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The 2024 Cleveland Guardians won the American League Central for the fifth time in nine seasons and had their deepest run since losing the 2016 World Series.

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.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 17

Guardians' New Pitcher Reveals Puzzled Reaction to Being Signed

The Cleveland Guardians added a new member to their bullpen this offseason, signing former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Paul Sewald. Sewald is expected to play a crucial role for the Guardians in 2025, especially after Cleveland cut ties with a couple of key relievers from last year.

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 15

Newest Guardians Reliever Gets Honest About Last Year's Injuries

The Cleveland Guardians didn't need to add to their bullpen heading into 2025. However, they signed one of the best relievers on the market, bringing Paul Sewald into the organization on a one-year deal.

Cleveland Guardians News / New Baseball Media / February 16

Guardians Provide Updates on Shane Bieber & Daniel Espino

The Cleveland Guardians head into 2025 with high expectations after winning the AL Central for the second time in three years. But, the Guardians will have a different-looking team, thanks to offseason moves and injuries.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / February 1

Guardians Given Solid Grade for Recent Free Agent Signing

The Cleveland Guardians had the best bullpen in MLB during the 2024 season. Even though the Guardians didn't need to add to that depth, they made the decision to sign veteran reliever Paul Sewald to a one-year deal.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 29

Cleveland Guardians Retain Recently DFA'd Reliever

The Cleveland Guardians have made several shocking moves this offseason. While most of them have been via trade, their latest somewhat surprising decision was to sign free agent RHP Paul Sewald to a one-year deal.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 27

Insider Drops Major Injury Update on Guardians Pitcher

The Cleveland Guardians made a very interesting free-agent signing recently, adding relief pitcher Paul Sewald on a one-year deal. The problem is that Sewald missed some time last year due to a couple of different injuries, which has some Guardians fans concerned about his status for 2025.

Cleveland Guardians News / Just Baseball / January 27

Will the Guardians’ Bullpen Be Just as Dominant in 2025?

With a run to the ALCS after reclaiming the AL Central in 2024, the biggest takeaway the Cleveland Guardians took from last season was how dominant their bullpen was.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 26

Guardians Recent Free Agent Signing Gets Very Questionable Prediction

The Cleveland Guardians have made their fair share of tough decisions this offseason. Andres Gimenez and Josh Naylor, who were fan favorites over the last few seasons, will be on new teams this year, and the front office has yet to make a move to upgrade the lineup.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 26

Insider Reveals Why Guardians Signed Veteran Pitcher

Out of all the position groups the Cleveland Guardians needed to address this offseason, their bullpen wasn't one of them. However, one of their only winter additions was signing veteran reliever Paul Sewald to a one-year deal.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 22

Could Guardians Recent Free Agent Signing Lead To Another Trade?

The Cleveland Guardians made a slightly shocking free-agent signing on Wednesday afternoon when the team announced they had agreed to a one-year deal with veteran reliever Paul Sewald.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Guardians sign former Mariners star reliever

The Cleveland Guardians have added a strong arm to their bullpen.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / January 22

Guardians sign RHP Paul Sewald to 1-year deal

The Cleveland Guardians signed right-hander Paul Sewald to a one-year deal on Wednesday with a mutual option for 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed by the club but the deal guarantees Sewald $7 million -- $1 million signing bonus, $5 million salary for 2025, $1 million buyout on the 2026 mutual option, according to ESPN and The Athletic.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Veteran Reliever Signs One-Year Deal with Guardians

Paul Sewald, the veteran righ-handed relief pitcher will sign a one-year, $7 million deal with the Cleveland Guardians, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. A seasoned veteran, Sewald has shown immense potential throughout his career.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22

Guardians sign free-agent right-hander to one-year pact

The Guardians announced Wednesday that they’ve signed free-agent reliever Paul Sewald.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / January 7

One perfect free-agent signing for every AL Central team

The American League Central was a division full of surprises in 2024, with three of the five teams earning postseason berths. How can those teams, along with the others in the AL Central, improve in 2025? Here's a realistic free-agent acquisition that could pay dividends for each franchise.

Cubs, Mariners among teams interested in veteran 3B

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MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 19

Proven Veteran Reliever Looking to Secure Reputation

Paul Sewald has made an impact no matter what club he has been attached to. Be it his 2017 debut with the New York Mets where he demanded the league’s

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 11

Free Agent Profile: The Blue Jays should bet on Paul Sewald as a bounce-back candidate

Shopping for the latest and greatest relievers on the market is always fun at first but every team needs to take a flier or two on some bounce-back candidates.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Diamondbacks place right-hander on 15-day IL

He has pitched just once since Sept. 2 and has struggled in recent weeks, with a 7.71 ERA and 4.89 FIP in seven innings of work since Aug. 19.

Diamondbacks designate veteran reliever for assignment

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Diamondbacks remove Paul Sewald from closer role

The Diamondbacks are pulling Paul Sewald from the closing role.

D-backs bash five homers, outslug Pirates 9-8

Diamondbacks to acquire righty reliever from Nationals

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / May 24

Paul Sewald Seeks to Help Vulnerable Youth and Families Through Sewald’s Strikeout 4 Kids

Phoenix Sewald Strikeouts 4 Kids is a charity started by Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald and his wife, Molly, three years ago. For the Sewalds, kids have been the center of their lives for the past few years.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 5

D-backs Closer Paul Sewald Cleared to Return After Successful Rehab Outing

An excited Paul Sewald spoke to the media Sunday morning in the Diamondbacks clubhouse. The Closer has been out all season with a Grade 2 Oblique Strain and has been working his way back to health.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 2, 2024

Update on Paul Sewald’s Recovery Journey

Beginning the season on the injured list with a grade 2 left oblique strain, Paul Sewald took a big step in his recovery process by engaging in a symptom-free throwing session on Tuesday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / March 26, 2024

Diamondbacks forced to start the season with a new face at closer

Just days before the start of the regular season, the Arizona Diamondbacks will be without closer Paul Sewald for the foreseeable future.

Diamondbacks reportedly not interested in trading Jake McCarthy

20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2024

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25, 2024

Diamondbacks reliever to begin season on IL

Acquired from the Mariners at the deadline last year, the reliever saved 13 games for the Diamondbacks down the stretch.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 2, 2024

Sewald Looking to Change Up Arsenal

Paul Sewald has two plus pitches, a four-seam fastball that he throws about 57% of the time and a slider he uses 43%. He's ridden those two pitches to a successful career as a reliever and over the last couple of seasons has developed into one of the best closers in the game.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 27, 2023

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald Makes Great Point on A's Relocation

There has been a lot written about the A's potential move to Las Vegas over the course of 2023, and the relocation has been discussed from numerous angles.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / October 26, 2023

D-backs will need these three relievers to continue their postseason dominance against the Rangers

Shutting down potent offense after potent offense, the Arizona Diamondbacks have watched their starters give them quality innings before handing the ball off to a trio of relievers that have been virtually unhittable this postseason on their journey to the World Series.

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MLB makes big decision on Astros reliever's suspension appeal

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