'He's a competitor': Lane quickly settling into Guardians' lineup
CLEVELAND -- Lane Thomas stood on second base at Progressive Field in his second game with his new team. The home dugout was screaming for him to celebrate his double and he gave a casual fist pump in response. The crew was signaling for him to give the Super Mario
Injuries & Moves: Bibee's start pushed back due to shoulder tightness
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Each team's biggest question after Trade Deadline
With the Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror, questions about who's buying and who's selling have been answered. Now, as August gets underway, many other questions arise. Welcome to the stretch run. How teams answer these latest questions could go a long way toward deciding not only how the rest
Did Guardians do enough at Trade Deadline for postseason push?
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No. 1 Draft pick's first pro home run is just grand
Travis Bazzana has hit the ground running in his introduction to pro ball. Now his debut stint can also be deemed grand. Playing in his third game for High-A Lake County, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 Draft crushed his first professional home run -- a grand slam en
How did the Trade Deadline shake up Power Rankings?
The Trade Deadline has passed! For the most part, rosters are what they are at this point -- these are the teams for the stretch run. Which makes this the perfect time for some Power Rankings, the first post-Deadline edition of the year. How are all the trades going to
Guardians bolster rotation with trade for veteran Cobb from Giants
DETROIT -- The Guardians first addressed their lineup, and now, they have brought in extra reinforcements to help add to their starting pitching depth. Cleveland acquired right-hander Alex Cobb from San Francisco during Tuesday afternoon’s 5-0 win over Detroit at Comerica Park in exchange for Minor League hurler Jacob Bresnahan
Postseason schedule announced; flexible start date for World Series
The 2024 MLB postseason will feature a month of games broadcast across six channels and, for the first time, includes a wrinkle for the start of the World Series. Overall, the postseason is scheduled to run from the start of the Wild Card Series on Tuesday, Oct. 1, to a
Guardians get Lane Thomas, trade 3 prospects to Nats
CLEVELAND -- Guardians All-Star third baseman José Ramírez was too busy making history with his two long balls in Cleveland’s 8-4 win over Detroit on Monday night to hear the news. During the game, Cleveland acquired outfielder Lane Thomas from the Nationals in exchange for three prospects: lefty Alex Clemmey
After making more history in 2-HR game, J-Ram reminisces on years past
DETROIT -- When you walk down the hall leading to the visiting clubhouse at Comerica Park, the walls are lined with photos of every visiting team over the past decade. Cleveland’s photo has a young José Ramírez alongside former teammates -- none of whom remain with the team. As he
Keep up with all the Trade Deadline moves during MLB.TV sale
Ready for some baseball action after the excitement of the 2024 Trade Deadline? With MLB.TV’s Trade Deadline Sale, you can now watch out-of-market MLB games for the rest of the season, plus stream MLB Network 24/7 for only $34.99. MLB.TV’s All Teams Yearly package, which enables you to stream every
Clutch 'pen, Kwan help Guardians take set between MLB's top teams
PHILADELPHIA -- In the third inning of Saturday’s defeat, Guardians leadoff hitter Steven Kwan skied a ball to deep center field at Citizens Bank Park. Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh plucked it from the sky above the wall’s 401-foot sign. It wasn’t a clear-cut robbery, but Kwan certainly would’ve had
No. 1 pick Bazzana quickly getting some milestones out of the way
Travis Bazzana logged his first RBI in affiliated ball in his first game for High-A Lake County. In his second, he checked off a few more milestones. The No. 1 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft – who is likely to rank among the Top 20 prospects in baseball once
Cantillo makes long-awaited debut
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Will Guardians trade for a starter to address rotation questions?
PHILADELPHIA -- With less than 72 hours until Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline, the pitching market has really started sizzling. Though a few deals for starters have materialized, relievers are suddenly being moved left and right. The flurry of activity seems to indicate that if the market for starting
Lively tames MLB-best Phils amid crucial stretch for Guardians
PHILADELPHIA -- With deals swirling around baseball only a few days before the Trade Deadline and the toughest remaining schedule of any team, the Guardians could be on the precipice of a transformative moment. Will the American League Central leaders add a bat before Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET deadline? An
No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana collects first pro RBI in High-A debut
Travis Bazzana made his Minor League debut Friday, 12 days after being selected first overall in the MLB Draft. The Guardians prospect -- who is expected to slot in among the Top 20 prospects in baseball when MLB Pipeline's updated rankings emerge in a few weeks -- began his professional
Offensive funk leaves Guardians pondering Deadline strategy
CLEVELAND -- No runs, just four hits and another loss to an AL Central team. So, what does this all mean? The Guardians’ need for starting pitching is a constant. But the longer July goes on, the more we see that the need for a bat might be just as
Bibee exits after 5 innings due to cramping in quads, hamstrings
CLEVELAND -- Everything you needed to know about how Tanner Bibee felt coming off the mound before the start of the sixth inning was reflected in the way he spiked his glove down the stairs en route to the home clubhouse. An injury wasn’t supposed to be how it ended.
Trade candidates who could fit with Guardians
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 -- Tanner Bibee said it best on Friday night: “We’re in a major buy mode -- I hope. And everyone really wants to
How all 30 teams can upgrade at the Deadline
Every team in the Majors will have a strategy leading up to Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline, and whether they’re planning to buy or sell -- or, in some cases, do a little bit of each -- decision-makers around the league will surely have an area of focus. Whether
Quartet of Guardians steps up when needed the most
CLEVELAND -- And … exhale. The Guardians need to rack up more runs across more games than just the five they scored in Tuesday’s 5-4 victory over the Tigers at Progressive Field before we can declare that the offensive skid is over, but getting back in the win column is