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Guardians’ Ex-Cy Young Star Drawing Trade Interest

The Cleveland Guardians are once again walking a tightrope, balancing the goal of staying competitive now with the need to plan for the future. Sitting at 50–50 and trailing the American League Central-leading Detroit Tigers by nine games, Cleveland's front office finds itself at a familiar crossroads as the trade deadline approaches.

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Cleveland Guardians Top Prospect Undergoes Surgery, Will Miss Several Weeks

The Cleveland Guardians got some bad news on top prospect Chase DeLauter Wednesday, as he is set to miss much of the rest of the season with injury. Per Zack Meisel of 'The Athletic:' Guardians prospect Chase DeLauter underwent surgery today for a fractured hamate bone in his right hand/wrist.

Emmanuel Clase News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

What ‘complicates’ Phillies’ Emmanuel Clase trade pursuit

The Cleveland Guardians are hovering around the .500 mark. It remains to be seen if they will trade star closer Emmanuel Clase. If the Guardians decide to trade Clase, the Philadelphia Phillies could pursue a deal for the closer.

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Shane Bieber News / MLB Trade Rumors / 2 hours ago

Guardians open to offers on Shane Bieber

The Guardians have made rehabbing right-hander Shane Bieber available, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 2020 AL Cy Young winner has yet to pitch in the majors this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last April but is currently on a minor league rehab assignment.

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Cleveland Guardians Make Interesting Move to Help Offensive Production

Despite a rough first half of the 2025 MLB season, the Cleveland Guardians have made a complete 180 since returning from the All-Star Break. And while the break may have helped the offense gather themselves, one addition to the coaching staff may be contributing to the team's latest offensive surge.

Steven Kwan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

Guardians rumors: Cleveland’s updated Steven Kwan trade stance before deadline

The Cleveland Guardians are currently 50-50. Their exact .500 record makes it quite difficult to predict whether or not they will buy or sell ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / 4 hours ago

Insider Offers New Update On Guardians' Top Trade Candidates

The Cleveland Guardians have seemingly turned their season around over the last two weeks, winning eight of their last 10 games after losing 10 straight in the middle of June.

Cleveland Guardians News / Let's Go Tribe! / 4 hours ago

Three Potential Paths for the Guardians at the Trade Deadline

Seven games to determine the best course The Cleveland Guardians have climbed their way back to .500 with the trade deadline eight days away - what will they do?

Slade Cecconi News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Slade Cecconi, Guardians out to extend hot streak vs. Orioles

Cleveland Guardians fans haven't forgotten about Josh Naylor, but they do feel much better about the trade that sent him to the Arizona Diamondbacks last Dec.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / 8 hours ago

3 Dream Trade Deadline Targets for The Cleveland Guardians

Many of the discussions surrounding the Cleveland Guardians and their trade deadline plans have centered on the players the team could potentially trade away.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / 9 hours ago

Mets Linked to MLB Trade Deadline Bombshell With Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians are in a rather awkward spot heading into the MLB trade deadline. While they are still firmly in playoff contention, they are just a .500 ballclub, which may sway them toward selling before July 31.

Cleveland Guardians News / Let's Go Tribe! / 9 hours ago

Guardians reach 50-50, meaning even the people worst at math can figure this one out

Morning N&N for July 23 The losing streak that put Cleveland deep into the red has been reversed. (Now imagine their record if they hadn’t done that.) A team that has looked like a .500 ballclub all year is now 50-50, which as you know, decimalizes as .390.

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Cleveland Guardians Star Sets New Mark in Franchise History

The Cleveland Guardians got back to .500 on Tuesday night with a 6-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. The Guardians, who won the American League Central last season, are now 50-50.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / 18 hours ago

Jose Ramirez homers again to pace red-hot Guardians past O's

Jose Ramirez homered for the second straight game and Kyle Manzardo and Brayan Rocchio drove in two runs apiece as the surging Cleveland Guardians beat the visiting Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Tuesday night.

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Report: Two MLB All-Star trade candidates are off the market

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MLB Insider Provides Trade Update On Guardians All-Star

The Cleveland Guardians have been at the center of a lot of MLB trade deadline speculation over the last few weeks. They have several star players who contending teams would love to add to their roster, but Cleveland's direction at the deadline is still unknown.

Luis Ortiz News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / 21 hours ago

Former Guardians Player Gets Brutally Honest on Embattled Cleveland Pitcher

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is currently under investigation by the MLB for alleged gambling, and he is on paid leave at the moment. No one knows when — or if — Ortiz will return this season, and obviously, things aren't exactly looking rosy for the Guardians right-hander.

Steven Kwan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 22 hours ago

Guardians rumors: Why Steven Kwan is ‘unlikely’ to be traded despite buzz

The Cleveland Guardians are under .500 with the MLB trade deadline looming. They are expected to sell, with rumors flying around about closer Emmanuel Clase.

Kahlil Watson News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / 22 hours ago

Guardians Promote Promising Prospect To Next Level

The Cleveland Guardians have multiple highly touted prospects throughout their organization, many of whom are recognized on a national level. However, they also have a couple of under-the-radar prospects who have a promising future.

Cleveland Guardians News / New Baseball Media / 6 hours ago

2025 MLB First-Half Recap: Cleveland Guardians

The Guardians made significant changes to their team last winter, moving on from Josh Naylor and Andres Gimenez in targeted trades to move off salary and get back assets.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 21

Guardians blast three homers to rally past Orioles

Jose Ramirez hit a three-run homer and Bo Naylor and Kyle Manzardo had solo shots as the Cleveland Guardians beat the visiting Baltimore Orioles 10-5 in their series opener Monday night.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

Guardians listening to offers on star back-end bullpen duo

The Guardians are listening to offers on their relievers, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. That includes a willingness to discuss their star back-end duo of Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith, Heyman adds, though he unsurprisingly notes that the asking price is high enough that a trade of either pitcher remains a long shot.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / July 18

Guardians star Jose Ramirez is building a Hall of Fame resume

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Luis Ortiz News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18

New update emerges on Luis Ortiz gambling investigation

Ortiz was placed on paid administrative leave earlier this month amid a gambling investigation, and it will be quite a while before he is eligible to return.

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