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Cleveland will send five players to the All-Star Game, the highest count of any AL club.
Zack Meisel42
The Guardians are legitimate. Opportunity isn’t just knocking, it's beating on the hinges. This team is worth investing in.
Jason Lloyd115
What has allowed Naylor to tap into all of this potential and develop into such a force?
Zack Meisel69
As the calendar flips to May, it’s a good time to assess who in Cleveland is trending in the right (and wrong) direction.
Zack Meisel48
Numbers can paint wild pictures this time of year. Let's examine some that help to explain the Guardians' surprising start.
Zack Meisel93
Kwan is having an All-Star start to the season, Freeman is adjusting well to the outfield, Naylor has an improved chase rate and more.
Zack Meisel90
John Laghezza reveals his bold predictions for 2024, including a Spencer Torkleson power surge, Ian Hamilton getting 30 saves and more
John Laghezza55
Adam Ronis and Nando Di Fino give their best tips and tricks for winning your fantasy baseball auction.
Adam Ronis and Nando Di Fino21
It was a weird year. Here are some final thoughts on the 2023 campaign, including notes on José Ramírez, the Naylor brothers and more.
Zack Meisel66
No negativity, for once. Only the positives here. Consider it a palate cleanser before the second half begins.
Zack Meisel54
“He’s starting to be one of those guys in the lineup that teams are circling. ‘Don’t let him beat you.’"
Zack Meisel53
Looking at chase rate, swinging strike rate, and Barrel rate uncovers a few unpolished gems who could start turning things around soon.
Eno Sarris36
Naylor's sharp single off Clay Holmes in the ninth erased New York's lead and 100 minutes of Guardians misery Monday night.
Zack Meisel34
Our 2023 fantasy baseball hitter sleepers include Gunnar Henderson, Miguel Vargas and more potential breakout candidates.
Jake Ciely3
Bell is a true switch hitter, averaging .262 with 10 home runs from the left side and .276 with seven home runs from the right side.
Zack Meisel and The Athletic Staff95
Josh Naylor’s late-game heroics on Monday night helped the Cleveland Guardians overcome an 8-2 deficit heading into the ninth inning against the White Sox to later win 12-9 in the 11th.
The Athletic Staff
Naylor might be the easiest guy on this team to root for, particularly after everything he's endured in the last nine months.
Jason Lloyd28
“The way he reacted, it was heartbreaking”: What will Naylor's injury mean for the roster? Plus, inside Hentges’ Minnesota homecoming.
Zack Meisel22
It might be a bit premature to smack the panic button, but let’s peek under the hood and assess the sense of urgency for each slow starter.
These players could take significant steps forward this year with more playing time, health, or other changes to their arsenals or swings.
Keith Law97
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