Ramírez (shoulder) feeling 'much better,' considered day to day
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Breathe easy, Guardians fans. José Ramírez's left shoulder appears to be fine. Ramírez exited Sunday’s 12-6 win over the A’s after jamming his left shoulder on a slide into third base. However, the Guardians appeared to have dodged a major issue, as manager Stephen Vogt noted that
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'Go play, go stay ready': Bazzana to open season in Triple-A
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
The prospects with the most interesting Statcast data this spring
You're about to see the most exciting prospects in baseball take the field during Spring Breakout this week -- but a lot of those prospects have already been putting on a showcase this spring. And with Statcast tracking now available for all 30 teams' Spring Training ballparks, it's easier than
Bo's breakout? Why a toe tap could power Naylor in '26
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- By putting his front foot down, Bo Naylor began to put his best foot forward offensively this past season. Amid an up-and-down 2025 season, Naylor worked thoroughly on his hitting mechanics, with an effort of simplifying his lower half to help get his best swing off more
1 player who has made a big impression in each camp
Spring Training is arguably the best time for a player to make a good impression on his team. When a hitter or pitcher turns heads in the lead-up to Opening Day, it can set the tone for his entire season, offer a preview of what's to come, and make for
Latest Guardians injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Guardians injury news and transactions.
Rocchio set to join Team Italy for Classic semifinal vs. Venezuela
Guardians infielder Brayan Rocchio is joining Team Italy for the World Baseball Classic ahead of the team’s semifinal matchup with Venezuela on Monday, manager Francisco Cervelli announced on Sunday. Rocchio replaces Mariners infielder Miles Mastrobuoni, who suffered a calf injury during Italy’s victory over the U.S. in pool play.
Guardians face good dilemma with 'abundance of certainty' in rotation
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Guardians will soon be off to Seattle to begin the 2026 regular season. That means they’re approaching decision time on one of the biggest questions hanging over them this spring. Which of Cleveland’s six starting pitchers will be part of its five-man rotation to begin the
Valera (calf strain) out several days; Schneeman (ankle) back soon
PEORIA, Ariz. -- George Valera is dealing with a left calf strain that will keep him out of the starting lineup in the coming days, manager Stephen Vogt noted Saturday. Valera last played in Monday’s 6-2 win over the Royals at Surprise Stadium, when he went 1-for-3 with a single.
Stephen coming off first pro season: 'This is an exciting year for me'
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
J-Ram exits Sunday's game with left shoulder inflammation
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Suffice to say, José Ramírez is indispensable to the Guardians’ success and their plans for 2026. So, alarm bells went off when the 33-year-old was removed from Sunday’s game against the A’s at Goodyear Ballpark. Carter Kieboom pinch-hit for Ramírez in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Bazzana returns to Guardians camp after 'crazy emotion' of the Classic
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
Guardians' 2026 home opener sold out, Ballpark Pass announced
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- It will be a packed house at the Guardians’ home opener at Progressive Field once more this year. The Guardians announced Wednesday that their April 3 home opener against the Cubs is sold out. It marks the club’s 33rd consecutive home opener sellout, which dates to Progressive
Here are 30 prospect predictions for 2026
We are all about the future at MLB Pipeline. Obviously, any talk about prospects and who they might become involves some prognostication. Fresh off flexing those muscles to present every organization’s Top 30 prospects list, we’re keeping our crystal ball in active mode to provide a prospect prediction for each
With increased bat speed, Kwan looks poised to take off at plate
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- In the first inning on Saturday against the Padres, Steven Kwan hit a Michael King changeup to the left-center field gap. The line drive (which had a 99.2 mph exit velocity) touched down and got by diving center fielder Bryce Johnson, resulting in a triple. “That was
A fresh look at Guardians' potential Opening Day roster
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- One of the overarching lessons Stephen Vogt has gained in his post-playing career (in which he spent one season on the Mariners’ coaching staff before taking over as the Guardians’ manager in November 2023) is how much personnel it takes to get through a season. “What I've
Who grabs Guards' final bullpen spots if Gaddis can't make Opening Day?
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Guardians bolstered their bullpen depth this offseason understanding they would need a flurry of arms to help them get through the season. With a little more than two weeks until Opening Day, that plan could prove perceptive early. Stout setup man Hunter Gaddis has been working
Bazzana one of World Baseball Classic’s top prospect performers
The World Baseball Classic has been a stage for players across the world to show off their talents, and plenty of prospects have thrived in the spotlight. Players ranked on organizational Top 30 Prospects lists have shown out, in particular.
Who'll win awards in '26? Here are the top contenders in each division
The Yankees and Giants will open the 2026 MLB season on March 25. We’ll be counting down to that date with our annual preview series, with each story looking ahead to the coming season by breaking down a particular topic. Previously: The best pending free agent in each division. Today:
Guardians latest camp cuts include 3 Top 30 prospects
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,
With a slider that's no longer 'dog-water,' Cantillo could be harder to hit in ‘26
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
1 position battle still undecided for each team
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