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She said yes! Hedges gets engaged after Guardians' win

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11 minutes ago

CLEVELAND -- Like any player, Austin Hedges experiences his share of butterflies before each game. But his nerves were on a bit of a different level Sunday. After the Guardians wrapped up an 8-4 win over the Orioles to secure the four-game series on Sunday, Hedges proposed to his girlfriend,

J-Ram (2 HRs) continues to stack history with rare 300-300 club in reach

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April 19, 2026

CLEVELAND -- We’ve long grown to realize the greatness of José Ramírez is not limited to one aspect of the game, but rather his all-around abilities on the baseball diamond. And yet, he’s raising the bar even for his stellar standard in the early going this season. “He's one of

Antonetti dishes on Triple-A progress of Bazzana, Espino, Walters

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April 19, 2026

CLEVELAND -- President of baseball operations Chris Antonetti caught up with the media on Sunday to discuss a variety of topics, including what’s happening a few hours south with Triple-A Columbus. Here are a few takeaways from Antonetti's media session. Bazzana progressing Travis Bazzana made a strong impression this spring,

This 'self-made great player' off to strong start for Guardians

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April 19, 2026

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. CLEVELAND -- One day, you may find Daniel Schneemann crashing into the outfield fence to make a catch. Another day, he might be patrolling

Williams breaks out new pitch mix in 11-K gem to grab MLB strikeouts lead

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April 18, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Guardians starter Gavin Williams snapped off a 2-2 slider to Samuel Basallo in the seventh inning on Saturday. The 85.7 mph offering landed on the outer half of the plate and froze the left-handed-hitting Orioles backstop, who was rung up for strike three. That punchout was part of

It's a girl! Bibee does gender reveal for his brother via his shoelaces

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April 18, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Tanner Bibee laced up his cleats on Friday just as like any other start. Only this time, his uniform configuration for his outing against the Orioles carried extra meaning. Bibee made a special announcement with his cleats on Friday. He donned pink laces, as part of a gender

Early-season hiccups, walks come back to bite Cleveland's bullpen

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April 17, 2026

CLEVELAND -- While the Guardians otherwise had a quiet offseason, they beefed up their bullpen depth with a flurry of additions this winter, hoping to enhance a mix that was one of their greatest strengths in 2025. Suffice to say, this has not been the start to the season Cleveland

'Maybe next time': Messick's near no-no hints at what's to come

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April 16, 2026

CLEVELAND -- One of the final questions posed to Parker Messick in his postgame media session on Thursday night was whether he was aware of how long it’s been since a Cleveland pitcher has thrown a no-hitter. Messick could not say for certain, after he came excruciatingly close to ending

Despite first series loss, Guards weathering gauntlet of early schedule

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April 13, 2026

ATLANTA -- There has been little let-up in the Guardians’ schedule early this season, as their first five series have come against expected playoff contenders in the Mariners, Dodgers, Cubs, Royals and Braves. Cleveland has held up strong in that stretch, going 9-7, but suffered its first series loss of

Gaddis joins Guards in Atlanta, could be activated soon

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April 12, 2026

ATLANTA -- The Guardians’ trip to Atlanta this weekend also marked an opportunity for Hunter Gaddis to return home. And it might not be long before the stout setup man returns to the mound for Cleveland. Gaddis joined the Guardians in Atlanta ahead of their matchup against the Braves on

Manzardo belts first home run despite unlucky start to the season

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April 12, 2026

This story was excerpted from Tim Stebbins’s Guardians Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Kwan scores from first base ... on stolen-base attempt! 

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April 12, 2026

ATLANTA -- One moment, Steven Kwan was diving headfirst into second base. In a flash (and with a bit of a mad dash), he was trotting home to score an insurance run for the Guardians. In the Guardians’ 6-0 win over the Braves on Saturday, Kwan scored from first base

Messick's 6 2/3 scoreless innings propel Guards to shutout win

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April 12, 2026

ATLANTA -- After Parker Messick held the Cubs to one run over five innings on Sunday, his catcher offered a bit of an endorsement, if not a declaration, about him. “He’s so good,” Austin Hedges said of Messick this past Sunday. “The guy’s going to be a household name here

More history for J-Ram! 3B first Cleveland player with HR vs. other 29 MLB teams

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April 12, 2026

ATLANTA -- José Ramírez can’t stop making franchise history. And we know he won’t stop anytime soon, too.

Rolling for 5 innings, Cecconi unravels in pivotal 6th

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April 11, 2026

ATLANTA -- Guardians starter Slade Cecconi fired a 3-0 pitch to Matt Olson in the sixth inning on Friday, a four-seam fastball near the top of the strike zone and slightly inside. After Olson connected on the offering, Cecconi craned his neck to watch as it took off and flew

Martínez's grand slam punctuates big game by Guards' offense

Hoskins becomes first Cleveland first baseman with three doubles in one game since 2005
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April 8, 2026

CLEVELAND -- In a challenging 2025 offensively, the Guardians tallied their season-high in hits (16) on Sept. 8, in their 143rd contest of the regular season. It took Cleveland until only its 13th game this season to match that mark, both of which came at the expense of the Royals.

Cantillo, Guards' staff showing last year's dominance was no fluke

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April 8, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Joey Cantillo played a key role in the dominant run the Guardians' six-man starting rotation put together last September, a stretch through which the staff ultimately willed Cleveland to the postseason. Coming out of the gates this season, Cantillo and his rotation mates have picked up where they

From Sizemore to Bazzana, every No. 1 prospect in Guardians history

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April 8, 2026

CLEVELAND -- When a player is ranked as an organization’s top prospect, he represents hope for a promising future and holds the potential to help carry the weight of a franchise on his shoulders. Some top prospects, of course, pan out more than others in the Majors. But the Guardians’

With Arias out 4-8 weeks, how will Guards' roster shift?

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April 8, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is facing an extended absence due to the left hamstring strain he suffered in Monday’s 4-2 loss to the Royals at Progressive Field. Arias underwent an MRI and a clinical examination that confirmed he has a moderate strain, the Guardians announced. The 26-year-old is

From playing MLB The Show to playing in The Show ... Brito has unforgettable debut

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April 7, 2026

CLEVELAND -- One moment, he was playing MLB The Show. In a flash, he was experiencing a real-life Road to The Show. Juan Brito (the Guardians’ No. 16 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline) was in Worcester, Mass., on Monday night, enjoying some down time on Triple-A Columbus’ off-day. The 24-year-old

Arias (hamstring) placed on IL; Brito recalled by Guardians

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April 7, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Gabriel Arias landed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a moderate left hamstring strain, which is expected to sideline the Guardians’ shortstop for “a little while,” manager Stephen Vogt said. Arias suffered the injury in the fifth inning of Monday’s 4-2 loss to the Royals at

José Ramírez now owns a coveted franchise record that had stood since 1918

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April 6, 2026

CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez stepped out of the Guardians’ dugout entering the top of the sixth inning on Monday night to a chorus of cheers from the Cleveland faithful. As he approached third base, the number “1,620” appeared on Progressive Field’s left-field videoboard. Before taking his position, Ramírez was greeted

Kayfus, Arias propel Guards to win to split twin bill with Cubs

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April 5, 2026

CLEVELAND -- With how their schedule is aligned, the Guardians knew entering this season they would be tested early and often. Cleveland’s opponents through April include a bevy of playoff hopefuls, including a 10-game stretch to open the season against the Mariners, Dodgers and Cubs.

J-Ram a game away from 'most important' career milestone with Guardians

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April 5, 2026

CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez made his MLB debut on Sept. 1, 2013, as a 20-year-old called up from Double-A to serve as a pinch-runner during Cleveland’s postseason push. Reflecting on that milestone, he recalled a few of his earliest career aspirations.

Cubs-Guardians rained out Saturday; traditional twin bill set for Sun.

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April 4, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Saturday’s game between the Guardians and Cubs at Progressive Field was postponed due to a forecast of inclement weather in northeast Ohio. The clubs are now set to play a traditional doubleheader on Sunday. First pitch for the first game of Sunday’s twin bill is set for a