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https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/t_16x9/t_w1536/mlb/qn7sppaeapchgrvwstil.jpg Here's how the Guardians relief corps is shaping up this offseason January 8th, 2026 CLEVELAND -- Entering this offseason, if you had to predict an area that would be the Guardians’ greatest focal point, y...

https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/t_16x9/t_w1536/mlb/sktnikwnx2xobmyyrlvs.jpg Never mind one closer. This team has three -- and is set to make history No team has ever broken camp with three closers who saved at least 20 games the previous season. But the Tigers are poised to do jus...

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https://blogs.fangraphs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/USATSI_25804476.jpg Blue Jays Continuing To Pursue Kyle Tucker By Anthony Franco | January 6, 2026 at 7:37pm CDT The Blue Jays had already been one of the sport’s most aggressive teams before signing NPB star Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60M...

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https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Justin-Bruihl_crop_crop?wid=1250&hei=703&$wide-bg$ Cardinals Acquire Justin Bruihl, Designate Zak Kent For Assignment By Darragh McDonald | January 6, 2026 at 2:25pm CDT The Cardinals have acquired left-hander Justin Bruihl from the Guardians in exch...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G91y615XMAIpjxt?format=jpg&name=900x900 Royals smartly sign former Guardians coach to long-term extension as manager By Henry Palattella | Jan 5, 2026 In 2023, Matt Quatraro took over as the Kansas City Royals manager to near-disastrous results. While the injection o...

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