2022 Cleveland Guardians season
The 2022 Cleveland Guardians season was the 122nd season for the franchise. This was the team's first season as the Cleveland Guardians, following the franchise's name change in light of the Cleveland Indians name and logo controversy. The team opened their regular season on April 7, 2022, on the road against the Kansas City Royals, and finished the season on October 5 at home, also against the Royals.
| 2022 Cleveland Guardians | ||
|---|---|---|
| American League Central Champions | ||
| League | American League | |
| Division | Central | |
| Ballpark | Progressive Field | |
| City | Cleveland, Ohio | |
| Record | 92–70 (.568) | |
| Divisional place | 1st | |
| Owners | Larry Dolan | |
| President of baseball operations | Chris Antonetti | |
| General managers | Mike Chernoff | |
| Managers | Terry Francona | |
| Television | Bally Sports Great Lakes (Matt Underwood, Rick Manning) | |
| Radio | WTAM · WMMS Cleveland Guardians Radio Network (Tom Hamilton, Jim Rosenhaus) | |
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On December 2, 2021, Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred announced a lockout of players, following expiration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). On March 10, 2022, MLB and the MLBPA agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement, ending the lockout. Opening Day was played on April 7. Although MLB previously announced that several series would be cancelled due to the lockout, the agreement provides for a 162-game season, with originally canceled games to be made up via doubleheaders.
The Guardians won the American League Central title for the first time since 2018 and defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALWCS, but were defeated by the New York Yankees in the ALDS in five games.