Rocchio, DeLauter bright spots for Cleveland offense that likes where it stands
CLEVELAND -- There’s danger in overanalyzing a team or player’s early-season numbers, though the end of April is perhaps the earliest barometer to at least take a temperature check on how things are going. As the Guardians wrapped up their April slate with a 3-1 win over the Rays at
Analyzing Guardians optioning Valera to Triple-A
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians made an off-day roster move ahead of Friday’s series opener against the A’s in West Sacramento, optioning outfielder George Valera to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. The club noted it will make a corresponding move to fill Valera’s vacated roster spot Friday.
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Williams continues to stack up gems -- and fuel personal running joke
CLEVELAND -- After leading MLB with 83 walks in 2025, Gavin Williams has made it a priority to rein in the number of free passes he permits this year. The big right-hander even has a humorous running joke he’s maintaining with himself along the way. “I keep telling myself I’m
9 weddings in 9 innings? 'El Búfalo' bobblehead? You gotta check out these Minor League promos
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The hottest hitting prospects right now -- one for each team
The first month of the Minor League season is in the books, and looking at each system's hottest hitter can be instructive. A year ago at this time, Konnor Griffin (Pirates) was showing why he had the highest ceiling in the 2024 Draft. Roman Anthony (Red Sox) and Moisés Ballesteros
Latest Guardians injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Guardians injury news and transactions.
Bazzana driven by passion for baseball from Down Under to MLB
CLEVELAND -- An 18-year-old Travis Bazzana arrived at the airport in Sydney, Australia, in June 2021, set to embark upon a trip across the world to play college baseball at Oregon State. As he approached the start of a new life in the United States, Bazzana brought a customary two
Bazzana's trip to The Show a whirlwind journey -- for the whole family!
CLEVELAND -- With Triple-A Columbus rained out in Buffalo on Saturday, Travis Bazzana and some of his Clippers teammates made a quick trip north of the border. The Guardians and Blue Jays were squaring off in Toronto, and Bazzana and Co. decided to go catch a ballgame. Sitting inside Rogers
Guards call up Aussie Bazzana, No. 1 overall Draft pick from 2024
CLEVELAND -- Get ready, Cleveland. The Travis Bazzana era is officially underway. The Guardians called up Bazzana (their No. 1 prospect and No. 16 overall, per MLB Pipeline) from Triple-A Columbus ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Rays at Progressive Field, slotting him in as the No. 7 hitter
Alomar Jr. remembers impact of mentor, father figure Isaac
CLEVELAND -- Luis Isaac wore a number of hats and held a variety of roles during his extensive tenure with the Cleveland organization, during which he impacted countless players and team personnel. Isaac’s influence on Guardians first-base coach Sandy Alomar Jr., in particular, was profound. “He was a huge mentor.
What to expect from Guardians top prospect Bazzana in the big leagues
The 2024 Draft already looks like one of the best classes in years. Nick Kurtz (No. 4 overall pick) was a runaway AL Rookie of the Year pick after mashing 36 homers last year. Konnor Griffin (No. 9) is the game's much-ballyhooed top prospect with a $140 million deal. Trey
1 newcomer on each team making a strong early impression
Everyone has an opportunity to make a strong first impression. Some, like Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease, have simply matched expectations after signing a high-profile free-agent contract with a new club. Others, like Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle and White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami, are beginning their respective Major League careers
Cecconi working to sharpen his key pitch while navigating up-and-down season
TORONTO -- Guardians starter Slade Cecconi snapped off a 3-2 curveball to Jesús Sánchez in the sixth inning on Sunday, an offering that landed up and on the inner half of the strike zone. Sánchez drove the offering over the right-field wall for a go-ahead two-run homer.
Armstrong lands on IL with right groin strain; Guardians recall Holderman
TORONTO -- The Guardians placed right-hander Shawn Armstrong on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a right groin strain, recalling right-hander Colin Holderman from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move.
J-Ram fast approaching 300 steals, more milestones
This story was excerpted from Tim Stebbins’ Guardians Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. TORONTO -- José Ramírez has already set the Cleveland franchise record for games played, and it won’t be long before he makes more history.
Longtime Cleveland fixture Luis Isaac dies at 79
TORONTO -- Luis Isaac, a longtime member of the Cleveland organization who held a variety of roles in the Majors and Minor Leagues during his 43-year tenure, has passed away, the Guardians announced on Sunday. He was 79 years old. Isaac was born in Puerto Rico on June 19, 1946.
Sixth-inning defense keeps game out of Guardians' hands in loss
TORONTO -- Guardians second baseman Juan Brito charged the ground ball off the bat of Daulton Varsho in the sixth inning on Saturday, with an opportunity to record at least one out, if not turn a potential inning-ending 4-6-3 double play.
Kwan scratched from Saturday matinee with neck stiffness
TORONTO -- Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan was a late scratch from Saturday’s lineup against the Blue Jays due to neck stiffness, marking the second straight game he was out of Cleveland's starting nine. Kwan was set to hit leadoff and play center field. Manager Stephen Vogt announced the scratch during
Martínez takes Scherzer deep twice, showcasing mature left-handed approach
TORONTO -- Pitch by pitch, Guardians center fielder Angel Martínez willed along his plate appearance in the third inning on Friday. Facing Max Scherzer, the 24-year-old fouled off seven consecutive offerings to open the sequence, before running the count full. Scherzer came back with a four-seam fastball over the heart
Kwan out of Friday's starting lineup after an off-day? Guards say don't read into it
TORONTO -- Rare is it for Steven Kwan to not be in the Guardians’ starting lineup for a series opener, certainly one following an off-day. But those exact circumstances surrounded Cleveland’s leadoff man on Friday. Kwan was conspicuously absent from the Guardians’ lineup as they opened a three-game series against
Playoff hopes can change fast. Just ask these teams
Remember everything you thought you knew on Opening Day? Yeah, about that.