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Guards ride complete effort to 10,000th win in franchise history

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8 minutes ago

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

Guardians hopeful after Holderman exits with wrist inflammation

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August 15, 2026

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.

Williams loses command as Guardians can't contain early momentum

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August 14, 2026

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.

J-Ram out of lineup for opener vs. Padres as Guardians mind hamate recovery

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August 14, 2026

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

Re-ranking Guardians' Top 30 prospects after Draft brings new faces

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August 14, 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.

Time running short for Guardians to ignite offense

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August 13, 2026

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

Deadline additions Lowe, Adell, Griffin deliver as Guardians snap skid

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August 12, 2026

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

Guardians can't halt skid as RISP woes crop up once again

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August 12, 2026

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.

Vast arsenal defines Griffin's 'second chance' in baseball

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August 11, 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 -- Foster Griffin hasn’t had a lot of time yet to sit back and process the journey he’s been on this year. But

'We're not thrilled': Missed opportunity in Guards' series loss to White Sox

Vogt holds team meeting postgame to address issues as Cleveland falls a season-high 3 games under .500
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August 9, 2026

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

Guardians promote club's top 2025 Draft pick LaViolette to Double-A Akron

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August 9, 2026

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

Holderman's rare rough night costly in Guardians' AL Central chase

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August 9, 2026

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

Stop and stare! Martínez crushes grand slam on the way to 6-RBI night

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August 8, 2026

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.

Cecconi lands on IL with arm fatigue after move to 'pen

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August 7, 2026

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

Guardians embrace change from status quo before, after Deadline

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August 6, 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 -- Manager Stephen Vogt relayed what was on his wish list when he sat down with the Guardians’ front office in recent weeks

After buying at Deadline, then getting swept, Guards face uphill battle

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August 6, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians’ record tells us this is as bad as things have been all season. Whether that’s a complete view of the state of things, it doesn’t feel good right now. The Guardians began this week by making a flurry of roster upgrades before the Trade Deadline, which

Vogt ejected for just second time as manager after check-swing call

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August 6, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Angel Genao’s four-hit game in his Major League debut wasn’t the only rare occurrence that unfolded at Progressive Field on Wednesday. The Guardians’ 6-5 loss to the Mets also featured manager Stephen Vogt getting ejected. If you can’t recall that happening too often, it’s because before Wednesday, it

'He’s gonna be a superstar': Genao delivers 1st 4-hit MLB debut in franchise history

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August 6, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Stephen Vogt got to watch Angel Genao up close this spring, when the top prospect earned a non-roster invite to Guardians big league camp. Between Genao’s infectious smile and his electric skill set, the skipper had a bit of a premonition.

Guardians call up No. 2 prospect Genao

Arias DFA'd in corresponding move
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August 5, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Angel Genao grew up idolizing Francisco Lindor. Poetically, the Guardians' prospect made his big league debut with the superstar shortstop in the opposite dugout. The Guardians promoted Genao, a switch-hitting infielder, from Triple-A Columbus prior to Wednesday’s game against Lindor and the Mets at Progressive Field. The 22-year-old

Ramírez (left wrist) improving, but out of lineup again vs. Mets

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August 5, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Manager Stephen Vogt said José Ramírez is doing better, but the star third baseman was out of the Guardians’ starting lineup for a second straight game on Wednesday due to left wrist inflammation. “He’s feeling much better today,” Vogt said before the Guardians’ game against the Mets on

Cecconi moves to 'pen as Deadline acquisition Griffin joins Guards' rotation

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August 4, 2026

CLEVELAND -- When Slade Cecconi learned Monday the Guardians acquired starter Foster Griffin from the Nationals before the 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline, he had a pretty good idea of what it would mean for him personally.

Guardians 'pretty fired up' about Deadline additions Adell, Griffin, Lowe

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August 4, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Austin Hedges contends he didn’t pay much attention to the Trade Deadline on Monday, and rather spent the Guardians’ off-day relaxing and seeing the new “Spider-Man” movie. But it was hard to avoid the news all day, certainly around his team.

Guardians' Trade Deadline deals address team's biggest weaknesses

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August 3, 2026

CLEVELAND -- President of baseball operations Chris Antonetti forecast the Guardians would “look at all opportunities” to improve before Monday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline. He wasn’t kidding. The Guardians made a flurry of additions Monday to bolster their roster as they push for a third consecutive division title and

Guardians get Jo Adell from Angels for catching prospect

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August 3, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians were not shy about wanting to improve their offense before Monday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline. Cleveland has struck a deal to bolster its mix. The Guardians have acquired outfielder Jo Adell from the Angels, the club announced on Monday, in exchange for catching prospect Jacob

Guardians add All-Star lefty Griffin, slugger Lowe in trades

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August 3, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians were in conversations with the Nationals for "quite a while" leading up to Monday's 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline, president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said. But there was a point where Cleveland was not confident anything would reach the finish line. The Guardians are thrilled