Cleveland Guardians
Value$1.4BFounded: 1901 · Metro Area: Cleveland · AL · AL Central · Home: Progressive Field
2
World Series
6 WS Appearances
6
Pennants
6 LCS App · 16 Div titles
18
Playoff appearances
Postseason 65-66
0.513
All-time win pct
126
Seasons
since 1901
Championships
Pre-1903 cup wins (Temple Cup, World's Series, NL pennants) in slate; modern World Series titles in gold.
19201948
Pre-1903 cup / NL pennantWorld Series (1903-present)
Pennants
Every World Series appearance and pre-1903 cup appearance. Solid chip = won the pennant (WS / cup); outlined chip = lost the WS / cup.
192019481954199519972016
All-time record
| Regular-season W-L | 9940-9443 |
| Win pct | 0.513 |
| Playoff record | 65-66 |
| Championship appearances | 6 (2 wins) |
| LCS appearances | 6 |
| Division titles | 16 |
| Total seasons | 126 |
| .500 or better seasons | 71 |
| Most recent championship | 1948 |
Stadium history
Grouped by physical ballpark. Naming-rights eras nested.
Progressive Field
1994-presentCleveland, OH
- Jacobs Field 1994-2011
- Progressive Field 2012-2026
Cleveland Stadium
1932-1993Cleveland, OH
- League Park II/Cleveland Stadium 1932-1946
- Cleveland Stadium 1947-1993
League Park II
1910-1931Cleveland, OH
League Park I
1901-1909Cleveland, OH
Season-by-season1901 to 2026 · 126 seasons · click to expandShow tableHide table
Season-by-season
1901 to 2026 · 126 seasons · click to expand
| Season | Team | W | L | Win% | RS | RA | Division | Finish | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cleveland Guardians as of Jun 11, 2026 | 37 | 33 | 0.529 | 283 | 289 | AL Central | In progress · ESPN | |
| 2025 | Cleveland Guardians | 88 | 74 | 0.543 | 643 | 649 | AL Central | 1 | Div Title |
| 2024 | Cleveland Guardians | 92 | 69 | 0.571 | 708 | 621 | AL Central | 1 | LCSDiv Title |
| 2023 | Cleveland Guardians | 76 | 86 | 0.469 | 662 | 697 | AL Central | 3 | — |
| 2022 | Cleveland Guardians | 92 | 70 | 0.568 | 698 | 634 | AL Central | 1 | Div Title |
| 2021 | Cleveland Indians | 80 | 82 | 0.494 | 717 | 727 | AL Central | 2 | — |
| 2020 | Cleveland Indians | 35 | 25 | 0.583 | 248 | 209 | AL Central | 2 | Playoffs |
| 2019 | Cleveland Indians | 93 | 69 | 0.574 | 769 | 657 | AL Central | 2 | — |
| 2018 | Cleveland Indians | 91 | 71 | 0.562 | 818 | 648 | AL Central | 1 | Div Title |
| 2017 | Cleveland Indians | 102 | 60 | 0.630 | 818 | 564 | AL Central | 1 | Div Title |
| 2016 | Cleveland Indians | 94 | 67 | 0.584 | 777 | 676 | AL Central | 1 | WS AppDiv Title |
| 2015 | Cleveland Indians | 81 | 80 | 0.503 | 669 | 640 | AL Central | 3 | — |
| 2014 | Cleveland Indians | 85 | 77 | 0.525 | 669 | 653 | AL Central | 3 | — |
| 2013 | Cleveland Indians | 92 | 70 | 0.568 | 745 | 662 | AL Central | 2 | Playoffs |
| 2012 | Cleveland Indians | 68 | 94 | 0.420 | 667 | 845 | AL Central | 4 | — |
| 2011 | Cleveland Indians | 80 | 82 | 0.494 | 704 | 760 | AL Central | 2 | — |
| 2010 | Cleveland Indians | 69 | 93 | 0.426 | 646 | 752 | AL Central | 4 | — |
| 2009 | Cleveland Indians | 65 | 97 | 0.401 | 773 | 865 | AL Central | 4 | — |
| 2008 | Cleveland Indians | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | 805 | 761 | AL Central | 3 | — |
| 2007 | Cleveland Indians | 96 | 66 | 0.593 | 811 | 704 | AL Central | 1 | LCSDiv Title |
| 2006 | Cleveland Indians | 78 | 84 | 0.481 | 870 | 782 | AL Central | 4 | — |
| 2005 | Cleveland Indians | 93 | 69 | 0.574 | 790 | 642 | AL Central | 2 | — |
| 2004 | Cleveland Indians | 80 | 82 | 0.494 | 858 | 857 | AL Central | 3 | — |
| 2003 | Cleveland Indians | 68 | 94 | 0.420 | 699 | 778 | AL Central | 4 | — |
| 2002 | Cleveland Indians | 74 | 88 | 0.457 | 739 | 837 | AL Central | 3 | — |
| 2001 | Cleveland Indians | 91 | 71 | 0.562 | 897 | 821 | AL Central | 1 | Div Title |
| 2000 | Cleveland Indians | 90 | 72 | 0.556 | 950 | 816 | AL Central | 2 | — |
| 1999 | Cleveland Indians | 97 | 65 | 0.599 | 1009 | 860 | AL Central | 1 | Div Title |
| 1998 | Cleveland Indians | 89 | 73 | 0.549 | 850 | 779 | AL Central | 1 | LCSDiv Title |
| 1997 | Cleveland Indians | 86 | 75 | 0.534 | 868 | 815 | AL Central | 1 | WS AppDiv Title |
| 1996 | Cleveland Indians | 99 | 62 | 0.615 | 952 | 769 | AL Central | 1 | Div Title |
| 1995 | Cleveland Indians | 100 | 44 | 0.694 | 840 | 607 | AL Central | 1 | WS AppDiv Title |
| 1994 | Cleveland Indians | 66 | 47 | 0.584 | 679 | 562 | AL Central | 2 | — |
| 1993 | Cleveland Indians | 76 | 86 | 0.469 | 790 | 813 | AL East | 6 | — |
| 1992 | Cleveland Indians | 76 | 86 | 0.469 | 674 | 746 | AL East | 4 | — |
| 1991 | Cleveland Indians | 57 | 105 | 0.352 | 576 | 759 | AL East | 7 | — |
| 1990 | Cleveland Indians | 77 | 85 | 0.475 | 732 | 737 | AL East | 4 | — |
| 1989 | Cleveland Indians | 73 | 89 | 0.451 | 604 | 654 | AL East | 6 | — |
| 1988 | Cleveland Indians | 78 | 84 | 0.481 | 666 | 731 | AL East | 6 | — |
| 1987 | Cleveland Indians | 61 | 101 | 0.377 | 742 | 957 | AL East | 7 | — |
| 1986 | Cleveland Indians | 84 | 78 | 0.518 | 831 | 841 | AL East | 5 | — |
| 1985 | Cleveland Indians | 60 | 102 | 0.370 | 729 | 861 | AL East | 7 | — |
| 1984 | Cleveland Indians | 75 | 87 | 0.463 | 761 | 766 | AL East | 6 | — |
| 1983 | Cleveland Indians | 70 | 92 | 0.432 | 704 | 785 | AL East | 7 | — |
| 1982 | Cleveland Indians | 78 | 84 | 0.481 | 683 | 748 | AL East | 6 | — |
| 1981 | Cleveland Indians | 52 | 51 | 0.505 | 431 | 442 | AL East | 6 | — |
| 1980 | Cleveland Indians | 79 | 81 | 0.494 | 738 | 807 | AL East | 6 | — |
| 1979 | Cleveland Indians | 81 | 80 | 0.503 | 760 | 805 | AL East | 6 | — |
| 1978 | Cleveland Indians | 69 | 90 | 0.434 | 639 | 694 | AL East | 6 | — |
| 1977 | Cleveland Indians | 71 | 90 | 0.441 | 676 | 739 | AL East | 5 | — |
| 1976 | Cleveland Indians | 81 | 78 | 0.509 | 615 | 615 | AL East | 4 | — |
| 1975 | Cleveland Indians | 79 | 80 | 0.497 | 688 | 703 | AL East | 4 | — |
| 1974 | Cleveland Indians | 77 | 85 | 0.475 | 662 | 694 | AL East | 4 | — |
| 1973 | Cleveland Indians | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 680 | 826 | AL East | 6 | — |
| 1972 | Cleveland Indians | 72 | 84 | 0.462 | 472 | 519 | AL East | 5 | — |
| 1971 | Cleveland Indians | 60 | 102 | 0.370 | 543 | 747 | AL East | 6 | — |
| 1970 | Cleveland Indians | 76 | 86 | 0.469 | 649 | 675 | AL East | 5 | — |
| 1969 | Cleveland Indians | 62 | 99 | 0.385 | 573 | 717 | AL East | 6 | — |
| 1968 | Cleveland Indians | 86 | 75 | 0.534 | 516 | 504 | AL | 3 | — |
| 1967 | Cleveland Indians | 75 | 87 | 0.463 | 559 | 613 | AL | 8 | — |
| 1966 | Cleveland Indians | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | 574 | 586 | AL | 5 | — |
| 1965 | Cleveland Indians | 87 | 75 | 0.537 | 663 | 613 | AL | 5 | — |
| 1964 | Cleveland Indians | 79 | 83 | 0.488 | 689 | 693 | AL | 6 | — |
| 1963 | Cleveland Indians | 79 | 83 | 0.488 | 635 | 702 | AL | 5 | — |
| 1962 | Cleveland Indians | 80 | 82 | 0.494 | 682 | 745 | AL | 6 | — |
| 1961 | Cleveland Indians | 78 | 83 | 0.484 | 737 | 752 | AL | 5 | — |
| 1960 | Cleveland Indians | 76 | 78 | 0.493 | 667 | 693 | AL | 4 | — |
| 1959 | Cleveland Indians | 89 | 65 | 0.578 | 745 | 646 | AL | 2 | — |
| 1958 | Cleveland Indians | 77 | 76 | 0.503 | 694 | 635 | AL | 4 | — |
| 1957 | Cleveland Indians | 76 | 77 | 0.497 | 682 | 722 | AL | 6 | — |
| 1956 | Cleveland Indians | 88 | 66 | 0.571 | 712 | 581 | AL | 2 | — |
| 1955 | Cleveland Indians | 93 | 61 | 0.604 | 698 | 601 | AL | 2 | — |
| 1954 | Cleveland Indians | 111 | 43 | 0.721 | 746 | 504 | AL | 1 | WS AppDiv Title |
| 1953 | Cleveland Indians | 92 | 62 | 0.597 | 770 | 627 | AL | 2 | — |
| 1952 | Cleveland Indians | 93 | 61 | 0.604 | 763 | 606 | AL | 2 | — |
| 1951 | Cleveland Indians | 93 | 61 | 0.604 | 696 | 594 | AL | 2 | — |
| 1950 | Cleveland Indians | 92 | 62 | 0.597 | 806 | 654 | AL | 4 | — |
| 1949 | Cleveland Indians | 89 | 65 | 0.578 | 675 | 574 | AL | 3 | — |
| 1948 | Cleveland Indians | 97 | 58 | 0.626 | 840 | 568 | AL | 1 | ChampionDiv Title |
| 1947 | Cleveland Indians | 80 | 74 | 0.519 | 687 | 588 | AL | 4 | — |
| 1946 | Cleveland Indians | 68 | 86 | 0.442 | 537 | 638 | AL | 6 | — |
| 1945 | Cleveland Indians | 73 | 72 | 0.503 | 557 | 548 | AL | 5 | — |
| 1944 | Cleveland Indians | 72 | 82 | 0.468 | 643 | 677 | AL | 5 | — |
| 1943 | Cleveland Indians | 82 | 71 | 0.536 | 600 | 577 | AL | 3 | — |
| 1942 | Cleveland Indians | 75 | 79 | 0.487 | 590 | 659 | AL | 4 | — |
| 1941 | Cleveland Indians | 75 | 79 | 0.487 | 677 | 668 | AL | 4 | — |
| 1940 | Cleveland Indians | 89 | 65 | 0.578 | 710 | 637 | AL | 2 | — |
| 1939 | Cleveland Indians | 87 | 67 | 0.565 | 797 | 700 | AL | 3 | — |
| 1938 | Cleveland Indians | 86 | 66 | 0.566 | 847 | 782 | AL | 3 | — |
| 1937 | Cleveland Indians | 83 | 71 | 0.539 | 817 | 768 | AL | 4 | — |
| 1936 | Cleveland Indians | 80 | 74 | 0.519 | 921 | 862 | AL | 5 | — |
| 1935 | Cleveland Indians | 82 | 71 | 0.536 | 776 | 739 | AL | 3 | — |
| 1934 | Cleveland Indians | 85 | 69 | 0.552 | 814 | 763 | AL | 3 | — |
| 1933 | Cleveland Indians | 75 | 76 | 0.497 | 654 | 669 | AL | 4 | — |
| 1932 | Cleveland Indians | 87 | 65 | 0.572 | 845 | 747 | AL | 4 | — |
| 1931 | Cleveland Indians | 78 | 76 | 0.506 | 885 | 833 | AL | 4 | — |
| 1930 | Cleveland Indians | 81 | 73 | 0.526 | 890 | 915 | AL | 4 | — |
| 1929 | Cleveland Indians | 81 | 71 | 0.533 | 717 | 736 | AL | 3 | — |
| 1928 | Cleveland Indians | 62 | 92 | 0.403 | 674 | 830 | AL | 7 | — |
| 1927 | Cleveland Indians | 66 | 87 | 0.431 | 668 | 766 | AL | 6 | — |
| 1926 | Cleveland Indians | 88 | 66 | 0.571 | 738 | 612 | AL | 2 | — |
| 1925 | Cleveland Indians | 70 | 84 | 0.455 | 782 | 817 | AL | 6 | — |
| 1924 | Cleveland Indians | 67 | 86 | 0.438 | 755 | 814 | AL | 6 | — |
| 1923 | Cleveland Indians | 82 | 71 | 0.536 | 888 | 746 | AL | 3 | — |
| 1922 | Cleveland Indians | 78 | 76 | 0.506 | 768 | 817 | AL | 4 | — |
| 1921 | Cleveland Indians | 94 | 60 | 0.610 | 925 | 712 | AL | 2 | — |
| 1920 | Cleveland Indians | 98 | 56 | 0.636 | 857 | 642 | AL | 1 | ChampionDiv Title |
| 1919 | Cleveland Indians | 84 | 55 | 0.604 | 636 | 537 | AL | 2 | — |
| 1918 | Cleveland Indians | 73 | 54 | 0.575 | 504 | 447 | AL | 2 | — |
| 1917 | Cleveland Indians | 88 | 66 | 0.571 | 584 | 543 | AL | 3 | — |
| 1916 | Cleveland Indians | 77 | 77 | 0.500 | 630 | 602 | AL | 6 | — |
| 1915 | Cleveland Indians | 57 | 95 | 0.375 | 539 | 670 | AL | 7 | — |
| 1914 | Cleveland Molly McGuires | 51 | 102 | 0.333 | 538 | 709 | AL | 8 | — |
| 1913 | Cleveland Naps | 86 | 66 | 0.566 | 633 | 536 | AL | 3 | — |
| 1912 | Cleveland Naps | 75 | 78 | 0.490 | 677 | 681 | AL | 5 | — |
| 1911 | Cleveland Naps | 80 | 73 | 0.523 | 691 | 712 | AL | 3 | — |
| 1910 | Cleveland Naps | 71 | 81 | 0.467 | 548 | 657 | AL | 5 | — |
| 1909 | Cleveland Naps | 71 | 82 | 0.464 | 493 | 532 | AL | 6 | — |
| 1908 | Cleveland Naps | 90 | 64 | 0.584 | 569 | 459 | AL | 2 | — |
| 1907 | Cleveland Naps | 85 | 67 | 0.559 | 531 | 525 | AL | 4 | — |
| 1906 | Cleveland Naps | 89 | 64 | 0.582 | 663 | 481 | AL | 3 | — |
| 1905 | Cleveland Naps | 76 | 78 | 0.493 | 564 | 587 | AL | 5 | — |
| 1904 | Cleveland Naps | 86 | 65 | 0.570 | 647 | 482 | AL | 4 | — |
| 1903 | Cleveland Naps | 77 | 63 | 0.550 | 639 | 579 | AL | 3 | — |
| 1902 | Cleveland Bronchos | 69 | 67 | 0.507 | 686 | 667 | AL | 5 | — |
| 1901 | Cleveland Blues | 54 | 82 | 0.397 | 666 | 831 | AL | 7 | — |
In-progress 2026 row pulled from ESPN public standings, as of Jun 11, 2026. Refreshed hourly via Next ISR; the record on the row reflects the most recent ESPN snapshot.
Top 12 postseason games
Highest-rated postseason games in franchise history by the site's Game Score metric, which combines hype, quality, stakes, and matchup rank. Losses can outrank routine wins because the formula scores game quality, not franchise spin.
| # | Date | Round | Result | Match | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016-11-02 | 2016 World Series G7 · Extras | L | Progressive Field· Cleveland, Ohio | 3.572 |
| 2 | 1995-10-28 | 1995 World Series G6 | L | Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium· Atlanta, Georgia | 2.584 |
| 3 | 1948-10-11 | 1948 World Series G6 | W | Braves Field· Boston, Massachusetts | 2.404 |
| 4 | 1997-10-26 | 1997 World Series G7 · Extras | L | Pro Player Stadium· Miami, Florida | 1.928 |
| 5 | 1920-10-11 | 1920 World Series G6 | W | League Park· Cleveland, Ohio | 1.916 |
| 6 | 1920-10-12 | 1920 World Series G7 | W | League Park· Cleveland, Ohio | 1.829 |
| 7 | 2016-10-30 | 2016 World Series G5 | L | Wrigley Field· Chicago, Illinois | 1.802 |
| 8 | 1995-10-26 | 1995 World Series G5 | W | Jacobs Field· Cleveland, Ohio | 1.797 |
| 9 | 1995-10-24 | 1995 World Series G3 · Extras | W | Jacobs Field· Cleveland, Ohio | 1.751 |
| 10 | 2016-11-01 | 2016 World Series G6 | L | Progressive Field· Cleveland, Ohio | 1.720 |
| 11 | 1995-10-25 | 1995 World Series G4 | L | Jacobs Field· Cleveland, Ohio | 1.611 |
| 12 | 2024-10-19 | 2024 ALCS G5 · Extras | L | Progressive Field· Cleveland, Ohio | 1.606 |
Award winners
League-wide awards held by Guardians players or managers. Curated to the headline tier: MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, postseason MVPs, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, and the rare Triple Crown.
AL MVP · 3
- 1953Al Rosen
- 1948Lou Boudreau
- 1926George Burns
AL Cy Young · 6
- 2020Shane Bieber
- 2017Corey Kluber
- 2014Corey Kluber
- 2008Cliff Lee
- 2007CC Sabathia
- 1972Gaylord Perry
AL Rookie of the Year · 4
- 1990Sandy Alomar Jr.
- 1980Joe Charboneau
- 1971Chris Chambliss
- 1955Herb Score
AL Manager of the Year · 6
- 2025Stephen Vogt
- 2024Stephen Vogt
- 2022Terry Francona
- 2016Terry Francona
- 2013Terry Francona
- 2007Eric Wedge
ALCS MVP · 3
- 2016Andrew Miller
- 1997Marquis Grissom
- 1995Orel Hershiser
All-Star Game MVP · 2
- 2019Shane Bieber
- 1997Sandy Alomar Jr.
Hank Aaron Award · 1
- 1999Manny Ramirez
Comeback Player of the Year · 2
- 2019Carlos Carrasco
- 2008Cliff Lee
Reliever of the Year Award · 3
- 2024Emmanuel Clase
- 2022Emmanuel Clase
- 1995Jose Mesa
Triple Crown Pitcher · 2
- 2020Shane Bieber
- 1940Bob Feller