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Guardians score twice in the 10th for a 3-2 victory over the slumping Tigers

Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Steven Kwan's rally-sparking hit against Tigers shows how much he means to Guardians Steven Kwan helped power the Guardians to a win yesterday with a big seventh inning double against the Tigers.

2 DAYS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Responds to new spot in order Kwan batted seventh and went 1-for-2 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Tigers.

Impact After years being the Guardians' primary leadoff batter, Kwan's early-season slump prompted a recent drop in the batting order. Over the last four games he's hit either sixth or seventh, and he's been an on-base machine, going 2-for-8 with eight walks and five runs scored. He's also provided the usual Gold Glove defense in left or center field. He told Tim Stebbins of MLB.com that his swing feels better, and he's being aggressive when appropriate. To Kwan's credit, the slump hasn't led to him chasing (91st percentile), and Kwan will take the free base (15.7 BB%) if pitchers aren't in the zone.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guardians survive a ninth-inning scare to beat the Tigers 4-3 for a fourth straight win

Travis Bazzana hit a two-run homer and Cade Smith pitched out of a jam in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Guardians held off the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their fourth straight vic...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

'He's back to being him': Kwan at center of Guards' win despite drop in lineup DETROIT -- The Guardians can always count on Steven Kwan to play strong defense in left and center field. That’s a key element of the four-t...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Kyle Manzardo scores on sac fly | 05/19/2026 Kyle Manzardo scores on sacrifice fly by Steven Kwan, to give the Guardians the lead in the top of the 2nd, 1-0

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Dropped in order Kwan batted sixth for a second straight game and went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Reds.

Impact It was 2022 the last time Kwan batted somewhere other than leadoff before this weekend's games against the Reds. He's responded to the move with a hit, four walks and three runs scored while the Guardians' offense erupted for 17 runs in wins over Cincinnati. A few weeks ago, Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt chalked up Kwan's slow start this season to a tough month, per Cade Cracas of SI.com, but three weeks later, the leadoff batter was slashing .201/.308/.258 and Vogt made the move. Daniel Schneemann took over the top spot in the order.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Martínez hits go-ahead, two-run homer, and Guardians beat Reds 7-4

Angel Martínez hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning, José Ramírez moved into sixth place in franchise history for hits and Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Re...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

For first time in nearly four years, Kwan out of leadoff spot CLEVELAND -- It has been nearly four years since Steven Kwan slotted anywhere other than the leadoff spot in the Guardians’ starting lineup....

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Steven Kwan Moving Out of Leadoff Spot Could Spark 2026 Bounce Back For the first time since 2022, Steven Kwan is not batting leadoff. On Saturday, May 16, the Cleveland Guardians are shaking things up for fo...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Angel Martinez hits leadoff homer, Parker Messick has solid outing in Guardians' 4-2 win over Angels

Angel Martinez’s leadoff homer got Cleveland started and rookie Parker Messick had another strong outing as the Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 to finish a three-game ser...

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Rare day off Wednesday Kwan is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Angels.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Kwan will receive a rare day of rest as the Angels send southpaw Reid Detmers to the bump for Wednesday's matinee. David Fry, Angel Martinez and Chase DeLauter will form the Guardians' outfield trio in the series finale.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Kwan's Struggles at the Plate Not a Concern For Guardians Coaching Staff Steven Kwan just isn't doing his job right now: getting on base. The leadoff batter for the Cleveland Guardians has begun the 2026 MLB regul...

MAY 11 • SI.COM

Guardians keep leading Steven Kwan off, but the numbers say it's time for change | Sporting News This hasn't been pretty at all.

MAY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Guardians falter in another one-run loss after stranding 12 on base CLEVELAND -- The situation was playing out exactly as the Guardians hoped in the eighth inning on Sunday, when they trailed the Twins by one...

MAY 10 • MLB.COM

Guardians' absurd Steven Kwan trade price might've prevented a huge Padres mistake Sometimes the best trade is the one that collapses before anyone can talk themselves into it. That’s not usually how Padres fans are conditi...

MAY 10 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Logs two hits in win Kwan went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double and two runs scored in Friday's 6-4 win over the Twins.

Impact Kwan has hit safely in both games coming out of the day off Wednesday, going 3-for-7 with three walks. Prior to the day off, Kwan had gone 8-for-54 (.148) over the previous 16 games.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Travis Bazzana hits his first major league homer in the Guardians' 6-4 win over the Twins

Travis Bazzana hit his first major league home run, rookie Parker Messick allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings and the Cleveland Guardians won their third straight, beating the Minneso...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

It's becoming clearer Guardians mishandled Steven Kwan trade negotiations with Padres Last offseason the Cleveland Guardians decided against trading Steven Kwan to the Padres at the trade deadline. It may have been the wrong m...

MAY 7 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Taking seat Wednesday Kwan is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact After going 0-for-12 over his last three games, the left-handed-hitting Kwan will be given a chance to catch his breath rather than going up against a tough left-hander in Royals ace Cole Ragans. Angel Martinez will in as the Guardians' left fielder and leadoff man in place of Kwan, who had started each of the last nine contests.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Martínez okay after outfield collision | 05/05/2026 Angel Martínez remains in the game after being shaken up in a collision with Steven Kwan in the 2nd inning

MAY 6 • MLB.COM

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MAY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Ramírez steals 300th career base, Fry and Manzardo homer as Guardians rally past Athletics 14-6

José Ramírez stole his 300th career base, David Fry and Kyle Manzardo both hit home runs and the Cleveland Guardians used a four-run fifth inning to rally past the Athletics 14-6

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Braves Roar Back and a Barry Bonds Record

The Braves pulled off a stunning comeback, Nick Kurtz and Barry Bonds have something in common, the Dodgers are in the midst of a losing str...

MAY 2 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Braves Roar Back and a Barry Bonds Record

Hoskins and DeLauter power the Guardians past the Athletics 8-5

Rhys Hoskins homered and drove in three runs, Chase DeLauter went 4 for 4 with two RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Athletics 8-5

MAY 2 • Associated Press

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