Cleveland Baseball Insider
Matthew Schmidt

Matthew Schmidt

Joined: Jun 18, 2024

Matthew Schmidt is a sportswriter who covers NFL, MLB, NBA and college football and basketball. He has been writing professionally since 2011 and has also worked for Bleacher Report, FanRag Sports, ClutchPoints, NFLAnalysis.net and NBAAnalysis.net. He was born and raised in New Jersey and has a rather eclectic group of favorite teams: the Boston Celtics, New York Giants and Miami Marlins.

Apr 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) celebrates the final out in a win over the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Emmanuel Clase Trade Deemed 'Likely' if Guardians' Slide Continues

The Cleveland Guardians could ultimately send Emmanuel Clase packing by the MLB trade deadline if the team continues to struggle.

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Jun 11, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) runs the bases on an RBI double during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Guardians Insider Sounds off on Jose Ramirez Trade Speculation

A Cleveland Guardians insider has delivered his take on the chances of the team actually moving star third baseman Jose Ramirez at the MLB trade deadline.

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Jun 8, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) celebrates after the Guardians beat the Houston Astros at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Analyst Exposes Alarming Concern for Guardians' Emmanuel Clase

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been better of late, but an analyst has revealed some rather alarming numbers for the three-time All-Star.

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Jun 27, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view a Cleveland Guardians hat and glove on the dugout railing before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians Star Depressingly Named Top Trade Chip

The Cleveland Guardians could potentially trade one of their top players before the MLB trade deadline.

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Apr 27, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Nolan Jones (22) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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This Hideous Cleveland Guardians Stat Will Make You Double Take

Cleveland Guardians fans will cringe when they see this horrendous stat.

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Jul 30, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Aaron Civale (43) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Former Guardians Pitcher Dealt to AL Central Rival in Surprising Trade

This former Cleveland Guardians pitcher was surprisingly acquired by an AL Central rival in a surprising trade.

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May 27, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (left) and pitching coach Carl Willis (51) sit in the dugout before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Can the Cleveland Guardians be Trusted at the MLB Trade Deadline?

Can we really trust the Cleveland Guardians to make the right moves before the MLB trade deadline?

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Jun 9, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) walks back to the dugout after a pitching change during the fifth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Insider Reveals Guardians' Top Trade Target to Fix Flagrant Issue

An insider has identified the Cleveland Guardians' top trade target before the MLB trade deadline.

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Aug 23, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas (8) reacts after striking out during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Is Patience Running Thin for Cleveland Guardians' Playoff Hero?

Are the Cleveland Guardians running out of patience with this slugger who served as a playoff hero last season?

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May 2, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Guardians starting ptcher Logan Allen (26) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians' Vexing Pitcher Named Clear Trade Candidate

This frustrating Cleveland Guardians pitcher has been named a trade candidate before the MLB trade deadline.

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Oct 15, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A Cleveland Guardians helmet and glove before game three of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Guardians Could Make Head-Turning Move With Surprising Prospect

The Cleveland Guardians could make a surprising prospect move soon.

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Apr 29, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Curtis Danburg (left) of the Cleveland Guardians talks with managers Stephen Vogt (center) and Rocco Baldelli during a weather delay at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Guardians Urged to Make All-Star Move to Repair Glaring Problem

The Cleveland Guardians are being pressed to make a huge move to fix a massive problem.

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