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Key Guardians OF undergoes season-ending foot surgery

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas underwent foot surgery to address his plantar fasciitis Tuesday morning and will be out of action for three to four months.

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Guardians president drops honest admission on sudden AL Central resurgence

The Cleveland Guardians’ remarkable 10-game winning streak was finally halted on Sunday with a 6-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Despite the defeat, the Guardians now find themselves just one game behind the Detroit Tigers for the AL Central lead.

MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 23

Cleveland Guardians know season is on the line against Detroit Tigers

The 2025 Detroit Tigers, not unlike the 2024 Cleveland Guardians, got off to an earth-scorching start that nobody anticipated. The 2025 Cleveland Guardians, not unlike the 2024 Detroit Tigers, stumbled (fell down a well) out of the gate, sold pitching at the trade deadline, and worked their way back into playoff contention.

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The 'MLB 400 home runs, 200 steals' quiz

How many of the 15 players in Major League Baseball history to rack up at least 400 home runs and 200 stolen bases in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 23

Cleveland Guardians locked in as final games approach before MLB playoffs

The Cleveland Guardians are getting ready for their final week of the season as they hope to return to the playoffs in the American League. It won't be

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Every MLB player who hit 30 home runs in their rookie season

Hitting 30 home runs in an MLB season is impressive. Doing it as a rookie is even more impressive.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 23

Guardians insider spotlights keys to success for Guardians against Detroit

The Cleveland Guardians' hopes to make the playoffs are still alive. However, the team easily has one of the hardest tests of 2025 coming this week. Across the span of three games, the Guardians will play host to a division rival: the Detroit Tigers.

Cleveland Guardians News / Sporting News / September 23

Guardians' Tanner Bibee laughed through the pain of Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz's investigations

The brutality of the Guardians losing Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz caused Tanner Bibee to laugh at the absurdity of the situation.

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Jose Ramirez Won’t Win MVP – But He’s Fueling Guardians’ Historic Comeback

The Cleveland Guardians are attempting to complete a historic divisional comeback to overtake the slumping Detroit Tigers for the AL Central crown. There’s no hotter team in baseball than the Guardians, who’ve won 10 of their last 11 games.

Daniel Espino News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 23

Could the Cleveland Guardians use prospect Daniel Espino if they make the MLB Playoffs?

Daniel Espino, the Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect with the best overall "stuff" in a generation, made his season debut on Saturday pitching two thirds of an inning for the Columbus Clippers.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 23

Steven Vogt has strong message for Guardians fans ahead of six game home stretch

The Cleveland Guardians have been on a very impressive run during the entirety of the month of September as they look to make a huge push for not only the wildcard, but potentially a division title.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 23

Cleveland Guardians soar up latest MLB Power rankings during hot stretch

If the MLB playoff system reflected collegiate football, the Cleveland Guardians would be dancing. With a 156 game sample size as the judge, the Guardians are ranked #9 by mlb.com writers.

Kyle Manzardo News / Just Baseball / September 23

Kyle Manzardo Has Become a Huge Piece of the Guardians’ Lineup

Throughout much of the season, the American League Central looked like it was all but officially wrapped up. The Detroit Tigers held a commanding lead in the division, and it didn’t look like they’d be slowing down anytime soon.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 23

Jose Ramirez receives massive endorsement from franchise legend

The Cleveland Guardians are in the midst of a historic run that will potentially culminate with an American League Central title at the end of this week.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 22

'This is what you play for': Tigers, Guardians clash with division on line

First place in the American League Central is on the line as the Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Tigers ace and reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal (13-5, 2.23 ERA) takes the mound opposite Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (11-5, 3.06) in the three-game series opener.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / September 22

Guardians playoff path: Where does Cleveland stand with one week left?

With under a week left in the 2025 regular season, the American League playoff picture is absolute cinema. Division titles, wild card spots, and even the bye is on the line.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 21

Hard-charging Guardians pursue 11th straight win in finale vs. Twins

It might be an understatement to say the Cleveland Guardians are on a hot streak. Cleveland (84-71) has won 10 games in a row and 15 of its past 16 contests.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 20

Guardians win streak hits 10 in incredible turnaround

The Cleveland Guardians kept their magical run alive on Saturday, sweeping the Minnesota Twins in a twin bill and stretching their win streak to 10. Once

Petey Halpin News / New Baseball Media / September 21

2025 Transactions: Guardians Recall Halpin, Orioles Claim Hamel

With one week left in the 2025 MLB season, there are still moves being made. The Guardians, in the midst of a now-10-game win streak, promoted Petey Halpin to their Major League roster on September 20.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 20

It's officially time for the Detroit Tigers to panic

The Detroit Tigers were the feel-good story of 2024 in the American League Central. One year later, the Tigers could become a head-shaking example of what happens when you go cold at the wrong time.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / September 20

MLB Announces Historic Jose Ramirez News on Saturday

The Cleveland Guardians are in the midst of an eight-game winning streak and have inserted themselves right back into the race for the AL Central crown.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20

Guardians OF's injury could pave way for prospect's MLB debut

The Guardians announced that outfielder Nolan Jones has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain. Outfielder Petey Halpin was called up from Triple-A Columbus in the corresponding move, and no other transaction was required since Halpin was already on the 40-man roster.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / September 20

Doubleheader gives Guardians two shots at climbing standings

Already charging toward first place in the American League Central, the Cleveland Guardians get two chances to gain ground on Saturday when they face the Minnesota Twins in a day-night doubleheader in Minneapolis.

Jose Ramirez News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18