Tim Stebbins
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The Guardians signed reliever Codi Heuer to a Minor League deal with a non-roster invite to big league Spring Training.
December 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Guardians signed reliever Codi Heuer to a Minor League deal with a non-roster invite to big league Spring Training.
The Guardians have officially signed Shawn Armstrong to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027.
Justin Bruihl DFA’d to make room on the 40-man roster.
Justin Bruihl DFA’d to make room on the 40-man roster.
December 21, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The Guardians have officially signed Shawn Armstrong to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027.
Justin Bruihl DFA’d to make room on the 40-man roster.
Justin Bruihl DFA’d to make room on the 40-man roster.
The Guardians signed outfielder Stuart Fairchild to a Minor League deal with a non-roster invite to big league Spring Training.
December 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The Guardians signed outfielder Stuart Fairchild to a Minor League deal with a non-roster invite to big league Spring Training.
The Guardians have agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal with reliever Shawn Armstrong according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, who reports the deal includes a mutual option for 2027.
Another arm for the bullpen mix.
Another arm for the bullpen mix.
December 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The Guardians have agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal with reliever Shawn Armstrong according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, who reports the deal includes a mutual option for 2027.
Another arm for the bullpen mix.
Another arm for the bullpen mix.
The Guardians have acquired lefty Justin Bruihl from the Blue Jays for cash. Toronto DFA'd him on Tuesday.
Jhonkensy Noel DFA'd in corresponding move to make room on 40-man roster.
Jhonkensy Noel DFA'd in corresponding move to make room on 40-man roster.
December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The Guardians have acquired lefty Justin Bruihl from the Blue Jays for cash. Toronto DFA'd him on Tuesday.
Jhonkensy Noel DFA'd in corresponding move to make room on 40-man roster.
Jhonkensy Noel DFA'd in corresponding move to make room on 40-man roster.
The Guardians have acquired lefty Justin Bruihl from the Blue Jays for cash. Toronto DFA'd him on Tuesday.
Jhonkensy Noel DFA'd in corresponding move to make room on 40-man roster.
Jhonkensy Noel DFA'd in corresponding move to make room on 40-man roster.
December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The Guardians have acquired lefty Justin Bruihl from the Blue Jays for cash. Toronto DFA'd him on Tuesday.
Jhonkensy Noel DFA'd in corresponding move to make room on 40-man roster.
Jhonkensy Noel DFA'd in corresponding move to make room on 40-man roster.
Can confirm the Guardians have reached a one-year deal with reliever Colin Holderman.
FanSided's Robert Murray was on it.
FanSided's Robert Murray was on it.
December 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Can confirm the Guardians have reached a one-year deal with reliever Colin Holderman.
FanSided's Robert Murray was on it.
FanSided's Robert Murray was on it.
The Guardians also selected Jack Carey from the Pirates in the Minor League phase of the Rule 5 Draft.
26-year-old had a 3.63 ERA in 44 relief appearances between High-A and Double-A in 2025.
26-year-old had a 3.63 ERA in 44 relief appearances between High-A and Double-A in 2025.
December 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Guardians also selected Jack Carey from the Pirates in the Minor League phase of the Rule 5 Draft.
26-year-old had a 3.63 ERA in 44 relief appearances between High-A and Double-A in 2025.
26-year-old had a 3.63 ERA in 44 relief appearances between High-A and Double-A in 2025.
The Guardians selected right-hander Peyton Pallette from White Sox in the Rule 5 Draft.
24 years old, 2nd round Draft pick in 2022. 4.06 ERA in 52 relief appearances between Double-A and Triple-A in 2025.
24 years old, 2nd round Draft pick in 2022. 4.06 ERA in 52 relief appearances between Double-A and Triple-A in 2025.
December 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The Guardians selected right-hander Peyton Pallette from White Sox in the Rule 5 Draft.
24 years old, 2nd round Draft pick in 2022. 4.06 ERA in 52 relief appearances between Double-A and Triple-A in 2025.
24 years old, 2nd round Draft pick in 2022. 4.06 ERA in 52 relief appearances between Double-A and Triple-A in 2025.
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A huge congrats to Cleveland press box icon Paul Hoynes on getting his much-deserved Hall call. I learned a lot, and shared so many laughs, working with him in my eight years on that beat. What a legend.
Cleveland writer Hoynes earns call to HOF with renamed Platinum Pen Award
ORLANDO, Fla. -- It’s called the “Hawk Call.”
For decades, a highlight of the experience of covering baseball games at old Cleveland Municipal Stadium or Progressive/Jacobs Field was that midgame mome...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A huge congrats to Cleveland press box icon Paul Hoynes on getting his much-deserved Hall call. I learned a lot, and shared so many laughs, working with him in my eight years on that beat. What a legend.
The Cardinals claimed reliever Zak Kent off waivers from the Guardians.
40-man at 38.
40-man at 38.
December 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The Cardinals claimed reliever Zak Kent off waivers from the Guardians.
40-man at 38.
40-man at 38.
Can confirm the Guardians have reached a one-year Major League deal with Connor Brogdon. He elected free agency after the Angels outrighted him to Triple-A in October and is under club control through 2027.
December 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Can confirm the Guardians have reached a one-year Major League deal with Connor Brogdon. He elected free agency after the Angels outrighted him to Triple-A in October and is under club control through 2027.
Guardians tendered contracts to their other 32 remaining unsigned arbitration eligible and pre-arb players, which includes Steven Kwan.
40-man is at 38.
40-man is at 38.
The Guardians have non-tendered Will Brennan, Sam Hentges and Nic Enright (whom they DFA'd on Tuesday).
Agreed to 2026 contracts with Matt Festa, David Fry and Nolan Jones, avoiding arbitration.
Agreed to 2026 contracts with Matt Festa, David Fry and Nolan Jones, avoiding arbitration.
November 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Guardians tendered contracts to their other 32 remaining unsigned arbitration eligible and pre-arb players, which includes Steven Kwan.
40-man is at 38.
40-man is at 38.
The Guardians have non-tendered Will Brennan, Sam Hentges and Nic Enright (whom they DFA'd on Tuesday).
Agreed to 2026 contracts with Matt Festa, David Fry and Nolan Jones, avoiding arbitration.
Agreed to 2026 contracts with Matt Festa, David Fry and Nolan Jones, avoiding arbitration.
November 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The Guardians have non-tendered Will Brennan, Sam Hentges and Nic Enright (whom they DFA'd on Tuesday).
Agreed to 2026 contracts with Matt Festa, David Fry and Nolan Jones, avoiding arbitration.
Agreed to 2026 contracts with Matt Festa, David Fry and Nolan Jones, avoiding arbitration.
about to start!
Hopping on Guardians Reddit at noon on Friday for an AMA. Come on by and drop any questions on Cleveland's offseason!
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November 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
about to start!
Hopping on Guardians Reddit at noon on Friday for an AMA. Come on by and drop any questions on Cleveland's offseason!
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November 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hopping on Guardians Reddit at noon on Friday for an AMA. Come on by and drop any questions on Cleveland's offseason!
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Lowest strikeout rate since start of 2024, min 800 PA:
Luis Arraez: 3.7%
Nico Hoerner: 8.9%
Steven Kwan: 9.0%
Ernie Clement: 9.8%
Mookie Betts: 10.6%
José Ramírez: 11.5%
Mauricio Dubón: 11.7%
Luis Arraez: 3.7%
Nico Hoerner: 8.9%
Steven Kwan: 9.0%
Ernie Clement: 9.8%
Mookie Betts: 10.6%
José Ramírez: 11.5%
Mauricio Dubón: 11.7%
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Lowest strikeout rate since start of 2024, min 800 PA:
Luis Arraez: 3.7%
Nico Hoerner: 8.9%
Steven Kwan: 9.0%
Ernie Clement: 9.8%
Mookie Betts: 10.6%
José Ramírez: 11.5%
Mauricio Dubón: 11.7%
Luis Arraez: 3.7%
Nico Hoerner: 8.9%
Steven Kwan: 9.0%
Ernie Clement: 9.8%
Mookie Betts: 10.6%
José Ramírez: 11.5%
Mauricio Dubón: 11.7%
Guardians moves:
-Selected RHP Austin Peterson and OF Kahlil Watson from Columbus, INF Angel Genao and RHP Yorman Gómez from Akron
-DFA'd Nic Enright
40-man is now full.
-Selected RHP Austin Peterson and OF Kahlil Watson from Columbus, INF Angel Genao and RHP Yorman Gómez from Akron
-DFA'd Nic Enright
40-man is now full.
November 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Guardians moves:
-Selected RHP Austin Peterson and OF Kahlil Watson from Columbus, INF Angel Genao and RHP Yorman Gómez from Akron
-DFA'd Nic Enright
40-man is now full.
-Selected RHP Austin Peterson and OF Kahlil Watson from Columbus, INF Angel Genao and RHP Yorman Gómez from Akron
-DFA'd Nic Enright
40-man is now full.
José Ramírez finishes third in AL MVP Award voting, behind winner Aaron Judge and runner-up Cal Raleigh.
November 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
José Ramírez finishes third in AL MVP Award voting, behind winner Aaron Judge and runner-up Cal Raleigh.
The Guardians are hiring Tony Arnerich as their new bench coach.
Arnerich spent the past nine seasons with the Mariners, including the past four on Seattle's big league staff as hitting coach (2022-23) and bullpen coach ('24-25).
Was on staff with Stephen Vogt in 2023.
Arnerich spent the past nine seasons with the Mariners, including the past four on Seattle's big league staff as hitting coach (2022-23) and bullpen coach ('24-25).
Was on staff with Stephen Vogt in 2023.
November 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The Guardians are hiring Tony Arnerich as their new bench coach.
Arnerich spent the past nine seasons with the Mariners, including the past four on Seattle's big league staff as hitting coach (2022-23) and bullpen coach ('24-25).
Was on staff with Stephen Vogt in 2023.
Arnerich spent the past nine seasons with the Mariners, including the past four on Seattle's big league staff as hitting coach (2022-23) and bullpen coach ('24-25).
Was on staff with Stephen Vogt in 2023.
Stephen Vogt has won AL Manager of the Year for the second straight year.
Vogt joins Bobby Cox, Kevin Cash and Pat Murphy (also 2024-25) as the only managers to win in consecutive seasons.
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Vogt joins Bobby Cox, Kevin Cash and Pat Murphy (also 2024-25) as the only managers to win in consecutive seasons.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Stephen Vogt has won AL Manager of the Year for the second straight year.
Vogt joins Bobby Cox, Kevin Cash and Pat Murphy (also 2024-25) as the only managers to win in consecutive seasons.
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Vogt joins Bobby Cox, Kevin Cash and Pat Murphy (also 2024-25) as the only managers to win in consecutive seasons.
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Some background on Andy McKay, whom the Guardians are set to add to Stephen Vogt's coaching staff:
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Guardians to add Mariners asst. GM McKay to '26 coaching staff (source)
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians are set to fill one opening on their coaching staff.
Cleveland is hiring Mariners assistant general manager Andy McKay as field coordinator, a source told MLB.com on Tuesday...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Some background on Andy McKay, whom the Guardians are set to add to Stephen Vogt's coaching staff:
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José Ramírez was named the AL's Silver Slugger Award winner at third base. It's his sixth time earning the honor and fourth time the past six seasons.
November 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
José Ramírez was named the AL's Silver Slugger Award winner at third base. It's his sixth time earning the honor and fourth time the past six seasons.
The Guardians re-signed right-hander Carlos Hernández to a Minor League deal with an invite to big league Spring Training.
November 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The Guardians re-signed right-hander Carlos Hernández to a Minor League deal with an invite to big league Spring Training.
A bunch of Guardians moves:
-Declined John Means' 2026 club option. He is a free agent
-Outrighted Kolby Allard, Ben Lively, Dom Nuñez, Will Wilson, Matt Krook to Columbus. Each elected free agency
-Activated Brennan, Hentges, Walters off 60-day IL
40-man at 37
-Declined John Means' 2026 club option. He is a free agent
-Outrighted Kolby Allard, Ben Lively, Dom Nuñez, Will Wilson, Matt Krook to Columbus. Each elected free agency
-Activated Brennan, Hentges, Walters off 60-day IL
40-man at 37
November 6, 2025 at 10:48 PM
A bunch of Guardians moves:
-Declined John Means' 2026 club option. He is a free agent
-Outrighted Kolby Allard, Ben Lively, Dom Nuñez, Will Wilson, Matt Krook to Columbus. Each elected free agency
-Activated Brennan, Hentges, Walters off 60-day IL
40-man at 37
-Declined John Means' 2026 club option. He is a free agent
-Outrighted Kolby Allard, Ben Lively, Dom Nuñez, Will Wilson, Matt Krook to Columbus. Each elected free agency
-Activated Brennan, Hentges, Walters off 60-day IL
40-man at 37