Cleveland Guardians: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Parker Messick News / Covering the Corner / November 3

Guardians News: Messick is Top Three for Two Awards

Yesterday, it was announced that Guardians’ rookie, Parker Messick, will finish in the top three vote-getters for both AL Cy Young and Rookie of the Year.

Cleveland Guardians News / EssentiallySports / November 3

MLB Gambling Scandal Takes a Major Turn as Former Guardians Pitchers Head to Trial

Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers allegedly threw pitches into the dirt on cue, netting gamblers $450,000 in rigged bets. And that’s all it took to undermine the notion that baseball is built on the promise that every pitch, every swing, and every out is decided on the field.

Parker Messick News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Parker Messick Earns PPI Pick For Guardians

The Baseball Writers Association of America announced the finalists for all the major awards on Monday night. The award winners will be revealed next week, but the finalists are the players who finished top three in the voting in some order.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Cleveland Guardians News / Viral Sports News / October 31

Cleveland Guardians Abruptly Cut Ties 2 With 2 Players

The Cleveland Guardians opened their offseason roster work on Friday by declining their portion of Shawn Armstrong’s mutual option for 2027 and declining Trevor Stephan’s club option, sending both right-handers into free agency, via MLB.com.

Cleveland Guardians News / Viral Sports News / October 31

Guardians Add 24-Year-Old Shortstop in Early Offseason Move

The Cleveland Guardians selected the contract of shortstop Milan Tolentino from their Triple-A affiliate, the Columbus Clippers, adding the 24-year-old to the 40-man roster, according to the MLB transaction log.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 31

Michael King Declines Player Option: How the Cleveland Guardians Can Enter the Mix

At 31 years old, Michael King is still dealing. Capping off the 2026 campaign with a 3.29 ERA and a 1.178 WHIP across 32 starts, King was widely regarded as one of the league's most exciting pitchers.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 30

First Wave of Roster Changes Hit Guardians As 2026–27 MLB Offseason Begins

The 2026 MLB Postseason and World Series has ended. And the offseason is finally here. On Thursday, Oct. 29, the first wave of free agents began to hit the market following the conclusion of the 2026 MLB season.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Guardians Select Milan Tolentino

The Guardians announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Milan Tolentino. They also declined a club option on right-hander Trevor Stephan as well as their end of a mutual option with righty Shawn Armstrong.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 30

Which current players may be potential witnesses during Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz trial?

The federal trial involving Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz is expected to feature testimony from several prominent MLB figures, including current players, team executives and league officials.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 30

How the Guardians’ Starting Rotation Should Look on Opening Day in 2027

Reset. That's what the Cleveland Guardians have a chance to do this offseason. Following a strong 2026 campaign that saw the Guardians reach the American League Championship Series, the starting rotation will look to undergo a significant overhaul.

Cleveland Guardians News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Cleveland Guardians Announce Split With Long-Time Fan Favorite

Austin Hedges has officially entered free agency, marking a potential end to one of the more unique and emotionally resonant runs in recent Cleveland Guardians history, via MLB.com.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / October 29

Three questions facing the Cleveland Guardians this offseason

The Cleveland Guardians head into the offseason with the same concerns — mainly, a lineup that failed to produce enough for their solid pitching staff.

What we got right and wrong in our 2026 MLB postseason predictions

Pat Murphy takes shot at Yankees while celebrating World Series win with Jake Bauers

Bo Bichette exercises $42M player option after disappointing first season with Mets

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Cleveland Guardians News / Just Baseball / October 24

Cleveland Guardians 2026 Post-Mortem: Guard Ball at a Crossroads

For a moment, it looked like the Cleveland Guardians were going to do it again. After storming back from an 0-2 deficit against division rival Chicago in the ALDS, Cleveland carried that momentum into Tampa Bay.

Cleveland Guardians News / Baseball Now / October 23

Time for Guardians to Lock Up Key Lineup Piece Long-Term?

Much has been made of the Cleveland Guardians' success with a relatively low MLB payroll -- and within an owner's lockout this winter looming, that's no small thing.

Parker Messick News / New Baseball Media / October 22

Looking at Parker Messick’s Breakout 2026 Season

We continue our lengthy look at great 2026 MLB breakout stories with Guardians pitcher Parker Messick. Parker Messick was, arguably, the top pitching prospect in the Cleveland Guardians’ system.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt shuts down Mariners rumor with four words

It only took four words for Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt to shut down rumors of his departure from the American League Central champions.

Top candidates to replace Kurt Suzuki as Angels manager

Steven Kwan is being linked to two teams after Guardians' playoff exit

Brian Cashman announces a big update on his Yankees future

The impact Jake Bloss could have for the Blue Jays in 2027

'This is unprecedented': Dodgers provide Shohei Ohtani pitching update

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

5 candidates to replace Kurt Suzuki as Angels manager

Suzuki's only season at the helm ended with a 62-100 record, the first 100-loss season in franchise history.

Why Angels moved on from Kurt Suzuki and who could replace him as manager

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Gavin Williams News / EssentiallySports / October 21

'Baseball’s Tough': Gavin Williams Speaks Out as Guardians’ Controversial Pitching Decision Boomerangs

One decision can change the course of a postseason, and for the Cleveland Guardians, the decision to rest Gavin Williams proved costly when the Guardians lost Game 6, eliminating any chance for Game 7.

Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23

Steven Kwan is being linked to two teams after Guardians' playoff exit

The Cleveland Guardians’ World Series dream is over, and now they may have some hard decisions to make. Guardians star outfielder Steven Kwan could be on the trade block after the team’s ALCS exit, Robert Murray of FanSided reported Tuesday.

Austin Hedges News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Austin Hedges Makes Feelings Clear on MLB Future After Guardians Elimination

Austin Hedges made his feelings about his future with the Cleveland Guardians clear after their season ended Monday night. The veteran catcher hopes to return to Cleveland rather than see his time with the organization come to an end.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 19

Freddy Peralta's Game 6 performance leads Rays to World Series

Freddy Peralta's dominant Game 6 performance leads Rays to World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians faced off in a critical ALCS Game 6 on Monday. The Rays' pitching has helped carry the team deep into the postseason, as Drew Rasmussen has maintained a dominant 1.29 ERA.

Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians

Guardians burned by massive fielding blunder in Game 4 loss

Drew Rasmussen leads Rays to pivotal Game 5 victory over Guardians

Brewers closer to first World Series championship in franchise history

Brewers NLCS sweep may not mean World Series championship

Why the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup is special

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