Kyle Manzardo went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer as well as the eventual game-winning RBI to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon.
The Cleveland Guardians are coming back home from their two-series road trip, fresh off a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates. A lot happened over the last three games, so let's look at some key takeaways from Cleveland's series win over the Pirates.
The Cleveland Guardians figured to have a tough time hitting the ball in their Saturday afternoon game against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. The home team had ace pitcher Paul Skenes on the mound, and that meant that runs were likely to be at a premium.
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
Cleveland Guardians slugger Kyle Manzardo has certainly gotten off to an impressive start this season, as he has already tallied four home runs and 11 RBI over his first 12 games.
...and not hit fifth Coming into 2025, the talk surrounding the Cleveland Guardians was about how cheap ownership was coming off the heels of an ALCS run despite a depleted pitching staff.
When the Cleveland Guardians traded away Josh Naylor during the offseason, many wondered how they were going to replace his production. Yes, they signed Carlos Santana, but that didn't appear to be enough, especially given Santana's age.
Kyle Manzardo was 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBIs Thursday for the Cleveland Guardians, who overcame a blown save by All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase to beat the host Kansas City Royals, 7-4, in 10 innings in an Opening Day clash.
Opening Day has arrived, bringing action and excitement to the diamond. Let’s take a look at the winners and losers from Thursday’s action.
After a losing season in 2023, the Cleveland Guardians bounced back in a big way by winning 92 games and making the American League Championship Series last season. Here are three players to watch as the team looks to build on that success.
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.
The Cleveland Guardians made some unconventional moves this offseason for a team that was in the ALCS just a few months ago. Instead of adding more big-league talent, the team traded away two of its most proven and consistent players over the last few years.
The Cleveland Guardians exceeded all expectations last season, winning the AL Central division title and advancing all the way to the ALCS. Can they replicate their success in 2025?
“Never trade with Tampa Bay.” Baseball fans hear it year after year. The Rays have built a reputation for executing perfectly timed trades that maximize value in ways few teams can match.
The Cleveland Guardians had some significant issues offensively during the second half of 2024, and they haven't really done anything to rectify the problem this offseason.
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 first baseman Kyle Manzardo absolutely cranked a two-run homer against the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS.
The Cleveland Guardians are seeing their patience with rookie Kyle Manzardo pay off. Manzardo will look to continue a strong start to his week on Wednesday night when the visiting Guardians (80-59) vie for a sweep of a three-game series against the skidding Kansas City Royals (75-65).
Several division and wild-card races are coming down to the wire with five weeks left in the Major League Baseball season. The trade deadline passed in late July, but teams can soon make upgrades as rosters are set to expand from 26 players to 28 on Sunday.
The 23-year-old came into this season ranked as one of the top 100 prospects in the sport and the Guardians promoted him to the big leagues in early May.
The Cleveland Guardians are cooling down after a hot start. Entering Monday night, they were 6-6 over the past two weeks. They were averaging just 3.67 runs per game.
Kyle Manzardo is making his MLB debut with the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, and he's joining quite the exclusive list in the process. Manzardo, a 23-year-old first baseman, was born and raised in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
The Guardians will promote slugging prospect Kyle Manzardo prior to Monday's game with the Tigers.
The 23-year-old Manzardo is the top prospect acquired from the Rays in last summer’s Aaron Civale trade. He’d been a candidate to make the roster heading into camp
Kyle Manzardo was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on July 18, 2000. He played high school baseball at Lake City High School in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Manzardo in his junior year hit .471 with eight doubles, two triples, two home runs, 28 RBI, 13 runs scored, three stolen bases, and seven walks.
On Monday, Tampa's top brass decided that their exceptional staff could get even better, acquiring Aaron Civale from Cleveland in exchange for highly-regarded first baseman prospect Kyle Manzardo.
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