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As the Guardians kick off their 2026 spring training, anticipation hangs in the air like a fresh cut of grass. With a mix of rising stars and established talent, the team is gearing up for what could be a defining season.
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Awaybackgone
6 storylines to watch as the Guardians enter 2026 spring training
Here's what we're going to be watching at the Guardians' spring training this season.
Awaybackgone
MLB Network's reliever rankings shows how blessed Guardians fans are with Cade Smith
While Guardians fans know how good Cade Smith is, MLB Network's newest reliever rankings showed just how good he is.
MLB.com
6 pitchers for 5 spots? Guardians enter spring with 'really good problem'
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- As pitching coach Carl Willis caught up with Guardians starters this winter, he had a few tough conversations. Cleveland’s rotation was its greatest strength down the stretch in 2025, but the club entered ‘26 with a bit of a (good) problem on its hands.
MLB.com
After past injuries, Valera relishing normal start to spring
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- George Valera stood in the batter’s box at Field 3 of the Guardians’ player development complex on Saturday, facing Adam Tulloch in a live batting practice session. Cleveland’s first full-squad workout is on Tuesday, but Valera is among the crowd of players already in camp.
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Coveringthecorner
It’s Time for MLB to Recognize Larry Doby
Three Is Just a Number – by Mario Crescibene Major League Baseball honors three players with league-wide commemorative days. Larry Doby isn’t one of them. I wanted to know why — despite integrating the American League — MLB refuses to honor Larry Doby with his own day. So I reached out to the Cleveland Guardians […]
Coveringthecorner
What is your favorite piece of Cleveland Baseball memorabilia?
If you’re a Guardians fan, you have probably collected some Cleveland baseball memorabilia. Whether it’s baseball cards, baseballs, bats, gloves, hats, shirts, jerseys or something completely different… we want to hear about it! Personally, I rank my autographed José Ramírez bat first in my collection. Then, I have an autographed photo of Mike Hargrove from […]
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