The Cleveland Guardians are a Major League Baseball (MLB) team located in Cleveland, Ohio. Formerly referred to as the Cleveland Indians, the franchise adopted its new name in 2021 to distance itself from Native American representations and forge a fresh identity. The name "Guardians" draws inspiration from the "Guardians of Traffic" statues situated on Hope Memorial Bridge in Cleveland, which symbolize strength and progress.
Home games are held at Progressive Field, and the team competes in the American League (AL) Central Division. Established as a Major League franchise in 1901, the team has secured 11 Central Division titles, six American League pennants, and two World Series championships (in 1920 and 1948). Currently, their championship drought since 1948 stands as the longest among all active teams in Major League Baseball. Additionally, from August 24 to September 14, 2017, they achieved an extraordinary feat by winning 22 consecutive games, a record for both the American League and representing the second-longest winning streak overall in MLB history.
Cleveland Guardians Announcers
The Cleveland Guardians' announcers for the 2024 season are split between radio and television broadcasts, delivering engaging commentary for fans.
Radio Commentators:
Tom Hamilton – The lead play-by-play announcer for Guardians' radio broadcasts on WTAM and WMMS, Hamilton is known for his high-energy calls.
Jim Rosenhaus – The primary color commentator for Guardians' radio, providing detailed analysis alongside Hamilton.
Rafa Hernández-Brito – The Spanish-language play-by-play announcer on WARF, offering commentary to Spanish-speaking fans.
Carlos Baerga – A former MLB infielder, Baerga adds color commentary in Spanish on WARF.
TV Commentators:
Matt Underwood – The main television play-by-play announcer on Bally Sports Great Lakes, offering clear, engaging commentary.
Rick Manning – A former MLB outfielder, Manning serves as the lead color commentator on TV broadcasts, giving expert insights into the game.
Andre Knott – The Guardians' field reporter, Knott delivers player interviews, game updates, and behind-the-scenes coverage on Bally Sports.
Chris Gimenez – A former MLB catcher, Gimenez appears as a guest analyst on select games, providing additional insights.
Cleveland Guardians' broadcasters
The Cleveland Guardians' games are broadcast on various radio and television stations:
Radio
WTAM 1100 AM
Description: WTAM 1100 AM is the flagship radio station for Cleveland Guardians' games, providing live play-by-play coverage throughout the season.
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Frequency: 1100 AM
FM 100.7 WMMS
Description: WMMS offers additional coverage for the Guardians, including select games and sports-related programming.
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Frequency: 100.7 FM
Television
Bally Sports Great Lakes
Description: Bally Sports Great Lakes provides coverage for the Guardians, including live game broadcasts and additional sports programming.
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Channel Number: Varies by cable provider
FAQs on Cleveland Guardians Announcers
A. The team was founded in 1901 as a charter member of the American League.
A. They were known as the Cleveland Indians from 1915 to 2021 before changing to the Guardians in 2022.
A. Yes. They have won two World Series titles, in 1920 and 1948.
A. The team is owned by the Dolan family.
A. Guardians games are aired on Bally Sports Great Lakes.
