Matthew Schmidt

Matthew Schmidt

Joined: Jun 18, 2024

Matthew Schmidt is a sportswriter who covers NFL, MLB, NBA and college football and basketball. He has been writing professionally since 2011 and has also worked for Bleacher Report, FanRag Sports, ClutchPoints, NFLAnalysis.net and NBAAnalysis.net. He was born and raised in New Jersey and has a rather eclectic group of favorite teams: the Boston Celtics, New York Giants and Miami Marlins.

Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) reacts after striking out against the New York Yankees.

Jul 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt speaks before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Jul 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Jul 26, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) watches warm ups against the Kansas City Royals prior to a game at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Oct 15, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A Cleveland Guardians helmet and glove before game three of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

News

The Cleveland Guardians have been hit with a rather rough reality check after the MLB trade deadline.

May 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is interviewed by reporters prior to a game against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

News

The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs may be in the process of completing a big trade before the MLB trade deadline.

Jul 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) stands in the dugout before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

News

The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs could hook up on a massive trade before the MLB trade deadline.

Jun 27, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view a Cleveland Guardians hat and glove on the dugout railing before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images

News

Cleveland Guardians executive Chris Antonetti has delivered a significant update on the team's stance heading into the MLB trade deadline.

Oct 18, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) reacts in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees during game four of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

News

An MLB insider has dropped a rather jarring trade revelation regarding embattled Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase.

Jul 14, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) points against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Opinion

The Cleveland Guardians' trade deadline plans have likely taken an unexpected turn following recent events.

Oct 2, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) throws the first pitch of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

News

This Cleveland Guardians star is an intriguing player to watch just before the MLB trade deadline.

Mar 3, 2025; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

News

The Cleveland Guardians are being predicted to complete a surprising trade with an AL Central foe before the MLB trade deadline.

Jul 22, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) stands in the dugout in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Guardians have been connected to an All-Star move ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Jun 27, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) walks on the field in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Guardians have been hit with a tough reality check before the MLB trade deadline.

Jul 20, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) celebrates after a bare-handed play during the seventh inning against the Athletics at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Cleveland Guardians fans just got a pretty significant update on the trade status of Jose Ramirez.

Jul 11, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) watches from the dugout against the Kansas City Royals prior to a game at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Could the Cleveland Guardians and New York Mets connect on this massive trade before the MLB trade deadline?