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Cleveland Guardians: Quick Facts

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Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz called 'cheaters' at fraud trial • Nov. 4, 2026, 3:57 PM ET (AP)
Fraud trial underway in New York for Cleveland Guardians pitchers, including star reliever • Nov. 2, 2026, 3:41 PM ET (AP)
Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series • Oct. 20, 2026, 1:52 AM ET (AP)
Yandy Díaz’s guarantee the Rays will win Game 6 doesn't rile up the Guardians • Oct. 19, 2026, 6:46 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Cleveland Bronchos • Cleveland Naps • Cleveland Indians • Cleveland Blues • Cleveland Bluebirds
Awards And Honors World Series (1948) • World Series (1920)
Date 1901 - present
Headquarters Cleveland
Areas Of Involvement Baseball
Related People José Ramírez • Gaylord Perry • Dave Winfield • Omar Vizquel • Manny Ramirez • Dwight Gooden • Phil Niekro • Satchel Paige • Roberto Alomar • Keith Hernandez • Luis Tiant • Cy Young • Nap Lajoie • Larry Doby • Bob Feller

Photos

Nap Lajoie
Larry Doby
Omar Vizquel of the Cleveland Indians jumps over Gary Sheffield of the Florida Marlins while throwing to complete a double play during the 1997 World Series at second base.
Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians, wearing number 11, runs during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field, with spectators in the background.
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Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians poses in uniform with a baseball bat resting on his shoulder against a plain background.
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