Cleveland Guardians News

Jun 24, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds pinch hitter Will Benson (30) celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Why did the Cleveland Guardians trade Will Benson and Nolan Jones?

Chad Porto
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The Cleveland Guardians have to move Shane Bieber before he totally bottoms out

This stretch of games should see the Cleveland Guardians take first in the AL Central

Cleveland Guardians calling Gavin Williams up more than a year after minor league debut

GOODYEAR, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 23: Mike Zunino #10 of the Cleveland Guardians poses for a photo during media day at Goodyear Ballpark on February 23, 2023 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

The Cleveland Guardians were right to move on from Mike Zunino

Chad Porto
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DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 11: Nolan Jones #22 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates after hitting a walk off home run against the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning at Coors Field on June 11, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The Cleveland Guardians screwed up trading Nolan Jones for Juan Brito

Chad Porto
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GOODYEAR, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 23: Bo Naylor #23 of the Cleveland Guardians poses for a photo during media day at Goodyear Ballpark on February 23, 2023 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Has the hype gotten too loud around Bo Naylor’s eventual main roster run

Chad Porto
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Apr 29, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Raimel Tapia (17) hits a double against Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (34) in the fourth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Guardians struggles won’t be fixed with a change at catcher

Chad Porto
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 10: Josh Naylor #22 of the Cleveland Guardians runs after an RBI single during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field on June 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

The Cleveland Guardians are seeing Josh Naylor evolve in real time

Chad Porto
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PEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 09: Bo Naylor #44 of Team Canada walks through the dugout before a spring training exhibition game against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Stadium on March 09, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

The Cleveland Guardians are proving they don’t need Bo Naylor this year

Chad Porto
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 11: Will Brennan #17, Steven Kwan #38 and Myles Straw #7 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrate the team's 5-0 win over the Houston Astros at Progressive Field on June 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

The series win against the Houston Astros has made us hopeful for the Cleveland Guardians

Chad Porto
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Jun 8, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; The Cleveland Guardians celebrate a win over the Boston Red Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

It might be too soon to say it but it looks like the Cleveland Guardians are back

Chad Porto
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 07: Mike Zunino #10 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates with teammate Emmanuel Clase #48 after the Guardians defeated the Boston Red Sox at Progressive Field on June 07, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Guardians won 5-2. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Emmanuel Clase is not struggling for the Cleveland Guardians in 2023

Chad Porto
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Apr 22, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) reacts after giving up a home run in the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

3 teams the Cleveland Guardians should trade Shane Bieber to

Chad Porto
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 27: Zach Plesac #34 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts to Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners solo home run during the third inning at T-Mobile Park on August 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. The Cleveland Guardians won 4-3. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Zach Plesac’s tenure with the Cleveland Guardians will not be fondly remembered

Chad Porto
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 24: Manager Terry Francona of the Cleveland Indians looks on during Media Day workouts for the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 24, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Terry Francona continues to pad his historic resume during Cleveland Guardians tenure

Chad Porto
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May 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (22) greeted by third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) after scoring in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Have the Cleveland Guardians finally turned the corner?

Chad Porto
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May 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Mike Zunino (10) walks off the field after striking out during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Guardians need to invest in hitting during the 2023 MLB Draft

Chad Porto
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 23: Josh Bell #55 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a single during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on May 23, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Josh Bell’s lack of power for the Cleveland Guardians shouldn’t be surprising if you saw him play in 2022

Chad Porto
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Aug 9, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Owen Miller (6) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Guardians shouldn’t have traded Owen Miller

Chad Porto
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 01: Starting pitcher Shane Bieber #57 of the Cleveland Guardians walks off the field after the top of the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on September 01, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

It makes sense for The Cleveland Guardians to trade Shane Bieber

Chad Porto
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Apr 29, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Josh Bell (55) hits a home run against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Cleveland Guardians begin to sell off parts of the team?

Chad Porto
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Feb 23, 2023; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (24) during photo day in Goodyear, AZ. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Triston McKenzie’s eventual return will only bolster the Cleveland Guardians

Chad Porto
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Feb 23, 2023; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) and first baseman Josh Naylor (22) are photographed during photo day in Goodyear, AZ. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Bo Naylor’s terrible, horrible, very bad, no good, first day on the job for the Cleveland Guardians

Chad Porto
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Sep 28, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pinch hitter Amed Rosario (1) celebrates his game-winning single in the tenth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Guardians can’t afford to trade Amed Rosario

Chad Porto
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May 16, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) reacts after being relieved during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

3 concerns for the Cleveland Guardians that may not go away

Chad Porto
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TORONTO, ON - APRIL 26: Zack Collins #21 of the Toronto Blue Jays catches during a MLB game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre on April 26, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Zack Collins and not Bo Naylor is the right call for the Cleveland Guardians to call up

Chad Porto
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 16: Brayan Rocchio #6 of the Cleveland Guardians looks on during the eighth inning in the game against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 16, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Fans of the Cleveland Guardians are in for a treat with Brayan Rocchio

Chad Porto
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