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Why Stephen Vogt Would or Wouldn’t Leave the Cleveland Guardians

Not very often is there controversy about a team’s manager leaving after three straight division titles. A unique situation is unfolding for Cleveland Guardians’ skipper Stephen Vogt as the Seattle Mariners look to be in play for a change of scenery.

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Cleveland Guardians Dump Long-Time Pitcher After ALCS Loss

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Carlos Hernández has elected free agency, joining fellow right-hander Connor Brogdon in the move announced this week after the club’s season ended, via the MiLB transaction log.

Gavin Williams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 22

Guardians’ Gavin Williams likes comment linking him to Braves

The Atlanta Braves are being linked to stars after their disappointing NLDS defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager’s name has popped up, and now, so has Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

Top candidates to replace Kurt Suzuki as Angels manager

Suzuki's only season at the helm ended with a 62-100 record, the first 100-loss season in franchise history.

Why Angels moved on from Kurt Suzuki and who could replace him as manager

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Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 22

2 radical changes Guardians must make to take World Series step after ALCS loss to Rays

The Cleveland Guardians had a memorable season once again. Despite a number of struggles for more than four months of the season, the Guardians did what they usually do.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Connor Brogdon News / Viral Sports News / October 21

Cleveland Guardians Officially Release 7-Year MLB Veteran

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Connor Brogdon has elected free agency, closing a brief and uneven chapter with the club after its ALCS exit. The move was revealed on Brogdon’s MLB.com page.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 21

5 Potential Free Agents the Guardians Should Target Ahead of 2027

The Cleveland Guardians fell just short of the World Series and their biggest flaws were made painfully obvious on their way to losing three straight ALCS games.

Steven Kwan News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Steven Kwan is being linked to two teams after Guardians' playoff exit

The Cleveland Guardians’ World Series dream is over, and now they may have some hard decisions to make. Guardians star outfielder Steven Kwan could be on the trade block after the team’s ALCS exit, Robert Murray of FanSided reported Tuesday.

Austin Hedges News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Austin Hedges Makes Feelings Clear on MLB Future After Guardians Elimination

Austin Hedges made his feelings about his future with the Cleveland Guardians clear after their season ended Monday night. The veteran catcher hopes to return to Cleveland rather than see his time with the organization come to an end.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 20

3 trades Guardians must make after falling just short of reaching World Series

The Cleveland Guardians were defeated in the American League Championship Series by the Tampa Bay Rays, losing in six games. While the Guardians feature a number of talented players, going out and making a few trades would not be a bad idea this offseason.

Stephen Vogt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 20

Why Guardians must not fire Stephen Vogt after losing in ALCS

The Cleveland Guardians are once again going home without a World Series championship, but that should not be enough to put Stephen Vogt’s job in jeopardy.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 20

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt explains Tanner Bibee usage mystery in ALCS

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt opened up about why starting pitcher Tanner Bibee never appeared during the American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays following the team’s elimination in Game 6 on Monday night.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 20

Guardians lost to Rays in ALCS, but 1 player proved he’s destined to become a star

Cleveland Guardians fans changing the words to John Denver’s Take Me Home Country Roads and singing “Chase DeLauter, hit a homer” at Progressive Field may end up being one of the more nostalgic memories of the 2026 postseason in the future.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 20

Guardians’ Offensive Struggles Exposed in Season-Ending ALCS Game 6 Loss

The Cleveland Guardians put together a valiant effort, finishing as one of the final three teams still playing in October. But in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, the struggles that plagued the Guardians throughout the season ultimately caught up with them, bringing their postseason run to an end.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 19

Freddy Peralta's Game 6 performance leads Rays to World Series

Freddy Peralta's dominant Game 6 performance leads Rays to World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians faced off in a critical ALCS Game 6 on Monday. The Rays' pitching has helped carry the team deep into the postseason, as Drew Rasmussen has maintained a dominant 1.29 ERA.

Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians

Guardians burned by massive fielding blunder in Game 4 loss

Drew Rasmussen leads Rays to pivotal Game 5 victory over Guardians

Brewers closer to first World Series championship in franchise history

Brewers NLCS sweep may not mean World Series championship

Why the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup is special

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The 'XBH-leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to record the most extra base hits for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

Stephen Vogt News / TWSN / October 19

Stephen Vogt’s Game 6 Decision Puts the Cleveland Guardians’ Season on Someone Else’s Shoulders

The Cleveland Guardians are now down 3-2 in their American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Guardians have no room for error anymore and that means they need to get their pitching assignment right to give them the best chance to force a Game 7.

Cleveland Guardians News / EssentiallySports / October 19

'Betting on Our Guys': Guardians Manager Refuses to Back Down as Team Stand on the Brink of ALCS Elimination

When the Cleveland Guardians stared elimination in the face during the ALDS, they refused to let their season end without a fight. Coming back from a 0-2 deficit against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS, however, is an entirely different challenge.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 18

Drew Rasmussen leads Rays to pivotal Game 5 victory over Guardians

The right-hander helped lead the team to a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians

Guardians burned by massive fielding blunder in Game 4 loss

Brewers move one step closer to first World Series championship

Red Sox could lose Sonny Gray to free agency

Three questions for the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Guardians Make Pitching Decision With Season on the Line

Parker Messick will start Game 5 of the American League Championship Series for the Cleveland Guardians, manager Stephen Vogt confirmed Sunday. Cleveland will turn to the left-hander with its postseason hopes at stake against the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 18

Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians

The ALCS is now essentially a best-of-three.

Brewers NLCS sweep may not mean World Series championship

Brewers' Jake Bauers wins NLCS MVP after breakout postseason performance

A long-frustrated fan base is guaranteed to experience World Series glory

Pat Riley loses big on Dodgers' playoff upset

Dodgers infielder expresses unhappiness about his playing time

Three questions for the Minnesota Twins this offseason

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15

A long-frustrated fan base is guaranteed to experience World Series glory

Whether the Brewers end up playing the Cleveland Guardians or Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, somebody is going to experience something new.

Brewers move one step closer to first World Series championship in franchise history

Shohei Ohtani finally broke out of his slump with monster HR — but Dodgers still lost

Guardians ace Gavin Williams makes postseason history in Game 3 victory

Uncertain forecast affects ALCS Game 4 pitching plans for Guardians, Rays

The 'Active 150-hit MLB seasons' quiz

Petey Halpin News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15

Petey Halpin unleashes epic bat flip after hitting go-ahead HR

Cleveland Guardians center fielder Petey Halpin unleashed the bat flip of the postseason on Thursday during Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.

Gavin Williams News / Yardbarker / October 15

Guardians ace Gavin Williams makes postseason history in Game 3 victory

Cleveland Guardians ace Gavin Williams made postseason history in his team's 3-2 Game 3 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.

Guardians use dominant pitching to edge Rays, take 2-1 series lead

Uncertain forecast affects ALCS Game 4 pitching plans for Guardians, Rays

Dave Roberts' Blake Snell decision vindicates Kevin Cash years later

2026 American League Gold Glove finalists announced

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Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker / October 14

Jose Ramirez reacts to nightmare fourth inning in Game 2 ALCS loss to Rays

Ramirez's pair of brutal mistakes in the bottom of the fourth inning led to the Rays scoring three runs.

Chase DeLauter gives Jose Ramirez his flowers after Guardians steal Game 1 of ALCS from Rays

Freddy Peralta should be even happier he's no longer a Met after leading Rays to win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALCS

Guardians' Jose Ramirez on verge of setting a franchise playoff record

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / October 14

Freddy Peralta should be even happier he's no longer a Met after win

Freddy Peralta should be even happier he's no longer a Met after leading Rays to win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALCS

Peralta pounded his chest as he exited the mound in his final inning. Consider that an emotional release from a pitcher who was once considered one of Major League Baseball's most underwhelming players.

Jose Ramirez gets the memes for his costly error in ALCS Game 2

Reviewing the Rays, Angels and Reds three-team trade

Yankees icon shares one way Aaron Boone is different than Joe Torre

Mariners may hire new manager away from division rival

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