CLEVELAND -- Chase DeLauter is a centerpiece to the Guardians’ lineup and the type of hitter who can carry their offense. To lose that presence for any extended stretch this month, as Cleveland pushes for the postseason, would be crushing. You couldn't help but feel uneasy on Friday night, when

CLEVELAND -- After briefly watching the fly ball carry off his bat and deep into the night sky at Progressive Field, Travis Bazzana turned to his left and began to backpedal while gazing into the Guardians’ third-base dugout. There was no doubt where that ball was headed. By the time

CLEVELAND -- Its arrival has become an annual event in northeast Ohio, something you can count on with as much assurance as the forthcoming gray skies and the chilly air of winter. Welcome to Rocctember, Cleveland.

CLEVELAND -- Colin Holderman has been a vital member of the Guardians’ bullpen this season, as a reliable high-leverage arm in front of closer Cade Smith. As Cleveland continues its push for the postseason, it will do so without the steady right-hander for the foreseeable future. The Guardians placed Holderman

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 a manager’s job to stump for his players ahead of baseball’s awards season. Stephen Vogt understands that also is the case

CLEVELAND -- Scoreboard watching is common in September as teams make their final push toward securing a postseason spot. That routine is unique for the Guardians and others this season given the crowded state of the American League playoff picture. “Sometimes two teams are playing and you're not sure who

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians had their work cut out for them on Wednesday, when they were up against American League Cy Young Award contender Dylan Cease. The last thing Cleveland could afford was any self-inflicted mistakes. To that end, the second inning proved rather disastrous.

CLEVELAND -- The early returns on Guardians rookie Angel Genao in the big leagues have been promising. What’s encouraging is we know he’s just getting started.

CLEVELAND -- As Gavin Williams headed off the field in the seventh inning on Tuesday, he was serenaded by a standing ovation from the Progressive Field faithful. The big right-hander, who has been one of the Majors’ top strikeout artists this season, was in top form once again. It’s nights

CLEVELAND -- There was a point this year where Carlos Hernández feared his baseball career could be over. So, the 29-year-old could only help but smile as he sat in the Guardians’ dugout at Progressive Field on Tuesday afternoon. “I’m very happy,” Hernández said through team interpreter Agustin Rivero. “I

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 -- As the Guardians embark upon the final month of the regular season, they are in the mix to secure a postseason berth

CLEVELAND -- Slade Cecconi’s initial foray into the Guardians’ bullpen was short-lived, but the right-hander is progressing toward rejoining Cleveland’s pitching staff. When and in what capacity is what the Guardians are still figuring out. Cecconi, who went on the 10-day injured list on Aug. 7 with right arm fatigue,

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians’ offense is most dangerous when José Ramírez is at the center of its run production. While this hasn’t been a typical season for the 33-year-old, Cleveland is counting on him to lead the way as it pushes to secure a postseason spot.

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians have not made any final determination on who will join their active roster when it expands by two players on Tuesday. But they have spent a chunk of time sorting through their options.

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians returned to Cleveland this weekend hoping to build upon their 6-0 road trip against the Rockies and Angels, which helped change the tune around a team whose season appeared to be slipping away for much of August. The first two days of their ensuing 10-game homestand

CLEVELAND -- It wasn’t that long ago when Travis Bazzana was a kid dreaming of taking the road less traveled to MLB from Australia. Now, as he enjoys his rookie season in the Majors, the 24-year-old stands as an inspiration to those looking to follow in his footsteps. On Saturday,

CLEVELAND -- Progressive Field was rocking in the ninth inning on Friday night, after a successful Guardians challenge overturned Travis Bazzana’s foul ball into a hit-by-pitch. Suddenly, Cleveland had the bases loaded with two outs, trailing the Royals by three runs. The buzz enveloping the ballpark grew when rookie Angel

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 -- Guardians rookie infielder Angel Genao is in the midst of his first stint in the big leagues. But in retrospect, he got

ANAHEIM -- You can understand the confidence emanating from the Guardians’ dugout right now, with how well things have been going. Cleveland is expecting to win every day. “There's just that belief right now of, like, you're never out of a game,” second baseman Travis Bazzana said. “When it was

ANAHEIM -- While none of us needed any proof that José Ramírez hits the ball with authority, teammate Travis Bazzana received some painful confirmation in the Guardians’ 4-3 win over the Angels on Wednesday. And Bazzana has the scars -- or, rather, the seams -- to prove it.

ANAHEIM -- How to best handle a nagging left hamstring is a simple equation for both Chase DeLauter and the Guardians. The 24-year-old being out of the starting lineup for a couple of games is entirely preferred to risking this becoming a season-defining problem. “We’re just trying to be smart

ANAHEIM -- If you stayed up late to catch the Guardians' matchup with the Angels in Anaheim on Tuesday, you were treated to one of Cleveland’s most riveting games of the season. If you called it a night early, perhaps after the Guardians fell into a big hole early in

ANAHEIM -- Once again, the Guardians exercised caution with outfielder Chase DeLauter and his nagging left hamstring. DeLauter was not in the Guardians’ starting lineup for Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Angels due to left hamstring tightness, which also caused him to be scratched from Cleveland’s lineup about 30 minutes

ANAHEIM -- Austin Hedges has been one of the Guardians’ best stories this season, as the defense-first catcher continues to enjoy a revival offensively. Monday night at Angel Stadium, he delivered one of his most memorable moments of the campaign to date.

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