CLEVELAND -- Progressive Field should have a lively atmosphere on Wednesday evening. No. 11 is back. The Guardians activated third baseman José Ramírez off the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday’s game against the Twins at Progressive Field. Outfielder Kahlil Watson was optioned to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move.

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

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.

CLEVELAND -- Angel Martínez took a key step toward rejoining the Guardians’ lineup on Friday, when the 24-year-old outfielder began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus. Martínez went on the 10-day injured list on June 16 with a non-displaced left foot fracture. He suffered the injury on June 13, when

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

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

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

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

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.

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

CLEVELAND -- One way or another, the Guardians will receive some reinforcements after the All-Star break. The question is to what degree those could include an external boost ahead of the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline.

CLEVELAND -- Dave Nilsson knows firsthand what the journey to the Major Leagues is like for an Australian-born player. It’s a road less traveled from a country where baseball is not the primary sport. To chase a dream of playing at the highest level requires sacrifice and overcoming obstacles. “You

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians opened the 2026 MLB Draft by adding a pair of intriguing arms to the Cleveland Pitching Factory assembly line, before they then landed two collegiate prospects who are known for their promising hit tools to complete Day 1. The Guardians selected University of Florida right-hander Liam

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians organization has long been renowned for its pitching factory, which has churned out myriad quality hurlers through the years. In the first round of the MLB Draft on Saturday, Cleveland added a new face to the assembly line. With the No. 19 overall pick in the

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Guardians desperately needed a win on Thursday. From the moment Gavin Williams stepped on the mound, he made clear he was intent on making it happen. Williams set the tone in his final start before the All-Star break, to lead the Guardians to a 5-2 win over

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Guardians expect Cooper Ingle will rejoin them down the road this season, when there’s a longer opportunity for him to impact their roster. For now, they want the 24-year-old to get back into a consistent rhythm of playing time down in the Minor Leagues. The Guardians optioned

MINNEAPOLIS -- Down the road this season, we may look back at this point of the Guardians’ season to remember how they persevered and came out on the other side. But there’s no question that the vibe feels off right now. “There is no glory without sucking and suffering and

MINNEAPOLIS -- Guardians reliever Tim Herrin was forced to exit Wednesday’s 6-5 loss to the Twins at Target Field in the sixth inning after he absorbed a line drive from Royce Lewis directly off his left elbow. Herrin threw Lewis a 2-0 sinker that the first baseman lined right back

CLEVELAND -- Guardians pitching prospect Justin Campbell's professional baseball journey has been defined by overcoming adversity. So, you could only hold your breath watching the right-hander walk off the mound with Triple-A Columbus on July 1 before he threw a single pitch. Campbell (who’s ranked as the Guardians’ No. 21

MINNEAPOLIS -- The past three weeks have shown us what life is like for the Guardians without José Ramírez. Cleveland has played many close games during this extended stretch without its superstar, who is continuing his recovery from left hamate surgery. The Guardians entered Tuesday 8-11 since Ramírez went on

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CLEVELAND -- Two years ago, when the Guardians were sorting through candidates to take with the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft, Travis Bazzana's makeup left a big impression on the organization. His on-field talent was clear, but his mindset and desire to learn and to get better

CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez popped into the Guardians’ clubhouse Sunday morning and made a pitstop at his locker. The 33-year-old audibly inquired about the location of his bats, before changing into workout attire. Ramírez has continued to progress in his recovery from left hamate surgery. Guardians president of baseball operations

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians have played the White Sox often enough recently to get quite familiar with the rival whom they are battling for first place in the AL Central. You may have a similar takeaway as that inside the Cleveland clubhouse. “They’re, I think, a decently comparable team to

CLEVELAND -- The steadiness provided by second baseman Travis Bazzana, starter Parker Messick and closer Cade Smith has been vital to the Guardians sitting atop the AL Central for the bulk of the 2026 season. That clearly has not been lost upon their peers across the Majors.