CLEVELAND -- A tattoo extends from the top of Guardians reliever Colin Holderman's left forearm down to his wrist. Spread within multiple roses reads a three-worded message: “My Sister’s Keeper.” Holderman’s brother and sister, Casey and Cassidy, have the same tattoo. It’s a tribute to their older sister, Taylor, 33,

CLEVELAND -- There have been games, Steven Kwan said, where he hasn’t had much to do in the outfield while Gavin Williams has been on the mound. The big right-hander with a propensity for racking up strikeouts has a knack for limiting balls in play. In those quiet moments, Kwan

CLEVELAND -- Jo Adell tried on a pair of knee pads inside the Guardians’ clubhouse on Thursday morning, between packing up gear for Cleveland's upcoming six-game trip that begins Friday at Coors Field against the Rockies. All in all, it was an encouraging scene. Adell sustained a left knee contusion

CLEVELAND -- Parker Messick began to make his way back to the Guardians’ dugout in the seventh inning on Wednesday. As he got closer, the Progressive Field crowd came to its feet and gave him a standing ovation. Messick was once again brilliant. It wasn’t enough to prevent a frustrating

CLEVELAND -- Manager Stephen Vogt described the Guardians’ position player mix as “pretty banged up” on Tuesday night. Wednesday did not provide much relief on that front. The Guardians placed first baseman Rhys Hoskins on the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday night's 1-0 loss to the Giants with lower

CLEVELAND -- The first-inning drive by outfielder Jo Adell on Tuesday left teammate Austin Hedges’ jaw agape and his hands on his head. It kick-started a career night for Adell, got Progressive Field rocking and the Guardians rolling as they began one of their most critical stretches of the season.

CLEVELAND -- Chase DeLauter was not in the Guardians’ starting lineup for their series opener against the Giants on Tuesday due to left hamstring tightness. However, the club's hope remains that this is just a short-term situation for the 24-year-old. “He's feeling a lot better," Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said

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 -- It’s almost hard to believe, Parker Messick says, how quickly one year has gone by. The past 12 months have been a

CLEVELAND -- Stephen Vogt went to the pitcher’s mound in the sixth inning on Sunday, after Tanner Bibee walked Xander Bogaerts to load the bases with one out. The Guardians’ skipper said he wanted to make sure Bibee (whose pitch count was at 93) was doing well physically.

CLEVELAND -- Chase DeLauter has solidified himself as a centerpiece to the Guardians' lineup as a rookie this season. When he did not take his place in right field in the third inning on Sunday at Progressive Field, you couldn’t help but hold your breath. DeLauter exited the Guardians’ 5-0

CLEVELAND -- Colin Holderman has been the most steady member of the Guardians’ bullpen this season not named Cade Smith. Suffice to say, seeing him walk off the mound with trainer Chad Wolfe on Saturday mid-outing was a concern.

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians added a monumental victory to Cleveland’s franchise record books on Saturday. For the 2026 ballclub, it was significant in its own right. The Guardians beat the Padres, 6-1, at Progressive Field on Saturday, securing the 10,000th win in Cleveland franchise history. They joined the Red Sox

CLEVELAND -- You had to feel good about how things were going for the Guardians early on Friday. Cleveland led, 3-0, through three innings, and it had its lead horse on the mound in starter Gavin Williams. The air began to come out of the balloon in the fourth inning.

CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez’s comeback from left hamate surgery has not been linear, but manager Stephen Vogt said the 33-year-old has continued to progress since he made his return to the Guardians’ lineup on July 22. There is a give and take here, however, as the Guardians also continue to

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DETROIT -- The last time the Guardians packed up to leave Detroit, a broom rested conspicuously in the middle of the visitors’ clubhouse at Comerica Park as Cleveland celebrated a four-game sweep of the Tigers that kept the Guards cemented atop the AL Central standings. As the Guardians left Detroit

DETROIT -- Guardians first baseman Nathaniel Lowe saw shortstop Brayan Rocchio range to his right in the ninth inning on Wednesday to pursue a ground ball hit by Kevin McGonigle. As Lowe braced for Rocchio’s throw across the diamond, the first baseman knew he had to at least get some

DETROIT -- The stage was set for the Guardians to make a dramatic and much-needed comeback in the ninth inning on Tuesday. After Cleveland cut its deficit to two against Tigers closer Kenley Jansen, Travis Bazzana stepped to the plate and had men at second and third with two outs.

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 -- Foster Griffin hasn’t had a lot of time yet to sit back and process the journey he’s been on this year. But

CHICAGO -- Stephen Vogt strolled around the Rate Field playing surface Sunday afternoon to survey the conditions near the end of a two-hour, 23-minute rain delay. At one point, the Guardians’ manager stopped in shallow right field, which, moments prior, was the focus of a White Sox grounds crew's squeegeeing

CHICAGO -- Jace LaViolette is moving on up and is one step closer to the big leagues.

CHICAGO -- Colin Holderman has been a crucial piece to the Guardians’ bullpen this season as a trusted presence to bridge games to closer Cade Smith. No reliever can be perfect every night, but Holderman’s consistency made what unfolded Saturday somewhat of a surprise. Entering in relief of starter Gavin

CHICAGO -- As the fly ball off the bat of Angel Martínez carried deep into the night, the Guardians’ left fielder turned around to peak at catcher Edgar Quero. It was more of a passing glance, really. Martínez had a trip around the bases awaiting him.

CHICAGO -- Slade Cecconi’s move from the Guardians’ starting rotation into their bullpen has quickly hit a speed bump. Prior to Friday’s series opener against the White Sox at Rate Field, the Guardians placed Cecconi on the 15-day injured list due to right arm fatigue. Cleveland recalled right-hander Franco Aleman

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 -- Manager Stephen Vogt relayed what was on his wish list when he sat down with the Guardians’ front office in recent weeks