CLEVELAND -- Daniel Schneemann isn’t valuable to the Guardians merely because he can play a half-dozen positions. He’s valuable because he’s exceptional defensively no matter where Cleveland puts him. We saw that in action once more on Tuesday night in a 6-3 loss to the Nationals. Schneemann robbed Nationals third

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians don’t have a precise timetable for Erik Sabrowski’s return quite yet, but they’re optimistic (and perhaps breathing a sigh of relief) after getting back MRI results on the setup man’s left elbow. The Guardians placed Sabrowski on the 15-day injured list on Monday with left elbow

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CLEVELAND -- Given how Tanner Bibee struggled Monday against the Nationals, manager Stephen Vogt’s postgame media session understandably centered upon the right-hander. Sometimes, the skipper relayed, you just have a bad day at the office.

CLEVELAND -- A Guardians bullpen that has been rolling this month will be without setup man Erik Sabrowski for the foreseeable future. The Guardians placed Sabrowski on the 15-day injured list on Monday (retroactive to May 22) with left elbow inflammation, and in a corresponding move recalled right-hander Codi Heuer

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians entered Monday leading the American League in stolen bases (54), and no one better exemplifies a team that has been pushing the envelope on the basepaths than José Ramírez. Ramírez leads the AL with 20 steals. He entered Monday on pace for 58 this season, which

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DETROIT -- A broom conspicuously stood in the middle of the Guardians’ clubhouse at Comerica Park on Thursday afternoon, its blue body propped up against a black leather chair seated immediately in front of the entryway. Sure, it could have been there for any number of reasons, but it was

DETROIT -- For eight innings on Wednesday, the Guardians’ offense was silent, once again unable to muster an ounce of run support for starter Tanner Bibee. Heading into the ninth inning, there was a common goal inside the first-base dugout at Comerica Park. “It really felt like the guys wanted

DETROIT -- The Guardians can always count on Steven Kwan to play strong defense in left and center field. That’s a key element of the four-time Gold Glove Award winner’s stardom, along with an elite hit tool that has lagged behind this season and led to Kwan’s demotion from Cleveland’s

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. DETROIT -- Angel Martínez was thrilled to be recognized on Monday as the third Guardians player to win American League Player of the Week

DETROIT -- Guardians starter Slade Cecconi delivered a 2-2 cutter to Dillon Dingler in the sixth inning Monday night at Comerica Park. The offering moved down and away from the Tigers’ catcher, who swung through it for strike three to end the inning.

DETROIT -- While the Guardians’ big league roster full of rising talent continues to be a ton of fun to watch, there’s a lot of interesting things happening with Triple-A Columbus, too. Add another reason to the list. On Monday, the Guardians announced they’ve promoted first baseman Ralphy Velazquez (ranked

DETROIT -- Shawn Armstrong spent his time during games at Progressive Field the past few weeks inside the Guardians’ bullpen. It was familiar territory for the veteran reliever, albeit under different circumstances. Armstrong had been on the 15-day IL since April 26 with a right groin strain, but he wanted

CLEVELAND -- On afternoons like Sunday, you can really envision the possibilities and dream about the potential of Guardians hitters who are growing up before our eyes. The Guardians belted six home runs on Sunday en route to beating the Reds, 10-3, at Progressive Field to secure the three-game series.

CLEVELAND -- The visual of José Ramírez hustling on the basepaths is synonymous with his game. The Guardians’ third baseman’s baserunning is an integral part of his superstardom, certainly when it comes to stealing bases. Ramírez is taking things to a new level this season, one not seen in Cleveland

CLEVELAND -- Don’t be surprised if this year's Ohio Cup highlight reel eventually includes Guardians TV play-by-play man Matt Underwood. Underwood inserted his name into the hat for Play of the Game on Saturday, during the Guardians-Reds matchup at Progressive Field. Underwood snagged a foul ball off the bat of

CLEVELAND -- Look up and down the Guardians’ lineup and you’ll find encouraging signs within a young cast of hitters who are developing on the game’s highest stage. The emergence of Angel Martínez and the potential breakout happening before our eyes continues to be one of the most electric.

CLEVELAND -- It has been nearly four years since Steven Kwan slotted anywhere other than the leadoff spot in the Guardians’ starting lineup. Amid Kwan’s sluggish start to the season at the plate, manager Stephen Vogt has made a change. Kwan was moved down to the No. 6 spot in

CLEVELAND -- The significance of pitcher wins is very debatable given they only control so much during an outing. That being said, Tanner Bibee has pitched well enough this season to have multiple wins on his ledger by now. Instead, Bibee is 0-6 through 10 starts -- or what amounts

CLEVELAND -- Terry Francona obviously wishes Cleveland’s 2016 season ended with a parade. That’s stating the obvious, as the team's former skipper noted, considering how close he and his ballclub came to making that reality. When Francona looks back on that team one decade later, another sentiment stands prominently in

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 -- For Rajai Davis, it feels like time has flown by. It doesn’t seem like all that long ago when he rocked Progressive

CLEVELAND -- Steven Kwan and the Guardians had a team off-day on Thursday, on the heels of a stretch of playing 13 games in as many days. However, Progressive Field was buzzing with activity for a great cause. Kwan hosted the second annual “Check on Your Mate" chess tournament on

CLEVELAND -- After slotting Angel Martínez in the leadoff spot on Wednesday, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt noted a few reasons why he liked the 24-year-old there. “He’s dangerous from pitch No. 1,” Vogt said pregame. “Angel’s got the power. He's ready to swing and everybody knows it, so you’ve got

CLEVELAND -- With the Guardians nearing the finish line of a stretch of 13 games in as many days, their bullpen has been running a bit hot. That was the backdrop to a series of roster moves prior to Wednesday’s series finale against the Angels. The Guardians have recalled right-hander