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Shane Bieber and Guardians blank Athletics 8-0 as Stephen Vogt gets first win as manager

Mar. 29, 2024 01:25 AM EDT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Shane Bieber struck out 11 in six shutout innings, David Fry had three hits and Stephen Vogt won his managerial debut as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Oakland Athletics 8-0 on Thursday night. Bieber, the 2020 Cy Young Award winner, made his fifth...

AL Central Preview: Tigers, Royals try to end years of losing after offseason moves

Mar. 18, 2024 15:45 PM EDT

The AL Central doesn't appear to be a great place to find baseball's best teams. Instead, it might be home to some of the most improved. The division had a tough 2023, with the Twins running away with the title despite an 87-win season that wouldn't have been good...

Guardians' Vogt excited for 1st spring game as he launches managerial career

Feb. 24, 2024 18:15 PM EST

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Stephen Vogt likened Saturday’s spring training opener to a new school year. “There’s something so exciting about the first day,” the new Cleveland Guardians manager said before his dugout debut against Cincinnati at Goodyear Ballpark. “It’s like...