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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 11h

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Guardian defenders Steven Kwan, José Ramírez, Carlos Santana, and Daniel Schneemann were recognized Wednesday as finalists for the 2025 American League Gold Glove Awards.

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Austin Hedges is staying with the Guardians for the 2026 season. Hedges, 33, hit .161 with five home runs, 10 RBI and a .547 OPS in 155 regular season at-bats for the Guardians in 2025 while serving as the team’s mouthpiece and spiritual leader.

Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 2d

A speedy and versatile infielder, Alomar played in the major leagues from 1964 to 1978. But his greatest contribution to baseball, and particularly to baseball in Cleveland, might be the development of his two highly successful sons.

Sandy Alomar Sr., father of two Cleveland baseball legends, dies at 81

Sandy Alomar Sr. built a 50-year career in professional baseball as a speedy and versatile infielder, coach and manager.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 3d

Terry Pluto calls José Ramírez the best all-around Cleveland player he’s ever seen. So why do some believe the Guardians are wasting his career? Tap the link in our bio for Terry’s full column exploring the debate.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 4d

The fan voting window runs through Sunday, October 12 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Guardians’ José Ramírez again named AL Hank Aaron Award finalist

José Ramírez is a finalist for the Hank Aaron Award in the American League for the seventh time in his career.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 5d

The Guardians’ 2025 season featured a parade of rookie position players, but not all of them made the grade according to the latest assessment from the Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast.

Grading the Guardians’ 2025 rookie position players with some late-season surprises

From Johnathan Rodriguez's defensive limitations to Chase DeLauter's offensive upside, find out which Cleveland rookies showed promise.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 5d

The Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast recently broke down rookies pitching performances, with hosts Joe Noga and Paul Hoynes assigning grades that reveal who shined brightest among the first-year arms.

Grading the Guardians’ rookie pitchers: Who earned an ‘A’ and who has more to prove?

Parker Messick's remarkable command helped Cleveland's improbable division comeback, while fellow rookies Joey Cantillo, Zak Kent, and Nic Enright carved out crucial roles in the Guardians' pitching staff.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 5d

An unknown Guardians supporter purchased a full-page color newspaper advertisement calling out owner Paul Dolan for what they perceive as insufficient spending around star third baseman José Ramírez.

Fan’s full-page ad blasts Guardians owner, calls for support of José Ramírez with free agent spending

Ad appears as an old José Ramírez interview resurfaces suggesting promises about roster investment weren't kept.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 6d

José Ramírez has never won the Heart and Hustle Award presented by the Major League Baseball Players’ Alumni Association despite embodying everything the honor represents.

This award embodies what José Ramírez means to the Guardians, but it has eluded him for a decade

The Major League Baseball Players' Alumni Association rewards heart and hustle every year, but has yet to recognize the game's ultimate all-around player.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 6d

We've seen this scenario play out before.

Can the Guardians re-sign Steven Kwan this offseason, or is a trade in the All-Star’s future?

The Gold Glove outfielder expressed a desire to stay in Cleveland, but skepticism remains about his willingness to sign a long-term deal.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 6d

The Guardians’ offseason could start with difficult roster calls. MLB Trade Rumors’ arbitration projections raise questions about whether players like Sam Hentges, Nolan Jones, and Will Brennan will be tendered contracts for 2026.

Guardians could part ways with several arbitration-eligible players this offseason

Cleveland faces difficult choices with pitchers such as Ben Lively and Sam Hentges plus outfielder Will Brennan as arbitration costs rise and injuries cloud their futures.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 8d

The Guardians are doubling down on their core philosophy of developing young, internal talent as they look to build on their 2025 American League Central Division title.

Guardians officials say they will continue building from within despite offensive struggles

Despite winning an AL Central title, the Guardians' front office is focused on developing internal talent to improve offense, drawing lessons from the team's successful young pitching staff.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 8d

Former Guardians top prospect Chase DeLauter played in two postseason games and will not participate in the Arizona Fall League.

Guardians prospect will skip Arizona Fall League after making debut in postseason

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Four-time finalist, 30 HR, 250/250 club… José Ramírez keeps making history. ⚾🙌

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 11d

Think what Jose Ramirez could do if the Guardians added some legitimate thump to this lineup? They have enough hitters going through on-the-job-training. They need an established hitter, but that costs money, writes Paul Hoynes.

Guardians have rebuilt the rotation, how about doing the same for the offense? — Paul Hoynes

The Guardians had a 2025 season that was remarkable in its accomplishments and devastating in its ending.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 12d

The Guardians had a 2025 season that was remarkable in its accomplishments and devastating in its ending.

Guardians have rebuilt the rotation, how about doing the same for the offense? — Paul Hoynes

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 12d

Cleveland keeps two in the system: Outfielder Wuilfredo Antunez and pitcher Steven Perez are back on minor league deals, heading to camp in Goodyear.

Guardians re-sign two minor league free agents; invite them to camp in 2026

The Guardians have resigned two of them minor league free agents and invited them to big league camp next season.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 12d

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The All-Star left fielder is entering his final year of team control, and if Cleveland history is any indicator, that usually means one thing — a trade is coming.

Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 12d

You've had a night to sleep on it, and we know all good things must come to an end. How are you feeling about the Guardians season, now that it's wrapped up?

Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 13d

Cleveland’s season-ending heartbreak hits hard — but José Ramírez says it’s fueling the Guardians’ push to come back stronger.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 13d

Terry Pluto: "I marvel at how they became the Little Team That Could, how they came from 12 ½ games behind on Aug. 24 to win the Central Division on the last day of the season."

For the Guardians, let’s remember they weren’t supposed to be here ... in the playoffs — Terry Pluto

The Guardians lost to Detroit for only the third time in nine games in the last three weeks. That was one too many.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 13d

The sting of October won’t be forgotten — Steven Kwan says it’s fuel for the Guardians’ offseason grind.

Video: Paris McGee Jr, cleveland.com

Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 13d

Highs, lows, and everything in between — how will you remember the 2025 Guardians, Cleveland?

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 13d

The Tigers erupted for four runs in the seventh inning and held on to defeat the Guardians, 6-3, in Game 3 of the American League wild card series on Thursday at Progressive Field.

Guardians eliminated by Tigers, 6-3, in third and final wild card game

The Guardians streaky and improbably season, in which they rallied from a 15 1/2 game deficit to win the AL Central, is over.

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Cleveland Guardians on cleveland.com @guardscledotcom.bsky.social · 13d

Cleveland’s fairytale ride ends in the Wild Card against Detroit — but what a story their season was. From 15 ½ games back to AL Central champions, the Guardians gave the city a season to never forget.

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