There wasn't a lone factor that allowed Stephen Vogt the confidence he has in his job today, but his predecessor, Terry Francona, certainly helped.

Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt is introduced before playing against the Detroit Tigers in game one of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The Cleveland Guardians had a peculiar offseason coming off an ALCS appearance and were just a few wins shy of a World Series appearance.

John Means experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows during his first 11 years in professional baseball. The left-hander made an All-Star team in 2019 and tossed a no-hitter in 2021, but persistent elbow issues resulted in a pair of Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgeries that derailed the past three years of what was once a promising career.

These games need to be about the players,” Francona said of not facing off against his former team. “It doesn’t need to be a hug-fest."

Detroit's rollicking comeback was not lost on the baseball world with many seeing the success of the young Tigers as a warning shot to the rest of the professional baseball world

The franchise was known as the Cleveland Indians before changing its name to the Guardians after the 2021 season. Over the past 24 seasons, Cleveland has won seven American League

Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images There's no question that the Cleveland Guardians had the best bullpen in baseball during the 2024 season.

A former All-Star is said to be on the verge of signing with the Cleveland Guardians ahead of the 2025 MLB season.

Former West Virginia University pitcher John Means plans to sign a one-year contract with the Cleveland Guardians, according to a report from MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince. Means, who is

Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) catches a ball hit by Texas Rangers third baseman Ezequiel Duran (not pictured) during the third inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Something that Aaron Judge,

In the Cincinnati Reds ' Cactus League opener against the Cleveland Guardians at Goodyear Ballpark, De La Cruz homered in his first two at-bats. Both were solo shots to approximately the same spot on the grass berm in left-center field.