The Cleveland Guardians have optioned left handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington to the Columbus Clippers their Triple-A affiliate. Pilkington did not make an appearance with the club during his brief stint. The 24-year old left hander spent all of 2021 in Double-A, splitting time between Birmingham and Akron after being acquired
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Guardians early low whiff rate leaders
Through just a handful of games the Cleveland Guardians have three of the top six leaders in lowest whiff rate among qualified players. Steven Kwan, Owen Miller, and Jose Ramirez are first, tied for fourth, and sixth respectively according to Sarah Langs. Whiff rate is a percentage of swings missed
Behold! The feats of Steven Kwan
If you have not taken the time to notice Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan there is no better time than the present. In his first three games Kwan has reached base 12 times, that is two more than any player in over 120 years according to Sarah Langs. Additionally, Kwan
Guardians sign Myles Straw to five-year extension
The Cleveland Guardians continue their trend of signing players to five-year extensions, this time with Myles Straw. Straw is the third player Cleveland has signed to an extension after Emmanuel Clase and Jose Ramirez. It is a five-year $25 million deal with options of $8 million and $8.5 million in
Guardians must put Opening Day loss behind them
Cleveland’s 3-1 Opening Day loss in Kansas City to the Royals was disappointing, yet expected, but the Guardians must put that behind them. There are three more games to play with Cleveland holding decisive advantages in the pitching matchups. The Guardians will trot out Zach Plesac, Cal Quantrill, and Aaron
Guardians sign Jose Ramirez to five-year extension
After lengthy negotiations and trade speculation, the Cleveland Guardians have signed Jose Ramirez to an extension. It is a five-year deal worth $124 million and it includes a full no-trade clause. This extension brings his total money owed to $150 million. This comes just a day after it was reported
Another team pushing for Jose Ramirez trade
Another suitor has emerged for Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez as the San Diego Padres are reportedly interested in his services. This is the second time in less than a month a team has reported to be inquiring about Ramirez with Toronto being the first. The interest from the
Guardians catch stray from rival manager
The Cleveland Guardians were omitted from a list of teams in the division trying to get better by Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch. Appearing on 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit Monday, Hinch specifically mentioned the Tigers, Twins, White Sox, and Royals, the Guardians being absent from that list. This is
Josh Naylor returns to Guardians lineup
It has been a long time, but Josh Naylor has finally returned to the lineup of the Cleveland Guardians. The last time Naylor was in Cleveland’s lineup was June 27, 2021. Naylor would suffer a season-ending injury after a brutal collision. Josh Naylor has appeared in 91 games over two
Guardians roster moves 3/28
The Guardians continue to shape their roster as Opening Day approaches, optioning Gabriel Arias to Triple-A. Additionally, Will Benson and Tanner Tully have been reassigned to Minor League camp. It was always going to be tough for Arias to make the Guardians out of spring. Cleveland currently has Amed Rosario