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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers reacts during Game One of the American League Wild Card Series between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians.

Wild Card Series – Detroit Tigers v Cleveland Guardians – Game 1

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Hunting For The Wettest Guys Of The MLB Playoffs, With Lauren Theisen

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Kelsey McKinney

A camera that has been absolutely obliterated by a baseball from the first game of the Tigers/Guardians series in the 2025 MLB Playoffs.

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Camera Absolutely Wrecked By Baseball

C.J. Kayfus #63 of the Cleveland Guardians is hit by a pitch to force a walk-off to win the game between the Texas Rangers and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio

Texas Rangers v. Cleveland Guardians

I Too Would Hit My Opponent With A Baseball To Eliminate The Astros From The Playoffs

Noelvi Marte #16 of the Cincinnati Reds leaps to make a catch in the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates v Cincinnati Reds

It’s A Big Baseball Weekend For Big Baseball Things!

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Barry Petchesky

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 23: Steven Kwan #38, Daniel Schneemann #10 and Petey Halpin #0 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrate the team's 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on September 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers v Cleveland Guardians

Maybe The Guardians Can Keep Getting Away With This

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 20: George Valera #35 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of game one of a doubleheader at Target Field on September 20, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Cleveland Guardians v Minnesota Twins – Game One

What In The Hell Is Going On In The AL Central?

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) celebrates following the Major League Baseball game between the Athletics and Cleveland Guardians on July 18, 2025, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH.

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The Emmanuel Clase Market Is Perhaps Understandably Bearish

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Kathryn Xu

Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros.

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Emmanuel Clase Placed On Leave While MLB Conducts Gambling Investigation

Luis L. Ortiz #45 of the Cleveland Guardians looks on from the dugout during the game against the Athletics.

Cleveland Guardians v Athletics

The Suspect Pitches In MLB’s Gambling Investigation Of Luis Ortiz Look Not Great

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 08: A general view of the Progressive Field scoreboard with Opening Day signage prior to the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox v. Cleveland Guardians

This Is So Stupid

Are The Cleveland Guardians Creating A Dynamic Brand Experience That Deepens The Connection Between The Team And Its Fans, And Reflects The Team’s History, Its Commitment To Cleveland, And Its Vision For The Future, On And Off The Field?

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Tom Ley

Juan Soto #22 and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrate after Soto hit a home run in the 10th inning against the Cleveland Guardians during Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Championship Series – New York Yankees v Cleveland Guardians – Game 5

The Yankees Have Power In All The Right Places

Dave McKenna

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 15, 2024 in New York City.

Championship Series – Cleveland Guardians v New York Yankees – Game 2

Aaron Judge Finally Woke Up

Lane Thomas #8 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a grand slam during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game Five of the Division Series at Progressive Field on October 12, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Division Series – Detroit Tigers v Cleveland Guardians – Game 5

Lane Thomas Put Detroit’s Ace In A Hole 

Manager Terry Francona #78 of the Cleveland Guardians watches the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 14, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Cleveland Guardians v Washington Nationals

Terry Francona Just Couldn’t Resist One More Managing Gig

Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins and Andrés Giménez #0 of the Cleveland Guardians talk as they wait for a play review during the sixth inning at Progressive Field on May 17, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Minnesota Twins v Cleveland Guardians

The Twins And Guardians Are Finally Taking Their Fight To The Field

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Lauren Theisen

Jeimer Candelario celebrates after hitting a home run

Cleveland Guardians v Cincinnati Reds

Jeimer Candelario Silenced The Hater

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Ray Ratto

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 04: Cleveland Guardians position player David Fry (12) delivers a pitch to the plate during the sixth inning of the Major League Baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians on September 4, 2023, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLB: SEP 04 Twins at Guardians

Let David Fry Cook

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David Roth

Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians is restrained by White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech after landing a heavy right hook to White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's jaw during a game on August 5.

Chicago White Sox v Cleveland Guardians

José Ramirez And Tim Anderson Had A Real Fight, Not A Baseball Fight

Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts in the fourth inning during the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Cleveland Guardians v. Houston Astros

AL Central Power Rankings: Post-Deadline Edition

Aaron Civale #43 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during inter-league play at PNC Park on July 19, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Cleveland Guardians v Pittsburgh Pirates

The Guardians Picked A Direction

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 08: Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez (0) tags out Detroit Tigers left fielder Akil Baddoo (60) attempting to steal second base during the second inning of the Major League Baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians on May 8, 2023, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLB: MAY 08 Tigers at Guardians

Akil Baddoo Caught Stealing With Throw That Ricocheted Off His Jiminy Crickets

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Chris Thompson

Spring Training Speech Turns Terry Francona Into Mr. Bean

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 15: Steven Kwan #38 and Amed Rosario #1 of the Cleveland Guardians react after scoring in the ninth inning to win the game against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

New York Yankees v. Cleveland Guardians

Two Fans Victimized By The Cleveland Goddamned Guardians Work Through Their Feelings

Brandon Marsh exults wetly after doubling in the Phillies' NLDS win against the Braves.

Division Series – Atlanta Braves v Philadelphia Phillies – Game Four

It Is Not Going To Make Sense

The AL Central Keeps Finding Ways To Be Grotesque

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