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CLEVELAND GUARDIANS ANNOUNCE 2026 SPRING TRAINING BROADCAST SCHEDULE

February 6, 2026

Guardians TV presented by Progressive to televise a minimum of 10 Cactus League games, featuring 2 full telecasts, 8 radio simulcasts & additional opposing team feeds Cleveland Clinic Guardians Radio Network to broadcast 15 total games 2026 Spring Training tickets on sale at CLEGuardians.com/spring Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians

2026 Player Development Staff Alignment

February 4, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2026 GUARDIANS ANNOUNCE 2026 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT STAFF ASSIGNMENTS CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the organizational staff alignment within the Player Development System for the upcoming Minor League season. The Guardians Player Development system posted the tenth-best cumulative record (366-348, .513) among the

GUARDIANS CONFIRM MAJOR LEAGUE SPRING TRAINING NON-ROSTER INVITEES

January 30, 2026

CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today confirmed the club’s non-roster invitees to 2026 Major League Spring Training camp. The current roster of non-roster players consists of 26 players, including 18 from within the organization and eight previously announced free agent signings. 2026 NON-ROSTER INVITEES PITCHERS (13) 60 Avila, Pedro

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS & 3B JOSÉ RAMÍREZ REACH HISTORIC CONTRACT EXTENSION

January 29, 2026

CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the signing of 3B JOSÉ RAMÍREZ to a new seven-year contract thru 2032 that represents a contract extension of four additional seasons. Since making his debut on September 1, 2013, Ramírez has helped guide Cleveland to six AL Central Division crowns, a

GUARDIANS SIGN 22 PLAYERS TO OPEN 2026 INTERNATIONAL SIGNING PERIOD

January 15, 2026

CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today signed 22 international amateur free agents to open the 2026 signing period. Among the club’s signings, SS Svert Reinoso headlined the group and ranks among the top players in Latin America, slotting in at No. 37 per MLB.com’s Top 50 International Prospects Rankings.

Guardians Sign RHP Shawn Armstrong 

December 20, 2025

CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians announced the following transactions relative to the 2026 Major League 40-man roster: Signed free agent RHP Shawn Armstrong to a 2026 Major League contract with a mutual option (club and player) for the 2027 season. Designated LHP Justin Bruihl for assignment. Armstrong, 35, established

GUARDIANS SIGN FREE AGENT RHP COLIN HOLDERMAN

December 11, 2025

CLEVELAND, OH - The Cleveland Guardians announced today the following addition to the club’s 40-man roster: Signed RHP Colin Holderman to a Major League contract. Holderman, 30, spent the 2025 campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates, his fourth year with the organization, posting an 0-2 record with a 7.01 ERA (20ER/25.2IP)

Guardians announce 2025 CLE Inspires Week

Weeklong celebration to include the 2025 Giveathon, online auction, Cleveland Guardians Charities Golf Outing and more
August 25, 2025

The Cleveland Guardians announced the fourth annual CLE Inspires Week, taking place from Aug. 25-31. The weeklong celebration focuses on sharing the Guardians' community efforts, spotlighting beneficiaries and fundraising for Cleveland Guardians Charities (CGC). CLE Inspires Week will be highlighted by the seventh annual Cleveland Guardians Charities Giveathon, which has

Cleveland Guardians Charities announce Play Ball! CLE leagues for 2025 season

Twelve youth baseball and softball leagues in Northeast Ohio to receive support and resources from Guardians for 2025 season
May 1, 2025

Cleveland, OH – Cleveland Guardians Charities today announced the 12 Northeast Ohio leagues participating in Play Ball! CLE for the 2025 season. Play Ball! CLE is an initiative of Cleveland Guardians Charities that provides financial support and educational resources strictly to underserved baseball, softball and adaptive organizations throughout Northeast Ohio.

Medical updates

April 30, 2025

Below are medical updates on several 40-man roster players and some other players within the organization Franco Aleman: Franco is two months removed from undergoing an inguinal hernia repair. He is currently throwing in games in Arizona before progressing to his next step of pitching at an affiliate. Shane Bieber:

Matt Festa trade; Slade Cecconi update

April 30, 2025

The Cleveland Guardians announced today the acquisition of RHP Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations. He has been assigned to AAA Columbus. He is not currently a member of the club’s 40-man roster. Festa, 32, has appeared in 108 Major League games across a five-year Major League

Cleveland Guardians announce April 25 vs. Boston Red Sox postponed; rescheduled as a split doubleheader on April 26

April 25, 2025

Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians announced today’s game (April 25) against the Boston Red Sox has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday, April 26, with the rescheduled game starting at 1:10 p.m. ET and the originally scheduled

Roster moves

April 22, 2025

ROSTER MOVES +Placed OF Lane Thomas on the 10-day Injured List (retro., 4/20) with a bone bruise in his right wrist. +Selected the contract of INF Will Wilson (#7) from AAA Columbus. +Transferred RHP Trevor Stephan to the 60-day Injured List. Will Wilson Wilson, 26, has gotten off to a

Guardians transaction

April 21, 2025

Roster Move + Selected the contract of RHP Zak Kent (#61) from AAA Columbus. +Designated RHP Triston McKenzie for assignment. +Kent will be making his debut at the Major League level, posting a 2.35 ERA in 5 relief appearances at AAA Columbus in 2025, recording 4 scoreless outings (7.2IP, 3H,

Guardians take on Yankees (4/21-4/23) followed by Red Sox (4/25-4/27) and Twins (4/28-5/1) at Progressive Field

April 20, 2025

CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians second homestand of the 2025 season features matchups with the New York Yankees (April 21 – April 23), the Boston Red Sox (April 25 – April 27), and the Minnesota Twins (April 28 – May 1). 50/50 Raffle: The Cleveland Guardians Charities 50/50 Raffle

Cleveland Guardians partner with Landor to “Outplay Ordinary”

The bold new brand platform and visual identity launches for the 2025 baseball season; Cleveland’s Contempo Design + Communications consulted on new brand identity
April 9, 2025

Cleveland, OH – April 7 – The Cleveland Guardians, in collaboration with Landor, the world leading brand consultants, today announced the launch of “Outplay Ordinary” – a bold new brand platform and refreshed visual identity set to debut in the 2025 baseball season. This initiative marks a significant step in

Guardians, Mariners complete trade

April 8, 2025

The Guardians today acquired RHP Cody Bolton from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations and optioned him to AAA Columbus. Bolton, 26, has split his professional career between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Seattle Mariners organizations, appearing in 33 games at the Major League level over the last two seasons (2023-24)

Guardians take on White Sox (4/8-10) followed by Royals (4/11-13) at Progressive Field

April 7, 2025

CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians first homestand of the 2025 season features matchups with the Chicago White Sox (April 8 – April 10), followed by the Kansas City Royals (April 11 – April 13). 50/50 Raffle: The Guardians 50/50 Raffle guarantees half of a rapidly growing jackpot to one

WKYC and Cleveland Guardians expand long-standing partnership with broadcast rights agreement

WKYC to Simulcast 10 Guardians Games reaching 1.7 million homes in the Cleveland Market
April 7, 2025

WKYC, a TEGNA owned NBC affiliate, and the Cleveland Guardians are proud to announce an exciting expansion of their 20-year partnership, reinforcing their commitment to providing fans with unparalleled access to the team and supporting the local community. As part of this renewed collaboration, WKYC will air 10 simulcast games

Cleveland Guardians Announce What’s New at Progressive Field for 2025

Specifics include ballpark renovation updates, new food and beverage options, partner activations, promotional items, ticket offers, and more
April 4, 2025

Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today provided details about what’s new at Progressive Field for the 2025 season. The start of the new campaign at Progressive Field brings with it updated information on ballpark renovations, new food and beverage options, exciting new partner activations around the ballpark, promotional items,

Cleveland Guardians annouce winners of ‘Going to Bat for Small Business Presented By PNC’

Nearly 400 businesses applied in program’s inaugural year
April 2, 2025

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Guardians, in collaboration with PNC Bank, announced the winners of a new local program to support area small businesses for the 2025 season. The ‘Going to Bat for Small Business presented by PNC’ initiative highlights Greater Cleveland-area businesses that have made a positive impact within the

Cleveland Guardians announce winners of ‘Going to Bat for Small Business Presented by PNC’

Nearly 400 businesses applied in program’s inaugural year
April 2, 2025

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Guardians, in collaboration with PNC Bank, announced the winners of a new local program to support area small businesses for the 2025 season. The ‘Going to Bat for Small Business presented by PNC’ initiative highlights Greater Cleveland-area businesses that have made a positive impact within the

Fubo announces 2025 Major League Baseball marketing partnerships

The Streaming Leader in Major League Baseball Coverage Partners with Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros
April 2, 2025

NEW YORK – APRIL 2, 2025 – FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a/ Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, announced today marketing partnerships with Major League Baseball teams for the 2025 season. The streaming leader in Major League Baseball coverage is a proud partner of the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland

Guardians set 2025 Opening Day roster

March 27, 2025

CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the composition of the 2025 Opening Day roster: Placed RHP Shane Bieber (right elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction), RHP Slade Cecconi (left oblique strain), LHP John Means (left elbow UCL revision/reconstruction), LHP Erik Sabrowski (left elbow inflammation) and RHP Trevor Stephan (right

Cleveland Guardians & MLB announce cable partners for Guardians TV

Guardians TV to air local games on Spectrum, DIRECTV Satellite and Streaming, FUBO and more; Progressive Insurance® named presenting sponsor of Guardians TV; Fans can stream all local games for just $99.99/year with CLEGuardians.TV
March 27, 2025

Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced Guardians TV distribution deals that will allow fans to watch games through a Pay TV provider. All local games on Guardians TV will be widely available for fans on the following channels in Cleveland:

  • AT&T U-verse (Channel 736 or 1736) -