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Stephen Vogt Gives Heart-Tugging Response on Bo Naylor’s Optioning to Minors
Stephen Vogt said it was his least favorite conversation he has had to have since getting the job as the Cleveland Guardians' manager. On Saturday, May 9, the front office made a move to trade for San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey, who has won two Golden Glove awards since entering the league back in 2023.
Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9
Guardians’ minor leaguer did the most out-of-pocket celebration
Pedro Avila did not exactly keep things family-friendly this week. Avila, a pitcher in the Cleveland Guardians organization, was on the mound Thursday for the Triple-A affiliate Columbus Clippers during their game against the Iowa Cubs (Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs).
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Parker Messick News / Athlon Sports / May 9
Parker Messick: The Most Overlooked Starting Pitcher of May 2026
Parker Messick was hiding in plain sight. Now that we all see him, the acquisition cost has risen. But how good is he, really, and how should you price him?
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9
Patrick Bailey, Stephen Vogt’s immediate reactions to Guardians-Giants trade
The Cleveland Guardians acquired catcher Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. After the trade, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle shared immediate reactions to the deal from Guardians manager Stephen Vogt as well as Bailey.
Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9
Guardians trade for Gold Glove-winning catcher
The Cleveland Guardians made an unusual move Saturday to reinforce the catcher position. The Guardians traded the No. 29 competitive balance pick and a prospect to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for catcher Patrick Bailey.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Patrick Bailey News / Total Apex Sports / May 9
Star Catcher Patrick Bailey Acquired By Cleveland Guardians
Baseball trades usually arrive with a little warning. A rumor here. A mysterious lineup scratch there. Maybe a GM tossing out the classic “we’re exploring options” line that convinces absolutely nobody.
MLB News / Covering the Corner / May 9
Minor League Recap – Brito Hits Grand Slam 
COL 12 – IOW 13 Box Score The Columbus Clippers and Iowa Cubs had a back and forth battle Friday night. Jack Leftwich started for the Clippers, facing off against the former Cleveland prospect Doug Nikhazy.
Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / May 9
Guardians option catcher Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus
The Guardians have optioned Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus following the acquisition of two-time Gold Glove winner Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 9
Guardians add another option at catcher in trade with Giants
The Cleveland Guardians' catching situation has been a disappointment thus far. A trade with the San Francisco Giants may not lead to a significant change.
Travis Bazzana News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9
What Guardians rookie Travis Bazzana said about 1st career home run
The Cleveland Guardians picked up another win on Friday night, handling the Minnesota Twins 6-4 at Progressive Field, while much of the attention centered on rookie infielder Travis Bazzana and his first major league home run.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 9
Guardians pursue fourth straight victory in matchup with Twins
The Cleveland Guardians have won three straight games to remain in first place in the American League Central. It's up to struggling right-hander Tanner Bibee to keep the momentum going Saturday night when the Guardians continue a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / May 9
2026 Transactions: Guardians Promote Aleman, Thomas Cut by D-Backs
Alek Thomas’ time in Arizona may very well be done. Thomas, who has provided defensive value but never developed into the five-tool player he was thought he could be years ago, was designated for assignment on May 8.
Travis Bazzana News / Field Level Media / May 8
Travis Bazzana's 1st MLB homer highlights Guardians' win over Twins
Australian rookie Travis Bazzana hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot as part of a four-run first inning, sending the Cleveland Guardians on their way to a 6-4 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Cleveland Guardians 2025 MLB Draft Class Already Adjusting Well to Pro Baseball
The Cleveland Guardians put together an incredibly strong and deep class of first-year professionals in the 2025 MLB June Amateur Draft. By selecting players
Connor Brogdon News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8
Guardians Designate Connor Brogdon For Assignment
The Guardians have designated right-hander Connor Brogdon for assignment. That’s the corresponding move for the recall of righty Franco Aleman, a move that was reported earlier.
Franco Aleman News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8
Guardians To Recall Franco Aleman For MLB Debut
The Guardians are recalling right-hander Franco Aleman from Triple-A Columbus for what will be his major league debut, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com.
Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Guardians fan’s foul ball fiasco ends in date’s beer bath
During a recent Guardians three-game series against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park, one Cleveland fan tried to snag a foul ball with one hand while gripping a beer in the other.
Brayan Rocchio News / Just Baseball / May 2
Brayan Rocchio’s Hot Start Has Him Looking Legit
The main concern in Cleveland heading into the 2026 season was around the offense. Steven Kwan and José Ramírez were the only bats established enough to give fans confidence, while the rest of the lineup was made up of unproven or underwhelming players.
George Valera News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Guardians Option George Valera
The Guardians announced Thursday that outfielder George Valera has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus. They’re off today, so a corresponding move won’t be announced until tomorrow.
Travis Bazzana News / Yardbarker / April 27
Guardians look to top prospect to provide boost to lineup
The Cleveland Guardians have been looking for help in the lineup for years. A part of the solution may be on the way to the majors.
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