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José Ramírez's Return to Baseball Ignites New Fire For Guardians

When José Ramírez took the field on Wednesday, July 22, all of Cleveland erupted. And rightfully so. A staple of the organization for more than a decade, Ramírez's absence over the last month due to injury was a significant blow to the Guardians.

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Guardians’ Offense Reaches New Low in Loss to Twins

The Guardians lost 3-1 in 12 innings to the Twins. Look, folks, I am frustrated, so the less said the better. Gavin Williams was amazing pitching seven scoreless, allowing two hits, no walks and striking out eleven.

Steven Kwan News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Steven Kwan's Hot July: Is the Fantasy Turnaround Real?

In mid-June, Athlon addressed Steven Kwan’s mysterious decline and subsequent demotion from leadoff hitter to the back of the lineup. Boy, have things taken an unexpected turn.

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The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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The 'MLB Playoff strikeout-leaders' quiz

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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.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

Guardians’ Stephen Vogt drops Steven Kwan truth bomb that will catch fans’ attention

The Cleveland Guardians have played solid baseball this season, and now they’re trying to finish off the Minnesota Twins in their series finale. If they continue to get contributions from their key players, it would be no surprise if they walked away with the win.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / July 23

Guardians' Gavin Williams adds to stellar season with immaculate inning

In a series between the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins that has been full of home runs and high-octane offenses, it was Cleveland right-hander Gavin Williams that garnered all the attention after his fifth inning performance in Thursday's series finale.

Guardians star Jose Ramirez makes big admission about return from injury

The 'Most Ks in a playoff start' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 23

Guardians Manager Stephen Vogt Provides Encouraging Update on Angel Martinez

The Cleveland Guardians could be getting one of their young rising stars back in the lineup very soon. After the recent return of their superstar third baseman Jose Ramirez, it’s beginning to feel like this Guardians team is finally getting back some of their best players at the right time.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

2 top Guardians prospects on trade watch at 2026 deadline

The Cleveland Guardians rarely make impulsive deadline deals, but their deep pipeline and a crowded future infield give the front office flexibility as the 2026 trade deadline approaches.

Angel Genao News / Covering the Corner / July 23

The Guardians’ Angel Genao Dilemma

The Cleveland Guardians have a good problem in a star shortstop prospect who is knocking on the door of the big leagues. In case you’ve missed it, Angel Genao is a 22 year-old switch-hitting shortstop prospect currently in Columbus for the Guardians’ Triple-A team.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / July 23

Guardians News – José is Still José

José Ramírez has returned and returned he has. José, officially completely hamate-less, went 2-for-5 with 2RBI and a run in last night’s loss to the Minnesota 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.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / July 23

Guardians' Jose Ramirez makes big admission about return from injury

Guardians star Jose Ramirez makes big admission about return from injury

He needed to have a portion of the hamate bone in his left hand removed.

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Jaison Chourio News / Covering the Corner / July 22

Chourio Goes DEEP, Captains Dominate

Clippers 0, Saints 9 This was all around a very tough game for the Clippers. They were held to just two hits with 7 strikeouts to just 1 walk. Rorik Maltrud has been pretty solid this season, but he had arguably his worst start of the season today.

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The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 22

Projecting How Long It Will Take Guardians Top Draft Picks To Reach the Majors

The Cleveland Guardians are known for having one of the league's best farm systems for turning prospects into MLB ready players. It’s more apparent than ever over the last season or two that anytime the Guardians are in a position to call up a league-ready prospect, it more times than not works out for the better.

Jose Ramirez News / Field Level Media / July 22

Guardians star 3B Jose Ramirez activated, batting second

In a virtual tie atop the American League Central, the Cleveland Guardians received a major boost with the activation of star third baseman Jose Ramirez, who is in the starting lineup and batting second Wednesday against the visiting Minnesota Twins.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 22

Guardians rumors: The Reds player who would be perfect trade fit for Cleveland

The August 3 trade deadline is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is heating up for the Cleveland Guardians. With the club tied for first place in the AL Central, the front office may make a big move to improve the team’s chances of securing a playoff spot.

Grady Sizemore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 22

Grady Sizemore reflects on Guardians tenure in return to Cleveland with Twins

Grady Sizemore had one of the best four-year stretches in Cleveland Guardians history from 2005-2008. He established himself as a future star in 2005, and from 2006-2008 he made three consecutive All-Star teams, earned two Gold Gloves and one Silver Slugger.

MLB News / Covering the Corner / July 22

Minor League Recap: The Angels have big days

Nearly everyone got involved in this offensive eruption. Angel Genao led the way, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two walks. Cooper Ingle also reached base safely four times, going 2-for-4 with two walks, as did Kody Huff, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two walks.

Steven Kwan News / Field Level Media / July 22

Guardians, Steven Kwan seek third straight win vs. Twins

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan spent the first three months of his season in an offensive morass, batting a career-low .213 while looking nothing like a two-time All-Star at the plate.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / July 21

Parker Messick, Guardians add to Twins' recent struggles

Austin Hedges and rookie Petey Halpin had back-to-back sacrifice flies in a pivotal sixth inning, propelling the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-2 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

Latest Jose Ramirez, Angel Martinez injury updates are crucial for Guardians

Cleveland Guardians star third baseman Jose Ramirez is recovering from left hamate surgery while outfielder Angel Martinez is working his way back from a foot injury.

Joe Ryan News / Yardbarker / July 20

Historically bad start could complicate Joe Ryan's trade market

Historically bad start could complicate Twins pitcher Joe Ryan's trade market

Amid trade speculation, Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan had an historically poor start in a 13-4 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.

Byron Buxton's return to Twins lineup comes ahead of pivotal stretch against Guardians

Yankees and Rays could battle for Twins talent at trade deadline

MLB insider reveals his top suitor for a Tarik Skubal trade

Update emerges on Dodgers' Tarik Skubal trade stance amid Shohei Ohtani injury

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

C.J. Kayfus News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Guardians’ CJ Kayfus Undergoes Season-Ending Ankle Surgery

The Guardians announced yesterday that first baseman/outfielder CJ Kayfus sustained both a fracture and ligament damage in his right ankle during a Triple-A game last Sunday. Kayfus underwent surgery to fix the injuries and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, though the club expects him to be ready for the start of Spring Training.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15

Three prominent MLB trade chips that are likely to not be traded

As we get closer to the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, there have been ongoing trade speculations surrounding certain franchise cornerstones getting dealt as they fulfill teams' needs.

Tarik Skubal could be traded to a surprising team

Brewers acquire right-handed starter Lance McCullers Jr. from Astros

Five AL teams under the most pressure before the MLB trade deadline

The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz