What we learned from the Guardians' 9-game winning streak
DENVER -- All good things must come to an end. And after an exhilarating stretch of nine straight victories, the Guardians now have to restart their winning streak following their 8-6 loss to the Rockies on Monday at Coors Field. This was the longest winning streak Cleveland has enjoyed since
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Power Rankings: Hottest team in baseball cracks Top 5
When the season began, one of the biggest stories was the blistering start by the Cleveland Guardians, who went 8-2 and 17-6, a launch that was particularly surprising considering this team didn’t look all that different than the one last year that disappointed from start to finish. The Guardians then
Wake Forest hitting machine Nick Kurtz drawing huge comps ahead of Draft
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Near the end of Wake Forest's batting practice session on a sunny spring off day at David F. Crouch Ballpark, Nick Kurtz strode into the cage to take his first hacks. To this point, BP had been pretty routine: the ping of line drives, balls sailing over
'It’s just fun baseball': Lively, Giménez fuel Guards' 9th straight win
ANAHEIM -- There’s simply no MLB squad hotter right now than the Guardians, who wrapped this weekend’s series in Anaheim as they began it: on a roll. On the heels of seven solid innings from Ben Lively and a sixth-inning offensive uprising, Cleveland finished off a three-game sweep on Sunday
Why Cleveland believes 'Hedges is the heart and soul'
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J-Ram first to 50 RBIs after homer in Guardians' 8th straight win
ANAHEIM -- If José Ramírez was in the NBA Jam video game, the baseballs he’s been hitting would have flames surrounding them. He’s that hot. His 15th home run of the season punctuated a four-run Cleveland third inning. And after driving in two with that one swing, he became the
These relievers have been lights-out in 2024
Mason Miller has been the breakout bullpen star of 2024. The converted starter -- who began his college career at Division III Waynesburg University in Pennsylvania -- has become a lights-out closer for the A’s, routinely reaching into the triple digits and blowing away practically everyone with his electric fastball.
J-Ram starts back-to-back-to-back fireworks in Guards' 7th straight win
ANAHEIM -- The Guardians haven’t exactly been known for offensive firepower in recent seasons. In their series opener against the Angels, they showed this year’s team is different than its predecessors. José Ramírez, Josh Naylor and David Fry hit back-to-back-to-back homers in the fourth inning to lead the Guardians to
Who will go No. 1 in the Draft? Our experts weigh the odds
College baseball conference tournaments are upon us, and the MLB Draft is just under two months away. While we still have plenty of baseball to watch between now and July 14, it’s never too early to hypothesize, or perhaps even fantasize, about who the Cleveland Guardians will select No. 1
'J-Rod to the rescue': OF saves bird, then lifts team to sweep
CLEVELAND -- You never forget your first series in the big leagues. Some cherish the stories of their first hits. Others beam over the memories of their families being in the stands. Or, if you’re Johnathan Rodriguez, you’ll always be able to tell people about how you rescued a baby
Clase living up to fiery closer entrance
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Five years later: Here's each team's best Draft pick from 2019
The 2019 Draft wasn’t one filled with a ton of suspense. It was widely accepted that the Orioles would take Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman – one of the Draft’s best-ever backstops – first overall, and that’s precisely what Mike Elias & Co. did on June 3. Bobby Witt Jr.
'Heart and soul' Fry doing it all for Guardians
CLEVELAND -- Guardians manager Stephen Vogt knows that every day, someone will ask him a question about José Ramírez. That was something he could’ve expected the day he accepted this job. He often jokes that he’s out of adjectives to use to describe the superstar because he has to come
Carrasco (neck spasms) to IL, testing Cleveland's depth
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians’ starting pitching depth just got a little thinner. On Tuesday, Carlos Carrasco was scratched from his scheduled start against the Mets at Progressive Field because of acute neck spasms and was placed on the 15-day IL. Righty Xzavion Curry was recalled from Triple-A Columbus to take
One must-catch Minor League throwback promo in each organization
On the field, Minor League Baseball is all about the future: See tomorrow’s stars, today. This forward-looking mentality is often combined with ballpark celebrations of past eras, via salutes to defunct teams, retired players and beloved pop culture properties. Jump in the way-back machine and join us as we explore
Rookie jitters behind, Manzardo looking like old self
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians’ dugout erupted, as every player smacked on the railing and put their fists in the air to get the rookie to buy into the team’s Super Mario Brothers-like celebration at second base. Kyle Manzardo saw his teammates and excitedly responded with a jubilant fist pump. Now,
'Nothing but love': Lindor makes return to Cleveland
CLEVELAND -- As Francisco Lindor emerged from the visiting clubhouse at Progressive Field on Monday, more than two dozen media members were already gathered around a television backdrop waiting for him. Wriggling between a pair of them, Lindor took his place in front of the cameras, seemingly at home. Then
Guardians recall prospect Johnathan Rodriguez
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians are ready to try something new in their outfield. On Monday afternoon, Cleveland called up outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez from Triple-A Columbus and designated outfielder Ramón Laureano for assignment. Rodriguez is the club's No. 16 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. “It was just time on both sides,”
Bibee dazzles, Brennan walks it off with homer to sweep Twins
CLEVELAND -- Tanner Bibee stood on the mound on Sunday and watched his manager emerge from the dugout after he issued a four-pitch walk to put runners on first and second with two outs in the seventh inning. Second baseman Andrés Giménez and first baseman Josh Naylor hustled to the
This Guardians prospect is showing surprising power
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'He’s a legend': J-Ram makes Guardians history on his bobblehead night
CLEVELAND -- José Ramírez sat at the third-base end of the Guardians’ dugout, staring into the eyes of the man who just set the tone in the first inning against the Twins by hitting a two-run homer to right field. Yes, he was looking at himself. Propped up on the