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Cleveland Guardians

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The Cleveland Guardians are in need of consistency both at the plate and defensively, with catcher Bo Naylor being one of the most important players for such efforts. Naylor is coming off a few strugglesome campaigns on the hitting side of things.
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The Cleveland Guardians have a lot of bullpen arm, but does one more hurt? A potential Xzavion Curry reunion could set the team up for success out of the bullpen further, at both the minor and major league levels.
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Joey Cantillo is coming off a 2025 campaign spotlighted by a 3.21 ERA and 5-3 record across 95.1 innings of action on the mound. Heading into spring training, the focus is to see more consistency and less hits given up from him while on the mound.
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Will Parker Messick make the team? How many rookies will make it? Let's dive into what the Cleveland Guardians will need to decide on.
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The junior circuit has more teams receiving tougher grades after less than impressive approaches to hot stove season.
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Ahead of the opening spring training game, manager Stephen Vogt came out and announced which pitchers would be starting on the mound for the team on Saturday. Left-handed pitchers Logan Allen and Joey Cantillo would be given the honors.
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The Cleveland Guardians have high expectations for the 2026 campaign, even with such a young, unproven roster. Manager Stephen Vogt wants to see the team compete for a World Series title by the end of the year.
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With the team's first spring training game just under a week away, manager Stephen Vogt was asked about what players are expected to be seen the most. Both Travis Bazzana and Stuart Fairchild were pinned as the two who will see a good chunk of time.
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On Tuesday, Feb. 17, manager Stephen Vogt spoke to the media at spring training, commenting on the future of infielding prospect Juan Brito. There's an underlying belief that he'll end up on the major league roster if he impresses.

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Heading into the upcoming 2026 campaign, many questions have begun to arise on whether or not Parker Messick deserves to be in the majors. However, the Guardians front office should consider not hindering his momentum by holding him down in the minors.

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