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Australian Fan Snags Mead's Homer in Guardians-Nationals Showdown
sports5 hours ago

Australian Fan Snags Mead's Homer in Guardians-Nationals Showdown

Washington defeated Cleveland 10-2 in a six-homer explosion, with Curtis Mead homering twice for the Nationals. An Australian fan wearing a Team Australia World Baseball Classic shirt—Jack Seiple—made an incredible one-handed catch on Mead’s homer to earn the souvenir. The game highlighted a rare Aussie-on-opponent moment, as Guardians’ Travis Bazzana and Mead played for separate teams—the first such matchup since 2017, and Mead’s 2026 World Baseball Classic ties noted in the story.

via Sports Illustrated|
#australia#baseball#guardians
Guardians Upgrade Behind the Plate with Patrick Bailey Trade
sports17 days ago

Guardians Upgrade Behind the Plate with Patrick Bailey Trade

The Cleveland Guardians traded for Patrick Bailey from the Giants, sending LHP Matt Wilkinson and the 2026 CB-A pick (#29) and optioning Bo Naylor to AAA. Bailey is an elite defensive catcher known for framing, throwing, and game-calling, offering about 3 WAR on defense with three years of team control. The move positions Bailey as a younger, cheaper upgrade behind the plate and could unlock more offense with Guardians development while they rely on strong pitching leadership from their catchers.

via Covering the Corner|
#baseball#catcher-defense#framing
Guardians land Bailey to anchor a defense-focused catching duo
sports17 days ago

Guardians land Bailey to anchor a defense-focused catching duo

The Cleveland Guardians acquired catcher Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants, sending left-handed pitcher Matt Wilkinson and the 29th overall pick in the 2026 draft (Competitive Balance Round A) to San Francisco. Cleveland plans to add Bailey to its roster by optioning Bo Naylor, pairing him with Austin Hedges for a premier defensive catching duo. Bailey is renowned for his defense, having won multiple Fielding Bible and Gold Glove awards, but his offense has slipped this season (.146/.213/.183 through 89 plate appearances in 2026). The Giants pivot to Jesus Rodriguez, Daniel Susac, and Eric Haase behind the plate, while Rodriguez’s versatility could keep all three in play.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#2026-draft-pick#giants#guardians
Guardians Elevate Travis Bazzana to Everyday Second Base
baseball29 days ago

Guardians Elevate Travis Bazzana to Everyday Second Base

Guardians promote 2024 first-round pick Travis Bazzana to everyday second base, creating a 40-man roster opening after waiving Kolby Allard; Bazzana, who is hitting .287/.422/.511 with 11 doubles and 8–10 stolen bases in 24 Triple-A Columbus games, brings a patient, advanced-hitting profile and could split time at second and DH as Brito is likely optioned back and Valera's role remains in flux.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#columbus-clippers#guardians
Messick’s near-no-hitter ends in ninth as Guardians beat Orioles 4-2
sports1 month ago

Messick’s near-no-hitter ends in ninth as Guardians beat Orioles 4-2

Guardians rookie Parker Messick carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning, but Leody Taveras led off with a single and Blaze Alexander followed with another, then Taylor Ward’s single loaded the bases as Cleveland held on for a 4-2 win over Baltimore. Ramirez homered earlier, with Kwan and Valera adding RBI hits; Messick fanned nine over eight-plus innings (112 pitches) and Cade Smith secured the save.

via NBC Sports|
#guardians#mlb#no-hitter
Space Guardians prove decisive in Iran war, Space Force chief says
military1 month ago

Space Guardians prove decisive in Iran war, Space Force chief says

Space Force Chief Gen. Chance Saltzman says the Iran war proved the service is combat-credible, with space-based effects and electronic warfare enabling mission success; Guardians led high-tempo space EW during Operation Epic Fury, relocated combat EW systems under fire, and tracked personnel—demonstrating space power as critical to the conflict’s outcomes.

via Space|
#electronic-warfare#guardians#iran-war
Guardians DFA Kolby Allard Amid Roster Shuffle and IL Returns
sports1 month ago

Guardians DFA Kolby Allard Amid Roster Shuffle and IL Returns

Cleveland reinstated George Valera and Hunter Gaddis from the injured list, optioned CJ Kayfus to Triple-A, and designated left-hander Kolby Allard for assignment, trimming the 40-man roster to 39. Allard, who had a 65-inning, 2.63 ERA season last year, has been limited this year and allowed 10 runs in 8 2/3 innings; the Guardians are expected to place him on waivers again, with a likelihood he clears and re-signs him to a minor-league deal if desired. Gaddis returns from a forearm issue, and Valera is back from a calf strain, joining a left-handed-heavy outfield mix.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#cj-kayfus#george-valera#guardians
Braves erupt for 11-5 win to start series; Murphy rehab delayed
sports1 month ago

Braves erupt for 11-5 win to start series; Murphy rehab delayed

Atlanta rode a 15-hit breakout to an 11-5 series-opening win over Cleveland, with Acuña Jr., Olson and Harris II homering as the offense came alive. Bryce Elder allowed two runs in 4.2 innings and the bullpen yielded three in the eighth, but Atlanta claimed the victory and moved to 1-0 in City Connect jerseys. Sean Murphy’s rehab start with Gwinnett was delayed due to a family matter. The recap also touches on minor-league notes and other MLB injury news.

via Battery Power|
#braves#city-connect#guardians
Guardians vs. Mariners kicks off NBC Sunday Night Baseball with Cecconi–Hancock duel in Seattle
sports1 month ago

Guardians vs. Mariners kicks off NBC Sunday Night Baseball with Cecconi–Hancock duel in Seattle

NBC kicks off the 2026 Sunday Night Baseball slate with Cleveland visiting Seattle at T-Mobile Park on March 29 (7 p.m. ET, first pitch ~7:20). Slade Cecconi starts for Cleveland and Emerson Hancock for Seattle. The game airs on NBCLive with Peacock streaming; Jason Benetti calls the action with analysts Rick Manning and Ryan Rowland-Smith, and Ahmed Fareed hosts the pregame. The matchup features two 2025 division winners and a brother-on-opposing-sides storyline as Bo Naylor (Cleveland) faces his brother Josh Naylor (Seattle) at first base. Cal Raleigh of Seattle set a single-season homer mark in 2025. NBC Sports outlines MLB on NBC/Peacock coverage and broader streaming plans for 2026.

via NBC Sports|
#guardians#mariners#mlb
DeLauter’s 10th-inning blast lifts Guardians past Mariners in extras
sports1 month ago

DeLauter’s 10th-inning blast lifts Guardians past Mariners in extras

Chase DeLauter hit his fourth career home run, a go-ahead shot in the 10th inning, to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-5 win over the Seattle Mariners in 10 innings at T-Mobile Park. Seattle forced extras with a ninth-inning RBI single from Julio Rodríguez to make it 3-3, and Luke Raley added a two-run homer in the 10th before Connor Brogdon closed out the win for Cleveland. Mariners starter Bryan Woo worked five scoreless innings before the Guardians pushed across two in the sixth, and DeLauter’s dramatic 10th capped a back-and-forth night in which Cleveland never trailed after the early frames.

via CBS Sports|
#baseball#delauter#guardians
Mariners' Opening Day offense fizzles as Guardians pull away
sports2 months ago

Mariners' Opening Day offense fizzles as Guardians pull away

Seattle’s Opening Day offense was stifled, with 14 strikeouts and all runs coming on solo homers (Donovan and Canzone) as Cleveland answered with timely hits and its bullpen, ultimately holding Seattle to six runs allowed. Logan Gilbert labored and the Guardians’ bats produced key knocks, including a Rocchio two-run double and a Ramirez double, while Dominic Canzone added a second homer to briefly spark a Mariners rally before a 6-4 Guardians win. Bibee left early with right shoulder inflammation, underscoring a rough night for Seattle all around.

via Lookout Landing|
#baseball#guardians#mariners
DeLauter’s 2-HR debut fuels Guardians’ 6-4 win over Mariners
baseball2 months ago

DeLauter’s 2-HR debut fuels Guardians’ 6-4 win over Mariners

Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter hit two homers, including one in his first major league at-bat, as Cleveland beat Seattle 6-4. Brendan Donovan homered for the Mariners in his first at-bat with Seattle, while Dominic Canzone added two solo homers and Luke Raley also went deep for Seattle. Cleveland’s Rocchio and Ramírez produced two-run doubles to propel the lead; Tanner Bibee left with right shoulder inflammation and Cade Smith earned the save. Gabe Speier took the loss for Seattle. The four-game series continues Friday with George Kirby opposing Gavin Williams.

via CBS Sports|
#baseball#chase-delauter#guardians
Guardians Sign Former NPB Pitcher Pedro Avila on One-Year Deal
sports4 months ago

Guardians Sign Former NPB Pitcher Pedro Avila on One-Year Deal

The Cleveland Guardians are signing pitcher Pedro Avila to a one-year split contract, providing him with a chance to compete for a spot on the roster and offering the team flexibility. Avila, who has experience in both MLB and Japan, has shown solid performance as a reliever and starter, and the contract structure aims to benefit both parties by making him less likely to be claimed off waivers and more likely to stay with the team.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#guardians#mlb
Guardians Sign Reliever Connor Brogdon to Major League Deal
sports5 months ago

Guardians Sign Reliever Connor Brogdon to Major League Deal

The Cleveland Guardians and pitcher Connor Brogdon have agreed to a major league contract worth $900K for the upcoming season, with the team seeing potential in his velocity and past performance despite recent struggles. Brogdon, who has a history of effective relief pitching, will compete for a spot in the Guardians' bullpen, adding depth to their relief corps.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#connor-brogdon#guardians