All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase played catch in the Guardians' bullpen prior to Friday's rainout at Progressive Field.

BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians open a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Cleveland is 14-10 overall and 7-2 at home. The Guardians have the eighth-ranked team ...

If the Guardians need a middle infielder any time soon, one name can be crossed off the list for a good while.

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS Closer: Emmanuel Clase (98.8%) Primary setup: Cade Smith (25.2%) Secondary setup: Hunter Gaddis (9.3%) Sleeper: Paul Sewald (0.5%) COLORADO ROCKIES Co-closer: Seth Halvorsen (1 ...

Stolen base: The Guardians finished second in steals last year in the AL. Through 24 games this year, they rank ninth with 18 ...