The Believeland Beat

Covering Cleveland Guardians baseball — est. July 29, 2026

2029 Opening Day · at Seattle tonight · Winn extended 5/$54M, Bailey 4/$36M · Alcantara fronts the rotation · Seven of nine starters homegrown · Year 81

2028 finish	80-82 · 3rd
New long-term money	$90.0M
Homegrown projected starters	7 of 9
Owner's stated goal	> .500
League power index	No. 4 of 30