Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase — a rumored MLB trade deadline target — has been placed on paid leave in connection with a sports-gambling investigation, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Monday. Clase is reportedly on leave through Aug. 31, per The Athletic's Zack Meisel.

Jones, who went through spring training camp preparing for another year in the Colorado Rockies outfield, was traded to the Guardians shortly before the 2025 season began. The deal came together quickly and somewhat surprisingly for Cleveland, which sent Tyler Freeman to the Rockies.

The Guardians have decisions to make ahead of Thursday’s Trade Deadline. But despite playing two games on Saturday, the path ahead is still murky. Buyers? Sellers? Standing pat? With just four games to go before the club has to decide about their future,

The Guardians are 52-53 with a -38 run differential, 26th in MLB with an 88 team wRC+, 11th in Baserunning Runs Above Average at 2, sixth in Defense at 5.3, 26th in starting pitching SIERA at 4.34, and 14th in bullpen SIERA at 3.73.

Here's why the leadership of opposing teams have labelled the Guardians front office "the Cleveland Grind Machine."

Shane Bieber, 2020 Cy Young Award winner, is returning from Tommy John surgery. As part of his rehab, he was slated to play for the Columbus Clippers.

The Cleveland Guardians could definitely stand to add some pieces before the MLB trade deadline, but the question is, will they actually buy? The Guardians are

Cleveland has another Baseball Hall of Famer. CC Sabathia was inducted on Sunday after an epic career. Though he found most of his success with the New York Yankees, he’ll always hold the organization close to his heart.