Kwan scores from first base ... on stolen-base attempt!
ATLANTA -- One moment, Steven Kwan was diving headfirst into second base. In a flash (and with a bit of a mad dash), he was trotting home to score an insurance run for the Guardians. In the Guardians’ 6-0 win over the Braves on Saturday, Kwan scored from first base
Messick's 6 2/3 scoreless innings propel Guards to shutout win
ATLANTA -- After Parker Messick held the Cubs to one run over five innings on Sunday, his catcher offered a bit of an endorsement, if not a declaration, about him. “He’s so good,” Austin Hedges said of Messick this past Sunday. “The guy’s going to be a household name here
More history for J-Ram! 3B first Cleveland player with HR vs. other 29 MLB teams
ATLANTA -- José Ramírez can’t stop making franchise history. And we know he won’t stop anytime soon, too.
Gaddis joins Guards in Atlanta, could be activated soon
ATLANTA -- The Guardians’ trip to Atlanta this weekend also marked an opportunity for Hunter Gaddis to return home. And it might not be long before the stout setup man returns to the mound for Cleveland. Gaddis joined the Guardians in Atlanta ahead of their matchup against the Braves on
Rolling for 5 innings, Cecconi unravels in pivotal 6th
ATLANTA -- Guardians starter Slade Cecconi fired a 3-0 pitch to Matt Olson in the sixth inning on Friday, a four-seam fastball near the top of the strike zone and slightly inside. After Olson connected on the offering, Cecconi craned his neck to watch as it took off and flew
Martínez's grand slam punctuates big game by Guards' offense
CLEVELAND -- In a challenging 2025 offensively, the Guardians tallied their season-high in hits (16) on Sept. 8, in their 143rd contest of the regular season. It took Cleveland until only its 13th game this season to match that mark, both of which came at the expense of the Royals.
Cantillo, Guards' staff showing last year's dominance was no fluke
CLEVELAND -- Joey Cantillo played a key role in the dominant run the Guardians' six-man starting rotation put together last September, a stretch through which the staff ultimately willed Cleveland to the postseason. Coming out of the gates this season, Cantillo and his rotation mates have picked up where they
From Sizemore to Bazzana, every No. 1 prospect in Guardians history
CLEVELAND -- When a player is ranked as an organization’s top prospect, he represents hope for a promising future and holds the potential to help carry the weight of a franchise on his shoulders. Some top prospects, of course, pan out more than others in the Majors. But the Guardians’
With Arias out 4-8 weeks, how will Guards' roster shift?
CLEVELAND -- Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is facing an extended absence due to the left hamstring strain he suffered in Monday’s 4-2 loss to the Royals at Progressive Field. Arias underwent an MRI and a clinical examination that confirmed he has a moderate strain, the Guardians announced. The 26-year-old is
From playing MLB The Show to playing in The Show ... Brito has unforgettable debut
CLEVELAND -- One moment, he was playing MLB The Show. In a flash, he was experiencing a real-life Road to The Show. Juan Brito (the Guardians’ No. 16 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline) was in Worcester, Mass., on Monday night, enjoying some down time on Triple-A Columbus’ off-day. The 24-year-old
Arias (hamstring) placed on IL; Brito recalled by Guardians
CLEVELAND -- Gabriel Arias landed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a moderate left hamstring strain, which is expected to sideline the Guardians’ shortstop for “a little while,” manager Stephen Vogt said. Arias suffered the injury in the fifth inning of Monday’s 4-2 loss to the Royals at
José Ramírez now owns a coveted franchise record that had stood since 1918
CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez stepped out of the Guardians’ dugout entering the top of the sixth inning on Monday night to a chorus of cheers from the Cleveland faithful. As he approached third base, the number “1,620” appeared on Progressive Field’s left-field videoboard. Before taking his position, Ramírez was greeted
Kayfus, Arias propel Guards to win to split twin bill with Cubs
CLEVELAND -- With how their schedule is aligned, the Guardians knew entering this season they would be tested early and often. Cleveland’s opponents through April include a bevy of playoff hopefuls, including a 10-game stretch to open the season against the Mariners, Dodgers and Cubs.
J-Ram a game away from 'most important' career milestone with Guardians
CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez made his MLB debut on Sept. 1, 2013, as a 20-year-old called up from Double-A to serve as a pinch-runner during Cleveland’s postseason push. Reflecting on that milestone, he recalled a few of his earliest career aspirations.
Cubs-Guardians rained out Saturday; traditional twin bill set for Sun.
CLEVELAND -- Saturday’s game between the Guardians and Cubs at Progressive Field was postponed due to a forecast of inclement weather in northeast Ohio. The clubs are now set to play a traditional doubleheader on Sunday. First pitch for the first game of Sunday’s twin bill is set for a
DeLauter's latest clutch moment felt 'like a dream come true'
CLEVELAND -- Progressive Field echoed each time Chase DeLauter stepped to the plate on Friday, as the crowd sang along to his walk-up song, John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” “Hearing that from the first inning on, it's chills every at-bat,” DeLauter said. “It's something a lot of players
Answering fan questions on DeLauter's epic start, Bazzana timeline & more
On Tuesday, MLB.com Guardians beat reporter Tim Stebbins held an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit with Guardians fans at r/ClevelandGuardians. This mailbag features questions and answers from the AMA, the full version of which can be read here. Questions and responses have been edited for length and clarity.
3 things we learned about the Guardians in the opening series
SEATTLE -- Given their schedule to begin the 2026 season, the Guardians securing a split in Seattle after Sunday's 8-0 loss is a victory. But they also recognize they had an opportunity for more. “Obviously, we would have loved to have won the series,” manager Stephen Vogt said. “But to
Guardians hopeful Bibee (right shoulder) could make next start
SEATTLE -- The Guardians are taking things day by day with starter Tanner Bibee after he exited his Opening Day start against the Mariners on Thursday with right shoulder inflammation. Bibee has continued his normal between-starts throwing program since his early departure from the Guardians' 6-4 win over the Mariners
Ramírez in rare air with 400 career doubles. Is 500 next?
SEATTLE -- If there’s one thing we’ve learned about José Ramírez during his decorated big league career, it’s to never underestimate him. That remains the case in his 14th season, as he continues reaching rarefied air in the Cleveland franchise all-time record books. Ramírez hit his 400th career double in
The Guardians' knight's helmet home run celebration, explained
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What's 'really stupid' about DeLauter's HR surge? His Guards teammates can tell you
SEATTLE -- None of the circumstances appeared in Chase DeLauter's favor in the 10th inning Saturday night. The Guardians’ prized rookie was 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. He was locked in a 2-2 count against Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz on a cold night at T-Mobile Park. Muñoz delivered a 96.6 mph
Williams struggles with control in 1st start of '26
SEATTLE -- Gavin Williams has a rule for himself that he pairs with each of his starts, which boils down to remembering the good and not dwelling on the bad for too long. Friday, the big right-hander had his share of both, as did the Guardians in their 5-1 loss
Guardians' star prospect keeps racking up HRs -- and unread texts
SEATTLE -- By his own count, the unread text messages on Chase DeLauter's phone had reached 804 by Friday night. Understandably, the 24-year-old’s cell phone has been buzzing with activity over the past 24-plus hours or so. “I can't even look at it,” DeLauter said. “I don't think it's ever
Bibee exits Opening Day start with right shoulder inflammation
SEATTLE -- Tanner Bibee's second opportunity at his first career Opening Day start came to an abrupt end on Thursday at T-Mobile Park, when the Guardians right-hander exited just before beginning the bottom of the sixth inning with right shoulder inflammation. Bibee appeared in discomfort after throwing his final warmup