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On YouTubeCleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6
Guardians decline former All-Star's club option
The Guardians have declined their $6M option on left-hander John Means. He is now a free agent.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5
Nine MLB contract options to keep an eye on in September
The final push of the 2025 season is upon is, which means postseason chases for fans lucky enough to root for contending clubs and offseason dreams for those whose clubs are already out of the running.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 31
Cleveland Guardians' 3 Realistic Options for September Call-Ups
September is nearly upon us, and for the Cleveland Guardians and the rest of the teams in MLB, that means they’ll have more options for their big league
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 16
Guardians' John Means Reflects After First Rehab Start
Reinforcements could be on their way for the Cleveland Guardians' pitching staff. Even though the organization traded away Shane Bieber on deadline day, they still have another former All-Star pitcher rehabbing in the minor leagues from Tommy John Surgery: John Means.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 11
Guardians' John Means Takes Encouraging Step Toward MLB Return
The Cleveland Guardians' pitching staff has been largely solid over the last few months. However, they could be getting an All-Star arm back in the rotation before the end of the season as he continues his rehab from Tommy John surgery, and no, his name isn’t Shane Bieber.
Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / August 10
Guardians LHP John Means goes 2 innings in rehab start
Cleveland Guardians left-hander John Means made a positive step toward his MLB return from Tommy John surgery, pitching two innings in a bridge game at the team's complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Saturday.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 13
John Means Reveals Reason He Signed With Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians' successful pitching development group isn't a secret. They have a strong history of turning prospects into aces with long, successful careers.
Cleveland Guardians News / New Baseball Media / March 2
2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians made the ALCS in 2024 in what was a whirlwind season for the reigning AL Central champions. But weeks after the Guardians were eliminated by the Yankees, Cleveland needed to make difficult roster decisions.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 22
Former Baltimore Orioles Starter Pens Heartfelt Goodbye Letter to City, Fans
John Means is on his way to the Cleveland Guardians after he agreed to a free agent deal earlier this week. The long-time Baltimore Orioles starter missed most of last season after he suffered an elbow injury and had to undergo Tommy John surgery.
Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 21
Guardians’ latest signing provides injury timeline
Former Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher John Means signed a one-year, one million dollar contract with the Cleveland Guardians earlier this week. Should the team exercise its 2026 option, Means’ two-year deal could reach $8.5 million, contingent upon him pitching at least 150 innings in that season.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / February 19
Guardians Finalize Deal for John Means: What to Make of Move
The Guardians officially signed John Means to a one-year deal on February 19, giving Cleveland a former All-Star. However, Means — who’s set to miss at least a healthy chunk of 2025 — hasn’t pitched much since the start of 2022.
MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 18
Why John Means, Guardians Are A Perfect Match for Each Other
John Means was at one point viewed as one of the top starting pitchers in baseball and was even named an All-Star in his first full MLB season in 2019.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / February 17
Cleveland Guardians Sign Former Orioles All-Star
Just a few years ago, former Baltimore Orioles ace John Means was at the top of his game. He earned an All-Star nod in 2019 and pitched a no-hitter for Baltimore in 2021.
Cleveland Guardians News / Larry Brown Sports / February 17
Guardians agree to deal with former All-Star pitcher
The Cleveland Guardians are taking a chance on a former All-Star pitcher. The Guardians agreed to a one-year contract with former Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17
Guardians to sign John Means
12:41pm: Means is guaranteed just $1MM on the contract, reports ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel. There’s no buyout on his 2026 option, so he’ll earn that full $1MM this season.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 16
Former Baltimore Orioles All-Star Closing in on Deal with AL Rival
John Means is working his way back from his second Tommy John surgery and it appears a return to the Baltimore Orioles isn’t in the cards. MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reported on Sunday that the Cleveland Guardians are in “advanced talks” to sign Means to a contract.
Baltimore Orioles News / Fastball on SI / January 12
Baltimore Orioles Re-Signing Free Agent John Means Remains Possible, Per Report
The Baltimore Orioles have brought in a handful of new arms to round out their rotation this offseason, but a reunion with a familiar face could still be in the cards.
MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 13
Boston Red Sox Contact Orioles Free Agent Pitcher John Means: Report
The Baltimore Orioles could lose a former All-Star free agent starting pitcher to one of their most hated rivals. According to a report from Chris Cotillo of Mass Live, the Boston Red Sox have been in contact with Orioles left-handed pitcher John Means.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 12, 2024
Boston Red Sox Going After Baltimore Orioles Free Agent John Means, Per Report
The Boston Red Sox have spoken with free agent pitcher John Means, MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo reported Thursday. Means, 31, underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career back in June, meaning he is unlikely to pitch in the first half of the 2025 regular season.
Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31, 2024
Pair of Orioles starters to undergo season-ending surgeries
The Baltimore Orioles have lost two starting pitchers to season-ending injuries.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23, 2024
Orioles place one-time All-Star pitcher on injured list
The Orioles announced Thursday that they will be without a one-time All-Star starting pitcher for the foreseeable future.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22, 2024
Orioles starter being evaluated for elbow soreness after early exit
Orioles starter John Means is being evaluated for a potential arm injury after managing just three innings against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.
Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / February 15, 2024
Orioles injury news puts rotation in precarious situation
Baltimore Orioles fans were dealt some rough injury news on starting pitchers Kyle Bradish and John Means on Thursday, putting the rotation in a precarious situation.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18, 2023
MLB best bets, strikeout props for Monday 9/18: Can Montgomery ward off Red Sox?
YB's Jack Dougherty finished with a losing record in strikeout props last week for the first time in five weeks. Let's get back on the profit train this week, starting with Jack's three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate.
Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2023
Former All-Star's return could fuel Baltimore's pennant push
The Baltimore Orioles sit three games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the American League East and the AL's best record at 91-53. On Tuesday, they got a big boost that could help them hold off the Rays.
Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / September 12, 2023
Former All-Star SP's long-awaited return comes at perfect time for Orioles
If the 30-year-old can show some of his pre-surgery form for the stretch run, the Orioles should be in good shape to hold off Tampa Bay and win their first AL East crown since 2014.
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