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The Cleveland Guardians dropped a tough 5-4 contest on Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins, falling to 56-55 on the season. Cleveland is in second place in the American League Central, but the only real path to a playoff berth comes in the form of the wild card.

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News and Notes for Monday, August 4th, 2025 The Guardians dropped the series finale to the Twins 5-4, breaking a streak of winning 14 straight games when the score was decided by one-run against Minnesota.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 4

Former Guardians Star Predicted to Sign 'Irresponsible' Contract

The Cleveland Guardians traded away long-time pitcher Shane Bieber at the MLB trade deadline last week, choosing not to hope that the right-hander will regain his form after returning from Tommy John surgery.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 4

Guardians' Jose Ramirez Joins Aaron Judge In Elite Territory

Jose Ramirez has long been considered one of the most underrated players in MLB, even though everyone may not want to admit it. That reality has remained

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MLB News / Action Network / August 4

Ohio Governor Calls for Ban on Prop Bets Amid Scandal

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is sending a strong message to the sports betting industry in the wake of a major scandal. He is calling for an immediate ban on proposition bets, or “prop bets,” in the state.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

White Sox release former All-Star pitcher

The White Sox have released right-handers Noah Syndergaard and Penn Murfee.

White Sox rebuild already showing significant progress

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C.J. Kayfus News / Let's Go Tribe! / August 3

Twins 5 - Guardians 4: C.J. Kayfus Gets His First Hit!

Game Recap for Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 The Cleveland Guardians were looking for the series sweep against the skeleton crew of a Minnesota Twins lineup.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 3

Guardians' Major Trade Deadline Move Lands Striking Ranking

The Cleveland Guardians didn't exactly sell at the MLB trade deadline, but they did move one of their biggest names, sending pitcher Shane Bieber to the Toronto Blue Jays.

C.J. Kayfus News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 3

First Impressions From CJ Kayfus' Guardians, MLB Debut

CJ Kayfus can finally say that he’s played in an MLB game. The Cleveland Guardians’ No. 5-ranked prospect made his big-league debut on Saturday afternoon during the team’s win over the Minnesota Twins.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 2

Soaring Guardians squeeze by Twins

Bo Naylor doubled in Jose Ramirez with one out in the eighth inning, lifting the surging Cleveland Guardians to a 5-4 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 2

Guardians Officially Call-Up Promising Prospect In New Roster Moves

The Cleveland Guardians have been busy with transactions over the last few days. Their recent roster moves came before Saturday’s showdown against the Minnesota Twins, which included calling up one of the top prospects in Cleveland’s organization.

C.J. Kayfus News / New Baseball Media / August 3

What to Expect from Guardians Infielder C.J. Kayfus

After a hot run in Triple-A, the Guardians are reportedly promoting infielder/outfielder C.J. Kayfus to Cleveland. The former third-round pick held his own with Columbus.

CC Sabathia News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Guardians’ CC Sabathia reveals how Cleveland impacted his MLB career

The Cleveland Guardians, currently sitting in second place with a record of 55-54 and eight games behind the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central, may be chasing another playoff berth in 2025.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 2

3 Guardians Players That Could Still be Traded During the Offseason

The Cleveland Guardians mostly held firm at the MLB trade deadline, only jettisoning starting pitcher Shane Bieber, who has not pitched since April 2024.

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Steven Kwan News / Field Level Media / August 2

Steven Kwan feeling the love as Guardians host Twins

Guardians fans made sure that Steven Kwan knew they were happy he was still in Cleveland after he was the subject of trade-deadline speculation. The All-Star left fielder was showered with cheers and chants of "Kwan, Kwan, Kwan" each time he batted Friday in a 3-2, 10-inning win over the visiting Minnesota Twins.

Cleveland Guardians News / FirstSportz / August 2

Emmanuel Clase’s MLB Future in Jeopardy as Locker Gets Cleared Amidst Sports Betting Investigation

Emmanuel Clase‘s MLB future is in huge jeopardy. Amidst the investigation by the league regarding sports betting, his locker room in the Cleveland Guardians clubhouse has been cleared.

C.J. Kayfus News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Guardians to promote one of MLB's best prospects

The Guardians are calling up first baseman/corner outfielder C.J. Kayfus, reports Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Cleveland has an opening on the 40-man roster and only needs to make an active roster transaction.

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Kyle Manzardo News / Field Level Media / August 1

Kyle Manzardo walks off new-look Twins for Guardians win

Kyle Manzardo's second walk-off hit of the season against Minnesota scored Brayan Rocchio in the 10th inning, sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-2 win over the visiting Twins on Friday night.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

Steven Kwan rewards Guardians with insane throw after MLB trade deadline

The Cleveland Guardians (54-54) underwent significant changes during MLB trade deadline week. Two-time American League Reliever of the Year Emmanuel Clase joins teammate Luis Ortiz at the center of a gambling investigation that puts into doubt their future with the franchise.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz lockers cleared out amid MLB gambling investigation

Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians are involved in an ongoing investigation by MLB as both pitchers are facing gambling allegations.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / July 31