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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.

May 21, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) warms up before playing the San Diego Padres at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Guardians Connected to Risky Blockbuster Trade for All-Star Infielder

The Cleveland Guardians have been linked to a rather risky big trade for an All-Star infielder.

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May 31, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) walks on the field during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians Receive Stern MLB Trade Deadline Warning

The Cleveland Guardians have received a heavy warning ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

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May 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Andrew Walters (91) leaves the game with an apparent injury during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians Disclose Brutal Injury Update on Young Fireballer

The Cleveland Guardians have revealed a rough injury update on one of their most impressive young pitchers.

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Apr 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera (27) pitches in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
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Guardians Could Target Big Trade for Electrifying Strikeout Artist

The Cleveland Guardians make perfect sense as a destination for this talented strikeout artist before the MLB trade deadline.

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May 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) walks back to the dugout during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Guardians Linked to Polarizing Trade for Fickle All-Star Slugger

The Cleveland Guardians have been linked to a rather polarizing trade for a former All-Star slugger.

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May 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) walks back to the dugout during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians Land Former First-Round Pick in Intriguing Move

The Cleveland Guardians have acquired a former first-round MLB Draft pick in a rather interesting move.

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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 Surprising Move With Rising Prospect

The Cleveland Guardians could apparently make a surprising move in terms of who they call up from the minor leagues.

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May 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) looks on before the first game of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians Make Announcement Before Dodgers Game

The Cleveland Guardians have made an announcement before their series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Apr 18, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias (13) hits a single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Time for Guardians to Admit the Obvious About Struggling Slugger

It may be time for the Cleveland Guardians to admit the obvious when it comes to this struggling player.

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Oct 18, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman David Fry (6) celebrates at second base in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees during game four of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians Receive Injury Update on David Fry

The Cleveland Guardians have received an injury update on All-Star slugger David Fry.

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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 Sign International Pitching Prospect

The Cleveland Guardians have dipped into the international pool to sign a pitcher.

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May 18, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) looks on against the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Guardians Floated as Wild Potential Trade Destination for Paul Skenes

The Cleveland Guardians have been named a shocking fringe trade destination for Pittsburgh Pirates superstar pitcher Paul Skenes.

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