Opening Day for the 2024 MLB season is Thursday, and a number of notable players aim to get back on track after underperforming in 2023.
The Guardians sent CF Myles Straw to Triple-A, but Chris Antonetti, president of baseball operations, said they still expect Straw "to be a big part of our team this year."
Stephen Vogt hopes his debut as a major league manager goes as well as his farewell as a player when his Cleveland Guardians open the season against the host Oakland Athletics on Thursday.
Morning N&N for March 27 Triston McKenzie appears to be ready for the Mariners, after pitching 6 solid innings last night. It was announced yesterday that McKenzie would not pitch in the Oakland series.
Three positive story lines from the final full week of Spring Training. The next one will be stories from the regular season, we made it! As we begin yet another work week, take some time out of your hectic morning to close your eyes, think about baseball, and be transported to your happy place.
News and Notes for Monday, March 25th, 2024 The Guardians have two more Spring Training Games at Chase Field at 9:40PM EST today with Tyler Beebe starting and 3:40PM EST with Triston McKenzie on the bump tomorrow before they head to Oakland for the Season Opener on Thursday!
Who will be toeing the bump for Cleveland to start the season? The pitchers for the Guardians have been hit hard by injuries and illnesses this Spring, but there are still plenty of exciting arms headed to Oakland on March 28th.
March 24th’s news and notes starts by resolving the month’s most debated topic The Guardians nearly finalized their roster on Saturday, and it does not include lightning rod Deyvison De Los Santos.
Looking at the hitters going to Oakland on March 28th With the news of Myles Straw’s placement on waivers in the interest of moving him off the Guardians’ 40-man and of Deyvison De Los Santos’ impending return to Arizona, it’s now possible to analyze the Opening Day roster for the season’s start in Oakland on March 28th.
News and Notes for Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 Yesterday was a full day of Guardians’ news, including the Myles Straw being put on waivers broke by your friends here at Covering the Corner, thanks to helpful sources.
Mandy Bell of MLB reports that the Cleveland Guardians informed a mix of top prospects, veterans, and an old friend about their status on the Opening Day roster.
The outfielder figures to clear waivers, at which point the Guardians could assign him outright to a minor league affiliate.
The Cleveland Guardians will be carrying pitchers Carlos Carrasco and Tyler Beede on the Opening Day roster, with Carrasco earning himself a rotation spot.
News and Notes for Friday, March 22nd The Guardians played a B-squad from the Royals yesterday and won 8-5. Carlos Carrasco gave up two hits, one walk and one earned run in six innings, and striking out four.
So far this spring, one player in the Cleveland Guardians organization who has impressed is outfield prospect Chase DeLauter. Ahead of the 2024 season, the 22-year-old is Cleveland’s top-ranked prospect by both MLB Pipeline and Baseball America, and the club’s third-ranked prospect by The Athletic.
The Cleveland Guardians thought they solidified first base when they signed Josh Bell to a two-year deal before the 2023 season. However, the veteran struggled mightily, leaving Cleveland to subsequently trade him to the Miami Marlins at the deadline.
Shane Bieber has been named the Cleveland Guardians’ Opening Day starting pitcher for the fifth consecutive season, via Camryn Justice of News 5 Cleveland.
The Cleveland Guardians shortstop battle has been underwhelming during spring training. Brayan Rocchio and Gabriel Arias were the clear frontrunners coming into camp, but neither player has truly set themselves apart in the race.
The Cleveland Guardians are still figuring out what's best for the team in terms of who they play in the outfield. They've taken multiple approaches such
The 2023 season was a disappointing one for the Guardians as they finished third in the division and 11 games back from .500 with a 76-86 record. They enter 2024 hoping to bounce back and compete in the Central Division with the up-and-coming Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and the Division-winning Minnesota Twins.
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
The majority of storylines about Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber primarily referenced trade rumors this past offseason. He’s entering his potential final season in Cleveland before hitting free agency next offseason, and Bieber hasn’t been quite as good in recent years.
In an emotional social media post, he thanked his family, the Los Angeles Angels for taking a chance on him and baseball fans all around the world.
The Cleveland Guardians have a core of young players that believe they have what it takes to compete in a competitive American League Central. Last season ended in disappointing fashion for the Cleveland Guardians.
Despite it still being spring training, one Cleveland Guardians pitcher is already getting a head start on the bizarre injuries.
Here are three rising stars looking to make an impact for the Guardians in 2024.
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