While the old adage says that a win is a win, most would agree that not all victories are equal in terms of overall significance to a team -- or simply from an entertainment perspective as a fan. With that in mind, and with the help of all 30 MLB.com

CLEVELAND -- When the Guardians made the surprising move to add Chase DeLauter to their postseason roster this fall, when he had yet to play in a big league game, they were confident he could provide them a boost.

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians have signed outfielder Stuart Fairchild to a Minor League deal, the club announced Saturday. The deal includes a non-roster invitation to big league Spring Training.

There are 120 Minor League Baseball teams, and they each play approximately 70 home games a year. In the interest of not doing math, let's just say this results in a lot of gameday promotions over the course of the season. Theme nights, giveaways, celebrity appearances and more are a

When we rank prospects at MLB Pipeline, it’s always with a long-term-potential frame of mind. We’re trying to project what kind of big leaguer each of these Minor Leaguers are going to be, so we look at tools or stuff and how we think each player will use them consistently

Tony Vitello might be first. But he’s also fate. When the Giants made Vitello the first college head coach to go directly to managing an MLB team earlier this offseason, people understandably described it as a shocking, sea-changing move. And people are justifiably curious to see whether Vitello, who won

The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame writers' ballot includes 12 first-time candidates. While they all won't end up enshrined in Cooperstown, and while it's possible that none of them will ever be inducted, each of them had at least one season in which they performed at a Hall of Fame

This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Guardians injury news and transactions.

CLEVELAND -- Add another arm to the Guardians’ ever-growing bullpen mix. The Guardians announced Saturday that they have signed reliever Shawn Armstrong to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027. The pact is worth $5.5 million, sources told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. In a corresponding move to make space

There are 27 players on the 2026 Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) Hall of Fame ballot, and their careers went in so many different directions. Some were paragons of stability. Ryan Braun, Alex Gordon, Félix Hernández, Dustin Pedroia and David Wright each played for just one Major League team.

CLEVELAND -- The Automatic Ball-Strike Challenge System being implemented by MLB next season will mark a significant change for pitchers, catchers and batters alike. For the first time in the regular season, Major League teams will be able to request a review of a ball or strike call. That raises

As we say goodbye to 2025, it's a good time to revisit some of the best moments of the past season. From 13-strikeout complete games to multiple four-homer performances, the 2025 campaign featured excitement all across MLB. With the help of all 30 MLB.com beat writers, here's a look at

CLEVELAND – The Guardians added another option to their bullpen mix on Wednesday while alleviating some of the logjam on their outfield depth chart. The Guardians announced they acquired left-hander Justin Bruihl from the Blue Jays for cash. In a corresponding move to clear space on the 40-man roster, Cleveland

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CLEVELAND -- Stephen Vogt and the Guardians have proven to be a great match, and behind the scenes, the two sides extended their partnership. The Guardians extended Vogt’s contract before the 2025 season, a source told MLB.com. The club has not confirmed the extension, which was not publicly announced at

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CLEVELAND -- The Guardians made clear at the Winter Meetings this week that they are in the market for bullpen help. On Thursday, Cleveland enhanced the depth of its mix, with the announced signing of right-hander Colin Holderman to a one-year deal. Holderman, whom the Pirates non-tendered on Nov. 21,

Scrambling for a holiday gift for the baseball fan(s) in your life? Calm down. Take a breath. We're here to help. With an assist from MLB.com's beat writers, here's one fun gift idea for fans of each team, all available at MLBshop.com. Jump to: AL East | AL Central |

The 2025 Winter Meetings have come and gone, and it was a rather quiet week for the Guardians in Orlando, Fla. Cleveland was not alone in that regard amid slow-moving trade and free-agent markets, and there’s obviously a lot of time left this offseason for roster maneuvering. At the very

Call them the lucky 13. Thirteen players -- 12 right-handed pitchers and one catcher -- received their best chances yet to crack a Major League roster upon their selections in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday. All 13 were Rule 5-eligible because of the length of their careers and were

ORLANDO, Fla. – If you’re right-handed and make a living throwing from a mound, you had a seemingly good chance of hearing your name called during Wednesday’s Rule 5 Draft. There were a total of 13 players taken during the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft and 12

The Guardians have a surplus in their starting rotation this offseason after they ended 2025 with a six-man staff. The bullpen is a different story. Outside of any potential additions to complement a group of up-and-coming hitters and to bolster a lineup that struggled this past season, acquiring bullpen help

Now that MLB has held the Draft Lottery and we know which teams are picking where, it's time to predict whom they'll select. The 2026 Draft actually won't begin until July 11, so we have 214 days to figure it all out. But we can't wait to make our first

The Guardians’ decision-makers are down in Orlando, Fla., this week with the rest of the baseball industry for the Winter Meetings, an annual event that ignites the Hot Stove with trades and free-agent deals. For Cleveland’s brass, some of the most important meetings taking place thus far have been internal.