Baseball: Cleveland Guardians

On Saturday, July 1, Nico Hoerner's Chicago Cubs (38-42) host Jose Ramirez's Cleveland Guardians (39-42) at Wrigley Field. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:15 PM ET. The favored Cubs have -135 moneyline odds against the underdog Guardians, who are listed at+115. The game's over/under has been set at 8 runs. Date: Saturday, July 1,…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - At 2:30 p.m. CT Tuesday, Ethan Purser entered what he described as an "underground dungeon" at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, with nothing but his room key and a notepad. No phone. No Apple Watch. No contact with the outside world. "The most terrifying thing I've done recently," Purser said. At 4:57 p.m.,…

Monday has been a big day for the Cleveland Guardians. First the team announced a risky hiring, with Stephen Vogt replacing Terry Francona behind the bench. After that they wasted no time making their first roster move of the Vogt era. And this one came at a position that will clearly matter to their new manager: The Cleveland Guardians claimed…

To replace baseball's longest-tenured manager and the winningest manager in Cleveland history, the Guardians are turning to a journeyman catcher a year removed from retirement who turned 39 last week. Stephen Vogt, a charismatic leader in big-league clubhouses for a decade, will direct the next era of Cleveland baseball. Vogt has the least…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - More candidates for Cleveland's open managerial position are becoming public with rumors of at least four current big league assistants in line for potential interviews with the Guardians. Former Cleveland minor league field coordinator Tony Mansolino, the current third base coach in Baltimore is on the list. Others include…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Guardians are known for casting a wide net when it comes to pursuing players through trades and free agency. They will do the same in the search to replace Terry Francona, who will leave his job at the end of the season as Cleveland's longest-tenured and winningest manager. Recommended Guardians stories Pair of Guardians' top…

The Guardians and Tigers are both bad baseball teams about to finish disappointing seasons. So, why should you pay attention to these final three games? Here are some reasons: 1. A Tigers fan on Twitter in April wanted to bet me $1K that the Tigers would finish ahead of the Guardians and I'd like to be able to say I'd won that bet. Look, I know for…

SAN FRANCISCO - While the Guardians have struggled this year to find an identity that breeds success on offense, their defensive identity has endured. A year after taking home four Gold Glove Awards, Cleveland defenders continue to keep the club in close games with sensational catches and dramatic efforts in the field. Tuesday's win against the…

MINNEAPOLIS - Daniel Norris has been designated for assignment by the Guardians for the third time this season. The Guardians announced the move Tuesday, one day after the veteran lefty allowed four runs including a pair of home runs in two innings of relief work during a 10-6 loss to Minnesota on Monday. Norris, 30, posted a 5.68 ERA in 12 2/3…

Wilmer Flores and the San Francisco Giants (74-70) will host Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians (68-77) at Oracle Park on Tuesday, September 12, with a start time of 9:45 PM ET. The Giants are listed as -185 moneyline favorites for this matchup against the Guardians (+150). The total is 8.5 runs for the contest (with -110 odds on the over and…

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Guardians hitters gave Emmanuel Clase a little breathing room with a pair of runs in the eighth inning Friday, and Cleveland's closer slammed the door on Los Angeles with his major league best 39th save in a 6-3 win at Angels Stadium. Clase, who suffered his league-leading 10th blown save one night earlier when he could not…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Back-to-back crushing losses to the Twins have left the Guardians defeated and deflated, but Cleveland's clubhouse is resolved to persevere over the remaining 23 games of this season. Manager Terry Francona said after Tuesday's 8-3 loss to Minnesota that the Guardians are not giving up the fight. "We're never not going to play,"…

Sunday's contest at Comerica Park has the Detroit Tigers (77-84) squaring off against the Cleveland Guardians (76-85) at 3:10 PM ET (on October 1). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 5-3 victory for the Tigers, so expect a tight matchup. The Tigers will give the nod to Eduardo Rodriguez (12-9, 3.40 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 13 on the…

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians will send Joey Wentz and Cal Quantrill, respectively, to the mound when the two clubs play on Friday at Comerica Park, at 6:40 PM ET. The Tigers are favored in this one, at -110, while the underdog Guardians have -110 odds to upset. The contest's over/under has been set at 8.5 runs. Date: Friday, September…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The season is almost over. The Guardians trail the Twins by 6 1/2 games with 20 to play. There is plenty to think about. If Emmanuel Clase had converted half of his 10 blown saves into wins, a real stretch run would be unfolding at this moment in the AL Central. But to play that game, you have to consider where Cleveland would be…

Tuesday's game features the Cleveland Guardians (74-83) and the Cincinnati Reds (80-77) clashing at Progressive Field in what should be a close matchup, with a projected 6-4 win for the Guardians according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 6:10 PM ET on September 26. The probable starters are Lucas Giolito (8-14) for the Guardians and…

Wednesday's game at Kauffman Stadium has the Cleveland Guardians (72-80) matching up with the Kansas City Royals (50-102) at 2:10 PM ET (on September 20). Our computer prediction projects a close 6-4 win for the Guardians, so expect a tight matchup. The Guardians will give the ball to Lucas Giolito (8-13, 4.69 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 9 on the…

CLEVELAND -- Maybe the Guardians are out of it. Maybe they're not. It's clear the odds are stacked against them, but until the math proves they can't erase their six-game deficit in the American League Central race, they're going to put everything on the line - exactly the way Myles Straw helped propel his team into the win column on Wednesday…

Tanner Bibee will start for the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday against Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers. First pitch is at 6:10 PM ET for this second game in a three-game series. The Guardians are -120 moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Rangers (+100). The matchup's over/under has been set at 8 runs. Date: Saturday, September 16,…

The Cleveland Guardians (71-78) will be seeking a series sweep when they clash with the Texas Rangers (82-66) at Progressive Field on Sunday, September 17 at 1:40 PM ET. Gavin Williams will get the ball for the Guardians, while Cody Bradford will take the hill for the Rangers. Oddsmakers list the Rangers as -120 favorites on the moneyline, while…

Saturday's game features the Texas Rangers (82-65) and the Cleveland Guardians (70-78) clashing at Progressive Field in what should be a competitive matchup, with a projected 5-3 win for the Rangers according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 6:10 PM ET on September 16. The Guardians will give the nod to Tanner Bibee (10-4, 3.03 ERA), who…

Bo Naylor and the Cleveland Guardians take the field on Wednesday at Oracle Park against Kyle Harrison, who is the named starter for the San Francisco Giants. First pitch will be at 3:45 PM ET for the final game of a three-game series. Oddsmakers list the Giants as -145 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog Guardians+120 moneyline…

When the Cleveland Guardians (68-75) and Los Angeles Angels (66-77) square of at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Sunday, September 10, Tanner Bibee will get the call for the Guardians, while the Angels will send Kenny Rosenberg to the hill. The game will start at 4:07 PM ET. The Angels are listed as+135 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the…

Minnesota Twins (71-66) will match up with the Cleveland Guardians (66-71) at Progressive Field on Monday, September 4 at 6:10 PM ET. Currently sitting at 196 strikeouts, Pablo Lopez will be looking to tally his 200th strikeout of the year. The Guardians are+115 moneyline underdogs in this matchup with the favorite Twins (-135). The over/under is 8…

Friday's contest between the Los Angeles Angels (65-76) and the Cleveland Guardians (67-74) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim has a good chance to be a tight matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 5-3, with the Angels securing the victory. First pitch is at 9:38 PM ET on September 8. This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the…

The Minnesota Twins and Jorge Polanco will take on the Cleveland Guardians and Ramon Laureano on Tuesday at 6:10 PM ET, at Progressive Field. The Twins are -115 moneyline favorites for this matchup against the Guardians (-105). The total is 8 runs for this matchup (with -105 odds to go over and -115 odds to go under). Date: Tuesday, September 5,…

When the Minnesota Twins (71-66) take on the Cleveland Guardians (66-71) at Progressive Field on Monday, September 4 at 6:10 PM ET, Pablo Lopez will be seeking his 200th K of the season (he's currently sitting at 196). The Twins are listed as -135 moneyline favorites in this matchup with the Guardians (+115). The total for the game is set at 8…

When the Tampa Bay Rays (82-54) and Cleveland Guardians (66-70) meet at Progressive Field on Sunday, September 3, Taj Bradley will get the call for the Rays, while the Guardians will send Xzavion Curry to the mound. The game will start at 4:10 PM ET. The favored Rays have -145 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Guardians, who are listed…

Friday's game features the Tampa Bay Rays (82-52) and the Cleveland Guardians (64-70) matching up at Progressive Field in what is expected to be a tight matchup, with a projected 6-4 victory for the Rays according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 7:10 PM ET on September 1. The probable starters are Tyler Glasnow (7-4) for the Rays and…

Wednesday's game features the Minnesota Twins (69-64) and the Cleveland Guardians (63-70) squaring off at Target Field in what is expected to be a close matchup, with a projected 6-3 victory for the Twins according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 1:10 PM ET on August 30. The probable starters are Sonny Gray (7-6) for the Twins and…

Mookie Betts will lead the charge for the Los Angeles Dodgers (76-48) on Thursday, August 24, when they square off against Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians (60-66) at Progressive Field at 12:10 PM ET. The favored Dodgers have -135 moneyline odds against the underdog Guardians, who are listed at+110. The over/under is 9 runs for the…

Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers play Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Tuesday. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET. The Guardians are listed as+165 moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the favorite Dodgers (-200). The matchup's over/under has been set at 9 runs. Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Time: 7:10 PM…

Thursday's game that pits the Cleveland Guardians (58-63) versus the Detroit Tigers (54-66) at Progressive Field has a projected final score of 5-3 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Guardians, who is slightly favored in this matchup. First pitch is at 7:15 PM on August 17. The probable starters are Tarik Skubal (2-2) for the Tigers…

You might not have expected this to happen, but get ready: The Tigers enter today's game at Cleveland as the favorites to win! Detroit has taken a solid step forward this season while the Guardians have been ravaged by injuries to their starting pitchers. That puts Detroit in a position of strength today, with Tarik Skubal taking the mound against…

The Cleveland Guardians (58-62) will be looking for a series sweep when they square off with the Cincinnati Reds (62-59) at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, August 16 at 6:40 PM ET. Noah Syndergaard will get the ball for the Guardians, while Andrew Abbott will take the hill for the Reds. The Reds are favored in this one, at -165, while the…