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Cincinnati Reds hire Terry Francona as manager a year after he left Cleveland, AP source says
Read full article: Cincinnati Reds hire Terry Francona as manager a year after he left Cleveland, AP source saysTerry Francona has been hired to manage the Cincinnati Reds, returning to the major leagues a year after he stepped down in Cleveland because of health reasons.
Guardians hire former All-Star catcher Stephen Vogt as their new manager to replace Terry Francona
Read full article: Guardians hire former All-Star catcher Stephen Vogt as their new manager to replace Terry FranconaThe Cleveland Guardians have hired Stephen Vogt, a journeyman catcher with no managerial experience, as their new manager to replace Terry Francona.
Cleveland Guardians interview Brewers manager Craig Counsell for managerial job, AP source says
Read full article: Cleveland Guardians interview Brewers manager Craig Counsell for managerial job, AP source saysA person familiar with the meeting tells The Associated Press that Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell is meeting with the Cleveland Guardians about their managerial opening.
Terry Francona steps away as Cleveland's winningest manager, 2 World Series titles with Boston
Read full article: Terry Francona steps away as Cleveland's winningest manager, 2 World Series titles with BostonTerry Francona of the Cleveland Guardians is stepping away after 23 seasons as a major league manager.
Guardians give manager Terry Francona perfect send-off in his final home game, 4-3 win over Reds
Read full article: Guardians give manager Terry Francona perfect send-off in his final home game, 4-3 win over RedsShane Bieber shut down Cincinnati for six innings and the Cleveland Guardians sent manager Terry Francona off with a victory in his final home game, 4-3 over the Reds, whose playoff hopes are hanging by a thread.
Guardians manager Terry Francona planning multiple operations, potential retirement
Read full article: Guardians manager Terry Francona planning multiple operations, potential retirementCleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has already scheduled shoulder replacement surgery and plans on having a pair of hernia operations at the end of this season.
Guardians manager Terry Francona hints that this could be his final season
Read full article: Guardians manager Terry Francona hints that this could be his final seasonCleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has had serious talks with the organization about his future, hinting that this could be his final season.
Guardians' star Ramírez has MLB suspension for fighting reduced, 3B will serve 2 games in Tampa
Read full article: Guardians' star Ramírez has MLB suspension for fighting reduced, 3B will serve 2 games in TampaCleveland Guardians All-Star third baseman José Ramírez had his MLB suspension for fighting with Chicago’s Tim Anderson reduced from three games to two.
MLB suspends Chicago's Tim Anderson 6 games, Cleveland’s José Ramírez 3 for fighting
Read full article: MLB suspends Chicago's Tim Anderson 6 games, Cleveland’s José Ramírez 3 for fightingChicago’s Tim Anderson has been suspended six games and Cleveland’s José Ramírez for three games by Major League Baseball for fighting and touching off a lengthy, wild brawl between the White Sox and Guardians on Saturday night.
Anderson, Ramírez facing multi-game suspensions as MLB sorts out discipline following wild brawl
Read full article: Anderson, Ramírez facing multi-game suspensions as MLB sorts out discipline following wild brawlChicago's Tim Anderson and Cleveland's José Ramírez could be facing multi-game suspensions for fighting and triggering a benches-clearing scuffle during Saturday's game between the White Sox and Guardians.
Anderson, Ramírez facing suspensions after fight, 6 ejections in wild White Sox-Guardians brawl
Read full article: Anderson, Ramírez facing suspensions after fight, 6 ejections in wild White Sox-Guardians brawlTim Anderson of the Chicago White Sox and José Ramírez of the Cleveland Guardians exchanged punches at second base Saturday night, triggering a bench-clearing melee in the sixth inning that led to six ejections.
Guardians manager Terry Francona out of hospital, advised to rest after becoming ill before game
Read full article: Guardians manager Terry Francona out of hospital, advised to rest after becoming ill before gameCleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona will not be with the team for a second straight game after being hospitalized when he became lightheaded before a series opener against the Kansas City Royals.
Guardians manager Terry Francona hospitalized after feeling ill before game against Royals
Read full article: Guardians manager Terry Francona hospitalized after feeling ill before game against RoyalsCleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona remained hospitalized overnight for evaluation after feeling ill before Tuesday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals.
MLB ump Vanover still in hospital after hit in head by throw
Read full article: MLB ump Vanover still in hospital after hit in head by throwMajor League Baseball umpire Larry Vanover remained hospitalized after being hit in the head with a relay throw during Wednesday’s game between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians.
Veteran skippers Francona, Showalter voted Managers of Year
Read full article: Veteran skippers Francona, Showalter voted Managers of YearTerry Francona of the Cleveland Guardians and Buck Showalter of the New York Mets have been voted Managers of the Year, improving the already sparkling resumes of both veteran baseball leaders.
Royals turn to Matt Quatraro to turn around languishing club
Read full article: Royals turn to Matt Quatraro to turn around languishing clubThe Kansas City Royals had qualified candidates to become their next manager already within the organization, including one hired by the Chicago White Sox just this week.
Royals hire Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as manager
Read full article: Royals hire Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as managerThe Kansas City Royals hired Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as manager Sunday night, turning over the young core of a rebuilding franchise to a forward-thinking manager with experience winning in a small market.
Guardians manager Terry Francona returning to team in 2023
Read full article: Guardians manager Terry Francona returning to team in 2023Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has agreed to return for an 11th season after leading the majors’ youngest team to a division title and the AL Division Series in 2022.
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.
Yankees bench SS Kiner-Falefa for Game 4 of ALDS vs. Guards
Read full article: Yankees bench SS Kiner-Falefa for Game 4 of ALDS vs. GuardsThe New York Yankees tweaked their starting lineup for Game 4 of the AL Division Series, benching shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and starting Aaron Hicks in left field as they try to keep their season alive.
Guardians sweep Rays on Gonzalez's homer in 15th, on to NY
Read full article: Guardians sweep Rays on Gonzalez's homer in 15th, on to NYRookie Oscar Gonzalez broke up the longest scoreless postseason game in major league history with a leadoff home run off Corey Kluber in the 15th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays and a two-game Wild Card Series sweep.
Guardians take WC opener as Ramírez homers, Bieber dominates
Read full article: Guardians take WC opener as Ramírez homers, Bieber dominatesJosé Ramírez connected for a two-run homer, Shane Bieber dominated Tampa Bay for 7 2/3 innings and the young Cleveland Guardians played with poise in their postseason debut, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in their wild-card opener.
Trout's HR streak ends at 7 games; Guardians win 5th in row
Read full article: Trout's HR streak ends at 7 games; Guardians win 5th in rowAngels star Mike Trout’s streak of consecutive games hitting a home run ended at seven, one shy of the major league record, and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat Los Angeles 3-1.
Trout HR 7th game in a row; Guardians beat Angels, pad lead
Read full article: Trout HR 7th game in a row; Guardians beat Angels, pad leadAngels star Mike Trout homered in his seventh consecutive game, one shy of the major league record, but the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat Los Angeles 5-4.
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.
Giménez homer in 9th gives Guardians 5-3 win over Twins
Read full article: Giménez homer in 9th gives Guardians 5-3 win over TwinsAndrés Giménez 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.
LEADING OFF: Freeman returns to Atlanta, Pham sees Pederson
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Freeman returns to Atlanta, Pham sees PedersonFreddie Freeman is sure to get a huge ovation when he returns to Truist Park for the first time since helping lead the Atlanta Braves to the World Series championship.
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 lossJosé Ramírez 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 team’s COVID-19 injured list, marking the first player to be sidelined by the team’s recent outbreak.
LEADING OFF: Pitch coach Willis to guide virus-hit Guardians
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Pitch coach Willis to guide virus-hit GuardiansCleveland pitching coach Carl Willis will serve as the team’s acting manager when the coronavirus-hampered Guardians start a three-game series against the Twins at Target Field.
Guardians have no new COVID-19 cases, coach Willis to manage
Read full article: Guardians have no new COVID-19 cases, coach Willis to manageThe Cleveland Guardians reported no new COVID-19 cases after an outbreak inside their clubhouse on Wednesday in Chicago caused a postponement and sent manager Terry Francona and five coaches home from a road trip.
LEADING OFF: Francona, Guardians hit with virus outbreak
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Francona, Guardians hit with virus outbreakThe Cleveland Guardians are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that has sidelined manager Terry Francona and several of the team’s coaches, prompting the first coronavirus-related postponement in Major League Baseball this season.
Guardians hit with COVID-19 outbreak, manager Francona out
Read full article: Guardians hit with COVID-19 outbreak, manager Francona outThe Cleveland Guardians are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that has sidelined manager Terry Francona and several of the team’s coaches, leading to the postponement of their series finale against 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.
Cole, Yanks sweep Guardians in series blighted by fan issues
Read full article: Cole, Yanks sweep Guardians in series blighted by fan issuesGerrit Cole bounced back from the shortest start of his career, Anthony Rizzo powered an early offensive barrage and the New York Yankees pounded the Cleveland Guardians 10-2 to complete a three-game sweep in a series marred by fan misbehavior.
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.
LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, White Sox and Guardians play 2
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, White Sox and Guardians play 2Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch Wednesday night for the Los Angeles Angels in Houston, and the two-way superstar is off to a much better start at the plate than on the mound this season.
Ramírez, Miller lead Guardians over Reds; Kwan goes hitless
Read full article: Ramírez, Miller lead Guardians over Reds; Kwan goes hitlessJosé Ramírez homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Owen Miller hit two home runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 for their fourth straight win.
Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home opener
Read full article: Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home openerJosé Ramírez hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, remarkable rookie Steven Kwan reached base three more times and the Cleveland Guardians spoiled Cincinnati’s home opener by beating the Reds 10-5.
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.
AP source: Ramírez, Guardians agree on 5-year, $124M deal
Read full article: AP source: Ramírez, Guardians agree on 5-year, $124M dealA person familiar with the deal tells AP that All-Star third baseman José Ramírez and the Cleveland Guardians have reached agreement on a five-year, $124 million contract.
All-Star reliever, MLB union rep Andrew Miller retires at 36
Read full article: All-Star reliever, MLB union rep Andrew Miller retires at 36Andrew Miller, a two-time All-Star and dominant postseason reliever who helped negotiate the recent labor deal that ended Major League Baseball’s 99-day lockout, has retired at 36.
LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS begin
Read full article: LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS beginTwo septuagenarians will be on the bench when 77-year-old Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox face the Houston Astros and 72-year-old skipper Dusty Baker in their playoff opener Thursday.
Indians beat Royals in last home game before name change
Read full article: Indians beat Royals in last home game before name changeThe Cleveland Indians won their last home game before they become the Guardians, beating the Kansas City Royals 8-3 to close a run that started in 1915 and will continue in 2022 with a new identity.
LEADING OFF: Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Cole ailing
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Cole ailingDerek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and the late Marvin Miller will be enshrined Wednesday at the Hall of Fame, a year after the induction ceremonies were called off because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Indians expect MLB wins leader Civale to be out with injury
Read full article: Indians expect MLB wins leader Civale to be out with injuryCleveland Indians right-hander Aaron Civale appears headed to the injured list because of soreness in the middle finger on his pitching hand, another major hit for a banged-up staff.
Indians shake off Bieber injury; O's 16th straight road loss
Read full article: Indians shake off Bieber injury; O's 16th straight road lossJosé Ramírez picked up a pair of RBIs made possible by Baltimore blunders in the field and the Cleveland Indians extended the Orioles’ road losing streak to 16 straight games with a 4-3 win.
LEADING OFF: Bieber ailing, Braves rookie Davidson excels
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Bieber ailing, Braves rookie Davidson excelsReigning AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber won’t throw for at least two weeks because of a right shoulder strain, an injury that will further test Cleveland’s pitching depth.
LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers, Tribe plays 2, deGrom at night
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers, Tribe plays 2, deGrom at nightThe finale of an entertaining four-game series between longtime rivals features an excellent pitching matchup Sunday at Dodger Stadium between Giants right-hander Kevin Gausman and Los Angeles lefty Clayton Kershaw.
Indians RHP Plesac avoids needing surgery after shirt mishap
Read full article: Indians RHP Plesac avoids needing surgery after shirt mishapCleveland Indians right-hander Zach Plesac will not need surgery after breaking the thumb on his pitching hand while yanking off his undershirt following a rough outing.
Rip-off: Indians pitcher Plesac breaks thumb removing shirt
Read full article: Rip-off: Indians pitcher Plesac breaks thumb removing shirtCleveland Indians righty Zach Plesac has been put on the 10-day injured list, the result of breaking the thumb on his pitching hand while yanking off his undershirt after a rough outing.
Zach Plesac loses no-no in 8th as Cleveland tops Seattle 4-2
Read full article: Zach Plesac loses no-no in 8th as Cleveland tops Seattle 4-2Zach Plesac came within six outs of ending Cleveland’s 40-year no-hitter drought, keeping the Seattle Mariners hitless into the eighth inning of the Indians’ 4-2 win.
Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs
Read full article: Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat CubsShane Bieber pitched out of some early trouble before extending his strikeout record and César Hernández hit a two-run homer, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Cole outduels Bieber in ace matchup, Yankees edge Indians
Read full article: Cole outduels Bieber in ace matchup, Yankees edge IndiansGerrit Cole was one pitch better than Shane Bieber in a heavyweight matchup of aces as Rougned Odor and Aaron Hicks homered off Cleveland’s Cy Young winner in the fifth inning, giving the New York Yankees a 2-1 win over the Indians.
Almost perfect: Rodón settles for no-hitter after HBP in 9th
Read full article: Almost perfect: Rodón settles for no-hitter after HBP in 9thCarlos Rodón 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.
LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts seasonEARLY TESTSThe Washington Nationals will be short-handed due to a positive coronavirus test for the second straight season opener. General manager Mike Rizzo did not reveal who the five players were, and the only certainty as of Wednesday night was that opening day starter Max Scherzer wasn't one of them. The Nationals did not have any players test positive during spring training prior to that. But in a what-are-the-odds moment, all three are set to start on opening day. To be pitching the same day as those guys is pretty cool.”MITTS AND MITTENSNolan Arenado, Kris Bryant and Miguel Cabrera will be wearing gloves on opening day.