In an injury-free universe, Chase DeLauter might have made a run at the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 2024. He definitely would have a year ago. Instead, he'll settle for 2026, when he'll bring some much-needed power to the Guardians' outfield. Cleveland hasn't had an outfielder provide

PHOENIX -- Chase DeLauter had clearance for liftoff at Chase Field on Monday night. He looks ready to take off once the 2026 regular season gets underway. DeLauter belted a pair of home runs, which traveled a Statcast-projected 835 feet in total, in the Guardians’ 7-0 win over the D-backs.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Travis Bazzana looks ready for the 2026 season to get underway. Bazzana joined the Guardians’ starting lineup for Saturday’s 10-7 Cactus League loss to the Giants at Scottsdale Stadium and had a monster afternoon. The 23-year-old (who’s ranked Cleveland’s No. 1 prospect and No. 20 overall by

TEMPE, Ariz. -- During his childhood in Iowa, Guardians pitching prospect Joey Oakie made it appointment viewing when he could watch baseball royalty take the mound. “I loved Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer,” Oakie said. “Those two guys I always loved watching on TV. Now, I like watching [Paul] Skenes. He’s

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 captured the American League Central title for the third time in four seasons in 2025. But they also ranked in the bottom three in the AL in home runs for the third time in four years and once again had difficulty generating enough offense to

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians are looking forward to Travis Bazzana impacting their big league team this season. As expected, that will happen further down the line. The Guardians informed Bazzana he will not make their Opening Day roster, and he will open the 2026 season with Triple-A Columbus. Cleveland

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Khal Stephen got a phone call at 5:30 a.m. on July 31 of last season, while he was with the Blue Jays’ Double-A New Hampshire affiliate in Bowie, Md. His next few hours were a whirlwind. Stephen learned he was being traded to the Guardians, and that

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- A lively atmosphere enveloped the Tokyo Dome on March 4, as a flurry of fans cheered on Chinese Taipei during its World Baseball Classic matchup against Australia. In the seventh inning, Travis Bazzana flipped the script. Bazzana belted a solo home run that gave Australia a three-run

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,

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

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

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

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Chase DeLauter, you know how to make a (re)entrance. DeLauter returned to the Guardians’ lineup on Sunday for the first time since he was a late scratch Wednesday due to lower body soreness. The 24-year-old promptly went 2-for-2 with a double and a homer in an 8-3

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Representing Australia in the World Baseball Classic is something that has always been on Travis Bazzana’s radar. It’s a dream that dates to his childhood, when the now-23-year-old would glue himself to a TV to watch his idols play for his native country’s national team. When the

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- If we were at a different point on the calendar, perhaps Chase DeLauter would have remained in the Guardians’ lineup in recent days. But it’s not even March, so he and the team took the most sensible approach after he experienced a bit of lower body soreness

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians have noted on several occasions they intend to be mindful about Chase DeLauter’s workload this spring due to his injury history. That plan came into action during Wednesday’s Cactus League matchup against the Rangers.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Travis Bazzana made sure to make the most of his final Cactus League game before he heads to Japan to represent Australia in the World Baseball Classic. Bazzana (who’s ranked as the Guardians’ No. 1 prospect and No. 20 overall by MLB Pipeline) picked up his first

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- During a round of batting practice on Field 3 at the Guardians’ player development complex on Tuesday, Chase DeLauter launched a deep fly ball to right field. Behind the batting cage, one teammate warned, “Look out!” as the ball sailed over the fence. Over the next six

The Guardians have invited 26 non-roster players to Major League Spring Training this year, which begins in less than two weeks in Goodyear, Ariz.

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians’ roster is annually fueled by homegrown players, and 2026 will be no different. Within its pipeline, Cleveland also has an intriguing collection of prospects who are vying to be part of the club’s next wave of talent this season and beyond.

CLEVELAND -- We’re only a few weeks away from the Guardians’ first full-squad Spring Training workout on Feb. 17, which will officially open a camp that will feature plenty of up-and-coming players competing for a spot on Cleveland’s Opening Day roster. Chase DeLauter, George Valera, C.J. Kayfus and Parker Messick

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians bolstered the pitching depth in their developmental pipeline on Thursday, when they acquired lefty Franklin Gomez from the Mets in exchange for international bonus pool money.