Guardians to open training facility late spring 2026 at Tri-C Western Campus
Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), and EL1 Sports, the Proud Youth Baseball and Softball Training Partner of Major League Baseball, announced today the launch of the first Guardians Training Center. The year-round facility, located on the Tri-C Western Campus in Parma, OH, will establish the
GUARDIANS CONFIRM MAJOR LEAGUE SPRING TRAINING NON-ROSTER INVITEES
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today confirmed the club’s non-roster invitees to 2026 Major League Spring Training camp. The current roster of non-roster players consists of 26 players, including 18 from within the organization and eight previously announced free agent signings.
2026 NON-ROSTER INVITEES
PITCHERS (13)
60 Avila, Pedro R/R
93 Burns, Tanner+
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS ANNOUNCE 2026 SPRING TRAINING BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Guardians TV presented by Progressive to televise a minimum of 10 Cactus League games, featuring 2 full telecasts, 8 radio simulcasts & additional opposing team feeds
Cleveland Clinic Guardians Radio Network
to broadcast 15 total games
2026 Spring Training tickets on sale at CLEGuardians.com/spring
Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced their broadcast
2026 Player Development Staff Alignment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2026
GUARDIANS ANNOUNCE 2026
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT STAFF ASSIGNMENTS
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the organizational staff alignment within the Player Development System for the upcoming Minor League season.
The Guardians Player Development system posted the tenth-best cumulative record (366-348, .513) among the 30 Major League organizations
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS & 3B JOSÉ RAMÍREZ REACH HISTORIC CONTRACT EXTENSION
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the signing of 3B JOSÉ RAMÍREZ to a new seven-year contract thru 2032 that represents a contract extension of four additional seasons.
Since making his debut on September 1, 2013, Ramírez has helped guide Cleveland to six AL Central Division crowns, a World
GUARDIANS SIGN 22 PLAYERS TO OPEN 2026 INTERNATIONAL SIGNING PERIOD
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today signed 22 international amateur free agents to open the 2026 signing period.
Among the club’s signings, SS Svert Reinoso headlined the group and ranks among the top players in Latin America, slotting in at No. 37 per MLB.com’s Top 50 International Prospects Rankings.
The club’s
Guardians Sign RHP Shawn Armstrong
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians announced the following transactions relative to the 2026 Major League 40-man roster:
Signed free agent RHP Shawn Armstrong to a 2026 Major League contract with a mutual option (club and player) for the 2027 season.
Designated LHP Justin Bruihl for assignment.
Armstrong, 35, established career-highs in appearances
GUARDIANS SIGN FREE AGENT RHP COLIN HOLDERMAN
CLEVELAND, OH - The Cleveland Guardians announced today the following addition to the club’s 40-man roster:
Signed RHP Colin Holderman to a Major League contract.
Holderman, 30, spent the 2025 campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates, his fourth year with the organization, posting an 0-2 record with a 7.01 ERA (20ER/25.2IP) over 24
Guardians announce 2025 CLE Inspires Week
The Cleveland Guardians announced the fourth annual CLE Inspires Week, taking place from Aug. 25-31. The weeklong celebration focuses on sharing the Guardians' community efforts, spotlighting beneficiaries and fundraising for Cleveland Guardians Charities (CGC).
CLE Inspires Week will be highlighted by the seventh annual Cleveland
Cleveland Guardians Charities announce Play Ball! CLE leagues for 2025 season
Cleveland, OH – Cleveland Guardians Charities today announced the 12 Northeast Ohio leagues participating in Play Ball! CLE for the 2025 season. Play Ball! CLE is an initiative of Cleveland Guardians Charities that provides financial support and educational resources strictly to underserved baseball, softball and adaptive organizations throughout Northeast Ohio.
Medical updates
Below are medical updates on several 40-man roster players and some other players within the organization
Franco Aleman: Franco is two months removed from undergoing an inguinal hernia repair. He is currently throwing in games in Arizona before progressing to his next step of pitching at an affiliate.
Shane Bieber: Shane
Matt Festa trade; Slade Cecconi update
The Cleveland Guardians announced today the acquisition of RHP Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations. He has been assigned to AAA Columbus. He is not currently a member of the club’s 40-man roster.
Festa, 32, has appeared in 108 Major League games across a five-year Major League career
Cleveland Guardians announce April 25 vs. Boston Red Sox postponed; rescheduled as a split doubleheader on April 26
Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians announced today’s game (April 25) against the Boston Red Sox has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday, April 26, with the rescheduled game starting at 1:10 p.m. ET and the originally scheduled
Roster moves
ROSTER MOVES
+Placed OF Lane Thomas on the 10-day Injured List (retro., 4/20) with a bone bruise in his right wrist.
+Selected the contract of INF Will Wilson (#7) from AAA Columbus.
+Transferred RHP Trevor Stephan to the 60-day Injured List.
Will Wilson
Wilson, 26, has gotten off to a hot start this season, posting
Guardians transaction
Roster Move
+ Selected the contract of RHP Zak Kent (#61) from AAA Columbus.
+Designated RHP Triston McKenzie for assignment.
+Kent will be making his debut at the Major League level, posting a 2.35 ERA in 5 relief appearances at AAA Columbus in 2025, recording 4 scoreless outings (7.2IP, 3H, 2ER/, 4BB, 10SO,
Guardians take on Yankees (4/21-4/23) followed by Red Sox (4/25-4/27) and Twins (4/28-5/1) at Progressive Field
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians second homestand of the 2025 season features matchups with the New York Yankees (April 21 – April 23), the Boston Red Sox (April 25 – April 27), and the Minnesota Twins (April 28 – May 1).
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Cleveland Guardians partner with Landor to “Outplay Ordinary”
Cleveland, OH – April 7 – The Cleveland Guardians, in collaboration with Landor, the world leading brand consultants, today announced the launch of “Outplay Ordinary” – a bold new brand platform and refreshed visual identity set to debut in the 2025 baseball season. This initiative marks a significant step in
Guardians, Mariners complete trade
The Guardians today acquired RHP Cody Bolton from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations and optioned him to AAA Columbus.
Bolton, 26, has split his professional career between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Seattle Mariners organizations, appearing in 33 games at the Major League level over the last two seasons (2023-24) with
Guardians take on White Sox (4/8-10) followed by Royals (4/11-13) at Progressive Field
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians first homestand of the 2025 season features matchups with the Chicago White Sox (April 8 – April 10), followed by the Kansas City Royals (April 11 – April 13).
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WKYC and Cleveland Guardians expand long-standing partnership with broadcast rights agreement
WKYC, a TEGNA owned NBC affiliate, and the Cleveland Guardians are proud to announce an exciting expansion of their 20-year partnership, reinforcing their commitment to providing fans with unparalleled access to the team and supporting the local community.
As part of this renewed collaboration, WKYC will air 10 simulcast games during
Cleveland Guardians Announce What’s New at Progressive Field for 2025
Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today provided details about what’s new at Progressive Field for the 2025 season. The start of the new campaign at Progressive Field brings with it updated information on ballpark renovations, new food and beverage options, exciting new partner activations around the ballpark, promotional items,
Cleveland Guardians annouce winners of ‘Going to Bat for Small Business Presented By PNC’
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Guardians, in collaboration with PNC Bank, announced the winners of a new local program to support area small businesses for the 2025 season. The ‘Going to Bat for Small Business presented by PNC’ initiative highlights Greater Cleveland-area businesses that have made a positive impact within the
Cleveland Guardians announce winners of ‘Going to Bat for Small Business Presented by PNC’
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Guardians, in collaboration with PNC Bank, announced the winners of a new local program to support area small businesses for the 2025 season. The ‘Going to Bat for Small Business presented by PNC’ initiative highlights Greater Cleveland-area businesses that have made a positive impact within the
Fubo announces 2025 Major League Baseball marketing partnerships
NEW YORK – APRIL 2, 2025 – FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a/ Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, announced today marketing partnerships with Major League Baseball teams for the 2025 season. The streaming leader in Major League Baseball coverage is a proud partner of the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland
Guardians set 2025 Opening Day roster
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the composition of the 2025 Opening Day roster:
Placed RHP Shane Bieber (right elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction), RHP Slade Cecconi (left oblique strain), LHP John Means (left elbow UCL revision/reconstruction), LHP Erik Sabrowski (left elbow inflammation) and RHP Trevor Stephan (right elbow