Preview the July 27 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

That includes Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette, their first-round pick. The 6-foot-6, 230-pound LaViolette, who just underwent hand surgery, received a $4 million signing bonus, which was above his slot value of $3.38 million. The Guardians selected him with the 27th pick in the first round.

The Guardians looked like they might be sellers after a 10-game skid but an 11-2 stretch has them back into the Wild Card race. So are they a buyer?

Terry Francona, who managed Cleveland from 2013 to 2023, saw the franchise change its legendary name - but it was a move he remains happy about.

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You see, in game one of the Cleveland Guardians' doubleheader on Saturday in Kansas City, the star closer came in with a one-run lead in the bottom of the 10th. But he gave up a two-run, walk-off homer to Jonathan India.

Follow along as Guardians radio voice Tom Hamilton is honored in Cooperstown with the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence.

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The Guardians topped the list of bonus-over-value handed out for the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft. Compared to Jace Laviolette's slot value at pick No. 27 at $3.382 million, the Guardians went more over-slot than anyone in MLB this season. They handed Laviolette a $4 million signing bonus.