As the 2025 MLB trade deadline inches closer, the Cleveland Guardians find themselves at a familiar crossroads: balancing elite pitching assets with an underwhelming offense. The question on many minds is whether Cleveland will entertain the idea of dealing All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in exchange for the type of power-hitting outfielder they desperately lack. While…
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Ben Lively underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, a significant development that will sideline him for an extended period. The procedure was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas and included both a reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) and a flexor tendon repair, two critical elements of…
The Guardians have a rich tradition of scouting and developing talented catchers from Venezuela, a legacy that dates back to 1996 when they signed switch-hitting catcher Victor Martinez from Ciudad Bolívar. After Martinez’s standout career, which included three All-Star appearances and 900 hits with the team, Cleveland has now signed another promising Venezuelan catcher looking…
The Cleveland Guardians had a significant decision to make as Thursday afternoon’s arbitration deadline loomed. By 1 pm ET, the team needed to finalize contracts with their arbitration-eligible players who had yet to sign. Among the players in question were two of their starting outfielders, Steven Kwan and Lane Thomas. Both Kwan and Thomas will…
The Cleveland Guardians continue to bolster their pitching depth as they look ahead to the 2025 season. Recognizing the importance of strong pitching in their postseason aspirations, the team made a low-risk move by signing right-handed pitcher Luis Frías to a minor league contract on Thursday. The deal also includes an invitation to MLB spring…
Shane Bieber’s first venture into free agency has led him back to the Cleveland Guardians, the team he has spent his entire MLB career with. The 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner agreed to a one-year, $14 million contract with the Guardians on Friday, following a challenging 2024 season in which he…
CLEVELAND – Former top prospect George Valera is staying with the Cleveland Guardians after a tumultuous few weeks. After being designated for assignment and then non-tendered on Friday, the Guardians re-signed the outfielder to a Minor League contract on Monday. Valera, who was once ranked among the Guardians’ top prospects…
The New York Yankees have released right-handed pitcher Cody Morris, as reported on his MLB.com profile page. Morris was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians in a trade last December, and although he was removed from the Yankees’ 40-man roster in July, he remained within the organization until this week. Despite not being given a chance…
The Cleveland Guardians have made several changes to their coaching staff for the upcoming season, as reported by Mandy Bell of MLB.com. Grant Fink has been promoted to hitting coach, replacing Chris Valaika, who left to join Terry Francona’s coaching staff in Cincinnati. Additionally, bench coach Craig Albernaz will remain with the Guardians but has…
The Cleveland Guardians’ starting rotation was a weak spot during their solid 2024 season, with inconsistent pitching leading to overuse of the bullpen, especially against teams like the New York Yankees. For 2025, the Guardians aim to strengthen their rotation to boost their World Series chances. One potential strategy, proposed…