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As Ingle continues to play OF, could it lead to his MLB callup?

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8:34 AM MST

CHICAGO -- The way Cooper Ingle continues to swing the bat, it feels like only a matter of time until he gets his first opportunity in the big leagues. The question is when the Guardians may pull that lever. Ingle (who’s ranked as the Guardians’ No. 3 prospect and No.

Kwan grabs sunglasses just in time for key play: 'This might be divine intervention'

@tim_stebbins
June 24, 2026

CHICAGO -- Steven Kwan called it divine intervention. Before the Guardians pulled out a 4-3 win over the White Sox in 10 innings at Rate Field on Wednesday, Cleveland was clinging to a one-run lead in the seventh. The game was at a potential turning point, as Chicago had the

Guardians respond after 9th-inning gut punch, beat White Sox in extras

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June 24, 2026

CHICAGO -- The euphoria enveloping Rate Field in the ninth inning on Wednesday stood in stark contrast to the heart-sinking feeling likely permeating the Guardians’ first-base dugout and its fanbase. The Guardians carried a two-run lead over the White Sox into the ninth inning. They had Chicago down to its

Messick's superhero effort on mound goes by wayside as offense falters

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June 24, 2026

CHICAGO -- Parker Messick stood against the green padded railing in the Guardians’ first-base dugout on Tuesday night as fireworks lit up the sky at Rate Field. He lingered there for several moments, gazing at the White Sox celebratory handshake line. Messick gave Cleveland everything it could have asked for

Improved velocity aiding Messick's breakout rookie season

@tim_stebbins
June 23, 2026

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. CHICAGO -- With runners on second and third and two outs in the third inning on Thursday, Guardians lefty Parker Messick fired a 3-2

Guards drop seesaw battle in 1st meeting of '26 with AL Central-contending White Sox

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June 23, 2026

CHICAGO -- The Guardians were on the verge of a riveting comeback victory on Monday. Ultimately, a frustrating finish gave way to a loss that left a deflating feeling in their stomachs. The Guardians fell, 6-5, to the White Sox at Rate Field in the opener of a three-game series,

DeLauter resumes baseball activities, could return in upcoming homestand

@tim_stebbins
June 22, 2026

CHICAGO -- As the Guardians continue to navigate life without José Ramírez, another key member of their lineup could be back in the mix soon. Chase DeLauter is progressing in his rehab from a right rib cage fracture, which prompted the Guardians to place him on the 10-day injured list

Guardians gear up for 1st set with White Sox in battle for AL Central

@tim_stebbins
June 21, 2026

HOUSTON -- The Guardians have long known their first matchup with the White Sox this season would not come until late June. Whether anyone could have predicted the stakes attached to it is another story. Those stakes? A battle for first place in the AL Central between the two-time reigning

Guardians' No. 4 prospect Stephen to undergo elbow surgery

@tim_stebbins
June 21, 2026

HOUSTON -- The Guardians were hopeful that pitching prospect Khal Stephen could make an impact in the big leagues this season. Now, the 23-year-old is facing a lengthy absence. Stephen (ranked as the Guardians’ No. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline) is going to undergo right elbow surgery, Guardians assistant general

Call him 'Joey Curves': Cantillo throws MLB season-high 44 benders in stellar start

@tim_stebbins
June 21, 2026

HOUSTON -- If you were watching the Guardians on Saturday and felt like Joey Cantillo was throwing a bunch of curveballs, you were onto something. Heck, you didn’t have to be a Cleveland fan to recognize that Cantillo was throwing that pitch more than is typical. We’ve haven’t seen anything

A night of firsts for Bazzana: 2 HRs, 4 hits, 5 RBIs to fuel banged-up Guards

@tim_stebbins
June 20, 2026

HOUSTON -- In the aftermath of José Ramírez, Chase DeLauter and Angel Martínez going on the injured list over the past week, the Guardians have continued to preach that the last thing they want is anyone trying to do too much. One guy alone can’t make up for the loss

Decision to pull Bibee before facing Altuve again leads to 3-run 6th for Astros

@tim_stebbins
June 20, 2026

HOUSTON -- After Tanner Bibee allowed a base hit to Isaac Paredes in the sixth inning on Friday, the Guardians reached an inflection point against the Astros. Cleveland was clinging to a 3-2 lead over Houston, which had runners at first and second base with only one out. Bibee’s pitch

Guards' 'pen gets a boost with return of setup man Sabrowski

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June 20, 2026

HOUSTON -- The way manager Stephen Vogt described how much setup man Erik Sabrowski meant to the Guardians before he went on the injured list last month tells you all you need to know about how happy Cleveland is to have him back. “He was probably the best reliever in

For Fry, being a girl dad is 'the best thing in the world'

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June 19, 2026

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 -- For the Guardians’ David Fry, there’s nothing quite like the feeling that comes with being a girl dad of two. “It's the

'Someone's gonna have to step up' after Guardians lose Ramírez

@tim_stebbins
June 14, 2026

CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez has seen the contributions the Guardians have received across their roster this season, including from up-and-coming players who have helped Cleveland sit atop the AL Central standings as we approach the campaign’s halfway point. Ramírez is confident the group has what it takes to hold things

Guards 'trying to rule everything out' as DeLauter undergoes scans

Martínez (left foot contusion) could return to lineup on Tuesday
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June 14, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Chase DeLauter’s status remained a question mark on Sunday after the Guardians’ outfielder was forced to exit Saturday’s 3-1 win over the Tigers following a collision with the right-field wall. The Guardians noted Saturday that DeLauter exited with right rib cage inflammation. The 24-year-old underwent an MRI and

Rain postpones Guardians-Tigers game in Cleveland

Game will be made up as part of split DH on Sept. 4
@tim_stebbins
June 14, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Sunday’s series finale between the Guardians and Tigers at Progressive Field was postponed due to the threat of inclement weather in Northeast Ohio. The game is scheduled to be made up on Friday, Sept. 4 at 2:10 p.m. ET, as part of a split doubleheader. The originally scheduled

J-Ram (fractured left hamate bone) placed on injured list by Guardians

@tim_stebbins
June 14, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Saturday already was shaping up to be a brutal day for the Guardians on the health front. It only managed to get worse as the afternoon went along. And now, the AL Central-leading Guardians are going to have to figure out how to keep their season rolling in

DeLauter (right rib contusion), Martínez (left foot bruise) make early exits vs. Tigers

@tim_stebbins
June 13, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Over just two innings on Saturday, two-thirds of the Guardians' starting outfield and a pair of players who are crucial to Cleveland’s lineup were forced to exit against the Tigers due to injury. Chase DeLauter and Angel Martínez both departed Saturday’s matinee at Progressive Field after taking one

Brilliant Bibee picks up second straight win as Guardians beat Tigers

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June 12, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The final pitch that Tanner Bibee delivered on Friday was a sinker that Spencer Torkelson hit over the center-field wall at Progressive Field. And yet, after manager Stephen Vogt signaled to his bullpen, the right-hander received a deserved standing ovation from the Cleveland faithful while he walked off

Espino on long-awaited promotion: 'I was crying a lot'

@tim_stebbins
June 12, 2026

CLEVELAND -- After Triple-A Columbus’ game against Omaha on Wednesday, Clippers manager Andy Tracy pulled Daniel Espino aside to deliver news that, understandably, caused the 25-year-old to become overcome with emotion. For most of the past four years, Espino’s development within the Guardians’ farm system was at a standstill. The

Guardians call up former top prospect Espino 

@tim_stebbins
June 12, 2026

CLEVELAND -- We’ve long anticipated and dreamed about Daniel Espino reaching the Major Leagues and impacting the Guardians’ pitching staff. That time is now upon us. The Guardians promoted Espino from Triple-A Columbus ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Tigers, a move that positioned the right-hander to make his

Answering fan questions on Deadline, Guardians prospects, Kwan & more

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June 12, 2026

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. On Thursday, we held an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit with Guardians fans at r/ClevelandGuardians. This mailbag features questions and answers from the AMA,

Jones' second stint with Guards ends with trade to White Sox

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June 11, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Nolan Jones’ time with the Guardians organization has come to an end. The Guardians traded Jones to the White Sox on Thursday in exchange for $250,000 in international bonus pool money. Cleveland also sent cash to Chicago in the deal.

Guardians' struggles with RISP lead to their first sweep since August

@tim_stebbins
June 10, 2026

CLEVELAND -- With three and a half months remaining in the regular season, it would come as a surprise if Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was actively tracking the American League Central standings right now. There’s a lot of baseball to be played, and a lot can change over the next