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Will Tarik Skubal break MLB’s pitcher arbitration record? The $20 million question hanging over Detroit
18+ hour, 28+ min ago (699+ words) After dominating the division (and particularly the Guardians) for the past two seasons, Skubal is headed for an arbitration figure that could exceed $20 million for 2026, potentially shattering Jacob deGrom's pitcher record of $19 million. The question becomes whether Detroit can " or…...
‘Draw a line in the sand’: Why MLB players are ready to fight to the death for the arbitration system
23+ hour, 26+ min ago (510+ words) Using Steven Kwan's arbitration case with the Guardians as a starting point, the discussion quickly escalated to the larger implications for the entire sport. Hoynes revealed that during the last CBA negotiations, MLB owners had already attempted to eliminate the…...
How the Guardians’ trade for Justin Bruhil triggered a roster domino effect for multiple MLB careers
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (533+ words) He'd been sitting in DFA limbo like our buddy Jhonkensy Noel since he was DFA'd in late December right before the holidays," Hoynes explained on the podcast. I'm sure, I'm sure he's glad that he's got some clarity." But what…...
José Ramírez will always be the Guardians’ MVP candidate, but who will play Robin to his Batman?
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (939+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " Who will be bringing home hardware for the Guardians at the end of the 2026 season? The latest Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast took a fascinating detour into award predictions, revealing not just who might win, but what these potential…...
1926 sports: An invention in baseball, famous swim, tennis milestone, more
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (1374+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " The year 1926 had a few milestones in the world of sports, from an invention that still exists today in baseball to a famed English Channel swim and more. Related: 1926: 100 years ago - life in the U.S., entertainment, famous firsts, more…...
Inside the Guardians’ surprising bullpen stockpiling strategy
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (551+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " The Guardians entered the offseason with what seemed like an obvious shopping list: add offensive firepower. Instead, the front office has spent the winter assembling what might be the most crowded bullpen competition in baseball, leaving many to…...
Lakewood Community Baseball Softball Association hosts parent night out fundraiser: A Place in the Sun
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (258+ words) LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- Lakewood Community Baseball Softball Association (LCBSA) is hosting its youth baseball & softball fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. Friday (Jan. 9) at The Screw Factory. The adults-only night out is the nonprofit's biggest fundraiser with all proceeds going toward equipment, training and facility…...
Here are the top 10 selling Ohio bobbleheads for 2025
1+ week, 3+ day ago (841+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " Thanks to a national championship, Ohio State's success and popularity helped garner five entries on the top 10 list of Ohio bobbleheads sold in 2025, according to the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. That demand not only fueled…...
Cleveland.com photographers’ favorite 2025 Cleveland Guardians photos
1+ week, 3+ day ago (435+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio-- The Cleveland Guardians authored one of the most dramatic seasons in franchise history, highlighted by a second consecutive American League Central Division title after one of the most improbable comebacks the sport has ever seen. Cleveland trailed Detroit…...
World Series champ, ex-Yankees, Dodgers pitcher retires from MLB
1+ week, 3+ day ago (288+ words) World Series champion pitcher Andrew Heaney has retired from MLB after 12 seasons, he announced in an Instagram post Sunday. Heaney, 34, said playing in MLB "has been a unique honor and privilege." "But I am now ready to return my focus…...