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Jose Ramirez is one of the best players in the over 100 year history of Cleveland baseball. Ramirez, who turned 33 in September and has three years remaining on his contract, is running out of chances to win a World Series in his prime.

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Evaluating the Guardians 40-Man Roster Headed into 2026

As we head into the long offseason for the Guardians, we will soon see the team begin to make moves related to their 40-man roster. Let’s take a look at

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 6

Three Positives From the Final Week of the Season

I knew this day would come, I was just hoping it wouldn’t come this soon. This is the final issue of “Three Positives” for the 2025 season. While the first game of the Wild Card series was… not great, the Guardians came back full force in Game Two.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 6

Guardians News and Notes: Cleveland Rivals Lose

It was a good day for Guardians fans yesterday as the Mariners beat the Tigers 3-2 and the Blue Jays crushed the Yankees 13-7. I thought I could root for the Yankees to beat the Blue Jays because I resent Kevin Gausman and John Schneider for hitting Jose on the wrist/arm intentionally (hitting him on the back or rump, fine).

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The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

How many of the last players to hit 40 or more home runs for every MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB four-home run games' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 6

Three must-watch prospects in the Arizona Fall League

Commonly referred to as "baseball's finishing school," the Arizona Fall League will begin its 32nd season on Monday night when the Scottsdale Scorpions host the Peoria Javelinas.

Giants have 'strong interest' in Rangers exec for managerial role

The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1990s

The 'Legal MLB spitballers' quiz

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Steven Kwan News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 4

Three reasons why the Guardians could trade Steven Kwan this offseason

Steven Kwan may have very well played his last game in a Cleveland jersey, and what didn't come to fruition at this year's MLB trade deadline, may now come to fruition for Guardians fans.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 3

Three moments that defined the 2025 Cleveland Guardians season

It was a historic season for the Cleveland Guardians. Just a few months ago it felt like the team was dead in the water. Instead, an incredible late season rally brought the Guardians into the postseason.

Chase DeLauter News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 3

What we learned about Chase DeLauter in the 2025 MLB postseason

It came out of nowhere. But Chase DeLauter was ready for the challenge. With no major league experience, DeLauter was called up to the big leagues on Tuesday, Sept.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 3

Guardians pitcher shares encouraging message as team heads into next year

Cade Smith entered a new role with the Cleveland Guardians towards the end of 2025. At the end of July, All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on leave amid an MLB investigation due to illegal sports betting concerns.

Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / October 3

Connor Stalions rubbed it in on Guardians fans after playoff series loss

Cleveland Guardians fans watched their team’s season end in disappointing fashion on Thursday, and disgraced former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions was happy to rub their noses in it.

Slade Cecconi News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 3

Guardians pitcher shares major shoutout for Cleveland after Wild Card loss

The Cleveland Guardians took a chance on right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi. In a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks in December, the Guardians traded fan-favorite and power-hitting first baseman Josh Naylor in exchange for Cecconi.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 3

Three big reasons Cleveland Guardians fans should be optimistic for next season

Following a tough Cleveland Guardians loss, and attempting to cope I put out a few reasons why fans should be optimistic. I expected people to be angry, as Cleveland's loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 was a tough way to go out.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 3

What went wrong for the Cleveland Guardians in 2025 and where they go from here

You know how sometimes when you're starting to wake up, maybe you hit the snooze a few times, and then before you know it reality smacks you in the face, and you have to get out of bed and start your day?

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / October 2

The three biggest issues facing the Guardians

Highlights Emmanuel Clase’s future looms large over the bullpen. The Guardians still lack a true middle-order bat. Rotation depth behind Tanner Bibee must be addressed.

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The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoffs all-time hit leaders' quiz

The 'Active multiple 140-receiving-yard games' quiz

The 40 greatest sports movies of all-time

What do you do if you’re a sports fan but there isn’t any game on to watch? Why, watch a sports movie of course! But which one? Perhaps we can help. Here is a ranking of the best sports movies of all time.

Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / October 3

Cleveland Guardians fan had the saddest reaction to playoff loss

The Cleveland Guardians were eliminated from the playoffs on Thursday, and nobody took the defeat harder than one fan who was shown on TV. Cleveland lost 6-3 to the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, in the deciding Game 3 of their American League wild-card series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 2

Tigers take down division champ Guardians to advance to ALDS

The Detroit Tigers pulled away for a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the decisive Game 3 of the American League wild-card series.

Dodgers announce Game 1 starter vs. Phillies

Three potential factors in Dodgers-Phillies NLDS clash

The 25 most unlikely World Series teams

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

Can you name the players with at least 150 hits in the 2025 MLB season?

Slade Cecconi News / Field Level Media / October 1

Prophetic Slade Cecconi will control Guardians' fate in Game 3 with Tigers

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi raised eyebrows July 4 after a loss to the Detroit Tigers, insisting that their postseason chances remained strong in the midst of a 10-game losing streak.

Brayan Rocchio News / Yardbarker / October 1