GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- By putting his front foot down, Bo Naylor began to put his best foot forward offensively this past season. Amid an up-and-down 2025 season, Naylor worked thoroughly on his hitting mechanics, with an effort of simplifying his lower half to help get his best swing off more

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Suffice to say, José Ramírez is indispensable to the Guardians’ success and their plans for 2026. So, alarm bells went off when the 33-year-old was removed from Sunday’s game against the A’s at Goodyear Ballpark. Carter Kieboom pinch-hit for Ramírez in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Guardians infielder Brayan Rocchio is joining Team Italy for the World Baseball Classic ahead of the team’s semifinal matchup with Venezuela on Monday, manager Francisco Cervelli announced on Sunday. Rocchio replaces Mariners infielder Miles Mastrobuoni, who suffered a calf injury during Italy’s victory over the U.S. in pool play.

PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Guardians will soon be off to Seattle to begin the 2026 regular season. That means they’re approaching decision time on one of the biggest questions hanging over them this spring. Which of Cleveland’s six starting pitchers will be part of its five-man rotation to begin the

PEORIA, Ariz. -- George Valera is dealing with a left calf strain that will keep him out of the starting lineup in the coming days, manager Stephen Vogt noted Saturday. Valera last played in Monday’s 6-2 win over the Royals at Surprise Stadium, when he went 1-for-3 with a single.

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Khal Stephen got a phone call at 5:30 a.m. on July 31 of last season, while he was with the Blue Jays’ Double-A New Hampshire affiliate in Bowie, Md. His next few hours were a whirlwind. Stephen learned he was being traded to the Guardians, and that

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- A lively atmosphere enveloped the Tokyo Dome on March 4, as a flurry of fans cheered on Chinese Taipei during its World Baseball Classic matchup against Australia. In the seventh inning, Travis Bazzana flipped the script. Bazzana belted a solo home run that gave Australia a three-run

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- It will be a packed house at the Guardians’ home opener at Progressive Field once more this year. The Guardians announced Wednesday that their April 3 home opener against the Cubs is sold out. It marks the club’s 33rd consecutive home opener sellout, which dates to Progressive

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- In the first inning on Saturday against the Padres, Steven Kwan hit a Michael King changeup to the left-center field gap. The line drive (which had a 99.2 mph exit velocity) touched down and got by diving center fielder Bryce Johnson, resulting in a triple. “That was

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- One of the overarching lessons Stephen Vogt has gained in his post-playing career (in which he spent one season on the Mariners’ coaching staff before taking over as the Guardians’ manager in November 2023) is how much personnel it takes to get through a season. “What I've

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Guardians bolstered their bullpen depth this offseason understanding they would need a flurry of arms to help them get through the season. With a little more than two weeks until Opening Day, that plan could prove perceptive early. Stout setup man Hunter Gaddis has been working

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians announced the latest cuts from their big league Spring Training camp on Monday, which included a trio of players on their Top 30 Prospects list. The Guardians optioned infielder Angel Genao and outfielder Kahlil Watson to Triple-A Columbus, and they reassigned first baseman Ralphy Velazquez,

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Earlier this spring, Joey Cantillo offered a vivid self-assessment of his slider. “My slider has been pretty dog-water the last couple of years,” Cantillo said. “Honestly, it’s been bad. It’s been something we’ve just kind of hoped to throw in the zone, and it’s been a pitch

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Daniel Espino has been one of the Guardians’ best stories of Spring Training this year. At some point this summer, he could become one of the best stories of their entire season. The Guardians optioned Espino (who's ranked as their No. 18 prospect by MLB Pipeline) to

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- In an alternate universe, Cade Smith’s everyday uniform may have included a white lab coat. Before he established himself as a dominant reliever in the Guardians’ bullpen, the right-hander contemplated pursuing a career in medicine. Smith majored in biology at the University of Hawaii -- and even

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Ralphy Velazquez is used to playing baseball above his age level. When he was 6 years old, he competed alongside kids three to four years older than he was. It was a testament to his abilities and the belief that his parents, Nicole and Armando, held in

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians forecasted throughout this winter that they would be mindful of Chase DeLauter's workload this spring due to his physical history. So far, they’re pleased with how the situation has been handled, especially given an early test. “We're learning and starting to understand Chase,” manager Stephen

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Kyle Manzardo started at first base for the Guardians in the inaugural Spring Breakout in 2024. Last year, CJ Kayfus followed in his footsteps, while lefty Parker Messick was Cleveland’s starting pitcher. For the third straight year, Guardians fans will get an up-close look at the organization’s

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- José Ramírez is not only the best player in the Guardians’ clubhouse, but he also is often recognized as one of its most fashionable. That extends to the superstar third baseman’s on-field gear, which Ramírez has taken to a new level this spring. Ramírez debuted a custom

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- What’s been one of the major differences for Slade Cecconi in Spring Training this year compared to last? For one, fewer unfamiliar faces and introductory handshakes. Cecconi was one of the new guys in camp last year. He joined the Guardians just months prior in the December

SCOTTSDALE Ariz. -- Daniel Espino finished his warmup routine in the bottom of the first inning at Salt River Fields on Sunday. Before he took the mound for his start against the D-backs, he bent down and drew the No. 14 in the dirt, in a nod to his late

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Chase DeLauter, you know how to make a (re)entrance. DeLauter returned to the Guardians’ lineup on Sunday for the first time since he was a late scratch Wednesday due to lower body soreness. The 24-year-old promptly went 2-for-2 with a double and a homer in an 8-3

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- By the end of the 2025 season, Tanner Bibee was positioned exactly where you would have hoped he would have been back in Spring Training: starting a must-win game for the Guardians in the postseason. The road to that point, however, was bumpy.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Representing Australia in the World Baseball Classic is something that has always been on Travis Bazzana’s radar. It’s a dream that dates to his childhood, when the now-23-year-old would glue himself to a TV to watch his idols play for his native country’s national team. When the