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Thomas hits grand slam off Skubal, Guardians down Tigers 7-3 to reach AL Championship Series
Read full article: Thomas hits grand slam off Skubal, Guardians down Tigers 7-3 to reach AL Championship SeriesLane Thomas hit a grand slam off Tarik Skubal and Cleveland beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 in Game 5 of their AL Division Series, moving the Guardians into another postseason matchup against the Yankees.
Fry's 2-run homer, squeeze bunt lead Guardians over Tigers 5-4 and force ALDS Game 5
Read full article: Fry's 2-run homer, squeeze bunt lead Guardians over Tigers 5-4 and force ALDS Game 5Pinch-hitter David Fry had a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning, then bunted home an insurance run in the ninth to help the Cleveland Guardians force a decisive Game 5 against the Detroit Tigers in their AL Division Series with a 5-4 victory.
Guardians replace injured Tyler Freeman with Ángel Martínez ahead of Game 2 against Tigers
Read full article: Guardians replace injured Tyler Freeman with Ángel Martínez ahead of Game 2 against TigersGuardians utilityman Tyler Freeman sustained an oblique injury during a simulated game Sunday and was dropped from the AL Division Series roster prior to Cleveland hosting Detroit in Game 2.
Lane Thomas hits 3-run homer, Cleveland's bullpen torments Tigers as Guardians win ALDS opener 7-0
Read full article: Lane Thomas hits 3-run homer, Cleveland's bullpen torments Tigers as Guardians win ALDS opener 7-0Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer in a five-run outburst before Detroit got an out, and the Cleveland Guardians unleashed their lights-out bullpen to complete a four-hitter in a 7-0 win over the Tigers in an AL Division Series opener.
Dodgers' Kershaw, Guardians' Lively, Tigers' Mize and Yankees' Stroman are left off ALDS rosters
Read full article: Dodgers' Kershaw, Guardians' Lively, Tigers' Mize and Yankees' Stroman are left off ALDS rostersPitchers Clayton Kershaw and Joe Kelly were left off the Los Angeles Dodgers’ roster for their NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres.
Athletics bid emotional farewell to Oakland Coliseum that they called home since 1968
Read full article: Athletics bid emotional farewell to Oakland Coliseum that they called home since 1968Manager and former Oakland outfielder Mark Kotsay fought tears as the Athletics bid an emotional farewell to their beloved Coliseum they’ve called home since 1968, complete with all its quirks like plumbing problems and rally possums.
Shorter games, more running, more action. Two years in, MLB's rule changes have provided a jolt
Read full article: Shorter games, more running, more action. Two years in, MLB's rule changes have provided a joltMajor League Baseball is thriving two years after introducing sweeping measures to make the game more exciting.
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 TwinsAndrés Giménez singled home José Ramírez 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.
Guardians outlast Yankees 9-5 in 12 innings to win longest MLB game this season
Read full article: Guardians outlast Yankees 9-5 in 12 innings to win longest MLB game this seasonPinch-hitter Lane Thomas delivered a tiebreaking double to spark a six-run 12th inning, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the New York Yankees 9-5 in the longest major league game this season.
Steven Kwan returns to Guardians' lineup after being out with hamstring injury
Read full article: Steven Kwan returns to Guardians' lineup after being out with hamstring injuryThe AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians are getting one of their key players back with two-time Gold Glove-winning left fielder Steven Kwan being activated from the 10-day injured list.
Being an MLB catcher is grueling work. That's not slowing this year's best on offense
Read full article: Being an MLB catcher is grueling work. That's not slowing this year's best on offenseCatchers are finding a way to contribute as much at the plate as behind it while withstanding the challenges that come from playing the game’s most taxing position.
Lively helps the Guardians beat the Angels 5-4 for their 9th consecutive win
Read full article: Lively helps the Guardians beat the Angels 5-4 for their 9th consecutive winBen Lively pitched seven innings of two-run ball, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 for their ninth consecutive win.
José Ramírez homers for 2nd straight game, Guardians beat Angels 4-3 to extend winning streak to 8
Read full article: José Ramírez homers for 2nd straight game, Guardians beat Angels 4-3 to extend winning streak to 8José Ramírez homered for the second straight game and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to eight, beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 Saturday night.
José Ramírez goes deep twice, starts run of 3 straight Guardians' homers in 10-4 victory over Angels
Read full article: José Ramírez goes deep twice, starts run of 3 straight Guardians' homers in 10-4 victory over AngelsJosé Ramírez 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.
Guardians place AL-leading hitter Steven Kwan on injured list, promote top prospect Kyle Manzardo
Read full article: Guardians place AL-leading hitter Steven Kwan on injured list, promote top prospect Kyle ManzardoThe Guardians are losing their extraordinary leadoff hitter for a bit and adding one with power and potential.
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.
José Ramírez hits grand slam, AL-leading Guardians beat Red Sox 6-4
Read full article: José Ramírez hits grand slam, AL-leading Guardians beat Red Sox 6-4José Ramírez belted his sixth career grand slam and had three hits, Will Brennan had a solo homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4.
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.
Houck throws 3-hitter in 2-0 win over Guardians for Boston's 1st CG shutout at Fenway since 2017
Read full article: Houck throws 3-hitter in 2-0 win over Guardians for Boston's 1st CG shutout at Fenway since 2017Tanner Houck pitched a three-hitter with nine strikeouts for Boston’s first complete-game shutout at Fenway Park in nearly seven years, and the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-0, Connor Wong homered in the fourth, one inning after Boston scored its first run on a balk by Cleveland starter Ben Lively.
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.
McNeil lifts Mets over Braves 1-0 for doubleheader split
Read full article: McNeil lifts Mets over Braves 1-0 for doubleheader splitJeff McNeil laced his second go-ahead hit in two days Monday night, when his RBI double in the fifth inning sent the New York Mets to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader split.
Kelly helps D-backs end 17-game skid, beat Brewers 5-1
Read full article: Kelly helps D-backs end 17-game skid, beat Brewers 5-1Merrill Kelly pitched seven effective innings, Ketel Marte had two hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks finally snapped a 17-game losing streak by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Monday night.
Buehler takes no-hitter into 8th, Dodgers beat D-backs 9-3
Read full article: Buehler takes no-hitter into 8th, Dodgers beat D-backs 9-3Walker Buehler had another masterful mound performance, taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the skidding Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3.
D-backs match MLB record with 22nd straight road loss
Read full article: D-backs match MLB record with 22nd straight road lossThe Arizona Diamondbacks dropped their 22nd straight road game, matching the 1963 Mets and ’43 Philadelphia Athletics for the major league record with a 13-7 loss to the San Francisco Giants.
Ohtani delivers on mound, at plate as Angels top D-backs 6-5
Read full article: Ohtani delivers on mound, at plate as Angels top D-backs 6-5Shohei Ohtani struck out eight, hit two doubles at the plate and pushed through an injury scare to lead the Los Angeles Angels past the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 in 10 innings.
Dodgers get HRs from Smith, Pujols in 3-2 win over D-backs
Read full article: Dodgers get HRs from Smith, Pujols in 3-2 win over D-backsWill Smith hit a tiebreaking, solo home run in the seventh inning, Albert Pujols slugged a two-run shot, his first for the Dodgers, and Los Angeles defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2.
DeGrom to get MRI for side issue after Mets win 5th straight
Read full article: DeGrom to get MRI for side issue after Mets win 5th straightMets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after five innings with right side tightness in his return from an injury to a similar area, but the bullpen closed out a four-hitter as New York beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 for its fifth straight win.
Bumgarner pitches 7-inning no-hitter, Arizona sweeps Braves
Read full article: Bumgarner pitches 7-inning no-hitter, Arizona sweeps BravesMadison Bumgarner threw a seven-inning no-hitter, an achievement that won’t count in the Major League Baseball record book but completed a dominant day of Arizona Diamondbacks pitching for a 7-0 win over the Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader sweep.
Peralta's 7 RBIs help D-Backs overcome 6 HRs, top Reds 14-11
Read full article: Peralta's 7 RBIs help D-Backs overcome 6 HRs, top Reds 14-11David Peralta hit a three-run triple in a six-run 10th inning to finish with five hits and a career-best seven RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame six Cincinnati home runs to beat the Reds 14-11.
Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish
Read full article: Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finishTrevor Williams went five innings in his fourth start, allowing a run on three hits. Austin Gomber made his fourth start for Colorado, allowing two runs on three hits, striking out four in 4 1/3 innings. Dylan Cease made his second start, allowing three hits and three walks in 3 2/3 scoreless innings. Matthew Boyd made his fourth start, allowing one run on four hits and a walk in four innings, striking out five. Tyler Anderson went five innings in his fourth start for Pittsburgh, giving up one run on two hits.
Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocol
Read full article: Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocolNew York starter Jordan Montgomery gave up two hits in three scoreless innings. Brubaker allowed two hits over two scoreless innings and Chase De Jong followed with two shutout innings. MARLINS 4, METS 4Miami starter Pablo Lopez gave up a hit and a walk over three scoreless innings. German Marquez scattered three hits and a walk over three scoreless innings for Colorado. Kansas City starter Jakob Junis pitched three innings and gave up one hit, a leadoff homer to Trent Grisham.
MLB renews 7-inning doubleheaders, runners on 2nd in extras
Read full article: MLB renews 7-inning doubleheaders, runners on 2nd in extrasThe deal did not include last year’s experimental rule to extend the designated hitter to the National League or expanded playoffs. After allowing 16 teams in the postseason last year instead of 10, MLB had proposed 14 for this year before withdrawing that plan last month. “We’re comfortable with both rules,” San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler wrote in a text to the AP. About 12% of games were part of doubleheaders, the highest percentage since 13.6 in 1978. “I actually liked both the seven-inning doubleheaders and the runner on second,” Oakland manager Bob Melvin wrote in a text to the AP.
Blackmon raises batting average to .500, Rockies top Arizona
Read full article: Blackmon raises batting average to .500, Rockies top Arizona(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER Charlie Blackmon raised his batting average to an amazing .500 with three more hits, including a key double during a six-run burst in the eighth inning that led the Colorado Rockies over the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 Tuesday night. Blackmon doubled off Kevin Ginkel (0-1) during the Rockies' big inning that made it 8-2. Gallen went seven innings and allowed two runs on seven hits, with seven strikeout and no walks. Kyle Freeland went seven innings for Colorado and allowed two runs on seven hits. UP NEXT Arizona RHP Luke Weaver (0-3, 12.19 ERA) returns to the mound seeking his first win of the season.
6 teams idle: Manfred, union talk as MLB grapples with virus
Read full article: 6 teams idle: Manfred, union talk as MLB grapples with virusArizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley, left and catcher Stephen Vogt celebrate the 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. Manfred and Clark talked about what needs to be done to finish the season, a person familiar with the conversation said. So its just like every other rule that MLB has for players now its going to be enforced, so to speak. I would rather not see any more positive cases.The six idled teams Friday represented 20% of MLB. Aside from the Marlins, there were eight positive tests for the 29 other teams, only two involved major league players.