Cleveland Guardians News

Jun 5, 2022; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (10) rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

New Cleveland Guardians signing Mike Zunino is boom or bust

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The Cleveland Guardians dodged a bullet by avoiding a Sean Murphy trade

What are the Cleveland Guardians 3 biggest needs and who can fill those spots

Why are the Oakland A’s asking for a king’s ransom in exchange for a mediocre hitter like Sean Murphy

Sep 27, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates first basemen Josh Bell (55) fields the ball during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports

Josh Bell to the Cleveland Guardians makes total sense but does it limit other potential moves?

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: Andres Gimenez #0 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates after he hit a grand slam home run against the Oakland Athletics in the top of the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum on April 29, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

What is Andres Gimenez’s ceiling for the Cleveland Guardians?

Chad Porto
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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 28: Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates the final out of the team's 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins in game one of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on June 28, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Emmanuel Clase may become a Cleveland Guardians legend at this rate

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 28: Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians looks on during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August 28, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Cleveland Guardians third basemen Jose Ramirez got robbed from appearing on the All-MLB teams

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Have the Oakland A’s overpriced Sean Murphy for the Cleveland Guardians?

Chad Porto
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Jun 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The Pittsburgh Pirates Bryan Reynolds (10) circles the bases after hitting a third inning home run against the Cleveland Indians at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Bryan Reynolds wants out of Pittsburgh and could be a great fit with the Cleveland Guardians

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Apr 9, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Anthony Gose (26) pitches against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith (FLO)-USA TODAY Sports

3 ex-Cleveland Guardians who could return and round out the roster

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Jun 10, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (12) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Guardians are trying to land Sean Murphy but should they?

Chad Porto
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Jul 18, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (left) and first base coach Sandy Alomar (right) and Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell (55) wear face masks while in close proximity at first base during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Signing Josh Bell only makes sense for the Cleveland Guardians if he comes in on a team-friendly deal

Chad Porto
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Oct 3, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (44) stands on the field in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

MLB’s dot com believes Bo Naylor will be the Cleveland Guardians best rookie in 2023

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 22: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox is hit by a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 22, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Cleveland Guardians tried to land Jose Abreu and this should give those fans hope

Chad Porto
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May 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (52) throws a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning in game one of a MLB baseball doubleheader at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Clevinger is back in the AL Central and that’s bad news for him

Chad Porto
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Jul 26, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Nolan Jones (33) hits a three run home run against the Boston Red Sox in the third inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Guardians bailed on Nolan Jones because of his strikeout rate

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CLEVELAND - 1965. Satchel Paige, right, pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, talks with fellow moundsman Bob Feller before a game at Municipal Stadium in 1965. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)

4 baseball legends you forgot played for the Cleveland Guardians

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October 6, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli (26) tosses to first for an out in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians during game one of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball game at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

2 former Cleveland Guardians are now on the Hall of Fame ballot but don’t expect them to go in

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Jul 11, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera (13) bunts for a single during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Former Cleveland Guardian Asdrubal Cabrera appears to be trying out combat sports this offseason

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 15: Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians signs autographs prior to the game against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on July 15, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Has Jose Ramirez earned himself “All-Time Great” status with the Cleveland Guardians?

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Jul 11, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Nolan Jones (33) runs the bases before scoring in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Nolan Jones getting traded by the Cleveland Guardians highlights concerning trend

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Sep 17, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario, middle, celebrates with teammates after hitting an RBI single to win the game during the fifteenth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

3 things that could happen this offseason for the Cleveland Guardians

Chad Porto
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Sep 28, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona (77) walks on the field in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Terry Francona rightfully wins the AL Manager of the Year

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Oct 15, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) reacts after hitting a double against the New York Yankees in the first inning during game three of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Steven Kwan was robbed in his Rookie of the Year quest, a very common thing for the Cleveland Guardians

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Jun 19, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Michael Brantley (23) in the dugout prior to a game against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

9 free agents that make sense for the Cleveland Guardians

Chad Porto
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 23: Manager Terry Francona of the Major League Baseball Cleveland Guardians acknowledges the fans during the second quarter between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 23, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Terry Francona should be the favorite to win Manager of the Year

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Aug 19, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) celebrates after hitting an RBI triple during the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Steven Kwan does what Shane Bieber and Jose Ramirez couldn’t

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