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This Guardians Prospect Has Taken Off Following Recent Promotion

Last Sunday, the Cleveland Guardians made a handful of transactions throughout their farm system. The most notable move that got the most attention was Travis Bazzana being called up to Triple-A, taking one step closer to his MLB debut.

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Guardians Minor League Recap: Bazzana Triples

Clippers 4, Mud Hens 3 Travis Bazzana was 1 for 2 with a triple and two walks, and his sacrifice bunt set up Kahlil Watson’s two-run RBI single to put the Clippers up.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / August 17

Guardians News and Notes: Welp. They’re Bad Again

The Guardians have been outscored 12-1 by the Braves so far. That’s not gonna help the old run differential. I don’t know about you all, but I enjoy the Guardians winning and competing for a wildcard.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / August 16

Guardians 1, Braves 10: That Was Rough

That was easily one of the roughest games the Guardians have had this season. There weren’t many positives to focus on. Steven Kwan and Brayan Rocchio had two hits each, that’s about it.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 16

Cleveland Guardians Make Heartwarming Gesture To Tom Hamilton

Just behind the center field wall in Progressive Field lies Heritage Park. It’s home to players who have left an unwavering impact on the organization during their career and deserve to have their names etched in franchise history.

Cleveland Guardians News / Sporting News / August 16

Guardians' new closer excelling since Emmanuel Clase placed on non-paid leave

The Guardians have had to go to a new closer, and he's excelled in the last month.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 16

The Guardians Have A New Closer, And He's Thriving In That Role

When the Cleveland Guardians learned that Emmanuel Clase would be placed on administrative leave amid an MLB investigation, Stephen Vogt initially said the team would go "closer by committee" instead of appointing one pitcher to that position.

John Means News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 16

Guardians' John Means Reflects After First Rehab Start

Reinforcements could be on their way for the Cleveland Guardians' pitching staff. Even though the organization traded away Shane Bieber on deadline day, they still have another former All-Star pitcher rehabbing in the minor leagues from Tommy John Surgery: John Means.

Cleveland Guardians News / Sporting News / August 16

Guardians' Stephen Vogt confident in Cade Smith in closer role for odd reason

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt is confident in Cade Smith in the closer role for an odd reason.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / August 16

Guardians Minor League Recap: Doughty Dominates

Clippers 2, Mud Hens 7 Travis Bazzana went 0 for 2 but walked 3 times, George Valera went 2 for 4 with a double, and Christian Cairo went 3 for 4 with a double.

Triston McKenzie News / Sporting News / August 16

Guardians' Triston McKenzie's downfall gets sad reminder from astounding stat by Orioles

This just stays sad.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / August 16

Guardians News and Notes: Waldrepped

The Cleveland Guardians got Waldrepped last night as old Hurston made them his next victim. I am sure that MLB teams will eventually solve Waldrep enough that he won’t win the Cy Young every year, but his three debut starts this season have been sensational and his stuff looks great.

MLB News / Covering the Corner / August 15

Braves 2, Guardians 0: Zzz

Kwan had a nice day today. He represented both of the Guardians’ hits today! But, hey, if you like defense… boy, was this the game for you. Schneemann and Arias connected on a beautiful relay to nab Jurickson Profar at the plate on a Matt Olson double in the third.

MLB News / Sporting News / August 15

Guardians urged to land Yankees' fan favorite with 2.68 ERA

The Cleveland Guardians could target New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver in free agency to shore up their bull pen.

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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.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / August 14

Jose Ramirez, Gabriel Arias power Guardians to comeback win over Marlins

Gabriel Arias drove in two runs, Jose Ramirez scored three times and had three hits, and Tanner Bibee won his fifth straight as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the visiting Miami Marlins 9-4 on Thursday night.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker / August 12

Jose Ramirez sets franchise record as Guardians continue turnaround

Jose Ramirez sets franchise record as resurgent Guardians continue remarkable turnaround

The Guardians are taking care of business.

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Cade Smith News / Just Baseball / August 12

Cade Smith Is Getting a Chance To Flex His Closer Muscles

The Cleveland Guardians have a perennially good bullpen. Their relief corps has ranked among the best in the league for several years now, leading the way in 2024 as the best in baseball.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / August 10

Guardians LHP John Means goes 2 innings in rehab start

Cleveland Guardians left-hander John Means made a positive step toward his MLB return from Tommy John surgery, pitching two innings in a bridge game at the team's complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Saturday.

Cleveland Guardians News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 10

Cleveland Guardians Bring Top Prospect One Step Closer to Big Leagues Amid Playoff Push

The Cleveland Guardians lost to the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon by a score of 6-4, failing to capitalize on a loss by the New York Yankees. As a result, Cleveland is now 61-56 and they remain 0.5 games back of New York for the third and final wild card spot.

Carlos Mendoza News / Yardbarker / August 5