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,

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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

There's so much on the line every Spring Training as all 30 MLB teams work to finalize their rosters for Opening Day. While some positions are set long before the season begins, each club is still trying to nail down at least one key aspect of its roster -- and

Yes, yes, we know that you've seen baseball player standoffs -- usually done before the national anthem. One vs. one, one vs. five, even some that have lasted three innings. But have you ever seen a player stand off against ... himself?

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

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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

It will go down as one of the most memorable World Baseball Classic games in Tokyo Dome’s storied history. Chinese Taipei – which had never defeated Korea in the tournament before – needed a victory to keep its slim hopes of advancing alive. With a win, Korea would set up

The 2024 Draft class is shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory. Following a 2023 class that featured some of the best top-end prospect talent of any Draft -- with names like Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews, Wyatt Langford and Max Clark going in the top five

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

TOKYO – Tokyo Dome was packed and the noise was ear-splitting. The fans were cheering and stomping, with horns blaring and drums pounding. But this wasn’t Samurai Japan who was playing: This was the visiting Chinese Taipei, who defeated Czechia 14-0 in a seven-inning mercy rule victory on Saturday afternoon.

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. -- 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

For the first time in a decade, Milwaukee is the cream of the crop. The Brewers have ascended to the top spot in the MLB Pipeline farm system rankings. The last time the organization sat atop such a list was the 2016 midseason version, when it claimed eight Top 100

TOKYO – Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 Draft, had been dreaming of this moment for years. In college, he kept a note on his phone outlining his dream 2026 World Baseball Classic lineup, with his name penciled atop manager Dave Nilsson’s lineup. On Thursday, inside

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

The first two years of Spring Breakout have provided several memorable matchups. Baseball's best hitting prospect (Jackson Holliday) faced baseball's best pitching prospect (Paul Skenes) in 2024, resulting in a 102-mph fastball and a strikeout on a 92-mph slider. Four of the game's dozen top-rated prospects faced off in a

The Guardians got a taste of the future when they rostered Chase DeLauter for their 2025 Wild Card Series, making him just the sixth player to see his first MLB action in the playoffs. The 2022 first-rounder delivered a single -- and fellow Top 30 prospect George Valera hit a

When Team Australia held on to beat Korea, 8-7, in a close opening game of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Travis Bazzana was a sophomore at Oregon State University, watching the game as a fan. Three years later, as Australia prepares to face Chinese Taipei on Wednesday (Thursday, local time)

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