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Williams stops Guardians' skid with 11-K gem

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July 9, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Guardians desperately needed a win on Thursday. From the moment Gavin Williams stepped on the mound, he made clear he was intent on making it happen. Williams set the tone in his final start before the All-Star break, to lead the Guardians to a 5-2 win over

Ingle headed back to Triple-A after taste of Majors

Herrin (elbow contusion) placed on IL; Stephen undergoes UCL repair surgery
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July 9, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Guardians expect Cooper Ingle will rejoin them down the road this season, when there’s a longer opportunity for him to impact their roster. For now, they want the 24-year-old to get back into a consistent rhythm of playing time down in the Minor Leagues. The Guardians optioned

Guards lose control in Minnesota as tough summer stretch rolls on

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July 9, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS -- Down the road this season, we may look back at this point of the Guardians’ season to remember how they persevered and came out on the other side. But there’s no question that the vibe feels off right now. “There is no glory without sucking and suffering and

Herrin suffers contusion after taking line-drive comebacker off left elbow

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July 9, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS -- Guardians reliever Tim Herrin was forced to exit Wednesday’s 6-5 loss to the Twins at Target Field in the sixth inning after he absorbed a line drive from Royce Lewis directly off his left elbow. Herrin threw Lewis a 2-0 sinker that the first baseman lined right back

Prospect Campbell (left oblique strain) placed on injured list

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July 8, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Guardians pitching prospect Justin Campbell's professional baseball journey has been defined by overcoming adversity. So, you could only hold your breath watching the right-hander walk off the mound with Triple-A Columbus on July 1 before he threw a single pitch. Campbell (who’s ranked as the Guardians’ No. 21

Guardians' offense continues to struggle as it awaits the return of J-Ram

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July 8, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS -- The past three weeks have shown us what life is like for the Guardians without José Ramírez. Cleveland has played many close games during this extended stretch without its superstar, who is continuing his recovery from left hamate surgery. The Guardians entered Tuesday 8-11 since Ramírez went on

How DeLauter's IL stint provided midseason 'reset'

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July 7, 2026

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Guards look to continue Draft success with 'tool to refuel ... Major League team'

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July 6, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Two years ago, when the Guardians were sorting through candidates to take with the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft, Travis Bazzana's makeup left a big impression on the organization. His on-field talent was clear, but his mindset and desire to learn and to get better

Antonetti talks team success, injuries to Ramírez and Martínez

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July 5, 2026

CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez popped into the Guardians’ clubhouse Sunday morning and made a pitstop at his locker. The 33-year-old audibly inquired about the location of his bats, before changing into workout attire. Ramírez has continued to progress in his recovery from left hamate surgery. Guardians president of baseball operations

Guardians drop slugfest to White Sox as AL Central race picks up steam

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July 5, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians have played the White Sox often enough recently to get quite familiar with the rival whom they are battling for first place in the AL Central. You may have a similar takeaway as that inside the Cleveland clubhouse. “They’re, I think, a decently comparable team to

Bazzana, Messick, Smith to rep Guards as first-time All-Stars 

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July 4, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The steadiness provided by second baseman Travis Bazzana, starter Parker Messick and closer Cade Smith has been vital to the Guardians sitting atop the AL Central for the bulk of the 2026 season. That clearly has not been lost upon their peers across the Majors.

Rookie Watson's 'slow heartbeat' on display with 1st career walk-off hit

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July 4, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Kahlil Watson hasn’t been a big leaguer for too long, but he’s earning a good reputation for how he carries himself on the field. Regardless of the moment, Watson is the same guy. “It’s incredible,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “Just watch him in the dugout too. Good

Unexpected bullpen game holds steady for Guardians in second straight walk-off win

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July 4, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Whenever Gavin Williams takes the mound, the Guardians can typically rest assured that the big right-hander will pitch deep into a ballgame. Williams entered Friday ranked 12th in the Majors in innings pitched, with 101 2/3.

Guardians option Espino, recall Aleman in bullpen swap

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July 3, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Daniel Espino stepped up on Thursday when the Guardians’ bullpen was short and desperately needed some length. Espino delivered, but his outing proved to be a bit of a double-edged sword. Needing a fresh arm in the bullpen, the Guardians optioned Espino to Triple-A Columbus on Friday while

Bibee's key midseason change is sinking opponents

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July 3, 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 -- Tanner Bibee isn’t the same pitcher he was when he took the mound for the Guardians on Opening Day this season. He

Rocchio shows Guards' fight with stunning walk-off HR in AL Central battle

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July 3, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Brayan Rocchio stood in the left-handed batter’s box for a few moments, watching the fly ball he hit off Grant Taylor carry deep down the right-field line. The Guardians’ shortstop knew he had hit it well, but could not tell whether it would remain fair. Rocchio didn’t have

Guardians, White Sox renew rivalry with AL Central lead at stake

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July 2, 2026

CLEVELAND -- When the White Sox and Guardians met for the first time this season last week, Chicago came away with a three-game series win at Rate Field in which each contest was decided by a single run. If that proves to be an appetizer for what’s in store this

Guardians rookie Ingle owns game-changing error: 'It won't happen again'

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June 30, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Cooper Ingle camped under and easily snagged a fly ball hit by Alejandro Osuna in the seventh inning on Tuesday. The Guardians’ left fielder began to trot toward the infield, turned and tossed the baseball into the seats down the third-base line at Progressive Field. When Ingle’s head

Ramírez (left hamate) has stitches removed, could swing bat soon

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June 30, 2026

CLEVELAND -- While José Ramírez remains weeks away from rejoining the Guardians’ lineup, he’s coming along well in his recovery from left hamate fracture surgery. Ramírez had the stitches removed from his hand on Tuesday. He’s feeling good and soon could begin to swing a bat as a next step

He was once a shortstop. Now he's key to Guardians' outfield

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June 30, 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 -- Kahlil Watson’s bat has done a lot of talking since the Guardians promoted him from Triple-A Columbus on June 17. But we

Guardians' RISP struggles hang hard-luck loss on Messick

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June 30, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The dramatic nature of the Guardians’ comeback win over the Mariners on Sunday inspired some confidence that Cleveland could use the victory to build midseason momentum. “Games like that can really show a young group and a new group … ‘Hey, we can still do this. We can

Guards' comeback victory over Mariners 'as big of a win as we've had all year'

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June 28, 2026

CLEVELAND -- So often this season, we’ve watched a Guardians deficit in the later innings quietly fade into a loss. That’s why Sunday’s game against the Mariners felt significant from the outside and galvanizing for the guys inside the third-base dugout at Progressive Field.

DeLauter provides instant spark for Guards in return from IL

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June 28, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Chase DeLauter put himself on the map in March with a historic home run surge during the Guardians’ season-opening series against the Mariners. It was only natural to ask him if rejoining Cleveland’s lineup with Seattle in town would prove to be a good omen.

Ingle tallies 1st MLB hit as Guardians' youth movement fuels win

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June 28, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Standing on first base on Saturday, Cooper Ingle faced the Guardians’ third-base dugout and emphatically clapped his hands. The 24-year-old gave a double thumbs-up, as chants of “Coooooop” began to echo across Progressive Field. Ingle recorded his first career hit and RBI in the fourth inning, knocking a

Guardians' injured trio Ramírez, Martínez, DeLauter boosting clubhouse spirits

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June 27, 2026

CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez popped into the Guardians’ clubhouse for a few moments Saturday afternoon at Progressive Field, donning a soft cast on his left wrist. The 33-year-old stopped at his locker, and then exchanged pleasantries with a few reporters. After briefly discussing his rehab from left hamate fracture surgery,