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On Thursday, Kwan agreed to a one-year contract worth a reported $7.725 million.
On Thursday, Kwan agreed to a one-year contract worth a reported $7.725 million.
January 8, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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On Thursday, Kwan agreed to a one-year contract worth a reported $7.725 million.
On Thursday, Kwan agreed to a one-year contract worth a reported $7.725 million.
Guardians beat reporters Joe Noga and Paul Hoynes paint a concerning picture for fans who’ve grown weary of seeing their favorite players depart. The similarities to past situations with Francisco Lindor and Shane Bieber are impossible to ignore.
Steven Kwan’s arbitration showdown with the Guardians could signal another star’s departure from Cleveland
Concerning parallels between Steven Kwan's contract situation and the paths of Francisco Lindor and Shane Bieber, set the stage for another painful goodbye.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Guardians beat reporters Joe Noga and Paul Hoynes paint a concerning picture for fans who’ve grown weary of seeing their favorite players depart. The similarities to past situations with Francisco Lindor and Shane Bieber are impossible to ignore.
Steven Kwan and the Guardians, should they not reach a deal beforehand, will exchange salary figures for the 2026 season on Friday. If the two cannot reach a deal at that point, the Guardians could go to an arbitration hearing with one of their best players.
Steven Kwan, Guardians set to exchange salary figures on Friday
The Guardians could open the 2026 season with their smallest payroll since 2022.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Steven Kwan and the Guardians, should they not reach a deal beforehand, will exchange salary figures for the 2026 season on Friday. If the two cannot reach a deal at that point, the Guardians could go to an arbitration hearing with one of their best players.
The Guardians add another catcher to handle crush of spring-training pitchers.
Guardians re-sign veteran catcher to minor league deal with spring-training invitation
The Guardians add another catcher to handle crush of spring-training pitchers.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM
The Guardians add another catcher to handle crush of spring-training pitchers.
As 2026 arrives, here are five resolutions that reflect how Cleveland fans should actually approach baseball in the new year: with some patience, optimism, accountability and preparation for the next unexpected unforgettable moment.
Five New Year’s resolutions for Guardians fans in 2026: José Ramírez’s leadership, Steven Kwan’s future and prospects on the horizon
Cleveland's brutal April schedule, potential trades, and the arrival of exciting prospects will test even the most loyal Guardians fans.
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January 1, 2026 at 10:45 PM
As 2026 arrives, here are five resolutions that reflect how Cleveland fans should actually approach baseball in the new year: with some patience, optimism, accountability and preparation for the next unexpected unforgettable moment.
Baseball’s integrity may be hanging in the balance, and the culprit might be the sport’s own leadership.
‘Inviting the fox into the henhouse’: Terry Pluto on whether MLB’s gambling partnerships are going to ruin baseball
Is MLB making a mistake partnering with online gambling sites?
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December 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Baseball’s integrity may be hanging in the balance, and the culprit might be the sport’s own leadership.
“This is hard to put into words, but I’ll try,” Means wrote in an Instagram post Thursday, along with a picture of him laying on a hospital gurney with his left foot covered.
Ex-Guardians pitcher tears Achilles on same day he was set to sign MLB contract
Former Cleveland Guardians and Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means ruptured his Achilles tendon on Tuesday, the same day he was supposed to sign an MLB contract, he announced in an Instagram post.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“This is hard to put into words, but I’ll try,” Means wrote in an Instagram post Thursday, along with a picture of him laying on a hospital gurney with his left foot covered.
Two straight AL Central titles. Postseason experience. Healthy stars.
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt previews 2026 with six key questions for the team:
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt previews 2026 with six key questions for the team:
Guardians seek ultimate prize in 2026: Six questions for manager Stephen Vogt
Guardians' manager Stephen Vogt talks expectations, Dave Fry, Chase DeLauter and more.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Two straight AL Central titles. Postseason experience. Healthy stars.
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt previews 2026 with six key questions for the team:
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt previews 2026 with six key questions for the team:
In case you missed it: The Guardians designated Jhonkensy “Big Christmas” Noel for assignment and acquired lefty Justin Bruihl from the Blue Jays for cash.
Guardians cut ties with Big Christmas; acquire left-hander from Blue Jays for cash
The Guardians have added another reliever as they continue to remake their bullpen.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
In case you missed it: The Guardians designated Jhonkensy “Big Christmas” Noel for assignment and acquired lefty Justin Bruihl from the Blue Jays for cash.
Cleveland makes tough roster decision with Big Christmas, who joins a long line of sluggers who couldn't take the final step despite flashes of brilliance.
Why did the Guardians give up on 2024 playoff hero Jhonkensy Noel?
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December 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Cleveland makes tough roster decision with Big Christmas, who joins a long line of sluggers who couldn't take the final step despite flashes of brilliance.
With the Guardians remaining quiet on the free agent market, a question increasingly burns in fans’ minds: Why not redirect those unspent resources toward locking up star outfielder Steven Kwan to a long-term extension?
Why haven’t the Guardians locked up Steven Kwan with a long-term extension?
As Cleveland passes on big-name free agents, fans question why those resources aren't being redirected toward securing their All-Star outfielder before he reaches free agency.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
With the Guardians remaining quiet on the free agent market, a question increasingly burns in fans’ minds: Why not redirect those unspent resources toward locking up star outfielder Steven Kwan to a long-term extension?
The Guardians' bullpen reconstruction puts immense pressure on Cade Smith to replicate Emmanuel Clase's elite production. Is it a trap that's unfair to the unflappable right-hander?
Can Cade Smith fill Emmanuel Clase’s shoes? Guardians’ closer faces unfair expectations
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December 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The Guardians' bullpen reconstruction puts immense pressure on Cade Smith to replicate Emmanuel Clase's elite production. Is it a trap that's unfair to the unflappable right-hander?
If Santa made a special stop at Progressive Field this holiday season, what gifts would Guardians president Chris Antonetti and general manager Mike Chernoff find under their tree?
Four holiday gifts Guardians executives need under the tree this year
Bo Naylor's September surge, middle-infield power, and a crucial Stephen Kwan extension are dream holiday gifts for the front office.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
If Santa made a special stop at Progressive Field this holiday season, what gifts would Guardians president Chris Antonetti and general manager Mike Chernoff find under their tree?
A clevleanddotcom analysis found Emmanuel Clase’s postseason collapse can’t be explained by fatigue, workload, or opponent quality.
A snapshot of what we know about Emmanuel Clase’s record, gambling case or not
Cleveland reliever and teammate Luis Ortiz scheduled for May 4 trial in New York City
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December 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A clevleanddotcom analysis found Emmanuel Clase’s postseason collapse can’t be explained by fatigue, workload, or opponent quality.
Clevelanddotcom's very own Paul Hoynes is Cooperstown-bound ✍️⚾️
From ’80s clubhouses to modern Guardians baseball, he's covered it all.
From ’80s clubhouses to modern Guardians baseball, he's covered it all.
Paul Hoynes wins 2026 BBWAA Career Excellence Award, headed to Cooperstown in July
Cleveland's longtime baseball scribe will be honored July 25 during enshrinement weekend in Cooperstown.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Clevelanddotcom's very own Paul Hoynes is Cooperstown-bound ✍️⚾️
From ’80s clubhouses to modern Guardians baseball, he's covered it all.
From ’80s clubhouses to modern Guardians baseball, he's covered it all.
As revealed on the latest Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast, the team has quietly removed Clase’s poster from the stadium’s exterior wall along East 9th Street, replacing it with an image of rising relief pitcher Cade Smith.
Writing on the wall: Guardians make quiet move to erase Emmanuel Clase from stadium facade
Progressive Field's exterior now features a Cade Smith poster where Emmanuel Clase's once hung, signaling Cleveland's plans for life without the embattled closer.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
As revealed on the latest Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast, the team has quietly removed Clase’s poster from the stadium’s exterior wall along East 9th Street, replacing it with an image of rising relief pitcher Cade Smith.
“We agreed before the 2025 season,” Stephen Vogt told cleveland.com. “My family and I love that we will be in Cleveland for a long time.”
Stephen Vogt, Guardians agree on extension; deal signed before start of 2025 season
Stephen Vogt on his contract extension: "My family and I love that we will be in Cleveland for a long time."
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December 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
“We agreed before the 2025 season,” Stephen Vogt told cleveland.com. “My family and I love that we will be in Cleveland for a long time.”
For Hoynes, who began covering the Indians (now Guardians) in 1983, the recognition came as a complete shock despite being a finalist last year.
‘I was floating’: Paul Hoynes reveals the emotional moments after learning of Hall of Fame honor
Veteran Cleveland beat writer shares raw, unfiltered reaction to winning the BBWAA's Platinum Pen Award after 40 years chronicling the Guardians franchise.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
For Hoynes, who began covering the Indians (now Guardians) in 1983, the recognition came as a complete shock despite being a finalist last year.
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One of our own is going to Cooperstown! 🎉 Paul Hoynes, Cleveland baseball’s trusted voice for 40+ years, earns the 2026 BBWAA Career Excellence Award. Congrats, Hoynsie!
One of our own is going to Cooperstown! 🎉 Paul Hoynes, Cleveland baseball’s trusted voice for 40+ years, earns the 2026 BBWAA Career Excellence Award. Congrats, Hoynsie!
December 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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One of our own is going to Cooperstown! 🎉 Paul Hoynes, Cleveland baseball’s trusted voice for 40+ years, earns the 2026 BBWAA Career Excellence Award. Congrats, Hoynsie!
One of our own is going to Cooperstown! 🎉 Paul Hoynes, Cleveland baseball’s trusted voice for 40+ years, earns the 2026 BBWAA Career Excellence Award. Congrats, Hoynsie!
Guardians fans are still reeling from Emmanuel Clase’s 2024 playoff collapse. Could gambling ties explain a meltdown that defies every baseball stat?
Did Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase throw 2024 playoffs for gamblers? His collapse is inexplicable
Rich Exner's deep-dive investigation found Clase's postseason meltdown defies every conventional baseball explanation, raising disturbing questions amid gambling scandal
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December 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Guardians fans are still reeling from Emmanuel Clase’s 2024 playoff collapse. Could gambling ties explain a meltdown that defies every baseball stat?
Jeff Kent, who briefly played for Cleveland in ’96, is headed to Cooperstown! The second-base home run king joins the Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Jeff Kent, who briefly played for Cleveland, elected to Baseball Hall of Fame by Era Committee
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Gary Sheffield, whose careers were tainted by steroid rumors, were denied entry to Cooperstown.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Jeff Kent, who briefly played for Cleveland in ’96, is headed to Cooperstown! The second-base home run king joins the Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Despite ranking 28th in runs and 29th in OPS, the Guardians appear poised to pass on adding proven offensive talent this offseason.
Are the Guardians taking a risk by leaning on young players to carry their offense in 2026?
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December 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Despite ranking 28th in runs and 29th in OPS, the Guardians appear poised to pass on adding proven offensive talent this offseason.
The Guardians have bolstered their bullpen depth by signing free agent righty Connor Brogdon to a major league contract for 2026.
Guardians sign veteran free agent reliever to big league contract
The Guardians added a veteran arm to bolster their bullpen with a free agent signing on Wednesday.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The Guardians have bolstered their bullpen depth by signing free agent righty Connor Brogdon to a major league contract for 2026.
The Cleveland pitchers face charges of taking bribes to manipulate pitches, allegedly helping bettors win $460,000 through rigged prop bets.
Guardians pitchers Clase, Ortiz set for May trial in betting scandal
The Cleveland pitchers face charges of taking bribes to manipulate pitches, allegedly helping bettors win $460,000 through rigged prop bets.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Cleveland pitchers face charges of taking bribes to manipulate pitches, allegedly helping bettors win $460,000 through rigged prop bets.
"What the Guardians desperately need are one or two experienced hitters to pair with Ramirez and Kwan. If they hit right-handed, so much the better because of Cleveland’s dominant left-handed hitting lineup," writes beat writer Paul Hoynes.
Guardians need bats for a serious chance at a World Series — here are some they could pursue: Paul Hoynes
The Guardians need to improve their offense for 2026 so they can continue to pursue a World Series victory.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"What the Guardians desperately need are one or two experienced hitters to pair with Ramirez and Kwan. If they hit right-handed, so much the better because of Cleveland’s dominant left-handed hitting lineup," writes beat writer Paul Hoynes.