Guardians top prospects Espino, DeLauter out with injuries
February 21, 2023 GMTGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cleveland Guardians top pitching prospect Daniel Espino will be sidelined at least two months with a right shoulder strain.
Espino, who was tracking to possibly make his big league debut this season, reported soreness after a throwing session last month.
Guardians’ Francona feeling good after recent health issues
February 20, 2023 GMTGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona is feeling much better these days. He has a rod in his left foot that bothers him when he wears his beloved flip-flops, but that's a breeze compared with what he experienced in the past.
Police recover Guardians manager Francona’s stolen scooter
January 25, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The case of the stolen scooter has been solved.
Cleveland police recovered Guardians manager Terry Francona's beloved two-wheeled ride on Tuesday night after it was swiped from outside his downtown apartment this past weekend.
Guardians name Rigo Beltrán bullpen coach, replacing Sweeney
December 20, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has brought up Rigo Beltrán to be the AL Central champions' new bullpen coach, replacing Brian Sweeney, who was recently named Kansas City's pitching coach.
Veteran skippers Francona, Showalter voted Managers of Year
November 16, 2022 GMTTerry Francona of the Cleveland Guardians and Buck Showalter of the New York Mets trace their beginnings as major league managers to a time when starting pitchers still threw complete games, defensive shifts were rare and stats like WAR, WHIP, OPS and FIP weren't part of baseball's everyday lingo.
Royals turn to Matt Quatraro to turn around languishing club
November 3, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals had qualified candidates to become their next manager already in the organization, including one hired by the Chicago White Sox just this week. Yet their six-person committee that waded through the options came to the conclusion that an outside voice was necessary.
Guardians manager Terry Francona returning to team in 2023
October 21, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — There were no formal contract negotiations between Terry Francona and the Guardians, just a five-minute conversation among friends.
He told them he wants to keep managing. They gladly accepted.
Civale tagged, baby Guardians go home in latest October exit
October 19, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — In the end, the Cleveland Guardians ran out of comebacks. And the youngest team in the majors was unable to halt baseball's oldest championship drought.
Unwilling to start ace pitcher Shane Bieber on short rest, the Guardians fell behind immediately when Aaron Civale flopped and they never recovered Tuesday during a 5-1 loss to the New York Yankees in Game 5 of their American League playoff.
Guardians rookie Árias starting at 1B in Game 3 vs Yankees
October 15, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Guardians are tossing Gabriel Árias into the deep end of the postseason.
Cleveland's rookie infielder will make just his second career major league start at first base Saturday night in Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the New York Yankees.
Guardians rally past Yankees 4-2 in 10 innings, tie ALDS 1-1
October 15, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Little hits turn into big wins for the Cleveland Guardians.
José Ramírez hustled to reach third base leading off the 10th inning with a popup that dropped in left field, 200 feet from home plate.
Guardians-Yankees ALDS Game 2 rained out, makeup Friday
October 13, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A postseason rainout in New York left the Cleveland Guardians feeling right at home.
The second game of the American League Division Series between the Guardians and New York Yankees was postponed Thursday because of steady rain in the forecast and rescheduled for 1:07 p.m.
Guardians pitcher Sandlin done for postseason with injury
October 10, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Guardians will be missing one of the reliable arms in their bullpen against the New York Yankees in the AL Division Series.
Right-hander Nick Sandlin's postseason is over after he suffered a shoulder strain while pitching in Cleveland's Game 2 win over Tampa Bay to sweep the wild-card series.
Plesac in Cleveland’s bullpen for wild-card round with Rays
October 7, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians starter Zach Plesac will pitch out of Cleveland's bullpen in the wild-card round against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The teams finalized their rosters two hours before Friday's scheduled first pitch for Game 1.
Ready or not: Guardians’ kids set for playoff debut vs Rays
October 6, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — No stranger to October's postseason pageantry and peril, Terry Francona feels the same heading into his 72nd playoff game as he did before his first 18 years ago.
“I’ll be scared to death,” Cleveland's manager said Thursday, only half-joking.
Bieber tunes up for playoffs, Guardians top Royals 7-5
October 2, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Shane Bieber allowed two runs over five innings in his final start before the postseason, Josh Naylor and rookie Will Brennan hit three-run homers and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Sunday.
Naylor brothers batting back-to-back for Guardians
October 2, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians' lineup had a family look on Sunday.
Manager Terry Francona's batting order against Kansas City featured the Naylor brothers hitting back-to-back. Josh hit cleanup and played first base and Bo, who was called up from the minors Saturday, hit fifth as the designated hitter.
Ramírez homers, Clase gets 40th save as Guardians beat KC
October 1, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez hit a three-run homer and Emmanuel Clase worked a perfect ninth inning for his major league-leading 40th save in the Cleveland Guardians’ 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
Rosario has pinch single in 10th, Guardians beat Rays 2-1
September 29, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Pinch-hitter Amed Rosario had a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning to give the Cleveland Guardians a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
Rosario, who wasn't in the starting lineup as manager Terry Francona rests his regulars after wrapping up the the AL Central, batted for Luke Maile, He lined the first pitch over the head of right fielder Manuel Margot to score Oscar Gonzalez from third base.
Guardians clinch AL Central title with White Sox defeat
September 25, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians clinched their first AL Central title since 2018 when the second-place Chicago White Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Suday.
Cleveland was in the ninth inning of its game at Texas when the title was sealed.
Clement scores from 2nd on wild pitch, Guardians top Twins
September 17, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Pinch-runner Ernie Clement raced home from second base on a wild pitch in the eighth inning for the go-ahead run and the AL-Central leading Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in the opener of a crucial five-game series.
Trout homers for 7th straight; Guardians beat Angels 5-4
September 13, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Angels 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 on Monday night.
Bieber, Ramírez send AL Central-leading Guardians over KC
September 7, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched eight sharp innings, José Ramírez drove in two runs and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 Tuesday night.
AL Central-leading Guardians down 2 starters with injuries
September 2, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Trying to hang on to their slim lead in the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians lost two starting pitchers to injury on Friday.
Both Zach Plesac (broken hand) and Aaron Civale (forearm inflammation) were placed on the 15-day injured list before Cleveland, which leads Minnesota by just one game, opened a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners.
Guardians solve Mariners bullpen, rally for 4-3 victory
August 28, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — José Ramírez was bested by a slider from Andrés Muñoz in a key moment during the first game of Cleveland's series against the Seattle Mariners.
Given the chance to swing at a fastball two days later, Ramírez didn't miss.
Gonzalez, Giménez homer off Clevinger, Guardians top Padres
August 24, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Offense was hard to come by at Petco Park on Tuesday night and the Cleveland Guardians got just enough against former teammate Mike Clevinger.
Rookie Oscar Gonzalez and Andrés Giménez homered off Clevinger and the AL Central-leading Guardians beat the Padres 3-1.
White Sox-Guardians rained out, makeup game on Sept. 15
August 21, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox had their Sunday game postponed due to unplayable field conditions caused by early morning rain.
No precipitation fell for more than three hours before the game was called following a delay of 2 hours, 56 minutes.
Carpenter hits HR, Francona ejected as Tigers beat Guardians
August 17, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians saw their AL Central lead reduced to one game on Tuesday night.
They also had a beef with the umpires during and after their 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers.
Bieber wins 4th straight, Guardians beat Blue Jays 7-2
August 14, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched seven innings to win his fourth straight start, matching the longest winning streak of his career, Amed Rosario homered and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 on Sunday.
Hernández HR, Blue Jays halt Guardians’ 6-game win streak
August 13, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Teoscar Hernández hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning, Matt Chapman also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Cleveland 2-1 Saturday, halting the Guardians’ season-high winning streak at six.
Bieber’s strong outing leads Guardians past Tigers, 5-2
August 10, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched seven dominant innings, Oscar Gonzalez drove in two runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 Tuesday night for their third straight win.
Bieber (7-6) allowed just four singles and a walk while striking out eight.
Guardians designate slumping Franmil Reyes for assignment
August 6, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Franmil Reyes, who began the season as the cleanup hitter for the Cleveland Guardians, was designated for assignment Saturday.
The 27-year-old outfielder/designated hitter had been optioned to Triple-A Columbus earlier in the week after batting .213 with nine home runs and 104 strikeouts in 263 at-bats.
Rosario hits 450-foot homer, Guardians top Diamondbacks 7-4
August 3, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Amed Rosario hit a mammoth three-run homer and rookie Oscar Gonzalez added a solo shot, sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 7-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Guardians’ Josh Naylor out with unusual right ankle injury
July 31, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Guardians breakout slugger Josh Naylor was held out of Cleveland's game Saturday after experiencing numbness in the same right ankle he severely injured in June of 2021.
Lowe and Díaz homer, Rays beat Guardians 6-4
July 30, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Lowe and Yandy Díaz homered as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4 on Saturday.
The Rays had dropped two consecutive games, getting one run and 10 singles in 18 innings over the stretch.
Guardians expect injured Civale to rejoin team in August
July 22, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians expect right-hander Aaron Civale to rejoin them in August after doctors confirmed he has a sprained ligament and inflammation in his pitching wrist, the team said Friday.
Young (kinder)Guardians quickly developing into contenders
July 18, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — It's still three hours from the scheduled first pitch and the young Cleveland Guardians are already playing games.
Meet the kinder-Guardians.
Jumping on an electric scooter, pitcher Triston McKenzie rolls by a ping-pong table and barely taps the brakes while jetting past the Mario Kart arcade game, whose joystick is often manned by All-Star third baseman José Ramírez.
Guardians place Aaron Civale on IL with sprained right wrist
July 14, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Aaron's Civale's right wrist isn't right.
Cleveland placed Civale on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a sprained wrist, which the starting pitcher injured while throwing a curveball and pitching just one inning Wednesday night in a loss to the Chicago White Sox.
Ramírez, rookie Jones homer, Guardians rout Royals 13-1
July 10, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — José Ramírez hit his first home run in nearly a month, rookie Nolan Jones connected for an impressive first homer of his career and the Cleveland Guardians stopped a five-game skid, roughing up the Kansas City Royals 13-1 Saturday.
McKenzie superb for 7 innings as Guardians edge Yankees 2-0
July 4, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — About the same time New York Yankees star Aaron Judge grabbed a helmet and bat to pinch-hit, the Guardians committed a ninth-inning error that threatened to sabotage a great win.
In the moment, manager Terry Francona's emotions nearly got the best of him.
Naylor’s 2-run HR in 10th gives Guardians 7-6 win over Twins
June 30, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Naylor flipped his bat wildly when the ball soared over the fence and flung his helmet 20 feet in the air as he approached home plate.
Then he headbutted Cleveland manager Terry Francona.
Twins sparkplug Luis Arraez rises to top of batting race
June 29, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Just a few months into Luis Arraez's major league career, Cleveland manager Terry Francona marveled at the hitting machine division rival Minnesota was integrating into the lineup and predicted he would one day win a batting title.
Guardians place catcher Hedges on IL with concussion
June 28, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges was placed on the 7-day injured list with a concussion on Tuesday, forcing the team to acquire veteran Sandy León in a trade with Cincinnati.
Junior Circuit: Big league sons making own names in majors
June 27, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Growing up as the son of a major league ballplayer, Terry Francona knew the rules: “Talk only when spoken to, or I’d be spanked.”
When Francona became a big league manager and his players would bring their kids around, he ran a more hospitable clubhouse.
Guardians beat Twins 6-5 in 11 innings, take AL Central lead
June 22, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Andrés Giménez had an RBI single in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat Minnesota 6-5 Tuesday night to move percentage points ahead of the Twins atop the AL Central Division.
MLB moving forward with long-delayed 13-pitcher limit
June 19, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Come Monday, there is going to be a little more room in big league bullpens, from Seattle to Tampa Bay, and plenty of places in between.
Major League Baseball is moving forward with its oft-delayed plan for a 13-pitcher limit on active rosters.
Ramirez out of Cleveland’s lineup due to sore right thumb
June 18, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Cleveland third baseman José Ramírez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to right thumb soreness. It is the first game he has missed this season.
Guardians eke out 2-1, 10-inning win over Dodgers
June 18, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Cleveland manager Terry Francona couldn't contain his smile after his Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in 10 innings Friday night.
The Guardians had only one hit after the fourth inning and what could have been two potentially-fatal errors, but they also got clutch pitching from their bullpen and a couple of heads up plays on defense for their season-best fifth straight win.
Ramírez, Guardians win 4th in a row, beat sloppy Rockies 4-2
June 17, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — José Ramírez doubled for his eighth straight game with an extra-base hit and the Cleveland Guardians matched a season high with their fourth win in a row, beating the sloppy Colorado Rockies 4-2.
Guardians rally to win without Francona, A’s lose 9th in row
June 10, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — After Terry Francona got done railing at the umpires, the Guardians rallied without their manager.
Andrés Giménez drove in the go-ahead run with a single in Cleveland’s four-run eighth inning, and the Guardians scored six runs after Francona was ejected for an 8-4 win Thursday night over the Oakland Athletics, who dropped their ninth straight.
Rangers, Guardians postponed by rain, doubleheader Tuesday
June 6, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians were postponed by rain at home for the seventh time this season on Monday as their series opener against the Texas Rangers was called 20 minutes before the first scheduled pitch.
Giménez’s 3-run HR propels Guardians past Orioles 3-2
June 5, 2022 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Those arriving late for Sunday's game between Cleveland and Baltimore probably missed the Guardians' lone offensive salvo, a three-run homer in the first inning by Andrés Giménez.
After that, starter Zach Plesac and the Guardians had just one task: Make the early advantage stand up.
Hedges’ three-run homer helps Guardians beat Royals 8-3
June 1, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Austin Hedges hit a three-run homer and rookie Oscar Gonzalez doubled in two runs, sending the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.
Hedges’ third-inning drive, which barely cleared the 19-foot wall in left, scored Ernie Clement and Oscar Mercado to extend Cleveland’s lead to 6-2.
Giménez homers, Guardians overcome rookie’s gaffe to beat KC
May 31, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Oscar Gonzalez bounced off the padded wall and the rookie outfielder casually flipped the ball into the stands, thinking the inning was over.
When he got back to Cleveland's dugout, Guardians manager Terry Francona had a question.
Ramírez, Bieber help Guardians beat Tigers 8-1
May 29, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — José Ramírez homered and drove in five runs, leading Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
Ramírez hit a three-run triple in the seventh inning and a two-run shot in the ninth for his 12th homer.
Ramírez homers, McKenzie sharp as Cleveland downs Astros 6-1
May 24, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — After Triston McKenzie stymied Houston's powerful offense Monday night, Cleveland manager Terry Francona lauded the young pitcher for his splendid outing.
“Their lineup is potent and they’re dangerous and he really pitched well," Francona said.
Ramírez shakes off injury, leads Guardians past Tigers 6-1
May 21, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez hit a three-run homer and tripled a day after avoiding a serious injury when he fouled a ball off his leg, and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-1 on Friday night.
Managers Hinch, Francona out as Tigers meet Guardians
May 20, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians are both without their managers for the series opener between the teams Friday night.
Detroit’s A.J. Hinch will miss the game because he isn’t feeling well but tested negative for COVID-19.
Guardians’ Ramírez hurts shin vs Reds, undergoing X-rays
May 19, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians star third baseman José Ramírez will undergo X-rays and other tests on his right shin after being injured during an at-bat in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.
Francona back managing Guardians following COVID-19 outbreak
May 18, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians manager Terry Francona missed so much time over the past two seasons that even a four-game absence was difficult.
“This was forced retirement,” he said. “It wasn’t very fun.”
Guardians manager Francona still sidelined with COVID-19
May 17, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians manager Terry Francona missed his fourth consecutive game on Tuesday after testing positive for COVID-19 last week.
Francona and most of his coaching staff were forced to return from the team's trip to Chicago and Minnesota after an outbreak in Cleveland's clubhouse.
Lewis slam in 9-run inning, Twins beat virus-hit Guardians
May 14, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis hit a grand slam for his first big league homer, capping a nine-run fifth inning that sent the Minnesota Twins past the coronavirus-struck Cleveland Guardians 12-8 Friday night.
Cleveland Guardians place slugger Naylor on COVID-19 list
May 13, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor was added to the team's COVID-19 injured list on Friday, marking the first player to be sidelined by the team's recent outbreak.
Cleveland's game at the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday was postponed because of COVID-19 concerns, and the team was off Thursday.
LEADING OFF: Pitch coach Willis to guide virus-hit Guardians
May 13, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors today:
LEADING OFF: Pitch coach Willis to guide virus-hit Guardians
May 12, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors on Friday:
Guardians have no new COVID-19 cases, coach Willis to manage
May 12, 2022 GMTThe Cleveland Guardians reported no new COVID-19 cases Thursday, a day after an outbreak inside their clubhouse caused a postponement in Chicago and sent manager Terry Francona and five coaches home from a road trip.
LEADING OFF: Francona, Guardians hit with virus outbreak
May 12, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors today:
Wednesday Sports in Brief
May 12, 2022 GMTMLB
CHICAGO (AP) — The 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 Wednesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.
LEADING OFF: Francona, Guardians hit with virus outbreak
May 12, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors on Thursday:
Guardians hit with COVID-19 outbreak, manager Francona out
May 11, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The 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 Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.
Guardians rookie Kwan exits with right hamstring tightness
April 24, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Breakout rookie Steven Kwan was pulled from the Cleveland Guardians' game Sunday with right hamstring tightness.
Manager Terry Francona said Kwan’s removal from a 10-2 loss against the Yankees was “kind of was preventative” and that the outfielder was day to day.
Miller, Quantrill, Castro on Guardians’ COVID-19 list
April 20, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians placed three players on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, including major league batting leader Owen Miller.
Right-handed starter Cal Quantrill and righty reliever Anthony Castro also tested positive for the virus and were moved to the IL prior to Cleveland’s doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox.
White Sox, Guardians postponed again, doubleheader Wednesday
April 19, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — For the second straight day, the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians were postponed by inclement weather and unplayable, cold conditions.
Tuesday's game was called four hours before the scheduled first pitch, with the decision coming after Guardians manager Terry Francona and White Sox manager Tony La Russa met the umpires outside at Progressive Field.
Unexpected hit, Guardians’ Kwan making name with start
April 15, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Walking down an unfamiliar hallway before Friday's home opener, Steven Kwan saw a sign indicating he had reached the interview room, so he pulled open the door and looked inside expecting a crowd.
Ramírez, Miller lead Guardians over Reds; Kwan goes hitless
April 13, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — José Ramírez homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Owen Miller hit two home runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 Wednesday for their fourth straight win.
Remarkable rookie Kwan delivers again, Guardians beat Royals
April 11, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The only big mistake that Cleveland rookie Steven Kwan has made during his first four big league games came in left field, where he was trying to rush a catch-and-throw to the plate and had a flyball bounce off the heel of his glove.
LEADING OFF: Guardians rookie Kwan a hit, O’s rugged start
April 11, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors today:
LEADING OFF: Guardians rookie Kwan a hit, O’s rugged start
April 11, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:
Guardians post 1st win, rookie Kwan 5 hits, romp over Royals
April 10, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians won for the first time with their new name as hot-starting rookie Steven Kwan went 5 for 5 on Sunday in a 17-3 romp over the Kansas City Royals.
Oscar Mercado hit a grand slam during a five-RBI performance and Owen Miller drove in a career-high four runs.
Shane Bieber to start Guardians’ season opener in KC
March 31, 2022 GMTGOODYEAR, Arizona (AP) — Shane Bieber will throw the first pitch for the Cleveland Guardians.
As expected, Bieber will start the season opener on April 7 at the Kansas City Royals. Manager Terry Francona made the formal announcement Thursday after speaking to the right-hander, who missed three months last season with a shoulder strain.
Guardians pitcher Karinchak sidelined with shoulder strain
March 26, 2022 GMTGOODYEAR, Arizona (AP) — Guardians reliever James Karinchak could miss the start of the regular season with a shoulder strain suffered earlier this week in camp.
One of Cleveland's top bullpen arms, Karinchak underwent an MRI on Thursday that revealed a mild strain in his right teres major muscle.