Brennan, Walters optioned to Triple-A Columbus?
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Just days out from the start of the 2025 season, the Cleveland Guardians continued to downsize their roster Monday, optioning outfielder Will Brennan and right-handed pitcher Andrew Walters to Triple-A Columbus. The GuardiansĄ¯ trade for Nolan Jones over the weekend created a logjam in the outfield, pushing
How will the Guardians' Opening Day roster look?
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The GuardiansĄ¯ 26-man roster continues to come into focus ahead of Opening Day on Thursday.
New for 2025 -- CLEGUARDIANS.TV -- stream games in the Guardians territory
CLEVELAND -- Baseball season is finally here, so itĄ¯s time to get prepared. The Guardians and Major League Baseball officially launched CLEGUARDIANS.TV on Feb. 11. This will be a new, direct-to-consumer, blackout-free streaming service produced by MLB for the 2025 season. Watch all available CLEGUARDIANS.TV Spring Training games free. And
Comparing the industry's 2025 Top 100 Prospects lists
One of the joys of the offseason is poring over prospect rankings. Of course, there is no One True Prospects List handed down from the baseball heavens -- each list has its own set of preferences and biases. Some people prefer upside while others put a premium on proximity to
Jones, Brennan, Noel: Who will open in right field for the Guards??
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- With little time for the dust to settle from SaturdayĄ¯s trade that sent Tyler Freeman to the Rockies for Nolan Jones, the next question Sunday turned to right field. The Guardians dealt the utility infielder who, just 24 hours earlier, appeared set to claim a spot on
Allen named 5th starter as Guards finalize starting rotation?
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The GuardiansĄ¯ 2025 starting pitching rotation is officially set, and the bullpen is close. Manager Stephen Vogt on Sunday named lefty Logan Allen as the fifth arm when the regular season opens March 27 in Kansas City. The 26-year-old will be at the back end of a
Latest Guardians injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Guardians injury news and transactions.
Jaison Chourio -- inspired by brother Jackson's meteroic rise -- ready to take next step
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1 important thing we learned about each team this spring
If you're reading this, congratulations -- you've just about made it through another offseason. In a matter of days, the 2025 season will exist outside of predictions and projections, and every team will be playing baseball that matters again. But before Opening Day festivities kick off on Thursday, we still
Bibee, Guardians agree to five-year contract extension
Tanner Bibee has emerged as a cornerstone player for the Guardians the past two seasons, and the organization is rewarding the 26-year-old with long-term security. The Guardians and Bibee have agreed to a five-year contract extension, Cleveland announced on Saturday. The deal runs through the 2029 season and includes a
Guardians reacquire Nolan Jones in trade with Rockies
Nolan Jones is headed back to where it all started. Saturday evening, the Guardians announced they have acquired the 26-year-old outfielder from the Rockies in exchange for utility man Tyler Freeman.
1 stat per MLB team to show you know baseball
ItĄ¯s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond. ItĄ¯s time to consume baseball in every form possible, including, of course, talking baseball. Whether itĄ¯s water-cooler talks, Slacks from the home office, family dinners or group chats, youĄ¯re going to
Guards nearing decision on No. 5 starter
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Five days before Opening Day, the Guardians are close to naming the fifth starter in the rotation. Tanner Bibee, Luis Ortiz, Gavin Williams and Ben Lively are the four top options, as Shane Bieber, who wonĄ¯t be on the GuardiansĄ¯ initial roster while he rehabs from Tommy
With Brito optioned, Guards' roster picture gets clearer
With Opening Day six days away, GuardiansĄ¯ 26-man roster is continuing to round into shape. On Friday, Cleveland made a series of moves and announcements that added some clarity to the picture. The Guardians optioned second baseman Juan Brito (their No. 10 prospect, per MLB Pipeline), infielder/outfielder Angel Mart¨Ēnez and
Experts predict 2025 AL, NL stat leaders
Opening Day is on the way, and itĄ¯s time to take a look at who MLBĄ¯s statistical standouts will be in 2025. We polled 59 MLB.com experts for their picks on who will lead the American League and National League in six key categories: homers, batting average, stolen bases, ERA,
Guardians pushing development pedal to the floor for '25 and beyond
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians had one of the most impressive turnarounds of 2024 with 16 more victories than they had the previous year, winning the American League Central Division and advancing to the AL Championship Series. As has always been the case, they leaned heavily on homegrown players, using
Bibee earns first career Opening Day start for Guardians in KC
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- It didnĄ¯t take long into his tenure as Guardians manager for Stephen Vogt to learn of the confidence that Tanner Bibee carries. Ą°Last year, he made the comment to me when we got to Spring Training,Ąą Vogt said. Ą°I met him, and he said, ĄŽIĄ¯m a No.
Which ranked prospects are still vying for Opening Day spots?
With Spring Training reaching the home stretch, teams are beginning the process of finalizing their Opening Day rosters. A number of the game's up-and-coming prospects remain in the mix for big league jobs at this critical juncture, vying for final roster spots that have yet to be decided upon. HereĄ¯s
Could Kwan replicate -- or top -- his '24 power boost?
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Guardians-Royals Opening Day starting pitchers: Bibee vs. Ragans
The journey for an American League Central title begins at 4:10 p.m. ET (3:10 CT) on March 27. The reigning division champion Guardians will open the season at Kauffman Stadium against the Royals, a team vying to unseat Cleveland this year. Despite the Guardians finishing the 2024 season with a
'He wants to be great': Ortiz settling in with Guards
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Among manager Stephen VogtĄ¯s impressions of Luis Ortiz this spring is how much fun the right-hander is to be around. Ą°HeĄ¯s always smiling,Ąą Vogt said. Ą°He's always happy. He wants to be great.Ąą
Guardians' home opener sold out; ballpark pass launched
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Once again, it will be a full house at Progressive Field for the GuardiansĄ¯ home opener. The Guardians announced on Tuesday their April 8 home opener against the White Sox is sold out. It marks the organizationĄ¯s 32nd straight home opener sellout, dating to Progressive FieldĄ¯s inaugural
Bieber baby boost: Guards' ace, a new dad, eyes 'emotional' Tommy John return
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- ItĄ¯s already been a big year for Guardians ace Shane Bieber -- and the season hasnĄ¯t even started yet. At the ballpark, the right-hander continues to make positive steps in his recovery from Tommy John surgery he underwent last April. Off the field, Bieber and his wife