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Prosecutors say Emmanuel Clase may have thrown rigged pitches in 48 games since 2023 -- more than 5 times the number first reported.
Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase accused of rigging pitches in 48 games, far more than initially disclosed
Emmanuel Clase's involvement in throwing rigged pitches includes as many as 48 games according to court documents filed Thursday.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Prosecutors say Emmanuel Clase may have thrown rigged pitches in 48 games since 2023 -- more than 5 times the number first reported.
MLB Network says José Ramírez is the best third baseman in baseball. Anyone disagree?
Top of the world: MLB Network ranks Guardians’ José Ramírez as No.1 third baseman
It's taken a while for the rest of the baseball world to recognize the talents of José Ramírez, but they're catching up.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:04 PM
MLB Network says José Ramírez is the best third baseman in baseball. Anyone disagree?
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“I don’t think there’s a position in all the years where we’ve done the Top 10, where there’s been such a big gap between No. 1 and No. 2," said Mike Lowell, MLB Network analyst and former third baseman.
“I don’t think there’s a position in all the years where we’ve done the Top 10, where there’s been such a big gap between No. 1 and No. 2," said Mike Lowell, MLB Network analyst and former third baseman.
February 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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“I don’t think there’s a position in all the years where we’ve done the Top 10, where there’s been such a big gap between No. 1 and No. 2," said Mike Lowell, MLB Network analyst and former third baseman.
“I don’t think there’s a position in all the years where we’ve done the Top 10, where there’s been such a big gap between No. 1 and No. 2," said Mike Lowell, MLB Network analyst and former third baseman.
While baseball’s biggest stars continue changing teams for massive paydays, the Guardians’ MVP candidate quietly extended his contract to stay with one franchise his entire career.
Why José Ramírez’s new contact is the kind of thing that might never happen again with an MLB signing
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February 3, 2026 at 2:02 AM
While baseball’s biggest stars continue changing teams for massive paydays, the Guardians’ MVP candidate quietly extended his contract to stay with one franchise his entire career.
Last season, Cleveland batted .226 and ranked 28th in runs scored in the majors.
Will this work? The Guardians’ plan to add more oomph to the offense
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February 2, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Last season, Cleveland batted .226 and ranked 28th in runs scored in the majors.
Blitzer has been involved in other player negotiations, but never to this extent. One possible explanation: Blitzer may eventually inherit this contract if he becomes majority owner.
David Blitzer’s role in Jose Ramirez deal hints at Guardians’ ownership shift
The $175 million extension required coordination between Paul Dolan and David Blitzer, who purchased 25% to 30% of the team in 2022 with an option to become majority owner.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Blitzer has been involved in other player negotiations, but never to this extent. One possible explanation: Blitzer may eventually inherit this contract if he becomes majority owner.
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The clubhouse is quiet, the trucks are packed, and spring training is officially on deck. Baseball is almost back, Cleveland. ⚾️
Pictures: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
The clubhouse is quiet, the trucks are packed, and spring training is officially on deck. Baseball is almost back, Cleveland. ⚾️
Pictures: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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The clubhouse is quiet, the trucks are packed, and spring training is officially on deck. Baseball is almost back, Cleveland. ⚾️
Pictures: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
The clubhouse is quiet, the trucks are packed, and spring training is officially on deck. Baseball is almost back, Cleveland. ⚾️
Pictures: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
Tery Pluto: "It’s doubtful we’ll ever see a baseball star the magnitude of Ramirez give such a “hometown discount” to a small market franchise in order to remain with that team."
It was Jose Ramirez who pushed for Guardians contract extension – Terry Pluto
The new Jose Ramirez contract will keep him with the Guardians until he's 40.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Tery Pluto: "It’s doubtful we’ll ever see a baseball star the magnitude of Ramirez give such a “hometown discount” to a small market franchise in order to remain with that team."
It’s no surprise that Jose Ramirez’s historic seven-year $175 million extension with the Guardians did not take place overnight. Here are some observations from Thursday’s press conference:
Everything you wanted to know about Jose Ramirez’s record-setting contract with the Guardians
Jose Ramirez has been pushing for an extension to keep him in Cleveland for the rest of his career for over a year.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:50 PM
It’s no surprise that Jose Ramirez’s historic seven-year $175 million extension with the Guardians did not take place overnight. Here are some observations from Thursday’s press conference:
"He made it very clear that he wanted to be a Cleveland Guardian for life," Antonetti said about Ramírez long-term vision in Cleveland.
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:40 PM
"He made it very clear that he wanted to be a Cleveland Guardian for life," Antonetti said about Ramírez long-term vision in Cleveland.
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
José Ramírez isn’t chasing legacy elsewhere — he wants it all, right here in Cleveland.
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:41 PM
José Ramírez isn’t chasing legacy elsewhere — he wants it all, right here in Cleveland.
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
Cleveland can rest easy — José Ramírez isn’t going anywhere. The Guardians have locked in a franchise legend for the long haul.
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Cleveland can rest easy — José Ramírez isn’t going anywhere. The Guardians have locked in a franchise legend for the long haul.
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
The Guardians have spent most of the winter building their 26-man roster for 2026.
Here’s a blueprint for how the Guardians can build their roster for the 2026 season: Paul Hoynes
A new blueprint for the Guardians' success in 2026 offers a few tweaks here and there.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:54 PM
The Guardians have spent most of the winter building their 26-man roster for 2026.
The Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast breaks down why José Ramírez needs help, and why the Guardians can’t afford to waste their superstar’s prime.
José Ramírez can’t do it alone: Guardians must build roster around their franchise cornerstone
Without additional offensive firepower, José Ramírez's career-long commitment to Cleveland might lead to physical burnout before contract ends in 2032.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:26 PM
The Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast breaks down why José Ramírez needs help, and why the Guardians can’t afford to waste their superstar’s prime.
“We spend a lot of time debating external acquisitions,” Antonetti said Friday, with the question being: What is the opportunity cost? Which young players would have plate appearances taken away?
Chris Antonetti reflects on Guardians’ mindset moving into 2026 season
With a few weeks to go before spring training, the Guardians president of baseball operations addressed a range of topics and answered questions at the annual Hot Stove Banquet in Akron.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:35 PM
“We spend a lot of time debating external acquisitions,” Antonetti said Friday, with the question being: What is the opportunity cost? Which young players would have plate appearances taken away?
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Mark your calendars, Cleveland! ⚾🗓️ The Guardians open their home season April 3 vs. the Cubs at 4:10 p.m. They’ll also appear in 13 nationally televised games in 2026.
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com
Mark your calendars, Cleveland! ⚾🗓️ The Guardians open their home season April 3 vs. the Cubs at 4:10 p.m. They’ll also appear in 13 nationally televised games in 2026.
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Mark your calendars, Cleveland! ⚾🗓️ The Guardians open their home season April 3 vs. the Cubs at 4:10 p.m. They’ll also appear in 13 nationally televised games in 2026.
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com
Mark your calendars, Cleveland! ⚾🗓️ The Guardians open their home season April 3 vs. the Cubs at 4:10 p.m. They’ll also appear in 13 nationally televised games in 2026.
Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com
The club is working on signing superstar third baseman José Ramírez to a contract extension that would add four years and about $107 million to his existing deal that was signed before the 2022 campaign.
Guardians working on contract extension with José Ramírez to keep superstar third baseman in Cleveland through 2032
Cleveland Guardians
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January 24, 2026 at 4:40 PM
The club is working on signing superstar third baseman José Ramírez to a contract extension that would add four years and about $107 million to his existing deal that was signed before the 2022 campaign.
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“He is a one-man wrecking crew consistently when you look at this lineup,” MLB Network analyst Cliff Floyd, a 17-year MLB veteran, said during the show that aired Thursday.
“He is a one-man wrecking crew consistently when you look at this lineup,” MLB Network analyst Cliff Floyd, a 17-year MLB veteran, said during the show that aired Thursday.
January 23, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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“He is a one-man wrecking crew consistently when you look at this lineup,” MLB Network analyst Cliff Floyd, a 17-year MLB veteran, said during the show that aired Thursday.
“He is a one-man wrecking crew consistently when you look at this lineup,” MLB Network analyst Cliff Floyd, a 17-year MLB veteran, said during the show that aired Thursday.
Tuesday brought Hall of Fame joy for Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, both elected to Cooperstown by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. For the four former Cleveland players on the ballot, however, the outcome was far less celebratory
Three former Cleveland players exit Hall of Fame ballot; one remains
A former Cleveland slugger who hit 236 homers with the team saw his BBWAA ballot eligibility expire, though Era Committee consideration remains possible.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Tuesday brought Hall of Fame joy for Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, both elected to Cooperstown by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. For the four former Cleveland players on the ballot, however, the outcome was far less celebratory
The Guardians have long been known as baseball’s premier “pitching factory,” and according to veteran catcher Austin Hedges, Gavin Williams is the plant’s latest finished product: a “bona fide ace” ready to take on the game’s elite.
How Gavin Williams transformed from hard-thrower to Cy Young contender for the Guardians
Cleveland's 'pitching factory' continues to produce elite talent as catcher Austin Hedges compares Gavin Williams to the best in baseball after his breakout 2025 season.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The Guardians have long been known as baseball’s premier “pitching factory,” and according to veteran catcher Austin Hedges, Gavin Williams is the plant’s latest finished product: a “bona fide ace” ready to take on the game’s elite.
The federal sentencing guidelines, a complex structure designed to bring consistency to punishments nationwide, is likely to play a major role in determining any potential prison time if Clase is convicted.
Experts explain why Guardians’ Clase wouldn’t get max sentence, if convicted
Federal sentencing guidelines create consistency in punishments nationwide, typically resulting in sentences within a narrow range determined by crime severity and criminal history.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The federal sentencing guidelines, a complex structure designed to bring consistency to punishments nationwide, is likely to play a major role in determining any potential prison time if Clase is convicted.
Travis Bazzana hasn’t played a full season of professional baseball, yet MLB Pipeline just named him the top second base prospect in the game heading into 2026.
Can Guardians’ top pick Travis Bazzana live up to his No. 1 prospect ranking at second base?
MLB Pipeline ranks Travis Bazzana as baseball's best second base prospect despite injuries, highlighting the weight of expectation on Cleveland's 2024 first overall selection.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Travis Bazzana hasn’t played a full season of professional baseball, yet MLB Pipeline just named him the top second base prospect in the game heading into 2026.
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So we’re getting STEAK pops and carnival crab cakes at Progressive Field next season? Yum!
So we’re getting STEAK pops and carnival crab cakes at Progressive Field next season? Yum!
January 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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So we’re getting STEAK pops and carnival crab cakes at Progressive Field next season? Yum!
So we’re getting STEAK pops and carnival crab cakes at Progressive Field next season? Yum!
In a filing last month, prosecutors estimated that if Clase is convicted at trial, he’d face a federal sentencing guideline range of seven years and three months to nine years in prison.
Guardians’ Clase might not see 65-year sentence in pitch-rigging case. Here’s why
The Cleveland Guardians closer and teammate Luis Ortiz are accused of sharing pitch information with bettors in a scheme prosecutors say generated about $460,000 from 2023 to 2025.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
In a filing last month, prosecutors estimated that if Clase is convicted at trial, he’d face a federal sentencing guideline range of seven years and three months to nine years in prison.
Text messages at the heart of the prosecution against Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase weren’t about rigging pitches — they were about a cockfighting operation that Clase ran in the Dominican Republic, defense attorneys say.
Emmanuel Clase defense says texts were about cockfighting, not pitches
The Cleveland Guardians closer and teammate Luis Ortiz face federal charges over alleged pitch-rigging, but defense attorneys say prosecutors misunderstood what the text messages were really about.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Text messages at the heart of the prosecution against Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase weren’t about rigging pitches — they were about a cockfighting operation that Clase ran in the Dominican Republic, defense attorneys say.