Freeman proving himself worthy of everyday center field job
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians wanted more production out of center field in 2024 and that’s exactly what Tyler Freeman is trying to give them. The second inning was Freeman’s in the Guardians’ 10-2 victory over the A’s on Friday night at Progressive Field. In the top half of the frame
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'I've got sunshine': Giménez, Guards improve to 10-3 on the road
BOSTON -- A day after the Guardians’ hitters did very little, they did just enough to finish a successful stop in Fenway Park. With leadoff specialist and offensive spark Steven Kwan getting the day off, Cleveland built an early lead before holding off the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on a
Lively sharp in debut, but Guardians unable to solve Houck
BOSTON -- The Guardians’ hitters just ran into a dominant pitcher. Simple as that. Limited to just three singles, Cleveland never had a runner reach second base in its first shutout loss of the season, falling to the Red Sox 2-0 on Wednesday night at chilly Fenway Park. Making his
Inbox: Could Arias stick in everyday lineup?
This story was excerpted from Mandy Bell’s Guardians Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. The Guardians have gotten off to a hot start this season, but a lot of questions have emerged in the first few weeks. Let’s
Prospects who could be impact callups -- 1 for each team
We've already seen several noteworthy callups in this young season. The biggest came when the Orioles promoted the best prospect in baseball, Jackson Holliday, on April 10. The Dodgers summoned fellow Top 100 prospect Andy Pages on Tuesday to bolster their outfield. When Justin Steele strained a hamstring on Opening
Guardians use late-inning magic to continue hot start to '24
BOSTON -- Some late-inning magic and a club-record-tying start on the road. Boy, are these Guardians off to an exciting start. Add in a little first-time Fenway Park fun for center fielder Tyler Freeman, too, and that made for a special night on Tuesday. After letting an early four-run lead
Curry's dominant debut powers Guards' win
BOSTON -- Xzavion Curry was ready for his first start of the season, even if it came in the morning. With an 11:13 a.m. ET start for Boston’s traditional Patriots’ Day game following a flight here after an emotional walk-off win over the Yankees on Sunday, the Guardians got a
Breaking down Guards' early-season trends
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Giménez the last of several heroes as Guardians walk off Yankees
CLEVELAND -- If you needed a good way to describe what the Guardians’ season has been like, you couldn’t find a better example than Sunday’s come-from-behind victory. The stats tell you the Guardians shouldn’t have beaten the Yankees, 8-7, in the bottom of the 10th at Progressive Field. Baseball Savant
Three starts in, McKenzie hasn't found his stride
CLEVELAND -- Triston McKenzie knows it. His coaches know it. We all know it. That’s why he was straight to the point when the media gathered around his locker after the Guardians were swept by the Yankees in a doubleheader Saturday at Progressive Field. “I don’t want to make small
Guardians No. 4 prospect muscles way to first career 2-HR game
For 26 minutes, Single-A Lynchburg first baseman Ralphy Velazquez watched Fredericksburg put up 10 runs in the first inning of Wednesday night’s game. It may have lasted less than a half-hour, but it felt much longer for the Guardians' No. 4 prospect. Eight consecutive batters reached base to start the
Naylor brothers homer in same frame, then win game on Sibling Day
CLEVELAND -- Josh Naylor was sitting on the bench, watching his younger brother, Bo Naylor, stand in the box with the bases loaded and the game tied in the bottom of the 10th inning. Josh kept mumbling to himself, “You're born for this moment. Be ready. You're prepared.” How did
Guardians' camaraderie on display in hot start
This story was excerpted from Mandy Bell’s Guardians Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. CLEVELAND -- Andrés Giménez sat down at the dais in the Guardians’ media room just after Monday’s victory over the White Sox. He only
Cleveland's most stacked Minor League affiliate
All four full-season affiliates are in full swing now and there are many ways prospect fans can watch their favorite players in Minor League locales. Nothing beats going in person, of course. Be sure to check out our complete set of Minor League Ballpark Guides for good travel intel. Of
Guardians figuring out who will pitch when in deep, talented 'pen
CLEVELAND -- From the start of Spring Training, the Guardians only had one label in their bullpen: Emmanuel Clase, closer. From there, the team knew it would have to learn about this group of relievers to determine who will pitch when. Everyone is versatile. Each arm has earned the trust
J-Ram eclipses franchise legend with HR as Guards win 5th straight
CLEVELAND -- To think, José Ramírez’s day began by figuring out how to put protective glasses over his camera lens to get pictures of the moon passing by the sun. It ended with him eclipsing Al Rosen in the club’s record books. The Guardians needed some breathing room, and their
Total eclipse at the park: Guardians, White Sox take in solar phenomenon
CLEVELAND -- It was an event that had not happened here in 218 years. No, not a warm-weather home opener for the Guardians (that happens at least a handful of times every 218 years), but a total solar eclipse. And on Monday, for the first time in the history of
Bieber emotional ahead of surgery: 'I was falling back in love with pitching'
CLEVELAND -- Shane Bieber was speaking so casually. It almost seemed as if he was numb to the season-ending news he received just days ago. But after nearly 10 minutes of speaking, the emotion became palpable. It was a simple question, “Do you think the work you put in at
Guardians’ High-A affiliate celebrates solar eclipse
As a change in the sky caught the attention of most of the country Monday, Minor League franchises in the path of totality made sure everyone felt included. From Triple-A Round Rock to Triple-A Syracuse, teams from all levels took part in the festivities of watching the solar eclipse with
Who’ll step up with Bieber out?
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Guardians-Twins finale postponed; twin bill scheduled for Aug. 9
The Minnesota Twins announced that Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Friday, Aug. 9, at 1:10 p.m. CT/12:10 ET. The game will be played ahead of the previously scheduled 7:10 p.m.
Giménez's no-look 'platinum' play helps Guards win 4th straight
MINNEAPOLIS -- There are only a few guarantees in life: Death, taxes and Andrés Giménez making an unbelievable play every time he’s on the diamond. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt knew this from afar, but day after day in Spring Training, as Giménez pulled off some improbable maneuver in the dirt