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Guardians' Surprising Slugger Made Painful Decision Much Easier
It was surely a painstaking decision for the Cleveland Guardians to send Brayan Rocchio down to Triple-A, but based on how horrendous he has been at the plate this season, they were left with no choice.
Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12
Guardians option former primary shortstop
He heads to the minors for the first time since the 2023 season.
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / May 12
Guardians option starting SS Brayan Rocchio to AAA
The Cleveland Guardians optioned shortstop Brayan Rocchio to Triple-A Columbus and recalled outfielder Will Brennan on Monday. Brennan, 27, is set to make his 2025 debut after batting .304 with three home runs and 18 RBIs in 35 games at Triple-A.
Guardians Manager Gets Honest About Struggling Hitter
After a tough 2024 regular season, Brayan Rocchio sparked hope for the Cleveland Guardians that they had found their franchise shortstop with a stellar postseason at the plate.
MLB News / Let's Go Tribe! / April 2
Game Recap: Guardians 0 - Padres 7 
Getting the first shutout out of the way early. The Cleveland Guardians fell to the still undefeated San Diego Padres in game two of the three game series.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 10
Cleveland Guardians Executive Has High Praise for Young Infielder
Despite a wildley successful 2024 season, the Cleveland Guardians still had one of the youngest rosters in MLB and have plenty of area for growth and improvement.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 9
Standout Performers From Guardians Spring Training So Far
At this point, the Cleveland Guardians have played enough Cactus League games for trends and narratives to start forming. While it's important not to read too much into spring training numbers, a few Guardians are standing out with consistently solid performances.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 23
Cleveland Guardians Skipper Gives Promising Infielder High Praise
It's hard not to overreact during spring training, especially after just one game. However, there was a lot to like about the Cleveland Guardians' Cactus League opener.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 21
Promising Guardians Infielder Must Build On Rookie Season
At one point, Andres Gimenez was viewed as an option as the future long-term shortstop of the Cleveland Guardians. However, that path was taken off the table following the shocking trade earlier this offseason.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 13
Three Cleveland Guardians With Something To Prove In 2025
The Cleveland Guardians have some established stars on their roster, including Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan. However, another group of players is coming into the 2025 season with an extra chip on their shoulders.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 25
Guardians Rookie Shortstop Saw Tremendous Development In 2024
Shortstop has been a position of uncertainty for the Cleveland Guardians ever since the organization traded Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets ahead of the 2021 season.
Cleveland Guardians News / Fastball on SI / October 17
Cleveland Guardians' Brayan Rocchio Enters Game 3 of ALCS on Historic Hitting Streak
Even with the Cleveland Guardians down 2-0 in the ALCS, rookie shortstop Brayan Rocchio has been on a historic tear this October. Rocchio opened the postseason by going 1-for-4 with a double in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers.
Cleveland Guardians News / Fastball on SI / October 16
Cleveland Guardians Rookie Sets Record in Team History Despite Game 2 Loss
The Cleveland Guardians lost 6-3 against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. With the loss, Cleveland now trails the best-of-seven American League Championship Series 2-0.
Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15
Brayan Rocchio makes Cleveland history in ALCS Game 2 vs. Yankees
Brayan Rocchio didn’t exactly have a regular season to remember at the plate, but the Cleveland Guardians rookie is making up for it against the New York Yankees — with his bat, at least.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15
Takeaways from Yankees-Guardians ALCS Game 1: New York capitalizes on Cleveland's pitching meltdown
The New York Yankees look like a complete team at the perfect time.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 14
Guardians Rookie Ties Franchise History With Home Run vs. Yankees
While the Cleveland Guardians' offense has been inconsistent at times this postseason, one player who's been red-hot since Game of the ALDS is rookie shortstop Brayan Rocchio.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 13
Guardians Manager Has Seen This Key Change In Rookie Shortstop During Playoffs
A key storyline for the Cleveland Guardians looking back at Spring Training was who would be the team's starting shortstop. Eventually, Brayan Rocchio won that job, but there was still plenty of criticism of his play from the outside.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 7
Cleveland Guardians Rookie Reversing His Season Narrative
Who would play shortstop for Cleveland Guardians was a hot topic coming out of spring training. There seemed to be an open competition between Brayan Rocchio and Gabriel Arias for the position, with Rocchio eventually being named the team's everyday left-side middle infielder.
Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / September 3
Brayan Rocchio's 4 RBIs power Guardians past skidding Royals
Brayan Rocchio homered and drove in four runs and Tanner Bibee tossed six strong innings leading the visiting Cleveland Guardians past Kansas City 7-1 on Tuesday, sending the Royals to their seventh consecutive loss.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8, 2024
MLB rookie check-in: Brewers' Oliver Dunn overtakes Jackson Chourio for top spot
Dunn was quietly inserted into the Brewers lineup and got his first major league hit in his third at-bat.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 1, 2024
MLB rookie check-in: Brewers' Jackson Chourio already leading the way
Here's a look at some of baseball's most exciting rookies are performing in 2024.
Cleveland Guardians News / Inside The Diamonds / March 16, 2024
Player Profile: Brayan Rocchio
Brayan Rocchio was born in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 13, 2001. He wasn’t ranked in the Top 30 International Prospects in 2017. Rocchio signed with the Cleveland Guardians in July of 2017.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 19, 2024
4 American League rookies who could make big impact in 2024
There are a few prospects who should have the opportunity to contribute right away, barring injuries or bad springs. Here are four players who could have a big impact in 2024.
Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 8, 2024
Breaking down the Guardians' shortstop competition
The Cleveland Guardians have some intriguing options at shortstop.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 3, 2024
Does Brayan Rocchio Have A Head Start In Guardians' Shortstop Competition?
Who will be the Cleveland Guardians starting shortstop in 2024? That's the questions that all fans want to know. It's not an easy and clear-cut decision to make either.
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