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Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with walk-off, 3-2 win in 10 innings over Twins
Read full article: Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with walk-off, 3-2 win in 10 innings over TwinsAndrรฉs Gimรฉnez singled home Josรฉ Ramรญrez from second base in the 10th inning as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff berth in dramatic, fitting fashion, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2.
Josรฉ Ramรญrez goes deep twice, starts run of 3 straight Guardians' homers in 10-4 victory over Angels
Read full article: Josรฉ Ramรญrez goes deep twice, starts run of 3 straight Guardians' homers in 10-4 victory over AngelsJosรฉ Ramรญrez went deep twice and started a run of three straight homers in the fourth inning as the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to seven with a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Will Brennan hits walk-off 3-run homer in the 9th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2
Read full article: Will Brennan hits walk-off 3-run homer in the 9th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2Will Brennan hit a three-run homer off Jhoan Duran with two outs in a wild ninth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Josh Naylor, Ramon Laureano help Guardians outlast Braves 4-2 in 11 innings in meeting of top teams
Read full article: Josh Naylor, Ramon Laureano help Guardians outlast Braves 4-2 in 11 innings in meeting of top teamsJosh Naylor and Ramon Laureano had RBIs in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 in a game featuring the teams with the two best records in the majors.
Josh Naylor's 3 RBIs sends Guardians to 6-2 win, sweep of A's and continues best start since 1999
Read full article: Josh Naylor's 3 RBIs sends Guardians to 6-2 win, sweep of A's and continues best start since 1999Josh Naylor delivered a clutch, three-run double in the seventh inning as the Guardians continued their best start in 25 years with a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics to complete a three-game sweep.
Bo and Josh Naylor deliver RBIs in 10th, brothers homer in same inning as Guards edge White Sox 7-6
Read full article: Bo and Josh Naylor deliver RBIs in 10th, brothers homer in same inning as Guards edge White Sox 7-6Bo Naylor singled home pinch-runner Tyler Freeman from third base with one out in the 10th inning to give the Cleveland Guardians a 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox.
Bo Naylor, Josh Naylor become first brothers to hit multi-run homers in same inning for same team
Read full article: Bo Naylor, Josh Naylor become first brothers to hit multi-run homers in same inning for same teamBo and Josh Naylor of the Cleveland Guardians became the first brothers major league history to hit multi-run homers in the same inning for the same team when each hit a two-run shot during the third inning at Texas.
Kopech strikes out nine, White Sox roll to 6-0 win over Guardians
Read full article: Kopech strikes out nine, White Sox roll to 6-0 win over GuardiansMichael Kopech struck out nine and allowed two hits over seven dominant innings, Romy Gonzรกlez had a two-run double and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0.
33 players left in arbitration as 170 reach agreements
Read full article: 33 players left in arbitration as 170 reach agreementsA total of 170 major league players agreed to contracts in the hours before Friday nightโs arbitration deadline to exchange proposed salaries with teams, and just one reached a multiyear deal: Minnesota right-hander Chris Paddack.
Stanton, Judge HR, Yankees beat Guards, into ALCS vs Astros
Read full article: Stanton, Judge HR, Yankees beat Guards, into ALCS vs AstrosGiancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge staggered Cleveland with early homers, and the New York Yankees rocked past the Guardians 5-1 in the decisive Game 5 of their AL Division Series to set up another rematch with Houston for the pennant.
Cole, Yankees save season, beat Guards to force ALDS Game 5
Read full article: Cole, Yankees save season, beat Guards to force ALDS Game 5Gerrit Cole gave New York what it needed, seven solid innings and Harrison Bader hit a two-run homer as the Yankees saved their season and forced a decisive fifth game in the AL Division Series with a 4-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians.
Guardians rally past Yankees 4-2 in 10 innings, tie ALDS 1-1
Read full article: Guardians rally past Yankees 4-2 in 10 innings, tie ALDS 1-1Oscar Gonzalez singled in the go-ahead run with Clevelandโs second straight bloop hit in the 10th inning, and the Guardians overcame a two-run deficit to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 and even their best-of-five AL Division Series at one game apiece.
Cole cruises, Bader, Rizzo bash, Yanks beat Guardians 4-1
Read full article: Cole cruises, Bader, Rizzo bash, Yanks beat Guardians 4-1Gerrit Cole cruised for most of the night, Harrison Bader and Anthony Rizzo homered and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in their AL Division Series opener.
Verlander wins MLB-leading 15th game, Astros blank Cleveland
Read full article: Verlander wins MLB-leading 15th game, Astros blank ClevelandJustin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings for his MLB-leading 15th victory, Chas McCormick and Martin Maldonado each homered and had three RBIs, and the AL West-leading Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0.
Guardians' Plesac throws ball out of Fenway, Bosox end skid
Read full article: Guardians' Plesac throws ball out of Fenway, Bosox end skidCleveland pitcher Zach Plesac threw the ball completely out of Fenway Park as the grounds crew began to bring out the tarp, and the Boston Red Sox ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Guardians 3-1.
Rizzo, Stanton homer as Yankees win 6-1, sweep 2 from Guards
Read full article: Rizzo, Stanton homer as Yankees win 6-1, sweep 2 from GuardsAnthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton blasted consecutive homers, Nestor Cortes shut Cleveland down for six innings and the New York Yankees continued their torrid winning pace by beating the Guardians 6-1 to complete a doubleheader sweep.
Gimรฉnez homer in 9th gives Guardians 5-3 win over Twins
Read full article: Gimรฉnez homer in 9th gives Guardians 5-3 win over TwinsAndrรฉs Gimรฉnez hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 for their second straight walk-off win against their AL Central rivals.
Naylor's 2-run HR in 10th gives Guardians 7-6 win over Twins
Read full article: Naylor's 2-run HR in 10th gives Guardians 7-6 win over TwinsJosh Naylor hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning, completing a four-run rally that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Guardians score 4 in 9th to rally past Twins 11-10
Read full article: Guardians score 4 in 9th to rally past Twins 11-10Oscar Gonzalez tied the game with a two-run single and scored on Owen Millerโs go-ahead sacrifice fly as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for four runs in the ninth inning to beat the Minnesota Twins 11-10.
Brown slam helps A's beat Guardians 10-5, stop 10-game skid
Read full article: Brown slam helps A's beat Guardians 10-5, stop 10-game skidSeth Brown hit a grand slam to cap a five-run seventh inning, and the Oakland Athletics stopped a 10-game losing streak _ their longest in 11 years _ by defeating the Cleveland Indians 10-5.
Guardians rally for 3 in 9th, send A's to 10th straight loss
Read full article: Guardians rally for 3 in 9th, send A's to 10th straight lossJosรฉ Ramรญrez doubled twice, then homered to begin a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Cleveland Guardians sent Oakland to its 10th straight loss, beating the Athletics 3-2.
Cleveland Guardians place slugger Naylor on COVID-19 list
Read full article: Cleveland Guardians place slugger Naylor on COVID-19 listCleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor has been added to the teamโs COVID-19 injured list, marking the first player to be sidelined by the teamโs recent outbreak.
Naylor powers big comeback, Guardians stun White Sox in 11
Read full article: Naylor powers big comeback, Guardians stun White Sox in 11Josh Naylor hit a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning and a three-run homer in the 11th, powering a huge comeback that carried the Cleveland Guardians to a wild 12-9 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Clevinger impressive, Padres edge Guardians 5-4 in DH opener
Read full article: Clevinger impressive, Padres edge Guardians 5-4 in DH openerMike Clevinger had an impressive first start since undergoing elbow surgery in 2020, and Manny Machado hit a two-run home as the San Diego Padres beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 in the first game of a doubleheader.
Yanks fans pelt Cleveland outfielders with debris after win
Read full article: Yanks fans pelt Cleveland outfielders with debris after winSome Yankees fans in the right-field bleachers pelted Cleveland outfielders with bottles, cans and debris in a chaotic scene moments after Isiah Kiner-Falefa and pinch-hitter Gleyber Torres got RBI hits with two outs in the ninth inning to lift New York to a 5-4 win.
Ramรญrez slam in 9-run 2nd, Guardians top White Sox in Game 1
Read full article: Ramรญrez slam in 9-run 2nd, Guardians top White Sox in Game 1Josรฉ Ramรญrez hit his second grand slam of the season, connecting during a nine-run second inning as the Cleveland Guardians roughed up Dallas Keuchel and routed the sloppy Chicago White Sox 11-1 in the opener of a doubleheader.
Remarkable rookie Kwan delivers again, Guardians beat Royals
Read full article: Remarkable rookie Kwan delivers again, Guardians beat RoyalsSteven Kwan kept up an historic start to his big league career with a bases-loaded triple, Oscar Mercado added a two-run homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 10-7 to split their season-opening series.
Witt a debut! Royals rookie stars in 3-1 win over Guardians
Read full article: Witt a debut! Royals rookie stars in 3-1 win over GuardiansBobby Witt Jr. capped his highly anticipated big league debut with his first hit, a go-ahead double with two outs in the eighth inning, sending the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 victory over the rechristened Cleveland Guardians.
Indians OF Naylor injured in scary collision, Twins win 8-2
Read full article: Indians OF Naylor injured in scary collision, Twins win 8-2Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer shortly after Cleveland right fielder Josh Naylor was carted off the field following a frightening collision with a teammate, and the Minnesota Twins went beat the Indians 8-2.
Kelenic announces arrival as Mariners top Indians 7-3
Read full article: Kelenic announces arrival as Mariners top Indians 7-3Prized prospect Jarred Kelenic made his first major league hit memorable with a two-run homer and later added a pair of doubles, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 7-3 win over the Cleveland Indians.
Plesac takes no-hitter into 8th as Indians top Mariners 4-2
Read full article: Plesac takes no-hitter into 8th as Indians top Mariners 4-2Zach Plesac came within six outs of Clevelandโs first no-hitter in 40 years, keeping the Seattle Mariners hitless into the eighth inning of the Indiansโ 4-2 win.
Naylor hits into triple play, makes key E, Reds edge Indians
Read full article: Naylor hits into triple play, makes key E, Reds edge IndiansJosh Naylor lined into a triple play in the eighth inning, then let a routine grounder roll through his legs at first base with two outs in the ninth that led to Cincinnatiโs tying run as the Reds beat the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in 10 innings.
Almost perfect: Rodรณn settles for no-hitter after HBP in 9th
Read full article: Almost perfect: Rodรณn settles for no-hitter after HBP in 9thCarlos Rodรณn has thrown the second no-hitter of the young baseball season, losing his bid for a perfect game on a hit batter with one out in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox cruised to an 8-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians.
Cabrera homers off Bieber in snow, Tigers beat Indians 3-2
Read full article: Cabrera homers off Bieber in snow, Tigers beat Indians 3-2Miguel Cabrera homered through the snow in his first at-bat of the season, then added a sparkling play at first base to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians.
Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2
Read full article: Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2He was 2-1 with a 6.35 ERA in three spring starts, including allowing six earned runs against Cincinnati on Friday. Alec Bohm had two hits, including his fourth double. AdFreddie Freeman had two hits, including a double and his first homer โ a two-run shot in the sixth. Victor Robles had three hits, including his sixth double, with an RBI, and Kyle Schwarber doubled and walked three times. Adalberto Mondesi singled and homered and Jorge Soler had two hits, including a double.
Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener
Read full article: Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss openerSETBACK IN THE BULLPENBlue Jays right-hander Kirby Yates will miss several weeks because of a strained muscle in his forearm. He allowed one run and five hits, striking out five without a walk. Ross Stripling struck out seven and walked none in 3 2/3 innings, but gave up three runs and five hits. Bryan Abreu, a top Astros pitching prospect who turns 24 next month, started and pitched three perfect innings, striking out four. Baltimore starter John Means allowed four hits and walked three over 3 2/3 innings, striking out three.
Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic sidelined by knee strain
Read full article: Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic sidelined by knee strainSeattle Mariners Jarred Kelenic fields an RBI double by Cleveland Indians' Josh Naylor during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)PEORIA, Ariz. โ Seattle Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic will be sidelined due to a strained adductor muscle in his left knee. โWhile disappointed that Jarred will be sidelined, we are relieved that the long-term outlook is positive,โ Dipoto said. The 21-year-old Kelenic, who hit Seattleโs first home run of spring training earlier this week against the Cubs, has been the center of attention during spring training. AdKelenic and his agent lashed out at the Mariners in comments made to USA Today following Matherโs resignation last month. After homering earlier this week Kelenic said heโs using those words as motivation.
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
Read full article: Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus testThe two-time AL Central champion Twins are hoping Happ can give them a veteran presence at the back of their rotation. Ian Anderson pitched two scoreless innings, allowing three hits and a walk. Houston piggy-backed a pair of starters with Framber Valdez yielding McNeil's homer in the first two innings, striking out two. AdBLUE JAYS 4, PHILLIES 2 (6)Steven Matz allowed a hit in two scoreless innings, striking out three without a walk. CUBS 3, ROYALS 2 (7)Outfielder Rafael Ortega, who signed a minor league deal with Chicago after playing 34 games for Atlanta last season, hit a bases-loaded triple.
Yanks sweep Indians 10-9 in draining game, meet Rays in ALDS
Read full article: Yanks sweep Indians 10-9 in draining game, meet Rays in ALDSNew York Yankees' Gio Urshela (29) and Mike Ford celebrate after the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 10-9 in Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball series, early Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)CLEVELAND โ It took the New York Yankees nearly five hours on the field, carried them from Wednesday to Thursday and September into October to complete the sweep. "They werenโt going to lose.โAt 4 hours, 50 minutes โ even without two rain delays totaling another 76 minutes โ it was draining. New York went 2-8 during a testy season series with top-seeded Tampa Bay, which won the AL East by seven games over the second-place Yankees. RECORD STOREIndians pitchers walked 12, tied for the most in any postseason game.
No debate: Judge, Yankees pound Bieber, Indians in opener
Read full article: No debate: Judge, Yankees pound Bieber, Indians in opener(AP Photo/David Dermer)CLEVELAND โ On a night for debates, Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees made quite an opening statement. Staked to an early lead on Judge's homer, Cole showed why the Yankees shelled out $324 million for him in the offseason. Cole's strikeouts were the second-most by a New York pitcher in postseason history. Judge's first homer since coming off the injured list on Sept. 16 โ and the first allowed by Bieber at home this season โ gave the Yankees a stunning 2-0 lead. He'll face Tanaka, who pitched seven shutout innings in Game 3 of the 2017 ALDS against the Indians.
LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll Yanks
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll YanksThe aggressive Padres landed Clevinger in a multiplayer swap with Cleveland, bolstering their rotation in a rare deadline deal between contenders. The trade deadline is normally July 31, but it was pushed back when the start of the season was delayed because of the coronavirus. BIG MIKE IS BACKMichael Pineda comes off the restricted list to make his season debut for Minnesota. RAYS UPAfter a decade spent chasing their big-budget AL East rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays are pummeling the New York Yankees. Washington slugger Juan Soto has 11 homers in just 24 games played this season after going deep twice Monday night.
LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll Yanks
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll YanksThe aggressive Padres landed Clevinger in a multiplayer swap with Cleveland, bolstering their rotation in a rare deadline deal between contenders. The trade deadline is normally July 31, but it was pushed back when the start of the season was delayed because of the coronavirus. BIG MIKE IS BACKMichael Pineda comes off the restricted list to make his season debut for Minnesota. RAYS UPAfter a decade spent chasing their big-budget AL East rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays are pummeling the New York Yankees. Washington slugger Juan Soto has 11 homers in just 24 games played this season after going deep twice Monday night.
AP source: Padres get Clevinger in deal with Indians
Read full article: AP source: Padres get Clevinger in deal with IndiansThe San Diego Padres acquired Mike Clevinger in a multiplayer trade with the Cleveland Indians on Monday, bolstering their rotation with another bold move ahead of baseball's trade deadline. The person confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade hadn't been announced. Led by Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego is going for its first playoff appearance since 2006. The acquisition of Clevinger is the Padres' fifth trade since Saturday. The Indians also got infielder Gabriel Arias, left-hander Joey Cantillo and infielder Owen Miller in the deal.
Padres get Clevinger, Marlins acquire Marte at deadline
Read full article: Padres get Clevinger, Marlins acquire Marte at deadlineCleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger delivers in the first inning in a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Cleveland. Mike Clevinger, Starling Marte, Archie Bradley and Todd Frazier were on the move. Baseball's pandemic-delayed trade deadline was quite a day. The contending Padres got Clevinger in a multiplayer trade with Cleveland, bolstering their rotation Monday in a rare deadline deal between contenders. The trade deadline is normally July 31, but it was pushed back when the start of the season was delayed because of the coronavirus.
Tatis connects twice for HR lead, Padres rout Rangers 14-4
Read full article: Tatis connects twice for HR lead, Padres rout Rangers 14-4Texas Rangers catcher Jose Trevino and San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. watch the flight of Tatis's grand slam ball that came off a pitch from Rangers relief pitcher Juan Nicasio in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Monday Aug. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)ARLINGTON, Texas Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice, including a grand slam for his major league-leading 11th of the season, and the San Diego Padres routed the Texas Rangers 14-4 on Monday night to stop a five-game losing streak. Austin Hedges connected on his second homer, a solo shot in the fourth, as the Padres set their season high for runs. TINGLER'S HOMECOMINGFirst-year San Diego manager Jayce Tingler capped 13 seasons in the Texas organization with a return to the big league staff when Chris Woodward was hired for the 2019 season. San Diego hadn't announced a starter.