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Parker Messick Deals, Chase DeLauter Injured Again as Guardians Win Fifth Straight

What a season the Cleveland Guardians' 2026 rookie class has had. From Travis Bazzana debuting in May to Parker Messick becoming a staple in the Guardians' rotation, there has been young talent displayed all over the diamond.

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Cleveland Guardians Announce Decision on Struggling Pitcher

The Cleveland Guardians are sending right-hander Slade Cecconi on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus, the next step in his return from right arm fatigue that landed him on the 15-day injured list earlier this month.

Chase DeLauter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Guardians dealt Chase DeLauter injury concern during winning streak

The Cleveland Guardians are on a five-game winning streak, as Cleveland won its fifth consecutive contest with a 4-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / August 25

Guardians' Messick deserves more praise for dominant rookie season

Guardians' Parker Messick deserves more praise for dominant rookie season

Messick is deserving of more praise as he's putting up a stellar breakout rookie season.

Guardians' Gavin Williams takes aim at Angels

Austin Hedges, Parker Messick steer streaking Guardians past Angels

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Gavin Williams News / Field Level Media / August 25

Guardians' Gavin Williams takes aim at Angels

With another personal milestone aside, Cleveland Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams can continue focusing on the team's playoff run. Williams (12-7, 3.72 ERA) will take the mound on Tuesday evening in the second contest of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.

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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 / Field Level Media / August 25

Austin Hedges, Parker Messick steer streaking Guardians past Angels

Austin Hedges slammed a two-run homer for the Cleveland Guardians in a 4-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in Anaheim, Calif. Steven Kwan had two hits and scored a run in the opener of the three-game series for the Guardians, who have won five in a row.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / August 25

Guardians Score Five to Win Five In a Row

A very businesslike win for the Guardians tonight as they beat the Angels 5-2. The Guardians scored early to give Parker Messick a small lead to work with, which has been rare of late for Cleveland’s best pitcher and Cy Young/Rookie of the Year candidate.

Jo Adell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Watch Jo Adell get a hero’s welcome in Angels’ return

Jo Adell received plenty of appreciation from Los Angeles Angels fans Monday night as the Cleveland Guardians outfielder returned to Angel Stadium for the first time since being traded.

Stephen Vogt News / Covering the Corner / August 24

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– por Mario Crescibene Parte 1 Parte 2 Parte 3 Parte 4 Parte 5 En un rincón tenuemente iluminado de un casino colombiano hay una ruleta que se niega a dejar de girar.

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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.

Foster Griffin News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 24

Inside Foster Griffin's First Few Appearances Since Being Traded To the Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians invested quite a bit in Washington Nationals left-handed starter Foster Griffin. And while it obviously takes time for a new player to settle in, Griffin's first few appearances in the navy blue and red he has had to fight through each outing.

Ryan Cesarini News / Covering the Corner / August 24

Minor League Recap: Have a day Ryan Cesarini

For once, red-hot Ralphy Velazquez was held in check Sunday, only going 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly and two RBIs. Columbus has plenty of other players step up, however, notably Kody Huff, who was perfect at the plate.

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Jo Adell News / Field Level Media / August 24

Guardians' Jo Adell embraces reunion in encounter vs. Angels

Jo Adell had the perfect role model during his six-plus seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. Now that he's with the Cleveland Guardians, he's putting many of his lessons learned from three-time American League MVP Mike Trout to good use.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / August 23

Guardians Sweep Rockies

The Cleveland Guardians closed out the three game series in Denver, Colorado. After yesterday’s win secured the series, the Guardians were hunting for their first series sweep since the Miami series going into the All Star Break.

Chase DeLauter News / Field Level Media / August 23

Chase DeLauter leads way as Guardians complete sweep of Rockies

Chase DeLauter tripled twice, singled, walked and drove in two runs, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 in Denver on Sunday. Cleveland swept the three-game series to stretch its winning streak to four games and keep pace with the Texas Rangers in the AL wild card race.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 23

Prospect Pitcher Justin Campbell Activated Off Injured List Following Scare

On July 8, the Cleveland Guardians placed right-handed prospect pitcher Justin Campbell on the injured list. And after years of overcoming adversity, he was yet again facing it.

Jake Miller News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Guardians Reportedly Release 26-Year-Old Pitcher on Sunday

The Cleveland Guardians continued their weekend series against the Colorado Rockies while making a quiet roster move that few fans noticed right away. The club released right-handed pitcher Jake Miller from its Triple-A affiliate in Columbus during the three-game set.

Angel Genao News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 23

Guardians' Angel Genao Quietly Enjoying Consistency in Big Leagues

When Angel Genao received the nod to take his talents to the highest level of the game, there was uncertainty surrounding how he would look. After all, the 22-year-old was still a pretty raw prospect, even though he had been dominating down in Triple-A Columbus.

Ralphy Velazquez News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 21

Top Prospect Ralphy Velazquez Is Showing Guardians Why He Should Be Called Up

Cleveland Guardians power-hitting prospect Ralphy Velazquez is one of the hottest hitters in all of baseball this month. Velazquez, Cleveland's No. 2 prospect for 2026 on MLB Pipeline, launched a solo shot for the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on Thursday.

Gavin Williams News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Gavin Williams Notches Milestone Amid Breakout Season

The Cleveland Guardians are in the thick of the AL wild-card race, and heading into Thursday’s action, sat just 1.5 games back of the third-and-final spot.

Cleveland Guardians News / TWSN / August 20

Who is Pitching for the Cleveland Guardians? (August 20th)

As the Cleveland Guardians look to close in on that first-place spot in the AL Central, they take on the 52-74 San Francisco Giants. Through two games, each team has a win in this series.

Cleveland Guardians News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Guardians Receive Stern Warning Regarding Top Prospect

The Cleveland Guardians face a tough choice as their offense continues to sputter despite occasional big nights. The team scored eight runs in Tuesday’s game, yet consistency remains a problem throughout the lineup.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Guardians' Jo Adell overcomes pain in six-RBI eruption against Giants

Cleveland Guardians right fielder Jo Adell delivered one of the best performances of his career on Tuesday, even after suffering an injury. suffered a knee contusion after fouling a pitch from starting pitcher Carson Whisenhunt.

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Chase DeLauter News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Guardians Give Chase DeLauter Injury Update After Departing Padres Game

The Cleveland Guardians pulled rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter from Sunday's 5-0 loss to the San Diego Padres after he experienced mild left hamstring tightness.

Foster Griffin News / Yardbarker / August 6

Guardians' Foster Griffin latest traded pitcher to struggle in debut with new team

Life since being traded has not been fun at all for several MLB starting pitchers. Thursday, it was left-hander Foster Griffin making his debut with the Cleveland Guardians and it did not go as he or the organization had hoped it would.

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