The once-promising right-handed pitcher has spent the last few months pitching in the Arizona Complex League as the Guardians try to revitalize his career. At that rookie ball level, McKenzie has a 6.91 ERA and 1.67 WHIP. Despite that, the Guardians have assigned McKenzie to Triple-A Columbus. The move was announced Sunday morning.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi seeks a return to reliable starter during a recent rough patch on the mound.

Hurston Waldrep pitched six scoreless innings in a combined two-hitter and Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Michael Harris II each drove in a run, giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.

The Guardians, who have traditionally finished spring training with exhibitions at Chase Field in late March in recent years, have a team led by All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez and outfielder Steven Kwan. Stephen Vogt, formerly with the Diamondbacks as a player, manages the Guardians.

Zack Meisel discussed these topics and more during a wide-ranging live Q&A with The Athletic subscribers on Friday.

The Cleveland Guardians promoted their 10th-ranked prospect to Double-A last week, and he's done nothing but hit since then.

Before Saturday night’s game against Atlanta, the Guardians surprised Hamilton by inducting him into their Distinguished Hall of Fame. The surprise induction came on Tom Hamilton Night, in which he was honored as the 2025 Ford C. Frick winner for broadcasting excellence.

The Tillamook and Astoria DMVs are closed Friday, leaving a gap in service for a large portion of the northwest Oregon Coast. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Tillamook DMV is closed due to an undisclosed facility issue, making this the second day in a row they have been closed.