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They have done so without Emmanuel Clase, one of the most dominant relievers in baseball, who is on non-paid administrative leave due to a potential gambling probe. However, this has allowed new arms to get opportunities in save situations.

Cleveland Guardians' John Means talks to the media following his first affiliate rehab start since undergoing his second Tommy John surgery.

Before Saturday night’s game against Atlanta, the Guardians surprised Hamilton by inducting him into their ‘Distinguished Hall of Fame”. The surprise induction came on Tom Hamilton Night in which he was honored as the 2025 Ford C. Frick winner, for broadcasting excellence.

Hurston Waldrep pitched six scoreless innings in a combined two-hitter and Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Michael Harris II each drove in a run, giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.

Zack Meisel discussed these topics and more during a wide-ranging live Q&A with The Athletic subscribers on Friday.

"Smith leads the Guardians with three saves during Clase's leave," Ulrich writes, "and Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt explained his faith in Smith's ability to thrive amid pressure-packed scenarios is connected with Smith aspiring to become an eye surgeon when he was younger."

CLEVELAND, Ohio — It has taken a collective effort to replace closer Emmanuel Clase in the Guardians’ bullpen. Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave on July 28 because Major League Baseball is investigating him for gambling allegations that first surfaced when Clase’s teammate, Luis Ortiz, was placed on paid leave on July 3.

For Stephen Vogt's group to chase down a playoff berth, a two-headed monster of Williams and Bibee could lead the charge.