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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 1

Big Takeaways From First Week of Cleveland Guardians Spring Training

With one week already under the belt out in Goodyear, Arizona, the Cleveland Guardians are well underway to getting ready for the 2026 season. Here are some things we learned so far.

Cleveland Guardians News / Just Baseball / March 1

Cleveland Guardians 2026 Spring Training Storylines to Follow

Just a few months after winning the American League Central for the second year in a row and third time in the past four years, the Cleveland Guardians are ready to begin their quest for a three-peat.

Rhys Hoskins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28

Rhys Hoskins explains how he ended up signing with Guardians in free agency

After his free agency period took a little longer than many expected, Rhys Hoskins has finally found a new home with the Cleveland Guardians, signing a one-year, minor league deal to join the team in camp.

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Kahlil Watson News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 28

Guardians Prospect Kahlil Watson Showing Major Signs of Growth in Spring Training

The Cleveland Guardians have a lot of outfielders jarring for time in spring training. They’ve got newcomer veterans, returners from last campaign and prospects itching for an opportunity to make an impact at the big league level, all getting their work in during the early preseason slate.

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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 / Covering the Corner / February 27

Top 20 Covering the Corner prospects by the numbers

With top 20 voting for Cleveland Guardians prospects in 2026 in our rear view, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the players our readers selected and see what trends and other potential information stands out about them.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / February 27

If You Could Put Any Cleveland Baseball Player from the Past on the 2026 Team, Who Would it Be?

We are beginning to see the 2026 roster shape up – now it’s time to get your time machines out. What Cleveland baseball player from the past would make the biggest impact on the 2026 Cleveland Guardians?

Juan Brito News / Covering the Corner / February 27

Guardians News and Notes: Brito Blast-Off

After a ROUGH Wednesday defensively, Juan Brito got it going at the plate with a two-run homer: View Link Brito looked fine at second base. I still think they should pick a position for him and let him try to stick (corner outfield or second base, but preferably second for now), but what do I know?

Kyle Manzardo News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 26

Why Kyle Manzardo Could Be The Key To Cleveland Guardians Success in 2026

The Cleveland Guardians enter the 2026 season as one of the teams that can claim the American League Central division. One of the factors is first basemen

Chase DeLauter News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 26

Why Chase DeLauter's Spring Training Injury Isn’t Concerning for Cleveland Guardians

Well, it was bound to happen eventually in 2026, but this fast certainly does raise eyebrows. On Thursday, Feb. 26, the Cleveland Guardians received unfortunate news that prospect outfielder Chase DeLauter would be unable to play for the team against the Texas Rangers in spring training.

Tim Herrin News / Covering the Corner / February 26

New Pitch Alert! Tim Herrin is Throwing a Cutter.

On the 23rd Tim Herrin made his first appearance of the 2026 Spring, and he brought along a new pitch to talk about. The new cutter is just one of a few changes in Herrin’s game that he showed off a few days ago.

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Rhys Hoskins News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 26

Rhys Hoskins’ Latest Comments Leave No Doubt About His Role With Guardians

Rhys Hoskins is ready to make an impact on the Cleveland Guardians. On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Rhys Hoskins sat down to reflect on the 2025 campaign, discussing what he learned from his stop with the Milwaukee Brewers and how he’s focused on reclaiming an everyday role heading into the upcoming campaign with the Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians News / Total Pro Sports / February 26

Cleveland Guardians Roster Unleashed: A Look Into The Team’s 2026 Game Plan

The Cleveland Guardians sure are reinventing the wheel, but they’re also tightening the bolts. After back-to-back AL Central titles, the team heads into 2026 doubling down on elite pitching, defensive range, and letting their young bats grow up fast.

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Steven Kwan News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

Center of Attention: Steven Kwan and the Guardians’ Outfield Puzzle

For years, center field has been a revolving door for the Cleveland Guardians. If you ask long-time fans to name the last above-average regular, you’ll likely hear the name Grady Sizemore.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 25

Three Takeaways From the Cleveland Guardians’ Spring Training Loss to the Rangers

Well, you can't win them all. On Wednesday, Feb. 25, the Cleveland Guardians fell to the Texas Rangers in their sixth game of spring training, 11-4. The loss marked the team’s second straight.

Chase DeLauter News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 25

Chase DeLauter Replaced in Cleveland Guardians Spring Training Game on Wednesday

One of the most highly-touted prospects in Cleveland's organization, Chase DeLauter, was announced as a scratch just before the team's outing against the Texas Rangers.

Rhys Hoskins News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / February 25

Rhys Hoskins Makes Blunt Brewers Admission After Signing With Guardians

His two years with the Milwaukee Brewers may not have gone at all as he planned, but Rhys Hoskins really wasn't that bad last season. In 90 games, Hoskins put up a .748 OPS with 12 home runs and 43 RBIs.

Noah Syndergaard News / Last Word On Sports / February 25

10 Years Later: Remembering Noah Syndergaard’s Dominant 2016 All-Star Season

Ten years ago, in the summer of 2016, Noah Syndergaard didn’t just make his first All-Star team — he announced himself as one of the most overpowering pitchers in baseball.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 24

Guardians' Top Prospect Blasts First Spring Training Home Run Against Dodgers

Spring training games have already been full of top prospects showing off their potential over the last week. And now, one of the most recent top draft picks has thrown his hat into the ring with a majestic home run against the defending World Series champions.

Rhys Hoskins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 24

Rhys Hoskins gets key update after signing with Guardians

Over the weekend, the Cleveland Guardians signed first baseman and DH Rhys Hoskins. Hoskins was one of the few remaining power bats on the free-agent market, and the Guardians are signing him to a one-year, minor-league contract.

Steven Kwan News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Guardians' All-Star Gets Honest on Unexpected Change

Cleveland Guardians All-Star Steven Kwan made his MLB debut four years ago. Kwan has won four career Gold Gloves as well. He's clearly one of the best defensive left fielders in the sport.