AL Central Preview: Four solid teams, and then the White Sox
The American League Central was a surprisingly strong division last season, with four teams finishing above5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Guardians preseason capsule: Return to top might depend on offense Cleveland Guardians2024 record: 92-69 (1st place, AL Central)He gone: INF Andres Gimenez, INF Josh Naylor, OF Myles Straw.New faces: RHP Lui...
MARCH 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Why Carlos Santana turned down more money to return 'home' to Cleveland Carlos Santana, on his third tour with the Indians/Guardians, is ready to fill offensive void caused by trade of Josh Naylor.
MARCH 11 • CLEVELAND.COM
Brito (No. 10 prospect) breaks out of skid with 3-run homer GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Guardians second baseman Juan Brito has found mentorship this spring via two veterans in Cleveland’s clubhouse: José Ramí...
MARCH 11 • MLB.COM
Who are three outliers that could add pop to Guardians' offense? Hey, Hoynsie What hitters besides Jose Ramirez, Steven Kwan, Lane Thomas and Carlos Santana will help the Guardians this year?
MARCH 8 • CLEVELAND.COM
Carlos Santana Reveals Unique Reason Why Guardians Return is 'Special' Carlos Santana is now in his third stint with the Cleveland Guardians, as the Guardians signed the first baseman to a one-year deal in MLB f...
FEBRUARY 18 • SI.COM
Looking at everyday role Santana will likely occupy an everyday role to start the 2025 season, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports. The soon-to-be 39-year-old is expected to serve as the primary first b...
Impact Santana returned to Cleveland in the offseason and still is a productive hitter in the twilight of his career. He credited former big-leaguer Nelson Cruz, who taught him how to age gracefully. "I don't feel 38," Santana said. "This is my No. 1 priority. I eat healthy, sleep well, I'm not doing alcohol, I have training, I have a chef." The Guardians have up-and-coming Kyle Manzardo in the pipeline, but Santana is viewed as the primary replacement for Josh Naylor's power bat at first base. The right-handed batting Santana crushed lefties in 2024 (.286/.356/.578), but a repeat of his line against righties (.219/.318/.358) could eventually create a platoon situation.
FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Right-hander Jakob Junis and Guardians finalize $4.5 million, 1-year contract
Right-hander Jakob Junis and the Cleveland Guardians have finalized their $4.5 million, one-year contractFEBRUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets finalize Pete Alonso deal and re-sign injured reliever Drew Smith
Pete Alonso and the New York Mets have finalized their $54 million, two-year contract on the same day spring training opened with the team’s first formal workout for pitchers and c...FEBRUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins agree to deal with free agent Ty France, bringing in 2022 All-Star as another option at 1B
The Minnesota Twins and free agent first baseman Ty France have agreed to a one-year major league contract, according to a person with knowledge of the dealFEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pete Alonso stays with Mets on 2-year, $54 million deal after lingering on market
First baseman Pete Alonso, nicknamed the Polar Bear, is staying with the New York Mets on a new two-year deal.FEBRUARY 6
Pete Alonso stays with Mets, agreeing to $54 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that first baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contractFEBRUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carlos Correa is finally past his foot injuries and at full strength for Twins spring training
Carlos Correa has gone to great lengths to get his feet back to full strengthJANUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Cobb's contract. Dreaming of Chase DeLauter. More Carlos Santana – Terry Pluto's Guardians Scribbles You'll be amazed by Alex Cobb's contract from Detroit.
JANUARY 5 • CLEVELAND.COM
Third time the charm? 1B Carlos Santana back with Guardians Veteran first baseman Carlos Santana, who began his major league career in Cleveland in 2010 and returned for a second stint in 2019, signed...
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
New Report Details Why Carlos Santana Chose Return to Cleveland Over Deal w/ Seattle Mariners We hear the term a lot in sports: Hometown discount. It's the idea that a player will leave a little money on the table in order to return b...
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • SI.COM
3x All-Star Reds icon makes feelings known on Josh Naylor to Diamondbacks trade, Carlos Santana's $12,000,000 move to Guardians Sean Casey shared his thoughts about the Cleveland Guardians making two headling-grabbing moves last week.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Carlos Santana returns to Cleveland on 1-year deal, first baseman's third stint with Guardians
Even after leaving Cleveland, Carlos Santana remained a fan favorite and was warmly welcomed back as a visitorDECEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians officially welcome back free agent first baseman Carlos Santana Carlos Santana, on his third tour with the Guardians, will replace departed Josh Naylor at first base.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM
From selling his home to returning home: Carlos Santana's surprising comeback to Cleveland Guardians On Saturday, December 21, reports emerged that the Cleveland Guardians had agreed to sign Carlos Santana to a one-year, $12 million deal, to...
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Returning to Cleveland The Guardians signed Santana to a one-year, $12-million contract Saturday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Santana's signing came shortly after Cleveland traded Josh Naylor to Arizona for pitcher Slade Cecconi, so Santana appears set to take over as the starter at first base for the Guardians. The $12-million contract represents a nice pay raise for the veteran slugger, who joined Minnesota on a one-year $5.25 million dollar deal last February and enjoyed a solid campaign with a .748 OPS -- his highest since 2019 -- while slugging 23 homers and notching 71 RBI over 594 plate appearances. Santana is nearing the end of his career -- he'll turn 39 years old in April -- but should provide a decent amount of run production in the middle of Cleveland's lineup while serving as a bridge to the team's future.
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
D-backs acquire 1B Josh Naylor from Guardians, who fill gap by adding Carlos Santana, AP source says
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor on Saturday in a trade that sent right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi to the Cleveland GuardiansDECEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After being traded twice in a day, new Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is eager to settle in
New Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is eager to get to workDECEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wants to play 3-to-4 more seasons Santana's agent, Ulises Cabrera, said Monday that his client wants to play for 3-to-4 more seasons, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Impact It seems unlikely that Santana will be able to hang around that much longer considering he'll turn 39 in April. However, he's coming off a strong 2024 season, having slashed .238/.328/.420 with 23 home runs over 150 games for the Twins while winning his first-ever Gold Glove at first base.
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Sale, Alex Bregman, Ian Happ, Bobby Witt Jr. among MLB Gold Glove winners
San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman won his fifth Gold Glove and Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was among 14 first-time winners o...NOVEMBER 4, 2024
