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March 09, 2026

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As the Guardians prepare for their upcoming game against the Rockies, the outfield battle is heating up, with several promising young players vying for roster spots. Joey Cantillo is generating buzz as he focuses on improving his slider, which he candidly admitted has been 'dog-water' in the past. This emphasis on player development is crucial as the Guardians look to solidify their lineup and make smarter decisions reminiscent of the past, like the trade of Yan Gomes. With a future-focused approach, the Guardians are not just shaping their 2026 roster, but also cultivating a competitive spirit that bodes well for the upcoming season. Every pitch and at-bat during Spring Training is an opportunity for these players to prove their worth and make their mark.

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Guardians' outfield battle emerging as one of the top storylines in MLB ahead of 2026

Guardians' outfield battle emerging as one of the top storylines in MLB ahead of 2026

While the Cleveland Guardians outfield struggled last year, they have plenty of young outfielders fighting for a spot this season.

Looking at the Guardians' trade of Yan Gomes to the Nationals eight years later

Looking at the Guardians' trade of Yan Gomes to the Nationals eight years later

While Yan Gomes was a slugging catcher for the Guardians, they made the right move to trade him when they did.

With a slider that's no longer 'dog-water,' Cantillo could be harder to hit in ‘26

With a slider that's no longer 'dog-water,' Cantillo could be harder to hit in ‘26

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Earlier this spring, Joey Cantillo offered a vivid self-assessment of his slider. “My slider has been pretty dog-water the last couple of years,” Cantillo said. “Honestly, it’s been bad. It’s been something we’ve just kind of hoped to throw in the zone, and it’s been a pitch

1 position battle still undecided for each team

1 position battle still undecided for each team

There's so much on the line every Spring Training as all 30 MLB teams work to finalize their rosters for Opening Day. While some positions are set long before the season begins, each club is still trying to nail down at least one key aspect of its roster -- and

Travis Bazzana and Australia Are Just Getting Started

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Travis Bazzana and Australia Are Just Getting Started

78 Years of Solitude (Part 2) – by Mario Crescibene Part 1 Part 2 A Palestinian flag proudly waves in the corner of Atanasio Girardot Stadium in front of a portrait of Che Guevara. The hooligans brandishing their green scarves and banners surge forward as one, and the entire stadium becomes a turbulent sea of […]

AL Central Notes: Twins, Rojas, Buxton, Gaddis, Tigers

AL Central Notes: Twins, Rojas, Buxton, Gaddis, Tigers

The Blue Jays started asking the Twins about Louis Varland three months before the reliever was actually dealt at last summer’s trade deadline, and Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune writes that the Twins aimed high in negotiations by asking for one of Trey Yesavage or Kendry Rojas in return. Yesavage (the Jays’ top […]