling investigations.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

Guardians could get All-Star boost amid playoff push

The Cleveland Guardians are currently just six games behind the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central standings. Cleveland is also only one and a half games back of an American League Wild Card spot.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Guardians’ Stephen Vogt reveals pitch count mindset during Gavin Williams’ no-hit bid

The Cleveland Guardians completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 4-1 victory on Wednesday at CitiField. Pitching undeniably played a huge part in Cleveland’s success in that contest — more specifically, the arm of starter Gavin Williams, who came so close to making franchise history with his stellar performance on the mound.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5

Mets manager tries to defend controversial decision after loss

The Mets had an opportunity to notch a thrilling come-from-behind win in the bottom of the ninth inning of Monday's game.

Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League

Best MLB trades from the last decade: American League

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz

MLB News / Action Network / August 4

Ohio Governor Calls for Ban on Prop Bets Amid Scandal

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is sending a strong message to the sports betting industry in the wake of a major scandal. He is calling for an immediate ban on proposition bets, or “prop bets,” in the state.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

White Sox release former All-Star pitcher

The White Sox have released right-handers Noah Syndergaard and Penn Murfee.

White Sox rebuild already showing significant progress

Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

C.J. Kayfus News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Guardians to promote one of MLB's best prospects

The Guardians are calling up first baseman/corner outfielder C.J. Kayfus, reports Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Cleveland has an opening on the 40-man roster and only needs to make an active roster transaction.

Guardians make deadline position clear amid flurry of moves

Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The 'Most home runs in one ALCS' quiz