With MLB-best record, Guardians show offensive success could last
CLEVELAND -- Once again, the Guardians’ offense took care of business. We’re 22 games into the season and the concept of relying on the offense has almost become an expectation -- something this club hasn’t been able to do in the last handful of years. But backed by a Will
Keep an eye on the younger Chourio brother
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 -- When it comes to the Chourio Brothers, Jackson has stolen all the headlines. Rightfully so, considering he locked up an eight-year, $82
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When the Mets are playing well -- and the Mets are playing very well right now -- no fanbase loves their team more, or is more aggrieved when the rest of the baseball world does not take appropriate notice. It’s actually wonderful: Fandom is meant to be experienced in the
Manzardo gets even hotter with third homer in two games
Kyle Manzardo had himself a weekend. The Guardians No. 2 prospect launched three homers and amassed five extra-base hits in three games for Triple-A Columbus, capping off a nine-game stretch in which the lefty slugger has been firing on all cylinders at the dish.
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Josh Naylor fires teammates up with intense HR celebration
CLEVELAND -- We’ve seen Josh Naylor headbutt his manager out of pure passion for the game, so should any of us be surprised when his idea of a home run celebration includes smashing his own bat against his helmet? The game was tied at 2 in the fifth inning on
2-for-1: Chourio brothers homer on same day for first time in pro careers
Plenty of memories have been created by the Chourio brothers, Jackson and Jaison, throughout their lives. On Saturday, the dynamic duo added another one when they both homered on the same day for the first time in their professional careers. Jackson hit a go-ahead home run in the fourth inning
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
'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