Guardians rally past Yankees 4-2 in 10 innings, tie ALDS 1-1
Oscar Gonzalez singled in the go-ahead run with Cleveland’s 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.
Kerry Carpenter homers, Tigers hang on to edge Guardians
CLEVELAND -- Rookie Kerry Carpenter blasted another home run and Harold Castro had two doubles as the Detroit Tigers topped the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Tuesday night at Progressive Field. With Javier Baez at second, Castro banged an infield single off the second base bag. The short version: The Tigers up 1-0 after Javier Baez scores from 2nd base on an infield single by Harold Castro. 💪 pic.twitter.com/sFCGqjz4jg — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 16, 2022The Guardians chipped away with an unearned run in the seventh (thanks to Harold Castro’s muffed catch at first base). Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Guardians wrap up their four-game series on Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. Tigers left-hander Daniel Norris (0-4, 5.97 ERA) will face Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill (9-5, 3.67).
mlive.comShane Bieber strikes out 10, but Cleveland Guardians fall to Tigers. 4-2
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The lines of communications between the Guardians pitchers and hitters still experiencing static. In their last 10 games, the Guardians have supported the starting rotation with two or fewer runs nine times. The Tigers took a 3-2 lead in the fifth as Tucker Barnhart scored from second on an error by first baseman Josh Naylor. Gimenez, starting at short, assisted Bieber in the third after Grossman opened the inning with a double. -Guardians merchandise for sale: Here’s where you can order new Cleveland Guardians gear, including T-shirts, hats, jerseys, hoodies, and much more.
mlive.comCleveland Guardians Saturday game vs. Detroit Tigers postponed due to inclement weather; rescheduled for 7:10 July 14
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The threat of incoming inclement weather postponed another home game for the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday -- their sixth such postponement this season. The game has been rescheduled for 7:10 p.m. on July 14, a mutual off day for both clubs. Saturday’s contest is already the sixth home game postponed this season for Cleveland and the second game this week postponed by weather, after Wednesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds was played on Thursday. Francona tested positive for the virus last week, prompting Cleveland to postpone its May 11 game against the White Sox. -Guardians merchandise for sale: Here’s where you can order new Cleveland Guardians gear, including T-shirts, hats, jerseys, hoodies, and much more.
mlive.comFrancona back managing Guardians following COVID-19 outbreak
Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has cleared health and safety protocols and returned to the team after missing four games with COVID-19. Francona will be back for Wednesday's game against Cincinnati along with bench coach DeMarlo Hale. Hitting analyst Justin Toole is also back with the Guardians, who have dealt with two separate outbreaks in recent weeks.
news.yahoo.comYanks fans pelt Cleveland outfielders with debris after win
Some 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 6-5 win.
Naylor hits into triple play, makes key E, Reds edge Indians
Josh 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 Cincinnati’s tying run as the Reds beat the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in 10 innings.
Watch Miguel Cabrera hit the 1st home run of 2021 -- in a snowstorm
DETROIT -- Miguel Cabrera didn’t take long to begin his chase for 500. The Detroit Tigers slugger hit a two-run home run in the first inning against Cleveland Indians ace Justin Bieber on Thursday. It was the 488th home run of Cabrera’s career and his 350th as a Tiger. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.comCabrera is playing in his first game as a first baseman since 2019. Cabrera is now one of only two players in Tigers’ history to have 350 home runs and at least 2,000 hits in a Tigers’ uniform.
mlive.comMad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2
He 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 — 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
SETBACK 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
Seattle 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. – Seattle Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic will be sidelined due to a strained adductor muscle in his left knee. “While disappointed that Jarred will be sidelined, we are relieved that the long-term outlook is positive,” Dipoto said. The 21-year-old Kelenic, who hit Seattle’s 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 Mather’s resignation last month. After homering earlier this week Kelenic said he’s using those words as motivation.
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
The 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
New 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 – 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 weren’t going to lose.”At 4 hours, 50 minutes — even without two rain delays totaling another 76 minutes — 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
(AP Photo/David Dermer)CLEVELAND – On a night for debates, Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees made quite an opening statement. "I wish I would have been with my off-speed stuff in the zone, and challenged those guys a little more. 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 — and the first allowed by Bieber at home this season — gave the Yankees a stunning 2-0 lead.
LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll Yanks
The 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.