12 hours ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Munetaka Murakami homered and Tristan Peters and Chase Meidroth each drove in a pair of runs in Chicago's five-run sixth inning as the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 Saturday, snapping a season-worst four-game skid.
Braden Montgomery singled in a run in the eighth as Chicago (60-56) increased its first-place lead in the AL Central to three games over Cleveland and Minnesota.
Rhys Hoskins had two hits, including a two-run homer. Angel Genao went deep in the seventh and added a single for Cleveland, which has lost four of five.
Anthony Kay (9-5) allowed two runs on six hits in six innings. The left-hander struck out four and walked one in a second straight solid start. Four relievers followed, and Grant Taylor worked around a single in the the ninth for his sixth save.
Gavin Williams allowed two runs on three hits over 5 2/3 innings, striking out seven and walked two.
#cleveland #single
Braden Montgomery singled in a run in the eighth as Chicago (60-56) increased its first-place lead in the AL Central to three games over Cleveland and Minnesota.
Rhys Hoskins had two hits, including a two-run homer. Angel Genao went deep in the seventh and added a single for Cleveland, which has lost four of five.
Anthony Kay (9-5) allowed two runs on six hits in six innings. The left-hander struck out four and walked one in a second straight solid start. Four relievers followed, and Grant Taylor worked around a single in the the ninth for his sixth save.
Gavin Williams allowed two runs on three hits over 5 2/3 innings, striking out seven and walked two.
#cleveland #single
16 hours ago
This one feels big.
Here's the Guardians lineup:
Here's the White Sox lineup:
Let's go, Guardians!
#white
Here's the Guardians lineup:
Here's the White Sox lineup:
Let's go, Guardians!
#white
16 hours ago
CHICAGO (AP) — The struggling Chicago White Sox optioned rookie left-hander Noah Schultz and rookie right-hander David Sandlin to Triple-A Charlotte, and recalled highly regarded prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal before Saturday's game against Cleveland.
The White Sox, who have lost four in a row and five of their last six, entered Saturday at 59-56, in first place in the AL Central.
The 23-year-old Schultz left Friday's 8-2 loss to the Guardians after getting just one out and allowing two runs on three hits. He was relieved by Sandlin, who closed out the first, then tossed three scoreless innings before allowing five runs in the fifth and another in the sixth.
Schultz made 14 starts but struggled with consistency. He's 3-9 with a 6.60 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 65 1/3 innings.
Manager Will Venable said he made a mistake on Friday when he went to to mound in the first after pitching coach Zach Bove had already visited Schultz earlier in the inning. That forced the White Sox to bring in Sandlin earlier than wanted for a 5 1/3-inning outing.
#allowing
The White Sox, who have lost four in a row and five of their last six, entered Saturday at 59-56, in first place in the AL Central.
The 23-year-old Schultz left Friday's 8-2 loss to the Guardians after getting just one out and allowing two runs on three hits. He was relieved by Sandlin, who closed out the first, then tossed three scoreless innings before allowing five runs in the fifth and another in the sixth.
Schultz made 14 starts but struggled with consistency. He's 3-9 with a 6.60 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 65 1/3 innings.
Manager Will Venable said he made a mistake on Friday when he went to to mound in the first after pitching coach Zach Bove had already visited Schultz earlier in the inning. That forced the White Sox to bring in Sandlin earlier than wanted for a 5 1/3-inning outing.
#allowing
1 day ago
Consider this the anti-announcer jinx.
Steven Kwan gave Chicago White Sox broadcaster Steve Stone an immediate reason to reconsider his comments about the Cleveland Guardians outfielder's power-hitting abilities on Friday, Aug. 7.
During the sixth inning at Rate Field, Stone was discussing Kwan's approach at the plate and suggested the outfielder was trying to be a power hitter.
"You are not a power hitter but trying to act like one," Stone said.
Moments later, Kwan hit a home run to right field. Stone didn't acknowledge the irony. After a notable quiet moment in the announce booth after the homer, all Stone had to say was it was Kwan's second home run of the season.
#kwan #hitter
Steven Kwan gave Chicago White Sox broadcaster Steve Stone an immediate reason to reconsider his comments about the Cleveland Guardians outfielder's power-hitting abilities on Friday, Aug. 7.
During the sixth inning at Rate Field, Stone was discussing Kwan's approach at the plate and suggested the outfielder was trying to be a power hitter.
"You are not a power hitter but trying to act like one," Stone said.
Moments later, Kwan hit a home run to right field. Stone didn't acknowledge the irony. After a notable quiet moment in the announce booth after the homer, all Stone had to say was it was Kwan's second home run of the season.
#kwan #hitter
1 day ago
Sometimes, you gotta make the tough call to put the old steer out to pasture.
Rhys Hoskins has a 95 wRC+ this season. That, especially on the Guardians, is not bad. However, this includes a 79 wRC+ since June 1st, during which time he has struck out 37% of the time. Even more prominently, since June 1st of LAST season, Hoskins has a 57 wRC+ against LHP. Why has Hoskins forgotten how to hit southpaws on a team that needs him to be able to be the career 130 wRC+ against them he has traditionally been like no other? I don't know. Because the baseball gods hate us, probably. It's likely one of two options: 1. small sample size and he'll eventually correct things, or 2. the canary in the coal mine that he is washed overall.
Regardless, Hoskins isn't helping the Cleveland Guardians win baseball games in his current role of supposed lefty masher who plays first base when LHP are on the mound. He's not a good defender. But, he is, from all accounts, great in the clubhouse. So great that the team is a game under .500 on August 8th. You can probably sense my skepticism that his clubhouse skills are indispensible to this team's success.
I think it's probably time to give Kody Huff a chance at a platoon first-base/occasional catching reps role. Huff has a .793 OPS against LHP and .914 OPS against RHP this season, but has traditionally hit LHP better than RHP as most RHH's do. Most importantly, he has a higher OPS away from the Columbus bandbox than at home (.888/.879). Zach Meisel of the Athletic has repeatedly mentioned on the Selby is Godcast that the team "LOVES" Huff and it was a big reason they were willing to trade Jacob Cozart and Bo Naylor at the trade deadline. Great opportunity to potentially get Huff some experience with Austin Hedges and Patrick Bailey and make use of the 235 innings he has played at first base to hopefully leverage their way to an improvement over what Hoskins has done against left-handed pitching.
By September, if Huff struggles and Ralphy Velazquez continues his recent breakout, I would love to see the team give Velazquez reps in a first base/DH role and let him hit LHP. (Cooper Ingle cannot hit lefties, in case anyone is wondering about him in a full-time DH role). Ralphy has consistently hit LHP slightly better than he has RHP over the past two seasons. He's a full-time hitter, eventually, and it would be great to give him a chance to experience big league pitching and potentially help a team trying to make the playoffs. But, for now, the team needs to take a shot at improving their roster in the Hoskins' role, even at the risk to clubhouse chemistry, and Huff seems to be the best potential option.
#huff #base
Rhys Hoskins has a 95 wRC+ this season. That, especially on the Guardians, is not bad. However, this includes a 79 wRC+ since June 1st, during which time he has struck out 37% of the time. Even more prominently, since June 1st of LAST season, Hoskins has a 57 wRC+ against LHP. Why has Hoskins forgotten how to hit southpaws on a team that needs him to be able to be the career 130 wRC+ against them he has traditionally been like no other? I don't know. Because the baseball gods hate us, probably. It's likely one of two options: 1. small sample size and he'll eventually correct things, or 2. the canary in the coal mine that he is washed overall.
Regardless, Hoskins isn't helping the Cleveland Guardians win baseball games in his current role of supposed lefty masher who plays first base when LHP are on the mound. He's not a good defender. But, he is, from all accounts, great in the clubhouse. So great that the team is a game under .500 on August 8th. You can probably sense my skepticism that his clubhouse skills are indispensible to this team's success.
I think it's probably time to give Kody Huff a chance at a platoon first-base/occasional catching reps role. Huff has a .793 OPS against LHP and .914 OPS against RHP this season, but has traditionally hit LHP better than RHP as most RHH's do. Most importantly, he has a higher OPS away from the Columbus bandbox than at home (.888/.879). Zach Meisel of the Athletic has repeatedly mentioned on the Selby is Godcast that the team "LOVES" Huff and it was a big reason they were willing to trade Jacob Cozart and Bo Naylor at the trade deadline. Great opportunity to potentially get Huff some experience with Austin Hedges and Patrick Bailey and make use of the 235 innings he has played at first base to hopefully leverage their way to an improvement over what Hoskins has done against left-handed pitching.
By September, if Huff struggles and Ralphy Velazquez continues his recent breakout, I would love to see the team give Velazquez reps in a first base/DH role and let him hit LHP. (Cooper Ingle cannot hit lefties, in case anyone is wondering about him in a full-time DH role). Ralphy has consistently hit LHP slightly better than he has RHP over the past two seasons. He's a full-time hitter, eventually, and it would be great to give him a chance to experience big league pitching and potentially help a team trying to make the playoffs. But, for now, the team needs to take a shot at improving their roster in the Hoskins' role, even at the risk to clubhouse chemistry, and Huff seems to be the best potential option.
#huff #base
1 day ago
White Sox manager Will Venable made a costly mistake in the first inning of the series opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, leading to starting pitcher Noah Schultz's early exit.
It was an embarrassing moment for Venable because Schultz left not because of injury or because he gave up two runs on three hits, but because of a rule limiting managers or coaches to one mound visit per pitcher per inning. Pitching coach Zach Bove had already spoken to Schultz before Venable.
Any additional mound visit results in the pitcher's removal from the game. After Venable's visit, the umpiring crew discussed the situation and ruled that Schultz had to leave the game. He was replaced by David Sandlin.
Fans were quick to share their reactions to the moment.
"What an amateur mistake. That is almost as bad as it gets folks. Sad," one fan commented.
#inning
It was an embarrassing moment for Venable because Schultz left not because of injury or because he gave up two runs on three hits, but because of a rule limiting managers or coaches to one mound visit per pitcher per inning. Pitching coach Zach Bove had already spoken to Schultz before Venable.
Any additional mound visit results in the pitcher's removal from the game. After Venable's visit, the umpiring crew discussed the situation and ruled that Schultz had to leave the game. He was replaced by David Sandlin.
Fans were quick to share their reactions to the moment.
"What an amateur mistake. That is almost as bad as it gets folks. Sad," one fan commented.
#inning
1 day ago
White Sox broadcaster's Steven Kwan 'power' take ages poorly seconds later originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan gave Chicago White Sox broadcaster immediate reason to reassess his remarks about his power-hitting abilities on Friday night.
During the Guardians' sixth inning against the White Sox at Rate Field, White Sox color ***** yst Steve Stone was talking about Kwan's hitting approach and suggested the outfielder was trying to do something outside his usual game.
"Doesn't do himself any favors when he's trying to hit home runs because maybe, maybe in a huge year he'd have 10," Stone said. "That's not enough to take 30-40 points off your batting average, which is something that will happen when you're not a power hitter but trying to act like one."
Just seconds later, Kwan's barrel made the broadcaster hit his own words as Stone was left to witness a powerful right-field home run. This was Kwan's second home run of the year.
#stone #trying
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan gave Chicago White Sox broadcaster immediate reason to reassess his remarks about his power-hitting abilities on Friday night.
During the Guardians' sixth inning against the White Sox at Rate Field, White Sox color ***** yst Steve Stone was talking about Kwan's hitting approach and suggested the outfielder was trying to do something outside his usual game.
"Doesn't do himself any favors when he's trying to hit home runs because maybe, maybe in a huge year he'd have 10," Stone said. "That's not enough to take 30-40 points off your batting average, which is something that will happen when you're not a power hitter but trying to act like one."
Just seconds later, Kwan's barrel made the broadcaster hit his own words as Stone was left to witness a powerful right-field home run. This was Kwan's second home run of the year.
#stone #trying
3 days ago
The 2026 season hasn't gone how the Mets or Bo Bichette envisioned.
Bichette, who was so close to winning the World Series with the Blue Jays last season, signed with the Mets because he viewed it as an opportunity to win.
It's been tough sledding for Bichette and the team this season. Even after signing the All-Star infielder to a lucrative deal this offseason, along with other notable additions, the Mets find themselves 16 games below .500, even after completing their three-game sweep of the Guardians on Thursday.
The Mets dealt many of their pieces at the deadline, leaving some veterans and kids to finish out the season.
Bichette, who signed a three-year, $126 million contract, has opt-outs after each of the first two seasons. MLB.com's Anthony DiComo asked Bichette about that option and whether he will use it this offseason, but the converted third baseman said he's focused solely on finishing the season strong.
#blue
Bichette, who was so close to winning the World Series with the Blue Jays last season, signed with the Mets because he viewed it as an opportunity to win.
It's been tough sledding for Bichette and the team this season. Even after signing the All-Star infielder to a lucrative deal this offseason, along with other notable additions, the Mets find themselves 16 games below .500, even after completing their three-game sweep of the Guardians on Thursday.
The Mets dealt many of their pieces at the deadline, leaving some veterans and kids to finish out the season.
Bichette, who signed a three-year, $126 million contract, has opt-outs after each of the first two seasons. MLB.com's Anthony DiComo asked Bichette about that option and whether he will use it this offseason, but the converted third baseman said he's focused solely on finishing the season strong.
#blue
3 days ago
The Mets racked up 18 hits on their way to their third win and series sweep against the Guardians, 13-6. Nolan McLean was good for most of his outing, and when he needed to come out after the fifth inning, the bullpen smothered the Guardians' hitters, allowing two hits and one run.
The first inning was deceptively quiet for the Mets. With two outs, Luis Robert, Jr. sneaked a ground ball into left field for a single, but Carson Benge struck out immediately after that. When McLean took the mound for the bottom of the inning he issued two walks back-to-back, and then allowed a line-drive single to Nathaniel Lowe to load the bases. After this, Angel Martínez managed an RBI single on a grounder to center field that scored Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez. After getting the second out, McLean gave up another single, this one on a fly ball smacked into left field by Petey Halpin. Fortunately, McLean got Patrick Bailey to fly out right after that, and the inning ended with the Guardians leading 2-0.
In the second inning, Marcus Semien responded by bouncing a home run off the top of the fence, slightly confusing the announcers. Next up, Eric Wagaman lined a single into center field, setting up Luis Torrens to drive a two-run home run into right field, stunning new Guardians pitcher Foster Griffin and giving the Mets the lead. McLean continued to struggle slightly with walks, allowing one to Travis Bazzana. Bazzana stole second base after Torrens' throw to second was a bit too high, but he was stranded there when Wagaman dove to stop a ground ball from Ramírez and got it to McLean in time for the third out. The score remained Mets 3, Guardians 2 at the end of the inning.
Bo Bichette walked to lead off the third inning but was caught in a fielder's choice out when Robert grounded to third softly. With Robert on first, Carson Benge smacked an RBI triple off the wall above Halpin's head, scoring Robert. Francisco Alvarez walked as well, and Semien scored Benge on a sac fly into left field for the second out. Wagaman struck out for the third out, but after Nolan McLean retired the batters in order at the bottom of the inning, the score was Mets 5, Guardians 2.
With two outs in the fourth inning, Lindor drove a single into left field, and Bichette doubled on another line drive, sending Lindor to third base. However, Robert flied out to right field to end the half-inning and strand the pair in scoring position. McLean once again worked a 1-2-3 inning. Matt Festa replaced Foster Griffin in the top of the fifth inning and gave up another walk to Alvarez with one out. Semien then rolled a double down the left field line, and Alvarez slid into to third. Jared Young pinch-hit for Wagaman and threaded an RBI single through the infielders into left field, scoring Alvarez. Young then stole second base completely uncontested. However, the next two outs came back-to-back to strand the runners in scoring position again.
#Guardians #single #robert #left
The first inning was deceptively quiet for the Mets. With two outs, Luis Robert, Jr. sneaked a ground ball into left field for a single, but Carson Benge struck out immediately after that. When McLean took the mound for the bottom of the inning he issued two walks back-to-back, and then allowed a line-drive single to Nathaniel Lowe to load the bases. After this, Angel Martínez managed an RBI single on a grounder to center field that scored Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez. After getting the second out, McLean gave up another single, this one on a fly ball smacked into left field by Petey Halpin. Fortunately, McLean got Patrick Bailey to fly out right after that, and the inning ended with the Guardians leading 2-0.
In the second inning, Marcus Semien responded by bouncing a home run off the top of the fence, slightly confusing the announcers. Next up, Eric Wagaman lined a single into center field, setting up Luis Torrens to drive a two-run home run into right field, stunning new Guardians pitcher Foster Griffin and giving the Mets the lead. McLean continued to struggle slightly with walks, allowing one to Travis Bazzana. Bazzana stole second base after Torrens' throw to second was a bit too high, but he was stranded there when Wagaman dove to stop a ground ball from Ramírez and got it to McLean in time for the third out. The score remained Mets 3, Guardians 2 at the end of the inning.
Bo Bichette walked to lead off the third inning but was caught in a fielder's choice out when Robert grounded to third softly. With Robert on first, Carson Benge smacked an RBI triple off the wall above Halpin's head, scoring Robert. Francisco Alvarez walked as well, and Semien scored Benge on a sac fly into left field for the second out. Wagaman struck out for the third out, but after Nolan McLean retired the batters in order at the bottom of the inning, the score was Mets 5, Guardians 2.
With two outs in the fourth inning, Lindor drove a single into left field, and Bichette doubled on another line drive, sending Lindor to third base. However, Robert flied out to right field to end the half-inning and strand the pair in scoring position. McLean once again worked a 1-2-3 inning. Matt Festa replaced Foster Griffin in the top of the fifth inning and gave up another walk to Alvarez with one out. Semien then rolled a double down the left field line, and Alvarez slid into to third. Jared Young pinch-hit for Wagaman and threaded an RBI single through the infielders into left field, scoring Alvarez. Young then stole second base completely uncontested. However, the next two outs came back-to-back to strand the runners in scoring position again.
#Guardians #single #robert #left
3 days ago
After dealing away eight players before Monday's MLB trade deadline, the New York Mets are suddenly unbeatable. At least against the Cleveland Guardians.
Francisco Lindor hit a 3-run home run in the top of the seventh inning to put the Mets ahead 9-5 on their way to an eventual 13-6 win over the Guardians on Thursday.
Lindor, who was a four-time All-Star in six seasons with Cleveland before being traded to the Mets, fell behind on a zero-ball, two-strike count versus reliever Craig Yoho before reaching down for an 82 mph changeup and lifting it into the right-field seats.
Yoho had two outs in the inning after getting Marcus Semien on a Jared Young force-out at second base and a sacrifice bunt by A.J. Ewing that put runners on second and third. But Lindor then turned a one-run lead into a four-run margin with his 10th homer of the season.
The Mets boosted their lead to 10-5 in the eighth with Cleveland reliever Slade Cecconi giving up consecutive singles to Luis Robert Jr. and Carson Benge, then advancing them to second and third on a wild pitch. Cecconi got ahead of Francisco Alvarez on a one-ball, two-strike count. But he followed with a sweeper high in the zone, but over the plate that Alvarez blasted off the left-field wall for an RBI double.
#cecconi #inning
Francisco Lindor hit a 3-run home run in the top of the seventh inning to put the Mets ahead 9-5 on their way to an eventual 13-6 win over the Guardians on Thursday.
Lindor, who was a four-time All-Star in six seasons with Cleveland before being traded to the Mets, fell behind on a zero-ball, two-strike count versus reliever Craig Yoho before reaching down for an 82 mph changeup and lifting it into the right-field seats.
Yoho had two outs in the inning after getting Marcus Semien on a Jared Young force-out at second base and a sacrifice bunt by A.J. Ewing that put runners on second and third. But Lindor then turned a one-run lead into a four-run margin with his 10th homer of the season.
The Mets boosted their lead to 10-5 in the eighth with Cleveland reliever Slade Cecconi giving up consecutive singles to Luis Robert Jr. and Carson Benge, then advancing them to second and third on a wild pitch. Cecconi got ahead of Francisco Alvarez on a one-ball, two-strike count. But he followed with a sweeper high in the zone, but over the plate that Alvarez blasted off the left-field wall for an RBI double.
#cecconi #inning
3 days ago
Meet the Mets pitcher making MLB fans mad over 'cocky' jumping strikeout celebration originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Much like famed reggae artist Marcia Griffiths, Mets reliever Jefry Yan feels like jumping.
New York has had plenty of eye-catching athletes bear its colors in recent years, from Juan Soto to Edwin Diaz. Few have displayed the plyometrics quite like Yan, a gymnastic of sorts from the mound — who happens to be armed with one of the hardest fastballs in the league.
Yan made his big-league debut in the Mets' 6-5 win over the Guardians on Aug. 5. He shined from his post atop the hill, striking out two while getting out of a bases-loaded jam in one inning of work. Suffice to say, Yan's outing — and the depth-defying stunts that accompanied it — had the baseball world talking.
With that, here's what you need to know about Yan, the latest showman to take hold of the spotlight in the Big Apple.
#preferred #marcia
Much like famed reggae artist Marcia Griffiths, Mets reliever Jefry Yan feels like jumping.
New York has had plenty of eye-catching athletes bear its colors in recent years, from Juan Soto to Edwin Diaz. Few have displayed the plyometrics quite like Yan, a gymnastic of sorts from the mound — who happens to be armed with one of the hardest fastballs in the league.
Yan made his big-league debut in the Mets' 6-5 win over the Guardians on Aug. 5. He shined from his post atop the hill, striking out two while getting out of a bases-loaded jam in one inning of work. Suffice to say, Yan's outing — and the depth-defying stunts that accompanied it — had the baseball world talking.
With that, here's what you need to know about Yan, the latest showman to take hold of the spotlight in the Big Apple.
#preferred #marcia
3 days ago
Shhh. Don't say anything. Don't jinx it. But…there's a chance that the Orioles could end today tied for an AL Wild Card spot.
It's hard to believe such a thing could be true, after all the trials and tribulations and the often foolish play we've witnessed from the 2026 Orioles. But if they win this afternoon and the Guardians lose to the Mets, then the O's would vault ahead of Cleveland and move into a tie with the idle Rangers for the third wild card spot. Even while still being under .500. Wild stuff.
But first things first: the O's need to take care of business against the Angels, the worst team in baseball. The Birds have done so in the first two games of the series, even if their hitting performance wasn't quite as potent as we'd like. But their pitching has been stellar, with Cade Povich and Trevor Rogers each delivering quality starts and a patched-together back of the bullpen locking things down late. It helps that the Angels can't really hit, but let's not pick nits.
Today the O's have their most reliable starter, Brandon Young, on the mound as they try for the sweep. As a reminder, the Orioles are a whopping 15-3 in Young's starts this season. The right-hander passed the 100-inning mark in his last start and carries an 8-2 record and 3.31 ERA. The Angels will be facing him for the first time in his career.
On paper, the Birds would appear to have the pitching advantage with Young taking on Ryan Johnson, a rookie righty with a 7.63 ERA. Johnson has been absolutely dreadful against every team he's faced…except the Orioles. Back in June, Johnson faced the Birds in Anaheim and dominated them for six shutout, one-hit innings, striking out eight. It was by far the best outing of Johnson's career, and the only time he's ever pitched more than five innings. The O's offense was absolutely pathetic in that game. It wasn't the first or last time the Orioles had been shut down by a pitcher with a sky-high ERA. Hopefully we won't see a repeat performance today.
#orioles #first #birds
It's hard to believe such a thing could be true, after all the trials and tribulations and the often foolish play we've witnessed from the 2026 Orioles. But if they win this afternoon and the Guardians lose to the Mets, then the O's would vault ahead of Cleveland and move into a tie with the idle Rangers for the third wild card spot. Even while still being under .500. Wild stuff.
But first things first: the O's need to take care of business against the Angels, the worst team in baseball. The Birds have done so in the first two games of the series, even if their hitting performance wasn't quite as potent as we'd like. But their pitching has been stellar, with Cade Povich and Trevor Rogers each delivering quality starts and a patched-together back of the bullpen locking things down late. It helps that the Angels can't really hit, but let's not pick nits.
Today the O's have their most reliable starter, Brandon Young, on the mound as they try for the sweep. As a reminder, the Orioles are a whopping 15-3 in Young's starts this season. The right-hander passed the 100-inning mark in his last start and carries an 8-2 record and 3.31 ERA. The Angels will be facing him for the first time in his career.
On paper, the Birds would appear to have the pitching advantage with Young taking on Ryan Johnson, a rookie righty with a 7.63 ERA. Johnson has been absolutely dreadful against every team he's faced…except the Orioles. Back in June, Johnson faced the Birds in Anaheim and dominated them for six shutout, one-hit innings, striking out eight. It was by far the best outing of Johnson's career, and the only time he's ever pitched more than five innings. The O's offense was absolutely pathetic in that game. It wasn't the first or last time the Orioles had been shut down by a pitcher with a sky-high ERA. Hopefully we won't see a repeat performance today.
#orioles #first #birds
3 days ago
The Los Angeles Angels conclude the three game series against the Baltimore Orioles this morning. The Angels, winners of two of their last 12 games, sit in last place in the American League West.
The Orioles sit at 56-58 and are 0.5 games out of the last wild card spot which is currently occupied by the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians.
Baltimore defeated L.A. in each of the first two games of the series: 3-1, 5-2. With their most recent pair of losses, the Angels extended their streak of scoring four runs or less to 10 games.
The Angels' offense lost Jo Adell and Logan O'Hoppe at the trade deadline, but they are banking on newcomer Moises Ballesteros to provide the missing pop. He is 1-for-7 with a single so far.
The Orioles' have a significant advantage at starting pitcher for today's game as well. Brandon Young is 8-2 with a 3.31 ERA through 103.1 innings pitched. Meanwhile, the Angels are expected to send out Ryan Johnson – their 2024 second round pick.
#games #game #angeles
The Orioles sit at 56-58 and are 0.5 games out of the last wild card spot which is currently occupied by the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians.
Baltimore defeated L.A. in each of the first two games of the series: 3-1, 5-2. With their most recent pair of losses, the Angels extended their streak of scoring four runs or less to 10 games.
The Angels' offense lost Jo Adell and Logan O'Hoppe at the trade deadline, but they are banking on newcomer Moises Ballesteros to provide the missing pop. He is 1-for-7 with a single so far.
The Orioles' have a significant advantage at starting pitcher for today's game as well. Brandon Young is 8-2 with a 3.31 ERA through 103.1 innings pitched. Meanwhile, the Angels are expected to send out Ryan Johnson – their 2024 second round pick.
#games #game #angeles
3 days ago
CLEVELAND — When Angel Genao was a seven-year-old, his brother urged him to become a switch hitter, and the two practiced together in the Dominican Republic.
That was the start of his baseball journey.
"He was the one who insisted on me to be a switch-hitter," Genao said via a team translator. "Actually he was the first one who gave me a baseball practice. So I attribute it to him. … He's been the one teaching me, and who told me to start switch-hitting."
Fifteen years later, that road led Genao to Cleveland, where he made his major league debut. And oh, what a debut it was.
Genao, who was promoted to the majors before the Guardians' Aug. 5 game against the New York Mets in place of the recently designated-for-assignment Gabriel Arias, hit ninth in the lineup and played third base while Jose Ramirez continues to be day-to-day with a hand issue.
#genao #Baseball #republic
That was the start of his baseball journey.
"He was the one who insisted on me to be a switch-hitter," Genao said via a team translator. "Actually he was the first one who gave me a baseball practice. So I attribute it to him. … He's been the one teaching me, and who told me to start switch-hitting."
Fifteen years later, that road led Genao to Cleveland, where he made his major league debut. And oh, what a debut it was.
Genao, who was promoted to the majors before the Guardians' Aug. 5 game against the New York Mets in place of the recently designated-for-assignment Gabriel Arias, hit ninth in the lineup and played third base while Jose Ramirez continues to be day-to-day with a hand issue.
#genao #Baseball #republic
4 days ago
The Guardians are in the easy part of their schedule but that doesn't matter when you leave 15 runners on base. When that happens, you lose 6-5 to the Mets.
Bibee was fine. 5 2/3 innings, 10 strikeouts. Really hurt by the long ball, giving up 3 (three) homers tonight. One to Jorge Polanco (.445 OPS). 4 runs, 3 earned, which brings us to the main topic(s) of tonight's recap — Angel Genao and the Guardians defense.
Genao was as good as you could expect in his MLB debut, going 4/5 with 4 singles and the (then-) go-ahead RBI in the 7th. He got his first of four consecutive hits on the first pitch he saw in his first MLB at-bat.
First plate appearance, first pitch and first hit all out of the way for Angel Genao. pic.twitter.com/anQXauHc2V
Genao made a fielding error in the 4th that the Mets immediately took advantage of, driving in the runner who reached on error to make it 3-0 Mets.
#angel #error #really
Bibee was fine. 5 2/3 innings, 10 strikeouts. Really hurt by the long ball, giving up 3 (three) homers tonight. One to Jorge Polanco (.445 OPS). 4 runs, 3 earned, which brings us to the main topic(s) of tonight's recap — Angel Genao and the Guardians defense.
Genao was as good as you could expect in his MLB debut, going 4/5 with 4 singles and the (then-) go-ahead RBI in the 7th. He got his first of four consecutive hits on the first pitch he saw in his first MLB at-bat.
First plate appearance, first pitch and first hit all out of the way for Angel Genao. pic.twitter.com/anQXauHc2V
Genao made a fielding error in the 4th that the Mets immediately took advantage of, driving in the runner who reached on error to make it 3-0 Mets.
#angel #error #really
4 days ago
The Mets let a three-run lead slip away before fighting back to beat the Cleveland Guardians, 6-5, in extra innings.
New York rallied in the ninth and tied the game at 5-5 thanks to Brayan Rocchio's fielding error on A.J. Ewing's hard grounder with the bases loaded. Bo Bichette then put the Mets back up with an RBI-single down the right field line in the 10th inning and Daniel Duarte found a way to close it down and get the save.
-- Defense was on display early by both teams. Carson Benge made a spectacular running catch in the right field corner to end of first inning, and then Guardians CF Petey Halpin smashed into the wall to rob Jared Young of extra bases in the top of the second inning. Bo Bichette stuck with the theme in the bottom of the second and made an over-the-shoulder grab in shallow left field for the third out
-- After four of the first six Mets batters struck out, Brett Baty and Jorge Polanco (who snapped an 0-for-26 streak) launched back-to-back home runs in the top of the third inning off Tanner Bibee, giving New York a 2-0 lead.
Young got his revenge in the fourth inning, ripping an RBI double to right field that extended the Mets' lead to 3-0.
#bichette
New York rallied in the ninth and tied the game at 5-5 thanks to Brayan Rocchio's fielding error on A.J. Ewing's hard grounder with the bases loaded. Bo Bichette then put the Mets back up with an RBI-single down the right field line in the 10th inning and Daniel Duarte found a way to close it down and get the save.
-- Defense was on display early by both teams. Carson Benge made a spectacular running catch in the right field corner to end of first inning, and then Guardians CF Petey Halpin smashed into the wall to rob Jared Young of extra bases in the top of the second inning. Bo Bichette stuck with the theme in the bottom of the second and made an over-the-shoulder grab in shallow left field for the third out
-- After four of the first six Mets batters struck out, Brett Baty and Jorge Polanco (who snapped an 0-for-26 streak) launched back-to-back home runs in the top of the third inning off Tanner Bibee, giving New York a 2-0 lead.
Young got his revenge in the fourth inning, ripping an RBI double to right field that extended the Mets' lead to 3-0.
#bichette
4 days ago
Angel Genao delivered an MLB debut to remember for the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday night.
Cleveland's top-rated prospect, Genao was called up for his first MLB game at home against the New York Mets. He logged four straight hits to start his MLB career and knocked in a go-ahead RBI in the seventh inning. He also committed two errors on the same play.
Unfortunately for the Guardians, the lead from his go-ahead knock didn't stand, and the Mets went on to a 6-5 win in extra innings. Genao made a strong first impression regardless of the outcome of the game.
Genao, a shortstop, joined the Guardians as the 39th-ranked prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline. Cleveland called him up in the midst of a heated playoff race and entered Wednesday night in control of the final wild-card spot in the American League.
In his first big-league at-bat, Genao hit a single to right field in the bottom of the third inning. In his second, he hit a leadoff single in the fifth inning and eventually came around to score as the Guardians tied the game at 3-3.
#inning #wednesday
Cleveland's top-rated prospect, Genao was called up for his first MLB game at home against the New York Mets. He logged four straight hits to start his MLB career and knocked in a go-ahead RBI in the seventh inning. He also committed two errors on the same play.
Unfortunately for the Guardians, the lead from his go-ahead knock didn't stand, and the Mets went on to a 6-5 win in extra innings. Genao made a strong first impression regardless of the outcome of the game.
Genao, a shortstop, joined the Guardians as the 39th-ranked prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline. Cleveland called him up in the midst of a heated playoff race and entered Wednesday night in control of the final wild-card spot in the American League.
In his first big-league at-bat, Genao hit a single to right field in the bottom of the third inning. In his second, he hit a leadoff single in the fifth inning and eventually came around to score as the Guardians tied the game at 3-3.
#inning #wednesday
4 days ago
Minnesota pitcher Joe Ryan is headed back to Minneapolis while dealing with a back and glute issue.
The Twins All-Star left the team after starting in their 8-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals in Missouri on Tuesday. He'll be evaluated by their team doctor, though specifics of his injury are not yet known. His next start is now very much in doubt.
"That's what we're trying to figure out," manager Derek Shelton said on Wednesday, via The Athletic. "He's frustrated and not able to replicate his delivery. … The ability to repeat his delivery, I'm not going to say it's not physical. But we owe it to him and to us to find out what he's feeling and how he's going about it."
Ryan gave up four runs and seven hits in the team's six-run loss at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday. It marked his latest rough outing, too. The All-Star holds a 9.39 ERA and has given up 25 hits over his last three starts, all of which have been losses. He gave up a major league record six home runs in a start against the Cleveland Guardians last month, too.
It didn't appear that anything happened specifically during his start on Tuesday. Shelton said that they didn't believe his injury was arm-related, but instead limited to his lower body. Ryan didn't have much of an update after the game, either, but did say that he "definitely" didn't feel capable in his delivery on the mound.
#shelton
The Twins All-Star left the team after starting in their 8-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals in Missouri on Tuesday. He'll be evaluated by their team doctor, though specifics of his injury are not yet known. His next start is now very much in doubt.
"That's what we're trying to figure out," manager Derek Shelton said on Wednesday, via The Athletic. "He's frustrated and not able to replicate his delivery. … The ability to repeat his delivery, I'm not going to say it's not physical. But we owe it to him and to us to find out what he's feeling and how he's going about it."
Ryan gave up four runs and seven hits in the team's six-run loss at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday. It marked his latest rough outing, too. The All-Star holds a 9.39 ERA and has given up 25 hits over his last three starts, all of which have been losses. He gave up a major league record six home runs in a start against the Cleveland Guardians last month, too.
It didn't appear that anything happened specifically during his start on Tuesday. Shelton said that they didn't believe his injury was arm-related, but instead limited to his lower body. Ryan didn't have much of an update after the game, either, but did say that he "definitely" didn't feel capable in his delivery on the mound.
#shelton
4 days ago
Despite one of the highest payrolls in the sport, the New York Mets have played like … well … the New York Mets in 2026. With the team sputtering in the first half, the Mets engaged in a significant fire sale at the trade deadline, with eight major-league players being shipped out.
Given the way the team played this season, you can't blame some fans for expressing relief that the team dismantled its disappointing roster. But you wouldn't expect to hear that from one of the team's broadcasters.
Keith Hernandez may have taken things a bit too far when discussing the team's moves at the deadline. Ahead of Tuesday's game, Hernandez said the Mets "took out all the garbage" with their deals.
Hernandez immediately seemed to realize calling former Mets players "garbage" was a poor decision, adding a "so to speak" to his ****** ysis after the fact.
And to further hammer home the point that Hernandez felt bad, he apologized for that term before Cleveland Guardians starter Joey Cantillo threw the first pitch.
#hernandez #team #played
Given the way the team played this season, you can't blame some fans for expressing relief that the team dismantled its disappointing roster. But you wouldn't expect to hear that from one of the team's broadcasters.
Keith Hernandez may have taken things a bit too far when discussing the team's moves at the deadline. Ahead of Tuesday's game, Hernandez said the Mets "took out all the garbage" with their deals.
Hernandez immediately seemed to realize calling former Mets players "garbage" was a poor decision, adding a "so to speak" to his ****** ysis after the fact.
And to further hammer home the point that Hernandez felt bad, he apologized for that term before Cleveland Guardians starter Joey Cantillo threw the first pitch.
#hernandez #team #played
4 days ago
The Guardians debuted their post-deadline roster last night against the woeful Mets, but they were the ones who were woeful.
Jo Adell was awesome; he left ****** ody on base. So how did the other 9 participants leave 29? Bazzana left 7, Hoskins left 6, Martinez left 5. There's 18. Arias's 4 gets us to 22. More on him in a minute. Lowe 3, Kwan 2. 27. DeLauter and Rocchio 1 each. 29. Austin Hedges, who was hitless, was the only new friend of Adell's who also left 0.
The gawdawful situational hitting wasn't the only fundamental that the Guardians neglected last night.
It was Rocchio who made the last out at third, and it was Arias who made a terrible throw for the error. He might be DFA'd by the time you read this becauuuuuuusssseeee…..
Let's hope it's that, and not Jose Ramirez going back on the IL with the wrist soreness that kept him out of this game v NYM.
#left
Jo Adell was awesome; he left ****** ody on base. So how did the other 9 participants leave 29? Bazzana left 7, Hoskins left 6, Martinez left 5. There's 18. Arias's 4 gets us to 22. More on him in a minute. Lowe 3, Kwan 2. 27. DeLauter and Rocchio 1 each. 29. Austin Hedges, who was hitless, was the only new friend of Adell's who also left 0.
The gawdawful situational hitting wasn't the only fundamental that the Guardians neglected last night.
It was Rocchio who made the last out at third, and it was Arias who made a terrible throw for the error. He might be DFA'd by the time you read this becauuuuuuusssseeee…..
Let's hope it's that, and not Jose Ramirez going back on the IL with the wrist soreness that kept him out of this game v NYM.
#left
4 days ago
SEATTLE – The last time the Detroit Tigers played here at T-Mobile Park, their season ended in the ALDS after 15 grueling innings. Not that they were worried about returning to the scene of last season's postseason heartbreak.
They're worried about other things now, like catching the teams ahead of them in the Wild Card race in the American League. Well, one of the teams that was ahead of them.
Because after the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners, 8-0, on Tuesday, Aug. 4., the Tigers (55-58) had jumped half a game ahead of the Mariners (55-59), to get within 1½ games of the Cleveland Guardians in the final American League wild-card spot. (Between the Tigers and the Guardians: The Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers at one game back, and the Baltimore Orioles, tied with Detroit.) That obviously doesn't undo what happened last October, but it does build on the sweep of the Athletics, and it did keep the Tigers' recent offensive outburst well, bursting.
MOUND MEN: Jackson Jobe back with Tigers as Kenley Jansen focused on improvement
Their eight runs marked the sixth straight game the Tigers reached that number, tied for the longest streak in franchise history, and done for the first time since a run from July 4-8, 1927. As it turned out, the Tigers only needed one run, though, thanks to another dominant performance from right-hander Troy Melton.
#Seattle
They're worried about other things now, like catching the teams ahead of them in the Wild Card race in the American League. Well, one of the teams that was ahead of them.
Because after the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners, 8-0, on Tuesday, Aug. 4., the Tigers (55-58) had jumped half a game ahead of the Mariners (55-59), to get within 1½ games of the Cleveland Guardians in the final American League wild-card spot. (Between the Tigers and the Guardians: The Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers at one game back, and the Baltimore Orioles, tied with Detroit.) That obviously doesn't undo what happened last October, but it does build on the sweep of the Athletics, and it did keep the Tigers' recent offensive outburst well, bursting.
MOUND MEN: Jackson Jobe back with Tigers as Kenley Jansen focused on improvement
Their eight runs marked the sixth straight game the Tigers reached that number, tied for the longest streak in franchise history, and done for the first time since a run from July 4-8, 1927. As it turned out, the Tigers only needed one run, though, thanks to another dominant performance from right-hander Troy Melton.
#Seattle
4 days ago
SEATTLE – The last time the Detroit Tigers played here at T-Mobile Park, their season ended in the ALDS after 15 grueling innings. Not that they were worried about returning to the scene of last season's postseason heartbreak.
They're worried about other things now, like catching the teams ahead of them in the Wild Card race in the American League. Well, one of the teams that was ahead of them.
Because after the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners, 8-0, on Tuesday, Aug. 4., the Tigers (55-58) had jumped half a game ahead of the Mariners (55-59), to get within 1½ games of the Cleveland Guardians in the final American League wild-card spot. (Between the Tigers and the Guardians: The Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers at one game back, and the Baltimore Orioles, tied with Detroit.) That obviously doesn't undo what happened last October, but it does build on the sweep of the Athletics, and it did keep the Tigers' recent offensive outburst well, bursting.
MOUND MEN: Jackson Jobe back with Tigers as Kenley Jansen focused on improvement
Their eight runs marked the sixth straight game the Tigers reached that number, tied for the longest streak in franchise history, and done for the first time since a run from July 4-8, 1927. As it turned out, the Tigers only needed one run, though, thanks to another dominant performance from right-hander Troy Melton.
#tigers #last #ahead
They're worried about other things now, like catching the teams ahead of them in the Wild Card race in the American League. Well, one of the teams that was ahead of them.
Because after the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners, 8-0, on Tuesday, Aug. 4., the Tigers (55-58) had jumped half a game ahead of the Mariners (55-59), to get within 1½ games of the Cleveland Guardians in the final American League wild-card spot. (Between the Tigers and the Guardians: The Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers at one game back, and the Baltimore Orioles, tied with Detroit.) That obviously doesn't undo what happened last October, but it does build on the sweep of the Athletics, and it did keep the Tigers' recent offensive outburst well, bursting.
MOUND MEN: Jackson Jobe back with Tigers as Kenley Jansen focused on improvement
Their eight runs marked the sixth straight game the Tigers reached that number, tied for the longest streak in franchise history, and done for the first time since a run from July 4-8, 1927. As it turned out, the Tigers only needed one run, though, thanks to another dominant performance from right-hander Troy Melton.
#tigers #last #ahead
4 days ago
CLEVELAND — The Guardians are planning to call up switch-hitting shortstop Angel Genao from the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on Wednesday, Aug. 5, according to multiple reports.
Genao is ranked 39th on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list. He is the No. 2-ranked prospect in Cleveland's farm system, according to MLB Pipeline, trailing only Ralphy Velazquez.
The 22-year-old Genao's expected promotion was first reported by Yancen Pujols.
Genao has played 72 games with Triple-A Columbus this season, batting .309 with 42 RBIs, 10 home runs, 17 doubles, a triple, nine steals and an .889 OPS.
Genao also spent 24 games with the Double-A Akron RubberDucks this season, hitting .271 with 11 RBIs, three home runs, three doubles, two steals and an .830 OPS.
#triple #games #season #home
Genao is ranked 39th on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list. He is the No. 2-ranked prospect in Cleveland's farm system, according to MLB Pipeline, trailing only Ralphy Velazquez.
The 22-year-old Genao's expected promotion was first reported by Yancen Pujols.
Genao has played 72 games with Triple-A Columbus this season, batting .309 with 42 RBIs, 10 home runs, 17 doubles, a triple, nine steals and an .889 OPS.
Genao also spent 24 games with the Double-A Akron RubberDucks this season, hitting .271 with 11 RBIs, three home runs, three doubles, two steals and an .830 OPS.
#triple #games #season #home
5 days ago
Smart deadline buys help lift the Guardians in the power rankings originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Cleveland Guardians have not had any problems in the AL Central lately, winning the division in 2024 and 2025, and looking for the three-peat in 2026. However, they are having a bit of a problem this year.
The Chicago White Sox have come out and surprised everyone, leading the division heading into the thick of things in August with their 59-52 record, but Cleveland is right behind them, sitting just three games out.
So, with a need for a little boost, the Guardians decided to make some moves before the trade deadline ended. A few moves that could potentially put them ahead of the White Sox.
MORE: Grading every Cleveland Guardians trade this summer
#three
The Cleveland Guardians have not had any problems in the AL Central lately, winning the division in 2024 and 2025, and looking for the three-peat in 2026. However, they are having a bit of a problem this year.
The Chicago White Sox have come out and surprised everyone, leading the division heading into the thick of things in August with their 59-52 record, but Cleveland is right behind them, sitting just three games out.
So, with a need for a little boost, the Guardians decided to make some moves before the trade deadline ended. A few moves that could potentially put them ahead of the White Sox.
MORE: Grading every Cleveland Guardians trade this summer
#three
5 days ago
5 days ago
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5 days ago
CLEVELAND — All-Star starting pitcher Foster Griffin is scheduled to make his Guardians debut on Thursday, Aug. 6, against the New York Mets at Progressive Field, manager Stephen Vogt said.
The Guardians acquired the left-handed Griffin from the Washington Nationals shortly before the MLB trade deadline on Monday, Aug. 3. In return, Cleveland sent pitchers Will Dion, Josh Hartle, Kendeglys Virguez and outfielder Nick Mitchell to Washington.
"The year he's having, All-Star, one of the best starters in the game, and to add him with our group of starters that we already have and to work with [catchers Austin Hedges and Patrick Bailey] and our pitching coaches, [my advice to him is] keep doing what you've been doing all year," Vogt said of Griffin. "I know you got a different uniform on, but keep pitching. I'm excited to watch him pitch. I've never really seen him pitch a whole lot, so it's going to be fun."
MLB news: Guardians send Slade Cecconi to bullpen after trade deadline
Griffin throws seven pitches. He spent three years playing in ****** an (2023-25), when he added a splitter, sinker and sweeper to his fastball, cutter, curveball and changeup, he said.
#cleveland #star #vogt #washington
The Guardians acquired the left-handed Griffin from the Washington Nationals shortly before the MLB trade deadline on Monday, Aug. 3. In return, Cleveland sent pitchers Will Dion, Josh Hartle, Kendeglys Virguez and outfielder Nick Mitchell to Washington.
"The year he's having, All-Star, one of the best starters in the game, and to add him with our group of starters that we already have and to work with [catchers Austin Hedges and Patrick Bailey] and our pitching coaches, [my advice to him is] keep doing what you've been doing all year," Vogt said of Griffin. "I know you got a different uniform on, but keep pitching. I'm excited to watch him pitch. I've never really seen him pitch a whole lot, so it's going to be fun."
MLB news: Guardians send Slade Cecconi to bullpen after trade deadline
Griffin throws seven pitches. He spent three years playing in ****** an (2023-25), when he added a splitter, sinker and sweeper to his fastball, cutter, curveball and changeup, he said.
#cleveland #star #vogt #washington
5 days ago
The New York Mets (47-66) begin a three-game series at Progressive Field against the Cleveland Guardians (57-56) tonight. While Cleveland enters the series battling in the AL Central and Wild Card races, the Mets hosted a yard sale the past few days and sold off pieces from what is arguably the most disappointing ballclub in the majors this season.
Speaking of the Trade Deadline, the Guardians acquired Jo Adell (Angels), Foster Griffin (Nationals), and Nathaniel Lowe (Reds) in an effort to wake up what has been a slumbering offense. The Mets made a slew of trades headlined by deals involving Clay Holmes (Cubs), Luke Weaver (Pirates), Brooks Raley (Phillies), AJ Minter (Twins), and Freddy Peralta (Rays).
The Guardians have won just two of their last five games but did shut out the Diamondbacks Sunday, 5-0, to salvage the finale of their three-game series with Arizona. Chase DeLauter starred in the win, going 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs, a run scored, and a stolen base. The Mets, meanwhile, have dropped three straight and have scored but four runs over their last three games. Journeyman Robert Stock was better than good Sunday for New York allowing one run over five innings but the finale of the homestand, a 2-0 loss, continued a season-long trend of inconsistent offense and unmet expectations.
New York is scheduled to start veteran left-hander Sean Manaea (2-5, 4.42 ERA). After a rough start to July, the veteran finished strong allowing three runs in 12 innings over his last two starts. Cleveland counters with left-hander Joey Cantillo (8-6, 3.88 ERA). Cantillo's most recent start came on July 29 at Cincinnati in which he threw four shutout innings in a 6-1 win. That appearance was a nice bounce back from the two previous starts that saw him give up 15 hits and nine runs over just 8.2 innings.
Lets dive further into tonight's game and find a sweat or two.
#three #METS #runs
Speaking of the Trade Deadline, the Guardians acquired Jo Adell (Angels), Foster Griffin (Nationals), and Nathaniel Lowe (Reds) in an effort to wake up what has been a slumbering offense. The Mets made a slew of trades headlined by deals involving Clay Holmes (Cubs), Luke Weaver (Pirates), Brooks Raley (Phillies), AJ Minter (Twins), and Freddy Peralta (Rays).
The Guardians have won just two of their last five games but did shut out the Diamondbacks Sunday, 5-0, to salvage the finale of their three-game series with Arizona. Chase DeLauter starred in the win, going 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs, a run scored, and a stolen base. The Mets, meanwhile, have dropped three straight and have scored but four runs over their last three games. Journeyman Robert Stock was better than good Sunday for New York allowing one run over five innings but the finale of the homestand, a 2-0 loss, continued a season-long trend of inconsistent offense and unmet expectations.
New York is scheduled to start veteran left-hander Sean Manaea (2-5, 4.42 ERA). After a rough start to July, the veteran finished strong allowing three runs in 12 innings over his last two starts. Cleveland counters with left-hander Joey Cantillo (8-6, 3.88 ERA). Cantillo's most recent start came on July 29 at Cincinnati in which he threw four shutout innings in a 6-1 win. That appearance was a nice bounce back from the two previous starts that saw him give up 15 hits and nine runs over just 8.2 innings.
Lets dive further into tonight's game and find a sweat or two.
#three #METS #runs
5 days ago
Take a day off and come back to a brand new baseball team!
By now, you probably know that the Guardians made three trades yesterday:
Foster Griffin from the Nationals for Will Dion, Josh Hartle, Nick Mitchell and Kendeglys Virguez
Nathaniel Lowe from the Reds for Alejandro Rivera
Jo Adell from the Angels for Jacob Cozart.
#take #griffin #dion
By now, you probably know that the Guardians made three trades yesterday:
Foster Griffin from the Nationals for Will Dion, Josh Hartle, Nick Mitchell and Kendeglys Virguez
Nathaniel Lowe from the Reds for Alejandro Rivera
Jo Adell from the Angels for Jacob Cozart.
#take #griffin #dion
6 days ago
The trade deadline is one of the most hectic days of the entire regular season for all ball clubs, whether you are a fan of a team that is already looking ahead to the next season for how they can improve or a team that is in the middle of a playoff race and hoping to see October baseball, it's a day where all of us are constantly checking MLBTradeRumors or refreshing our twitter feeds for the next Jeff Passan bomb to grace our timeline.
Coming off a series victory over the Cleveland Guardians where the Dbacks would end up going 10-6 from the start of the 2nd half to the last day before the deadline, there was hope among fans and players on the team that GM Mike Hazen would go ahead and be an aggressive buyer and fill the positional needs this team has shown to be lacking throughout 2026. What we got was…far from the outcome we had been hoping for to say the least.
With today being the last day for teams to make trades before the deadline at 6 PM EST, the notifications from the top baseball reporters were going off all day. We saw nearly every NL playoff hopeful make some kind of move to strengthen their rosters, especially the teams like the Padres, Phillies, Cubs and even Pirates who are all still jockeying for one of the 3 Wild Card spots. There were some rumors about the Diamondbacks being involved in discussions for players like Casey Mize of the Tigers, or Alec Burleson from the Cardinals, but that's where it always seemed to end at just a "discussion" and nothing being finalized.
I sat there watching the time tick away thinking "Alright, (Mike) Hazen will get something done before time is up,let him cook" and kept repeating that to myself, but once the final 10 to 15 minutes approached I got nervous that we might not see anything come to fruition, but right as I had that thought, the news finally came through and the Snakes made a move.
Brandon, Gabe and I planned to have a deadline special episode where we would discuss all the moves that were made for the Diamondbacks and who was dealt for the reinforcements that we were sure were on their way, but like a lot of other online we were quite disappointed to see that the only trade Mike Hazen would be was trading Daniel Eagan (#5 prospect), Sandro Santana (#26 Prospect) and a Player-To-Be-Named-Later (PTBNL) in exchange for Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbar. Noot did miss a good chunk of time to start the season due to injury so his .234/.333/.354 line with 3 HR and 16 RBI might not seem like the most exciting numbers to Dback's fans, but some of his underlying metrics give fans some more hope that he could be a solid addition for a team that is still well in the wild card race.
While the addition of Nootbar does at least improve the roster by bringing in a guy who has a solid walk rate and low chase % (also would mean we have a player who can slot in for Kepler should we hold onto that playoff spot), the Diamondbacks biggest needs going into the deadline was more Starting Pitching an
Coming off a series victory over the Cleveland Guardians where the Dbacks would end up going 10-6 from the start of the 2nd half to the last day before the deadline, there was hope among fans and players on the team that GM Mike Hazen would go ahead and be an aggressive buyer and fill the positional needs this team has shown to be lacking throughout 2026. What we got was…far from the outcome we had been hoping for to say the least.
With today being the last day for teams to make trades before the deadline at 6 PM EST, the notifications from the top baseball reporters were going off all day. We saw nearly every NL playoff hopeful make some kind of move to strengthen their rosters, especially the teams like the Padres, Phillies, Cubs and even Pirates who are all still jockeying for one of the 3 Wild Card spots. There were some rumors about the Diamondbacks being involved in discussions for players like Casey Mize of the Tigers, or Alec Burleson from the Cardinals, but that's where it always seemed to end at just a "discussion" and nothing being finalized.
I sat there watching the time tick away thinking "Alright, (Mike) Hazen will get something done before time is up,let him cook" and kept repeating that to myself, but once the final 10 to 15 minutes approached I got nervous that we might not see anything come to fruition, but right as I had that thought, the news finally came through and the Snakes made a move.
Brandon, Gabe and I planned to have a deadline special episode where we would discuss all the moves that were made for the Diamondbacks and who was dealt for the reinforcements that we were sure were on their way, but like a lot of other online we were quite disappointed to see that the only trade Mike Hazen would be was trading Daniel Eagan (#5 prospect), Sandro Santana (#26 Prospect) and a Player-To-Be-Named-Later (PTBNL) in exchange for Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbar. Noot did miss a good chunk of time to start the season due to injury so his .234/.333/.354 line with 3 HR and 16 RBI might not seem like the most exciting numbers to Dback's fans, but some of his underlying metrics give fans some more hope that he could be a solid addition for a team that is still well in the wild card race.
While the addition of Nootbar does at least improve the roster by bringing in a guy who has a solid walk rate and low chase % (also would mean we have a player who can slot in for Kepler should we hold onto that playoff spot), the Diamondbacks biggest needs going into the deadline was more Starting Pitching an
