Travis Kelce Joins Cleveland Guardians Ownership, Plans First‑Pitch Redemption

Travis Kelce Cleveland Guardians minority ownership first pitch redemption Patrick Mahomes

NFL tight end Travis Kelce became a minority investor in the Cleveland Guardians, announced on May 27, 2026. The Cleveland‑born player expressed excitement on his podcast, saying the deal was a "dream come true" for a hometown fan and that he hopes to throw a respectable first pitch when the Guardians face the Detroit Tigers on June 14.

Kelce’s previous first‑pitch attempt at the 2023 home opener famously went awry, a moment resurfaced by his Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes, who posted the old video on X. Mahomes, who also holds a minority stake in the Kansas City Royals, used the clip to remind fans of Kelce’s mishap. Both athletes now have ownership roles with AL Central teams.

The Guardians sit atop their division with a 32‑25 record, while the Royals lag in fourth place. Kelce’s investment marks his first foray into baseball ownership as he enters his 14th NFL season.

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Los Guardianes de Cleveland anuncian al jugador de NFL, Travis Kelce, como uno de sus nuevos inversionistas [www.armariolibre.com.do]

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Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Clowns Travis Kelce Over Disastrous First Pitch After Guardians Ownership Move [clutchpoints.com]

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New Guardians Owner Travis Kelce Aims to Redeem Himself From a Moment Patrick Mahomes Won’t Let Him Forget [www.si.com]

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