Meanwhile Kyle Manzardo has had a terrible spring with stats in Nolan Jones territory. I homer, many strikeouts. He's been hitting 6th or 7th lately. He came in with much more muscle but it hasn't helped. I recall one of our prospects about 10 years ago who showed up so muscle=-bound he couldn't rea...

Here’s the Guardians’ Spring Breakout roster (Thu., 2 p.m. ET) Notable position players The Guardians’ position player pool includes three of their top six prospects on MLB Pipeline’s Top 30 list: shortstop Angel Genao (No. 3 prospect, No. 66 overall), first baseman Ralphy Velazquez (No. 4, No. 89) ...

Valera remains out; it's been about 10 days; and games last only through next Tuesday. It looks more and more likely that he'll open as usual on the IL. One among Jones, Halpin and Fairchild will be the final OF. Gaddis is throwing but not yet in a game. He may well need some time on the IL too. Bul...

Any injury for Valera could well keep him sidelined for weeks. Petey Halpin could step in for his roster spot. Schneemann's injury reveals that we're surprisingly somewhat short on middle infielders major league ready. Brito really should get more time in AAA but could step in for awhile. NonRoster ...

Why the Guardians' First Three Series Could Shape the Rest of The 2026 Season

PLEASE??! I think they're playing 162 games again this year

I have to hope that the non-hitless days by Jones and JRod on Friday don't boost their chances; Nolan doubled and walked; Rodriguez with a couple singles,he has no extra base hits in 30 appearances. I'm pretty sure he's a certainty to depart. Jones could get a reprieve if Valera remains out. Althoug...

The article on Jones tried hard to put a positive spin on his efforts, but I'm afraid it's not convincing to anyone, including Fink and Vogt and really most importantly Jones himself who leads the team and perhaps the league in selfdoubt. "The once top-hitter in the league is in the same conver...

"Young Guardians Hitter Could Be Due For Breakout Season

Maybe

Zach Meisel updates his roster predicdtion Guardians Opening Day roster projection 3.0: Where Chase DeLauter, Nolan Jones fit (or don’t) iWth two weeks until the Cleveland Guardians fly north to Seattle for Opening Day, there are some things we know about what the roster will look like, some things ...

Players and fans are having fun. Makes the tournament worthwhile.
Some exciting individual moments like:
"He's just 17 years old, but he got Aaron Judge out with the bases loaded"
And Manny's son's two homers
And Fairchild's grand slam
And Ohtani's batting practice .

2 2-run homers by Kwan; a solo shot by Rocchio.
Very sold 4 2/3 2hit innings by Messick. ERA now 1.93
in the bullpen battle: Brogdon 1-2-0-0-0-1 Heuer 1-2-2-2-0-2

Other notes:
Halpin double Hoskins, Valera, Arias, Hedges singles

Today's OF: Lf Halpin Cf Kwan Rf Valera

Messick 3.86 ERA starting.

Guardian minor league in the World Baseball tournament Israel starter Ryan Prager got off to an impressive start, retiring the top of the Dominican lineup in order. But there were warning signs, namely loud outs made by Ketel Marte (97 mph exit velocity) and Juan Soto (99.3 mph) that must have stuck...

MLB’s new ABS challenge system was made for Guardians leadoff hitter Steven Kwan GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Steven Kwan watched a 3-0 fastball from Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki sail past home plate on Tuesday afternoon. The heater missed the zone by nearly three inches, but the umpire ruled it a s...

A post I think on the Athletic discussed 10 interesting position battles in spring training camps. One was the CLE OF. Noting DeLauter, Valera, Kayfus and Jones in competition. One posted comment was incisive: "Jones is having a good spring" observed the knowledge fan. Perhaps he posted th...