Latest Terry Francona News
Pitch clock sparks Mariners rally for 3-0 win over Guardians
SEATTLE (AP) — J.P. Crawford was the beneficiary of a pitch-clock violation. One big swing from Ty France made certain it became noteworthy on opening day. Crawford's walk helped by a timer infraction called on James Karinchak sparked an eighth-inning rally that was capped by...
AL Central Preview: Guards try defending lackluster division
Guardians ace Shane Bieber was musing about Cleveland manager Terry Francona's importance to the club earlier this spring when he made a somewhat surprising acknowledgement of what baseball's youngest team had done a year ago. “We kind of maximized our input,” Bieber said, “and...
American League Central Preview Capsules
Capsules of American League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ CLEVELAND GUARDIANS 2022: 92-70, first place, lost to New York Yankees in Division Series. Manager: Terry Francona (11th season). Opening...
Astros' Alvarez has sore hand, won't take BP for a few days
Houston Astros All-Star Yordan Alvarez has a sore left hand that will keep him out of batting practice for a few days in spring training. Alvarez told reporters on Tuesday that soreness in the hand was an issue at times last year and continued to “flare up a bit at times” during...
Guardians top prospects Espino, DeLauter out with injuries
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cleveland Guardians top pitching prospect Daniel Espino will be sidelined at least two months with a right shoulder strain. Espino, who was tracking to possibly make his big league debut this season, reported soreness after a throwing session last month....
Guardians' Francona feeling good after recent health issues
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona is feeling much better these days. He has a rod in his left foot that bothers him when he wears his beloved flip-flops, but that's a breeze compared with what he experienced in the past. The former big league...
Police recover Guardians manager Francona's stolen scooter
CLEVELAND (AP) — The case of the stolen scooter has been solved. Cleveland police recovered Guardians manager Terry Francona's beloved two-wheeled ride on Tuesday night after it was swiped from outside his downtown apartment this past weekend. A team spokesman said...
