An outstanding defensive infielder, Gabriel Arias may get a chance to initially win the second base job for the Guardians.

The former ace lefty earned the prestigious honor in his first year of eligibility. He spent 7 1/2 of his 19 seasons with the Tribe, winning the AL Cy Young in 2007.

Sabathia, Suzuki and Wagner join Dave Parker and the late Dick Allen, who were elected by the Classic Baseball Era Committee to comprise the Hall’s Class of 2025.

Sep 28, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Andrew Walters (63) throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

CC Sabathia made some richly deserved history on Tuesday night, earning induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in his very first year on the ballot. And it's not hard to see why: The big lefty was one of the very best pitchers in the world at his peak — he finished top-five in Cy Young voting five times in five years from 2007-2011 — and demanded the ball and delivered in the biggest moments.

With about four weeks left before pitchers and catchers report, Guardians fans are wondering if the team will do anything else to improve their chances at making a second ALCS... and winning it this time.

CC Sabathia has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, but will he wear a Guardians or Yankees cap in Cooperstown?

The Cleveland Guardians are currently linked to 26 players for their 2025 international signing class who are set to sign on Wednesday, January 15. The Guardian

Toronto acquired $2 million in international signing bonus pool allocation from the Cleveland Guardians that could be used in its pursuit of Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki as part of a trade that also brought underperforming outfielder Myles Straw to the Blue Jays.

Others, meanwhile, are selling it in the personage of prospects who could make the difference over the coming years. CBS Sports is underway examining the top three prospects in each organization. Our definition of "prospect" is simple: does that player have rookie eligibility remaining for the 2025 season?

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Pitchers and catchers report to spring training in less than one month, but there is still time to add depth to your starting rotation if you are a Guardians executive looking ...