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Shorter games, more running, more action. Two years in, MLB's rule changes have provided a jolt
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two years ago, it looked as if Major League Baseball was having an existential crisis. To many inside the game, it certainly felt like one as a sport built on its timelessness careened toward a future hellbent on speeding things up. Pitch clocks. Defensive shift...
Shorter games, more running, more action. Two years in, MLB's rule changes have provided a jolt
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two years ago, it looked as if Major League Baseball was having an existential crisis. To many inside the game, it certainly felt like one as a sport built on its timelessness careened toward a future hellbent on speeding things up. Pitch clocks. Defensive shift...
All-Star OF Steven Kwan homers in first at-bat in return from IL as Guardians down Reds 5-2 win
CLEVELAND (AP) — Steven Kwan needed just one swing to show he's playoff ready. Kwan returned from the injured list and homered leading off Wednesday night's game as the Cleveland Guardians continued to tune up for the postseason with a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. ...
José Ramírez hits 3-run homer in 8th, playoff-bound Guardians beat Reds 5-2
CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning after Cleveland pitchers retired the first 18 batters, lifting the AL Central champion Guardians to a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. Ramírez hit his 38th homer of the season,...
AL Central champion Guardians clinch first-round bye in postseason with 6-1 victory over Reds
CLEVELAND (AP) — Lane Thomas hit a two-run homer and drove in three, Josh Naylor had a pair of RBIs, and the AL Central champion Cleveland Guardians clinched a first-round bye in the postseason with a 6-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Tanner Bibee (12-8) allowed...
Cleveland Guardians clinch AL Central title when Royals lose to Giants
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Forget about the final score. For the Cleveland Guardians, it was time to celebrate again. Cleveland clinched its second AL Central championship in three years Saturday when second-place Kansas City lost at home — yet another impressive accomplishment for rookie...
Herrera and Walker homer, Cardinals beat Guardians 6-5 after Cleveland had clinched division
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Iván Herrera and Jordan Walker hit home runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Cleveland 6-5 on Saturday night after the Guardians had already clinched the AL Central title earlier in the day. José Ramírez and Bo Naylor homered for Cleveland, which clinched its...
José Ramírez homers and drives in a pair, Ben Lively goes 5 innings, and Guardians top Cardinals 5-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — José Ramírez had three hits including his 36th home run, drove in two and stole his 40th base as the Cleveland Guardians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Friday night to move closer to the AL Central crown. “When you watch him play, it’s OK, this guy wants...
Guardians pushing unexpected season into postseason, will have chance to end Series title drought
CLEVELAND (AP) — Soaked to the skin from being sprayed with Champagne and beer, manager Stephen Vogt stood in the middle of the clubhouse and triumphantly lifted a fake jeweled championship belt over his head like a conquering boxer. Cleveland will fight for a real one in October....
Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with walk-off, 3-2 win in 10 innings over Twins
CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrés 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 on Thursday. With Ramírez on second as the automatic runner,...
