Zack Meisel

Zack Meisel

Senior Writer, Guardians

Zack Meisel is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Cleveland Guardians and Major League Baseball. Zack was named the 2021 Ohio Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association and won first place for best sports coverage from the Society of Professional Journalists. He has been on the beat since 2011 and is the author of four books, including "Cleveland Rocked," the tale of the 1995 team.

Zack Meisel is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Cleveland Guardians and Major League Baseball. Zack was named the 2021 Ohio Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association and won first place for best sports coverage from the Society of Professional Journalists. He has been on the beat since 2011 and is the author of four books, including "Cleveland Rocked," the tale of the 1995 team.

CC Sabathia's journey from unpolished draft pick to Cleveland Hall of Famer

CC Sabathia's journey from unpolished draft pick to Cleveland Hall of Famer

No one would have envisioned a quarter-century ago that Sabathia would turn into the effective workhorse he became.

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Guardians takeaways: How Lane Thomas and Alex Cobb fit the team with MLB's best record

Guardians takeaways: How Lane Thomas and Alex Cobb fit the team with MLB's best record

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The Guardians made sensible trade deadline moves, but they're taking big pitching risks

The Guardians made sensible trade deadline moves, but they're taking big pitching risks

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In win-now move, Padres acquire top reliever on market Tanner Scott from Marlins

In win-now move, Padres acquire top reliever on market Tanner Scott from Marlins

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Guardians to acquire Alex Cobb from Giants to fortify their rotation: Sources

Guardians to acquire Alex Cobb from Giants to fortify their rotation: Sources

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Guardians strike on the trade market, and Lane Thomas' new teammates are relieved

Guardians strike on the trade market, and Lane Thomas' new teammates are relieved

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Guardians acquire Lane Thomas from Nationals to boost offense

Guardians acquire Lane Thomas from Nationals to boost offense

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Cleveland Guardians show they have ingredients for October, but they need help

Cleveland Guardians show they have ingredients for October, but they need help

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MLB Trade Grades: Blue Jays move Danny Jansen to Boston for a trio of prospects

MLB Trade Grades: Blue Jays move Danny Jansen to Boston for a trio of prospects

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MLB Trade Grades: Phillies acquire Carlos Estévez with the World Series in mind

MLB Trade Grades: Phillies acquire Carlos Estévez with the World Series in mind

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Phillies get Carlos Estévez in trade with Angels to boost back of bullpen

Phillies get Carlos Estévez in trade with Angels to boost back of bullpen

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MLB Trade Grades: Will Jazz Chisholm Jr. help fix the Yankees' current struggles?

MLB Trade Grades: Will Jazz Chisholm Jr. help fix the Yankees' current struggles?

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MLB Trade Grades: Cubs land Nate Pearson and are betting on his potential

MLB Trade Grades: Cubs land Nate Pearson and are betting on his potential

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Cleveland Guardians notes: Trade deadline, payroll, pitching needs and hitting slumps

Cleveland Guardians notes: Trade deadline, payroll, pitching needs and hitting slumps

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MLB All-30: As trade deadline looms, one player from each team who will be moved

MLB All-30: As trade deadline looms, one player from each team who will be moved

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MLB All-30: With a week to go, one bold trade deadline prediction for each team

MLB All-30: With a week to go, one bold trade deadline prediction for each team

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The 2024 Cleveland Guardians trade deadline manifesto

The 2024 Cleveland Guardians trade deadline manifesto

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Travis Bazzana begins his journey to the majors with the Guardians: 'It's been a whirlwind'

Travis Bazzana begins his journey to the majors with the Guardians: 'It's been a whirlwind'

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It's the perfect time for the Cleveland Guardians' front office to strike: Meisel

It's the perfect time for the Cleveland Guardians' front office to strike: Meisel

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Guardians second-half storylines to watch, starting with the trade deadline picture

Guardians second-half storylines to watch, starting with the trade deadline picture

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Three Cleveland Guardians takeaways on the first half of the season

Three Cleveland Guardians takeaways on the first half of the season

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Cleveland Guardians and No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana seem like a perfect match

Cleveland Guardians and No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana seem like a perfect match

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Why Guardians picked Travis Bazzana at No. 1 in MLB Draft: Day 1 takeaways

Why Guardians picked Travis Bazzana at No. 1 in MLB Draft: Day 1 takeaways

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Guardians notes: José Ramírez in the Home Run Derby, Gavin Williams' new-ish pitch, more

Guardians notes: José Ramírez in the Home Run Derby, Gavin Williams' new-ish pitch, more

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Guardians mailbag: The best Ramirez in franchise history, front office regrets and more

Guardians mailbag: The best Ramirez in franchise history, front office regrets and more

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