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

Oct 14, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning in game two of the ALDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-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

Opinion

The Cleveland Guardians could still trade these three players during the MLB offseason.

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 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) before the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

News

The Cleveland Guardians could pull off a blockbuster deal with the New York Mets before the MLB trade deadline.

Jul 26, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two run home run against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

News

Cleveland Guardians star Steven Kwan may be on the move before the MLB trade deadline after all.

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

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

Jul 22, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) reacts after a win over the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary leave as a result of an MLB gambling investigation.

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

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

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