DeLauter's breakout slowed by injury, hopefully not for long
LOS ANGELES -- Guardians rookie right fielder Chase DeLauter exited Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Dodgers with a left foot contusion after fouling a pitch off the foot in the top of the first inning. DeLauter was checked on by a trainer but stayed in to finish his at-bat, grounding
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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.
Here's 1 must-visit Minor League spot from every farm system for 2026
Which Minor League ballparks are worth visiting? The answer, of course, is "all of them." Minor League Baseball's 120 teams operate out of a wide variety of locales, within a wide variety of locations, and all of them offer their own unique charms. And every year, there are different reasons
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Messick looks like a veteran, holds champs scoreless through 6
LOS ANGELES -- Watching Parker Messick hold the two-time defending champion Dodgers scoreless over six strong innings in his season debut Monday, it could be easy to forget that the lefty was making only his eighth big league start. The 25-year-old punched out five Dodgers and allowed only five hits
Latest Guardians injuries and transactions
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Hedges celebrates 10 years of service time with Guardians' win
LOS ANGELES – In a sport with no shortage of numbers, one figure stands out to MLB players as the ultimate benchmark of an accomplished career: 10. According to the MLB Players Association, fewer than one-tenth of big leaguers have ever reached the 10-year service-time mark. On Monday, Guardians catcher
Projecting a season-end All-Rookie Team
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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
5 series to watch for season's first full week
It was a thrilling Opening weekend across baseball, but the fun is just getting started. In the first full week of the 2026 season, there are several heavyweight matchups, including a battle between two of the top teams in the American League and a pair of other series on the
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
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
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
'Not from this planet': DeLauter shines in history-filled regular-season debut
SEATTLE -- Guardians reliever Erik Sabrowski has crossed paths with Chase DeLauter at various stops in the team’s farm system over the past few seasons. Along the way, the big lefty has made a bit of a determination. “He’s not from this planet,” Sabrowski said.
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
In their own words: 7 Guards on making 1st career Opening Day roster
SEATTLE -- Manager Stephen Vogt relishes each opportunity he has to inform a player they’ve made the Guardians’ Opening Day roster -- even stars such as José Ramírez. It’s a feather in a player’s cap to celebrate Opening Day in the big leagues. This year, seven Cleveland players made their
Here is the Guardians' 2026 Opening Day roster
SEATTLE -- The Guardians announced their 26-man Opening Day roster on Wednesday, leading up to Thursday’s season opener against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The biggest final decisions pertained to the Guardians’ outfield and bullpen. Angel Martínez and CJ Kayfus each nabbed spots in the former, and Colin Holderman secured
What to expect from Guardians No. 2 prospect DeLauter in the big leagues
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