Cleveland Guardians: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

How Petey Halpin’s Big Day in Triple-A Makes It Hard to Keep Him Down in the Minors

The decision to send Petey Halpin down to the minor league systems came as a bit of a surprise. The 23-year-old prospect had an exceptional spring, slashing .267/.389/.533 for an OPS of .922.

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How Peyton Pallette Cemented Himself in Guardians History in MLB Debut

Although the Cleveland Guardians' starting pitching rotation has struggled over the past two days, the bullpen has shown glimpses of hope. On Thursday, March 26, the Cleveland Guardians opened the 2026 season against the Seattle Mariners.

Chase DeLauter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 28

Guardians’ breakout star Chase DeLauter reacts to hot start in 2026

The Cleveland Guardians have opened the 2026 season with a jolt of power from rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter, whose historic debut has quickly become one of baseball’s early storylines.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 28

How the Cleveland Guardians’ Rotation Faces Early Questions After Rough First Starts

You never expect perfection to begin a season. But how starting pitchers Gavin Williams and Tanner Bibee have started the 2026 campaign has raised some questions.

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / March 28

Minor League Recap – Clippers Back in Action

Box Score The Columbus Clippers were the first of the affiliates to start their season, falling to the Iowa Cubs by a score of 2 to 5. The first hit of the Clippers season belonged to Juan Brito, who hit a 2-out double in the top of the first.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

MLB News / Covering the Corner / March 28

Guardians fall to Mariners on Primetime

Can’t win them all, I suppose. Although, tonight was a frustrating game in the fashion of the summer 2025 Guardians. Gavin Williams took the mound this evening and really struggled to find the zone.

Chase DeLauter News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 28

How Chase DeLauter May Be the Missing Piece for the Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians entered the 2026 MLB regular season with one critical need in mind: power-hitting. After the team was primarily disappointing at the plate all last season, the front office knew that if they wanted to continue contending for an American League Central title, they'd have to fix last season's hitting blunders.

Travis Bazzana News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 27

Travis Bazzana Discusses Potential 2026 Cleveland Guardians Debut

Is this the year we’ll see Guardians No. 1 prospect Travis Bazzana in Cleveland? He certainly thinks so. As Bazzana opens the 2026 season in Triple-A with the Columbus Clippers—the same place he ended the 2025 season—he sat down with us to share his thoughts on what’s to come.

Gavin Williams News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 27

What to Expect From Gavin Williams in His 2026 Season Debut for the Guardians

It's time to see what Gavin Williams looks like in 2026. All offseason, the Cleveland Guardians’ right-hander drew praise from national analysts, many of whom believe this could be the year he breaks out and enters the Cy Young conversation.

Tanner Bibee News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 27

What Tanner Bibee's Opening Day Injury Means for the Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians may have already suffered a setback in their starting rotation during Thursday's Opening Day matchup against Seattle. In their thrilling season opener, the Guardians knocked off the Mariners 6-4 behind an impressive offensive showing.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 27

Khalil Watson Reveals When Cleveland Guardians Call-Up Could Happen

After splitting the 2025 season between Double-A and Triple-A, 22-year-old outfielder Khalil Watson was added to the Guardians’ 40-man roster in the offseason and shows potential for being a midseason call-up.

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The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Chase DeLauter News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 27

Guardians' Chase DeLauter Turns in Magical Opening Day Performance

Last year, Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter added his name to the short list of players to make their major league debuts during the postseason.

Rhys Hoskins News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 27

How the Rhys Hoskins Signing Is Already Paying Off for the Cleveland Guardians

Rhys Hoskins has arrived. The 33-year-old helped lead the Cleveland Guardians to a win on Thursday, March 27, against the Seattle Mariners on Opening Day.

Chase DeLauter News / Field Level Media / March 27

Chase DeLauter, Guardians hope for encore performance vs. Mariners

It didn't take long for Chase DeLauter to announce his candidacy for the American Leagues Rookie of the Year award. Playing in his first regular-season

Tanner Bibee News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Guardians' Tanner Bibee Shares Injury Update After Mariners Game

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Seattle Mariners by a final score of 6-4 on Opening Day. Tanner Bibee, however, exited the game with a shoulder injury concern after five innings of three-run baseball.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 27

Two Big Takeaways From the Cleveland Guardians' Opening Day Win Over Seattle

The Cleveland Guardians have done it. After weeks of speculating how Opening Day would go, especially with many players still being so new to the organization, the Guardians' roster banded together and were able to secure a victory.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / March 27

Guardians News and Notes: Cleveland Baseball is Back, Jack

The Guardians returned to action last night with a 6-4 win over a good team in the Seattle Mariners. I recapped the game here. Tanner Bihee exited after 78 pitches with shoulder inflammation.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 26

Guardians vs. Mariners Predictions, Picks & Odds For Opening Day Game 1

Guardians vs. Mariners: The Cleveland Guardians kick off their 2026 campaign on the road against the Seattle Mariners in an Opening Day showdown. The Guardians enter the season looking to find more consistency after an up-and-down 2025 campaign.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Guardians Designate Johnathan Rodríguez For Assignment

The Guardians have designated outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez for assignment, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. That opens a 40-man spot for first baseman Rhys Hoskins.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24

Guardians get crucial injury update before Opening Day

Opening Day is right around the corner, and the Cleveland Guardians received some good news in the latest injury update for one of their players. After what could have been a serious injury, it sounds like a veteran catcher could only miss a small amount of time.

Rhys Hoskins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Guardians To Select Rhys Hoskins’ Contract

Rhys Hoskins will break camp with the Guardians, as the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports that Cleveland will be selecting the first baseman’s contract prior to Opening Day. The Guards will have to make a corresponding move to create space for Hoskins on the 40-man roster.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Guardians Select Codi Heuer, Re-Sign Pedro Avila To MiLB Deal

The Guardians announced this afternoon that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Codi Heuer and optioned him to Triple-A. The Guardians had space available on their 40-man roster, so a corresponding move was not necessary to complete the transaction.