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The Cleveland Guardians are looking to retool and adjust heading into the 2026 MLB season. After a season that pushed them all the way to an American League Central title and an 88-74 record, the Guardians still need to see a jump in production in the upcoming season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 21

Guardians' most notable offseason move may be a rival's subtraction

Cleveland Guardians fans are settling in for what could be a familiar offseason. That is, months filled with only minor additions while other teams sign stars and big names.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 22

Guardians’ Season in Review: Austin Hedges

Or, All the Reasons He has Already Re-signed Hedgey started his 2025 campaign with a home run in his first at bat of the season, something we all expected.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / October 15

Guardians re-sign C Austin Hedges to one-year deal

The Cleveland Guardians re-signed backup catcher Austin Hedges on Wednesday. MLB Network reported it was a one-year deal for $4 million plus up to $500,000 more in performance bonuses.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

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Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 14

Guardians make $4 million move on World Series champion

The Cleveland Guardians march to the beat of their own drum, and it usually works out reasonably well for them. However, if this franchise is going to ascend to the next level and return to the World Series for the first time since 2016, it may need to open up the checkbook a bit more.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14

Guardians to re-sign former World Series champion

He returns to Cleveland on the same contract he has signed in each of the last two offseasons.

Suspended Guardians pitchers blocked from playing in winter league

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

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 14

Cleveland Guardians could let one of their veteran leaders walk in free agency

The offseason came too soon for the Cleveland Guardians, who were hoping to have a stellar postseason run that lasted just three games. It was a successful 2025 campaign for the Guardians, who finished with an 88-74 record and first place in the AL Central.

Cleveland Guardians News / Sporting News / September 30

Why Guardians started Austin Hedges as Game 1 catcher over Bo Naylor

Cleveland made an interesting decision to open the postseason.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / September 27

81-80 – Cleveland clinches as Rangers falter in prelude to finale

The Texas Rangers scored two runs but the Cleveland Guardians scored three runs. Congratulations to Austin Hedges! Clearly Hedgie was the cog that made this thing go for that magical month a couple of years ago.

Cleveland Guardians News / Sporting News / August 19

Guardians predicted to move on from Austin Hedges for top-five prospect

Austin Hedges could be gone after 2025.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 15

Guardians, in tight wild-card battle, open series vs. Braves

All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez is the best player on the Cleveland Guardians, but Austin Hedges might be the most important person in the clubhouse.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / June 16

Austin Hedges: The Perfect Washington Nationals Stopgap Behind the Dish

The Nats are one of the worst defensive teams in baseball, and it all starts with their tandem behind the dish. Here’s how they can fix it The Nationals shortcomings defensively have been well documented both on here and by the fanbase as a whole.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 26

Former Padres Top Prospect Contemplated Sudden Retirement Due to Pressure in San Diego

The smile on Austin Hedges' face at spring training with the Cleveland Guardians couldn't be found when he was with the San Diego Padres. In fact, he was so unhappy that he almost retired from baseball completely.