Two hard-throwing rookies don’t make 2025 bullpen: Guardians takeaways

Twoi rookie relievers who helped the Guardians down the stretch last year won't be around on opening day.
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Guardians’ Steven Kwan on Kyle Manzardo: “He could be the anchor to our lineup”
Kyle Manzardo has a big day in the season opener for the Guardians on Thursday at Kauffman Stadium.
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Unflappable Guardians starting pitcher rescues rotation in opening day win
Ben Lively did not know for sure that he would start opening day for the Guardians until early Thursday.
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Guardians rally for three runs in the 10th to beat Royals, 7-4, in season opener
Kyle Manzardo doubled, tripled and homered to lead the Guardians to a season opening win over the Royals on Thursday.
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Guardians provide injury updates on Shane Bieber, David Fry, Chase DeLauter and more
The Guardians added five pitchers to the injured list ahead of Thursday's opener in Kansas City.
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“It’s a horrific way to start the morning”: Inside Guardians’ opening day pitching crisis
Stephen Vogt's difficult conversation with Tanner Bibee revealed the human side of baseball decisions when health concerns trump career milestones.
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Why the Guardians can’t rely on their bullpen the way they did in 2024
As the Guardians open their 2024 campaign, one question looms large: Can the team’s starting rotation provide enough quality innings to prevent overworking what was a historically dominant bullpen last season?