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Fry excited to return as 'full baseball player' in '26

@tim_stebbins
February 13, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- David Fry hopped out of his crouch in the bullpen at the Guardians’ player development complex on Friday and trotted toward Logan Allen. The two shared a fist bump, smiles and conversation following their work as a catcher-pitcher battery. Fry is back to full-go for the Guardians

Guardians looking to build on historic late-season run to playoffs

@tim_stebbins
February 13, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians’ first official full-squad workout of Spring Training is not until Tuesday, but you wouldn’t know it by walking around their player development complex this week. Cleveland’s clubhouse is already packed near capacity, as most of the club’s players have arrived in Arizona. The site is

Guards finalizing Minors deal to bring back Lively (TJ recovery)

@tim_stebbins
February 12, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Ben Lively will continue his recovery from Tommy John surgery with the Guardians, who are finalizing a two-year Minor League deal with the right-hander that is expected to be made official in the coming days. Lively is already with the Guardians at their Spring Training facility in

Big year for Bazzana? Top prospect excited for Classic, possible MLB debut

@tim_stebbins
February 11, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Representing Australia in the World Baseball Classic is something that has always been on Travis Bazzana’s radar. It’s a dream that dates to his childhood, when the now-23-year-old would glue himself to a TV to watch his idols play for his native country’s national team. When the

After previous injuries, DeLauter wants to show he can play full season

@tim_stebbins
February 10, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- During a round of batting practice on Field 3 at the Guardians’ player development complex on Tuesday, Chase DeLauter launched a deep fly ball to right field. Behind the batting cage, one teammate warned, “Look out!” as the ball sailed over the fence. Over the next six

Framber, Tigers finalize 3-year deal worth $115 million

@tim_stebbins
February 10, 2026

A Tigers rotation already led by the best starting pitcher in the American League is about to become even more fearsome. The Tigers on Tuesday announced that they have signed left-hander Framber Valdez to a three-year deal worth $115 million.

Clase, Ortiz remain on leave, will not report to Spring Training

@tim_stebbins
February 9, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- MLB has informed the Guardians that pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will remain on leave and will not be permitted to report to Spring Training. Clase and Ortiz each went on non-disciplinary paid leave last July amid MLB investigations involving sports gambling. The two pitchers were

Early look at the Guardians' projected Opening Day roster

@tim_stebbins
February 9, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians will hold their first pitchers and catchers workout of Spring Training on Thursday. That means it’s a good time to take a look at what Cleveland’s roster might look like come Opening Day.

The Top 5 seasons in Guardians history

@tim_stebbins
February 7, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians franchise has been around since 1901, and as a charter member of the American League, the club has enjoyed many memorable seasons in the past century-plus. But which seasons stand out as the best? Let’s take a look: 1. 1954 Record: 111-43 It’s not one of

Guardians announce 2026 Spring Training broadcast schedule

@tim_stebbins
February 6, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians announced their 2026 Spring Training broadcast schedule on Friday, and you’ll have plenty of opportunity to catch Cleveland as it prepares for the 2026 season. Guardians TV presented by Progressive is set to air a minimum of 10 games on the club’s Cactus League slate this

Young talent in spotlight as Guardians eye improved offense

@tim_stebbins
February 4, 2026

CLEVELAND -- As the Guardians get set to open Spring Training in Goodyear, Ariz., next week, at least one thing is certain: We’re going to find out what Cleveland has within its crop of up-and-coming position players this season. The Guardians’ offensive shortcomings in 2025 have been well-documented, and the

Guards promote trailblazer Alyssa Nakken to director of player development

Cleveland also announces all Minor League staffs for 2026
@tim_stebbins
February 4, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians announced their 2026 player development staff on Wednesday, which included the elevation of assistant directors of player development Ilana Mishkin and Alyssa Nakken to prominent leadership roles within the organization. Mishkin has been promoted to director of player development, player support, while Nakken has been promoted

Allard rejoins Guardians on Minors deal with camp invite

@tim_stebbins
February 2, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Kolby Allard was a steady presence for the Guardians this past season, and the lefty will have an opportunity to carve out a role in Cleveland’s bullpen once more.

Everything to know for Guardians Spring Training in 2026

@tim_stebbins
February 2, 2026

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Fireballer Domínguez (2-year deal) has eyes on closing for White Sox

@tim_stebbins
January 30, 2026

CHICAGO -- General manager Chris Getz made clear last week that the White Sox still had work to do after trading Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets. “We plan on being very active,” Getz said. “We've already been talking to agents and clubs, and anticipate a roster that's going to

Half-Dominican, half-Clevelander, J-Ram committed to winning it all with Guards

@tim_stebbins
January 29, 2026

CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez initially joined the Guardians' organization in November 2009, as a 17-year-old international free-agent signing out of the Dominican Republic. Put another way, he’s spent nearly as much of his life as a member of the franchise as he did outside of it. “I can call myself

J-Ram extends stay with Guardians through 2032 

@tim_stebbins
January 29, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Over his 13-year career in Cleveland, José Ramírez has emerged as the face of the Guardians franchise and an all-time icon in Cleveland sports. Now, the 33-year-old has reached a contract extension that will keep him in Northeast Ohio for the rest of his career. Ramírez and the

Ramírez etched his name in Guards lore. Is HOF next?

@tim_stebbins and @Spokes_Murphy
January 29, 2026

CLEVELAND -- When José Ramírez signed a long-term contract extension with the Guardians in 2022, among the objectives he mapped out was to one day earn a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, representing Cleveland. With the forthcoming finalization of his new seven-year extension with the Guardians, how

CLEGuardians.TV returns for 2026; subscriptions to go on sale Feb. 10

@tim_stebbins
January 26, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Spring Training is right around the corner, and Opening Day is not far behind. That means it’s time to prepare for how you’ll catch Guardians baseball this year. For the second consecutive season, the Guardians will partner with MLB to broadcast their games. Guardians TV is set to

Terms of Ramírez’s deal could open door for more offensive support

@tim_stebbins
January 24, 2026

CLEVELAND -- As José Ramírez stood in the champagne-soaked home clubhouse at Progressive Field on Sept. 28, while the Guardians celebrated their improbable comeback to clinch the American League Central title, he shared a message that resonated across each square mile of Northeast Ohio. “Cleveland is the best,” Ramírez told

Guards land six players among Top 100 Prospects, led by Bazzana

@tim_stebbins
January 23, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians’ roster is annually fueled by homegrown players, and 2026 will be no different. Within its pipeline, Cleveland also has an intriguing collection of prospects who are vying to be part of the club’s next wave of talent this season and beyond.

Guardians' Top 5 right fielders: MLB.com's take

@tim_stebbins
January 23, 2026

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

The top 5 games by a hitter in Guardians history

@tim_stebbins
January 23, 2026

CLEVELAND -- There have been many big offensive games by Cleveland players over the past century-plus, but which ones stand out as the best of the best? Let’s take a look at the top five single-game hitting performances in Guardians franchise history:

  1. Lonnie Chisenhall: June 9, 2014 at Texas

On rise of his own, Pinder eager to guide White Sox prospects as new Triple-A manager

@tim_stebbins
January 23, 2026

One of the biggest truisms in baseball is that player development never stops, whether it’s for guys making their way up the Minor Leagues or those who are established in the Majors. Chad Pinder has a special appreciation for that process, and it’s a big reason why he’s looking forward

Guardians' Top 5 left fielders: MLB.com's take

@tim_stebbins
January 22, 2026

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun