Guardians News and Notes: Happy Home Opener

The Guardians had a day off and will open Progressive Field for 2026 against the Cubs at 4:10PM ET today.
You can read about today’s festivities here. Hockey Gold Medalist Laila Edwards will throw out the first pitch.
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Brian Hemminger recapped the minor league slate from yesterday which saw all four full-season affiliates play for the first time this season.
Zack Meisel has a great piece out today on Kyle Manzardo’s mom. Justin Lada of Next Year in Cleveland and Locked on Guardians has a great one on his own late dad’s relationship with him and the game. Terry Pluto had a great article sharing fan memories of Opening Day.
Deborah (Nicole) and Quincy did a Disgusting Baseball podcast featuring some hot take predictions for the upcoming season.




