CLEVELAND -- The Guardians had their work cut out for them on Wednesday, when they were up against American League Cy Young Award contender Dylan Cease. The last thing Cleveland could afford was any self-inflicted mistakes. To that end, the second inning proved rather disastrous.

CLEVELAND -- The early returns on Guardians rookie Angel Genao in the big leagues have been promising. What’s encouraging is we know he’s just getting started.

CLEVELAND -- As Gavin Williams headed off the field in the seventh inning on Tuesday, he was serenaded by a standing ovation from the Progressive Field faithful. The big right-hander, who has been one of the Majors’ top strikeout artists this season, was in top form once again. It’s nights

CLEVELAND -- There was a point this year where Carlos Hernández feared his baseball career could be over. So, the 29-year-old could only help but smile as he sat in the Guardians’ dugout at Progressive Field on Tuesday afternoon. “I’m very happy,” Hernández said through team interpreter Agustin Rivero. “I

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 -- As the Guardians embark upon the final month of the regular season, they are in the mix to secure a postseason berth

CLEVELAND -- Slade Cecconi’s initial foray into the Guardians’ bullpen was short-lived, but the right-hander is progressing toward rejoining Cleveland’s pitching staff. When and in what capacity is what the Guardians are still figuring out. Cecconi, who went on the 10-day injured list on Aug. 7 with right arm fatigue,

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians’ offense is most dangerous when José Ramírez is at the center of its run production. While this hasn’t been a typical season for the 33-year-old, Cleveland is counting on him to lead the way as it pushes to secure a postseason spot.

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians have not made any final determination on who will join their active roster when it expands by two players on Tuesday. But they have spent a chunk of time sorting through their options.

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians returned to Cleveland this weekend hoping to build upon their 6-0 road trip against the Rockies and Angels, which helped change the tune around a team whose season appeared to be slipping away for much of August. The first two days of their ensuing 10-game homestand

CLEVELAND -- It wasn’t that long ago when Travis Bazzana was a kid dreaming of taking the road less traveled to MLB from Australia. Now, as he enjoys his rookie season in the Majors, the 24-year-old stands as an inspiration to those looking to follow in his footsteps. On Saturday,

CLEVELAND -- Progressive Field was rocking in the ninth inning on Friday night, after a successful Guardians challenge overturned Travis Bazzana’s foul ball into a hit-by-pitch. Suddenly, Cleveland had the bases loaded with two outs, trailing the Royals by three runs. The buzz enveloping the ballpark grew when rookie Angel

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 -- Guardians rookie infielder Angel Genao is in the midst of his first stint in the big leagues. But in retrospect, he got

ANAHEIM -- You can understand the confidence emanating from the Guardians’ dugout right now, with how well things have been going. Cleveland is expecting to win every day. “There's just that belief right now of, like, you're never out of a game,” second baseman Travis Bazzana said. “When it was

ANAHEIM -- While none of us needed any proof that José Ramírez hits the ball with authority, teammate Travis Bazzana received some painful confirmation in the Guardians’ 4-3 win over the Angels on Wednesday. And Bazzana has the scars -- or, rather, the seams -- to prove it.

ANAHEIM -- How to best handle a nagging left hamstring is a simple equation for both Chase DeLauter and the Guardians. The 24-year-old being out of the starting lineup for a couple of games is entirely preferred to risking this becoming a season-defining problem. “We’re just trying to be smart

ANAHEIM -- If you stayed up late to catch the Guardians' matchup with the Angels in Anaheim on Tuesday, you were treated to one of Cleveland’s most riveting games of the season. If you called it a night early, perhaps after the Guardians fell into a big hole early in

ANAHEIM -- Once again, the Guardians exercised caution with outfielder Chase DeLauter and his nagging left hamstring. DeLauter was not in the Guardians’ starting lineup for Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Angels due to left hamstring tightness, which also caused him to be scratched from Cleveland’s lineup about 30 minutes

ANAHEIM -- Austin Hedges has been one of the Guardians’ best stories this season, as the defense-first catcher continues to enjoy a revival offensively. Monday night at Angel Stadium, he delivered one of his most memorable moments of the campaign to date.

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CLEVELAND -- There have been games, Steven Kwan said, where he hasn’t had much to do in the outfield while Gavin Williams has been on the mound. The big right-hander with a propensity for racking up strikeouts has a knack for limiting balls in play. In those quiet moments, Kwan

CLEVELAND -- Jo Adell tried on a pair of knee pads inside the Guardians’ clubhouse on Thursday morning, between packing up gear for Cleveland's upcoming six-game trip that begins Friday at Coors Field against the Rockies. All in all, it was an encouraging scene. Adell sustained a left knee contusion

CLEVELAND -- Parker Messick began to make his way back to the Guardians’ dugout in the seventh inning on Wednesday. As he got closer, the Progressive Field crowd came to its feet and gave him a standing ovation. Messick was once again brilliant. It wasn’t enough to prevent a frustrating

CLEVELAND -- Manager Stephen Vogt described the Guardians’ position player mix as “pretty banged up” on Tuesday night. Wednesday did not provide much relief on that front. The Guardians placed first baseman Rhys Hoskins on the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday night's 1-0 loss to the Giants with lower

CLEVELAND -- The first-inning drive by outfielder Jo Adell on Tuesday left teammate Austin Hedges’ jaw agape and his hands on his head. It kick-started a career night for Adell, got Progressive Field rocking and the Guardians rolling as they began one of their most critical stretches of the season.

CLEVELAND -- Chase DeLauter was not in the Guardians’ starting lineup for their series opener against the Giants on Tuesday due to left hamstring tightness. However, the club's hope remains that this is just a short-term situation for the 24-year-old. “He's feeling a lot better," Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said