Cleveland Guardians News & Updates

March 08, 2026

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Nolan Jones' ongoing struggles are raising eyebrows as the Guardians' outfielder risks playing himself out of their future plans. While the offense has been shaky, a few players are stepping up this spring, notably Steven Kwan and Gabriel Arias, who are showing promise in the lineup. On the pitching front, Cade Smith is embracing his role as a crucial piece of the bullpen, transitioning from a potential medical career to a dominant reliever. Meanwhile, in international action, Stuart Fairchild's grand slam helped Chinese Taipei demolish Czechia, showcasing the global appeal of baseball as the Guardians prepare for their matchup against the Padres. As spring training unfolds, the Guardians are left to ponder their roster decisions while keeping an eye on rising talent.

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Maligned Guardians outfielder could be playing his way out of 2026 picture

Maligned Guardians outfielder could be playing his way out of 2026 picture

While Nolan Jones got off to a strong start this spring, he's struggles are becoming too much for the Guardians to ignore.

3 Guardians hitters who've opened our eyes at spring training

3 Guardians hitters who've opened our eyes at spring training

While the Guardians' offense struggled last season, they've had some hitters get off to a solid start this spring.

Smith welcomes the pressure as key piece in Guardians' bullpen

Smith welcomes the pressure as key piece in Guardians' bullpen

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- In an alternate universe, Cade Smith’s everyday uniform may have included a white lab coat. Before he established himself as a dominant reliever in the Guardians’ bullpen, the right-hander contemplated pursuing a career in medicine. Smith majored in biology at the University of Hawaii -- and even

Fairchild's big homer helps Chinese Taipei stay alive

Fairchild's big homer helps Chinese Taipei stay alive

It will go down as one of the most memorable World Baseball Classic games in Tokyo Dome’s storied history. Chinese Taipei – which had never defeated Korea in the tournament before – needed a victory to keep its slim hopes of advancing alive. With a win, Korea would set up

Spring Training GAME THREAD: Guardians vs. Padres

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Spring Training GAME THREAD: Guardians vs. Padres

Here’s your Guardians’ lineup for the day: Kwan CF Valera LF Ramirez 3B Arias SS Manzardo DH Hoskins 1B Rocchio SS Hedges C Kayfus RF Cecconi P

Guardians News and Notes: Stuart Fairchild Hit a Grand Slam off a Retiree

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Guardians News and Notes: Stuart Fairchild Hit a Grand Slam off a Retiree

Well, Stuart Fairchild had quite a night for Taiwan. He went 2 for 2 with 2 walks and a grand slam. Czechia pitching isn’t great as he hit his grand slam off a 32 year-old who retired from Triple-A. But, still, props to Fairchild and Taiwan who shutout Czechia 14-0. The USA team destroyed Brazil […]