 | | July Community Newsletter | The Cleveland Guardians gave fans many reasons to look back fondly on the month of July. The club was able to send three of its best to Philadelphia in Travis Bazzana, Cade Smith and Parker Messick for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, with both Smith and Messick tossing lights out innings for the American League. The Guardians also welcomed back star third baseman José Ramírez from the injured list and witnessed Bazzana’s first career walk-off home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates. To top things off, Cleveland brought the Ohio Cup back to its rightful home in Cleveland, Ohio. While it was an inspiring month on the field, as equally impressive was the organization’s commitment to the Cleveland community off the field. Keep reading to see what your favorite players have been up to around Cleveland this past month!
| The Cleveland Guardians Nike RBI Junior Baseball, Senior Baseball and Softball teams made a name for themselves during the 2026 MLB Nike RBI East Regional in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The young athletes from Cleveland competed against RBI teams from across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic region to earn a spot in the championship game, with a chance to advance to the MLB Nike RBI World Series in Vero Beach, Florida. Although all three teams made it to their championship games, only the Senior Baseball team secured a spot in the Florida tournament with a 10-1 win over Pittsburgh Pirates Nike RBI. The Junior Baseball and Softball team both fell to Detroit Tigers Nike RBI in competitive games. Outside of the diamond, all three RBI teams had a great time bonding in the hotel, attending a Pittsburgh Pirates game and interacting with fellow RBI athletes from different cities. Best of luck to the Senior Baseball team down in Vero Beach! | | | The Cleveland Guardians, alongside the Cleveland Foundation and Ward 8 council woman Stephanie Howse-Jones, hosted a community celebration at Historic League Park for Cleveland area youth. The free-to-attend event included a baseball and softball clinic for children, a featured conversation with baseball historian and president of the Negro Leagues Museum in Kansas City, Bob Kendrick, and a Cleveland City of Recreation baseball matchup between B-Buzz Baseball and the Michael Zone Spartans. The entire day was a celebration of the rich baseball history that can be found right here in the heart of Cleveland. | | | Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio, in collaboration with the Guardians front office, the Guardians Team Store and a few of his teammates, held an autograph signing at Progressive Field to support relief efforts in Venezuela after the recent devastating earthquakes in his home country. Fans who donated to the Venezuela Red Cross were able to meet Rocchio, Gabriel Arias, Angel Martínez, Manager Stephen Vogt, Akron Rubberducks outfielder Jaison Chourio, and Minnesota Twins ace Pablo López. The very successful efforts from the group were able to raise thousands of dollars in relief funds for Venezuela. | | | The Cleveland Guardians athletic training staff and Guardians pitchers Gavin Williams, Joey Cantillo and Will Dion were joined by Guardians Nike RBI athletes in the home clubhouse weight room and batting cages at Progressive Field for the annual Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) core program known as the PLAY Campaign, which promotes a healthy, active lifestyle for youth and fights childhood obesity in partnership with MLB. The athletic training staff shared knowledge and examples with the young athletes of how to make positive lifestyle choices, while the Guardians pitchers shared their daily routines for how to stay healthy throughout the season. | | | For the first time in over 20 years, the City of Cleveland’s Division of Recreation Senior Baseball Championship game was held at Progressive Field. The Cleveland Guardians have been a long-time supporter of “City Rec” baseball and softball via grants and ticket programs provided by Cleveland Guardians Charities (CGC), and these programs have supported thousands of Cleveland athletes who have played the sport over the years. This year’s championship game ended with Michael Zone Recreation Center defeating West Denison Baseball League. | | | The Cleveland Guardians were proud to honor Brenda Glass as the month of July’s Guardian of the Community. A licensed clinical social worker and founder of the Brenda Glass Multipurpose Trauma Center, Glass has dedicated more than 25 years to helping Cleveland individuals and families heal from trauma caused by violence. Her work has grown into a vital 24/7 resource, providing critical mental health care, advocacy and support to those who need it most. During her visit to the ballpark, Glass was honored on-field during a pregame ceremony, after which she then took the mound and delivered a ceremonial first pitch. The Cleveland Guardians organization is excited to honor community leaders like Brenda Glass every month! | | | Community Programs and Partnerships: | 50/50 Raffle — Cleveland Guardians Charities
Don’t forget to purchase your 50/50 Raffle tickets! Whether you’re watching the game at home or in the ballpark, you can enter to be a part of the Cleveland Guardians Charities 50/50 Raffle throughout the season. Proceeds benefit numerous youth baseball and softball organizations across Northeast Ohio, as well as the Cleveland Boys & Girls Clubs. Learn more today at CLEGuardians5050.com.
Swing for the Trees — Davey Tree
Thank you to Davey Tree for partnering with us for our Swing for the Trees Program! The Guardians hit 29 home runs in the month of July, which means 29 more trees will be planted in the greater Cleveland area. We look forward to more home runs and trees planted in August!
Ks for Kids — Dollar Bank
The Cleveland Guardians are proud to partner with the Dollar Bank Foundation for our Ks for Kids Program! Every time a Guardians starting pitcher records a strikeout, the Dollar Bank Foundation will make a donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio. In July, our starting pitchers recorded 140 strikeouts.
Saves for Good — Meijer
The Cleveland Guardians are proud and excited to partner with Meijer this season on a new community program in Saves for Good. This program provides resources to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank through a $500 donation from Meijer for every save the Guardians have this season. In the month of July, the Guardians recorded six saves, which brings the total donation for the month to $3,000.
Monthly donation to Cleveland Guardians Charities — Northeast Ohio Ford Dealers
Thanks to our partners at the Northeast Ohio Ford Dealers, Cleveland Guardians Charities (CGC) will receive a donation of $500 dollars for every win the Guardians record either at home or away. The Guardians won 12 games in July, which brings the monthly total to $6,000.
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