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Central-leading Guardians place starter Alex Cobb on 15-day injured list with middle finger blister
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians starter Alex Cobb was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a blister on his middle finger, an injury that could impact Cleveland's postseason pitching plans. Cobb, who has helped stabilize the team's rotation since being acquired in a July...
Cantillo gets his 1st major league win as the Guardians knock off the White Sox 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Joey Cantillo pitched seven sparkling innings for his first major league win, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Monday night. Cantillo was working on a perfect game before Andrew Benintendi grounded a single into right field with two outs...
Manzardo hits his first 2 career homers as AL Central-leading Guardians beat Pirates 6-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyle Manzardo hit his first two major league homers, Alex Cobb did not allow a baserunner through the first six innings and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Sunday. Manzardo, recalled from Triple-A Columbus before the...
AL Central-leading Guardians place RHP Alex Cobb on 15-day IL with broken nail
CLEVELAND (AP) — Alex Cobb was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a broken nail by the Cleveland Guardians, who can't catch a break with their starting rotation. The right-hander has made two starts for the AL Central leaders since being acquired in a July 30 trade from...
Alex Cobb gets first win in nearly a year and AL-leading Guardians beat Cubs 6-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Alex Cobb earned his first win in nearly a year and Andrés Giménez drove in three runs, sending the American League-leading Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. José Ramírez, Josh Naylor and Will Brennan also had RBIs...
Twins sweep doubleheader to stretch Guardians' skid to 7 straight, close AL Central gap to 1½ games
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Wallner hit the go-ahead three-run homer for the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning of the nightcap to spoil Cleveland starter Alex Cobb's season debut, fueling a 6-3 victory for a doubleheader sweep on Friday that gave the Guardians their seventh straight loss and...
Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline
PHOENIX (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh made significant deals for the stretch run ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. Many top stars mentioned as trade...
Guardians add starting pitcher before deadline, acquire RHP Alex Cobb from Giants for prospects
CLEVELAND (AP) — Sticker shock kept the Guardians from trading for an elite pitcher at the deadline. They opted for an experienced one instead. Priced out of the market for one of the top available starters, the Guardians added much-needed depth to their rotation by...
