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REPORT: Guardians 'Were In' On Veteran Slugger Before Yankees Signing

The Cleveland Guardians have had an interesting offseason, to say the least. They traded away the right side of their infield after an ALCS appearance and spent $10 million on Shane Bieber, who likely won't be healthy until the second half of the season.

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Guardians Identified As One Of MLB's 'Most Improved' Farm Systems

One of the Cleveland Guardians' calling cards across baseball is their phenomenal player development system, especially when it comes to pitchers. It's been a while since Cleveland has had a true top prospect like Francisco Lindor.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 26

Guardians are Perfect Fit for this Sleeper OF in MLB Free Agency

The Cleveland Guardians have yet to improve their offense in MLB free agency, but there is still time for them to make some impactful—yet cost-effective—signings.

Travis Bazzana News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 26

Elite Minor Leaguer Predicted To Be Guardians No. 1 Prospect Next Year

Over the last few months, much of the talk surrounding the Cleveland Guardians' farm system has focused on Travis Bazzana. This is understandable, considering he was the top pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 26

Guardians Could Bolster Rotation By Signing This Veteran Pitcher

The Cleveland Guardians had a lot of questions about their starting rotation coming into the offseason. The front office has addressed some of those issues, and the rotation is beginning to come together for the 2025 season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / December 26

Guardians News and Notes - Silent Night

News and Notes for Thursday, December 26th, 2024 As I’m sure we all expected, there was no news from yesterday. Instead, my husband and I continued our annual Yule/Christmas tradition of rewatching games from the previous season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / December 25

Things to Read While You Sit Around on Christmas

Let's spread some hope I found a great Twitter thread from Sam Horvath of Skipper's View on ways the Guardians may try to fix Slade Cecconi: CTC User J83 found a great article from Ryan Garcia of Empire Sports Media about why Carlos Santana's resurgence as a hitter might be sustainable.

Jhonkensy Noel News / Fastball on SI / December 25

An Ode to Jhonkensy Noel’s Electric Rookie Season With the Cleveland Guardians

In honor of Christmas Day, it only feels fitting to give Jhonkensy Noel his flowers. The Cleveland Guardians outfielder – also known as “Big Christmas” – broke onto the scene in a big way in 2024.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 24

Guardians Should Trade for This Pitcher Immediately

It's becoming increasingly obvious that the Cleveland Guardians are not all that interested in upgrading their offense this offseason. The only bat they have signed in free agency has been Carlos Santana, and that was only to replace Josh Naylor, who was traded.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 24

Three Things On The Guardians Christmas Wish List

'Tis the season for miracles, gifts, and wishes. Here are a few things the Cleveland Guardians are likely adding to their wishlist this holiday season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / December 24

Guardians News and Notes: It's Big Christmas Eve

News and Notes for Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 Guardians made the Carlos Santana signing official last night. The Pirates brought back Andrew McCutchen, in a heartwarming story: Andre Knott did the radio circuit talking about the Naylor trade on ESPN Cleveland.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 23

Cleveland Guardians Officially Sign Veteran First Baseman

The Cleveland Guardians' front office has been busy over the last few weeks. Their latest move is officially complete, as the team announced on Monday evening that they had signed veteran 1B/DH Carlos Santana to a one-year deal for the 2025 season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 23

Cleveland Guardians are Blowing Golden Opportunity

The Cleveland Guardians have been busy this offseason, but not exactly in in a good way. The Guardians have already made a few trades, jettisoning second baseman Andres Gimenez and first baseman Josh Naylor in separate deals.

Carlos Santana News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23

Report: Carlos Santana chose Guardians over better offer from AL West club

The Guardians made a splash over the weekend by signing first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year deal worth $12M, bringing the long-time Cleveland staple back into the fold for the third time in his career.

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Josh Naylor News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 23

Cleveland Guardians Receive Harsh Grade For Josh Naylor Trade

Everyone around baseball is trying to figure out what the Cleveland Guardians' overall objective is this offseason. Fresh off a 92-win season and an ALCS appearance, the front office has traded away the right side of their infield.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 23

This Free Agent Outfielder Would Be A Massive Upgrade For The Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians' offseason has been full of intriguing moves that have left fans wondering what they'll do next. It's very clear where the Guardians need to add to this roster if they truly want to be a World Series contender in 2025.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 23

Carlos Santana Turned Down AL West Team Before Guardians Signing, Per Report

The Cleveland Guardians will have a new first baseman in 2025 following the Josh Naylor trade. However, this "new" player is one that fans are more than familiar with.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 22

Who Will Play First Base For The Cleveland Guardians In 2025?

The Cleveland Guardians have made tough decisions over the first month of the offseason. One of those was trading away Josh Naylor, Cleveland's All-Star first baseman last season.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 22

Surprising Guardians Player Could Spend Time At First Base In 2025

The Cleveland Guardians will have a new look on the right side of their infield in 2025. They already needed to find a new second baseman after Andres Gimenez's surprising departure, and now they need a fill-in first base following the Josh Naylor trade.

Josh Naylor News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 22

Guardians Front Office Member Explains Josh Naylor Trade

The Cleveland Guardians made another questionable trade on Saturday evening by sending Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a young pitcher and a future draft pick.

Cleveland Guardians News / Fastball on SI / December 22

After Trade From Cleveland Guardians, Josh and Bo Naylor Will No Longer Chase History

On Saturday, the Cleveland Guardians traded slugging first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was just the latest in a string of moves in the first base market, which began to simmer late this week.

Josh Naylor News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 22

Guardians Fail Miserably in Disheartening Josh Naylor Trade

The Cleveland Guardians have officially said goodbye to first baseman Josh Naylor, trading him to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for pitcher Slade Cecconi.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 21

Guardians reunite with former All-Star 1B after completing high-profile trade

The Guardians have reunited with a longtime veteran of the organization.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 21

Diamondbacks fill 1B hole in big trade with Guardians

After losing their long-time starting first baseman, Christian Walker, to the Houston Astros in free agency this past week, the Arizona Diamondbacks may have found their replacement.

Diamondbacks agree to minors deal with one-time World Series champ

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Cleveland Guardians News / Fastball on SI / December 19

Cleveland Guardians' Progressive Field Featured in New "Superman" Trailer

From 1942 through 2021, Superman's motto was "Truth, justice and the American way." Outside of maybe apple pie, there isn't anything quite as essential to the American way as baseball.