Guardians go into final weekend before Deadline with clear need: Offense
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians’ trade of Bo Naylor and Codi Heuer to the Brewers on Saturday brought two new faces to the organization in reliever Craig Yoho and outfielder Blake Perkins. But neither guy addresses Cleveland’s biggest need ahead of the 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline on Monday. The Guardians
Guardians deal Naylor to Brewers for Perkins, Yoho
CLEVELAND -- It’s hard for the Guardians to pinpoint exactly where things went off track with Bo Naylor. Ahead of Monday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline, they gave the catcher the chance at a fresh start elsewhere after his unfulfilling tenure in Cleveland.
Guardians' scuffling offense can't back Bibee -- are reinforcements coming?
CLEVELAND -- Tanner Bibee walked off the mound at Progressive Field on Friday to a standing ovation from a sellout crowd of 36,639. Mere moments later, boos from the Cleveland faithful echoed around the ballpark. They had seen this scene play out before. “Just an outstanding performance by Tanner,” Guardians
Lively advances to rehab assignment in comeback from Tommy John
CLEVELAND -- Stephen Vogt’s phone has lit up at times this season with a message from Ben Lively. The Guardians’ skipper has made a point to check in on the right-hander, who has spent much of 2026 at the team’s Arizona complex rehabbing from elbow surgery. “You got to stay
Alomar Jr. central to Guards' franchise renaissance, rise to 10K wins
CLEVELAND -- One of the first messages from Cleveland’s brass to Sandy Alomar Jr., Carlos Baerga and Chris James proved clairvoyant after the trio joined the organization in a trade from San Diego in December 1989 “What the [Cleveland] front office told us was, ‘You guys are here to rebuild
Guardians find life at plate in Ohio Cup victory for boost before Trade Deadline
CINCINNATI -- The Ohio Cup is coming home, and the Guardians got out of Cincinnati with a series win. As bad as things have been in recent days, Cleveland ended a poor road trip on a high note. “It was a huge series, especially coming off a tough weekend, a
While Williams thrives, Guardians' cold bats shine light on Deadline needs
CINCINNATI -- If any game epitomizes the state of the Guardians with six days until the Trade Deadline, it occurred Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park. Starter Gavin Williams struck out a career-high-tying 12 batters over seven innings while allowing just two runs on three hits and one walk.
How a hit-by-pitch turned into a grand slam that helped snap Cleveland's skid
CINCINNATI -- Kyle Manzardo needed a moment like this. Whether he could have predicted how it happened, the Guardians’ first baseman will take it. Mired in a deep slump offensively, Manzardo belted his first career grand slam on Tuesday, to help the Guardians snap their season-high five-game losing streak with
Series opener of Ohio Cup postponed; split DH on Tuesday
CINCINNATI -- Monday's series opener of an Ohio Cup battle between the Reds and Guardians was postponed because of rainy weather at and around Great American Ball Park. The game was rescheduled for Tuesday at 1:40 p.m. ET as part of a split doubleheader. The regularly scheduled night game is
Guardians unable to ink 2nd-round pick Schmidt by signing deadline
CINCINNATI -- The Guardians were hopeful lefty Logan Schmidt was ready to turn pro after selecting him in the second round of the 2026 MLB Draft. He ultimately will not be joining the Cleveland Pitching Factory assembly line, after all. The Guardians failed to reach an agreement with Schmidt, who
No. 19 overall pick Peterson signs with Guardians (source)
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians have signed 2026 first-round Draft pick Liam Peterson, MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis reported on Friday, to formally bring the right-hander into the organization. Peterson, the No. 19 overall pick in the Draft out of the University of Florida, signed with the Guardians for the full slot
Guards' rotation has been remarkably durable. They want to keep it that way
This story was excerpted from Tim Stebbins’ Guardians Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. CLEVELAND -- With good performance and even better health, the Guardians’ starting rotation has been their backbone this season. They would like to keep
Williams dazzles with 11 K's and immaculate inning, but Guardians fall short in 12 innings
CLEVELAND -- When Gavin Williams is at his best, he’s a menacing matchup for opponents behind his swing-and-miss stuff that can be seemingly impossible to hit. His development in the big leagues has been defined by working to harness it consistently.
Guardians team up with Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Kendrick for League Park celebration
CLEVELAND -- League Park is a Cleveland treasure and a historic site that has played a vital role in the city’s baseball past. Next week, the Guardians will join a community event that honors the storied venue’s legacy.
Martínez feeling 'good to go' after fourth rehab game
CLEVELAND -- If it wasn't already evident that sidelined outfielder Angel Martínez is close to being ready to rejoin the Guardians’ active roster, the man himself made it clear when asked on Thursday. “I’ve been,” Martínez said with a smile Thursday morning. “I’m good to go.”
Primed to help Guardians' postseason push, J-Ram shines in return
CLEVELAND -- The decibel level inside Progressive Field began to rise in the bottom of the first inning on Wednesday. It crescendoed into a roar as José Ramírez approached home plate, with the Cleveland faithful embracing the 33-year-old with a standing ovation. No. 11 was officially back. The Guardians activated
Guardians to 'look at all opportunities' to improve before Deadline
CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez's return from the injured list on Wednesday was a big reinforcement for the Guardians. The Aug. 3 Trade Deadline is also coming up fast, and Cleveland is in a position to buy. So, who’s on their shopping list this year? “Let me give you the list,”
Messick’s elite four-seamer fuels another strong outing
CLEVELAND -- Guardians lefty Parker Messick fired a 1-2 four-seam fastball to Ryan Kreidler in the fifth inning on Tuesday. The Twins shortstop offered at the pitch, which was well above the strike zone, but merely got a piece of it. Kreidler turned to see that catcher Austin Hedges had
A homer, a handshake? Halpin chooses to slap coach instead
CLEVELAND -- We’ve seen many ways a player can celebrate hitting a home run. High-fives and handshakes are a staple. Props have grown increasingly popular in dugouts across the Majors, waiting for their moment of glory after a ball goes over the fence.
Surging Kwan 'cautiously optimistic' he's trending in right direction
This story was excerpted from Tim Stebbins’ Guardians Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. CLEVELAND -- Jose Ramirez and Angel Martínez are getting closer to rejoining the Guardians’ lineup. Steven Kwan, meanwhile, may also be on his way
Guards face Twins' All-Star ace ... and hit season-high 7 homers in rout
CLEVELAND -- Given how much the Guardians’ offense has struggled this season, watching what unfolded at Progressive Field on Monday night was a bit hard to believe. In the end, the Guardians delivered a performance that will go down in the record book for a franchise that has been around
Mistakes mar beginning of Guards’ second-half playoff push
CLEVELAND -- As much as the Guardians enjoyed the chance to reset during the All-Star break this week, manager Stephen Vogt noted Friday they were ready to get back to work and for the second act of their 2026 season to begin. Cleveland might be wishing it had a mulligan
Bazzana belts 1st career walk-off HR to cap Guardians' comeback
CLEVELAND -- Travis Bazzana raised his right arm into the air and shuffled around the first-base bag. The fly ball he hit landed beyond the center-field fence at Progressive Field, sending the ballpark into a frenzy and the Guardians’ second baseman into a trot every young baseball player has practiced
Could Ramírez skip a rehab assignment in return from left hamate surgery?
CLEVELAND -- As José Ramírez continues to progress in his recovery from left hamate surgery, is it possible he could rejoin the Guardians’ lineup without going on a rehab assignment? Guardians manager Stephen Vogt didn’t rule out that possibility on Friday.
Pirates-Guardians game postponed due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
CLEVELAND -- Friday’s series opener between the Pirates and the Guardians was postponed due to poor air quality conditions in Northeast Ohio, and the game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader at Progressive Field on Saturday. First pitch for the rescheduled game is set for 1:10