GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians got one step closer to finalizing their Opening Day roster on Saturday, when manager Stephen Vogt announced starter Logan Allen has been optioned Triple-A Columbus. Allen was one of six starting pitchers in contention for one of Cleveland’s five rotation jobs this spring. Rookie Parker

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Nick Lodolo’s final Cactus League tuneup before the Reds break camp in Arizona lasted 10 pitches after the left-hander exited his start against the Guardians on Sunday due to a blister on his left index finger. In the first inning, Lodolo threw a 1-0 changeup for a

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Moving boxes have flooded the Guardians' clubhouse at their player development complex in Arizona in recent days. Cleveland will break camp on Tuesday to head to Seattle to begin its 2026 regular season. But as Cactus League play winds down, the Guardians' brass still has a few

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Travis Bazzana looks ready for the 2026 season to get underway. Bazzana joined the Guardians’ starting lineup for Saturday’s 10-7 Cactus League loss to the Giants at Scottsdale Stadium and had a monster afternoon. The 23-year-old (who’s ranked Cleveland’s No. 1 prospect and No. 20 overall by

GOODYEAR, Ariz -- The Guardians entered Spring Training this year knowing they inevitably would have to make a tough decision with their starting rotation. Cleveland had six pitchers and five spots available. On Saturday, that picture became clear. The Guardians optioned lefty Logan Allen to Triple-A Columbus, a move that

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Peyton Pallette visited Progressive Field in January, one month after the Guardians selected him from the White Sox in the Rule 5 Draft. When he stepped out onto the playing surface, it was easy for him to dream of the possibilities. Pallette's dream is about to come

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Heading into the final days of Cactus League play, the Guardians’ crowded outfield picture is coming into focus. Friday, the Guardians outrighted Nolan Jones to Triple-A Columbus and optioned Petey Halpin to the Clippers. The moves brought more clarity to the outfield mix, certainly when coupled with

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will remain on non-disciplinary leave, per an agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association announced Friday, though their leave status will shift from paid to unpaid. In a statement on Friday, MLB said the two right-handers will remain on leave “until

The Mariners are returning to T-Mobile Park for the first time since the American League Championship Series, a venue that saw some of the postseason’s most iconic moments of 2025, while the Guardians will look to springboard their surging finish to last October, when they came out of nowhere to

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Tanner Bibee is getting a second bite at the apple. One year after he was scratched from what would have been his first career Opening Day start due to food poisoning, Bibee on Friday was named the Guardians’ starter for their season opener against Logan Gilbert and

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians saw things they liked from Trevor Stephan this spring. But they hope there are more steps for the right-hander to take as he pushes to regain the form that made him one of Cleveland’s top relievers in the recent past. The Guardians reassigned Stephan (who

TEMPE, Ariz. -- During his childhood in Iowa, Guardians pitching prospect Joey Oakie made it appointment viewing when he could watch baseball royalty take the mound. “I loved Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer,” Oakie said. “Those two guys I always loved watching on TV. Now, I like watching [Paul] Skenes. He’s

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Kyle Manzardo started at first base for the Guardians in the inaugural Spring Breakout in 2024. Last year, CJ Kayfus followed in his footsteps, while lefty Parker Messick was Cleveland’s starting pitcher. For the third straight year, Guardians fans will get an up-close look at the organization’s

It’s the final week of Spring Training, believe it or not. After more than a month of camp, Opening Day is very much in sight. MLB.com’s American League Central beat reporters, scattered throughout Florida and Arizona, have been watching their teams closely since mid-February, learning and assessing. Now, as the

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians have a slew of roster decisions to make before Opening Day next Thursday night in Seattle. Their outfield composition is chief among them. The Guardians had 11 outfielders in big league camp when it started. Through Tuesday’s 8-6 win over the Reds at Goodyear Ballpark,

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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