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Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase breaking bats, records, making strong case to win AL Cy Young

Sep. 17, 2024 14:31 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Emmanuel Clase is breaking bats and records at an almost equal rate. He's become baseball's grim reaper, the cream of the closer crop. Cleveland's right-hander with a devilish cut fastball not seen since Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera's dominant days with the New...

Manzardo homers, Clase gets 46th save as Guardians rally past Twins 4-3 to tighten grip on Central

Sep. 16, 2024 23:16 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Kyle Manzardo hit a two-run, go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and Emmanuel Clase recorded his 46th save as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Monday night to tighten their grip on the AL Central. With Josh Naylor on second...

Ben Lively, 4 relievers combine for a 4-hitter, AL Central-leading Guardians beat Rays 2-0

Sep. 15, 2024 17:11 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Ben Lively and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, Brayan Rocchio had an RBI single for the go-ahead run and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 on Sunday. The Guardians are four games ahead of second-place Kansas City in...

Guardians edge Dodgers 3-1 on Giménez's 2-run shot and Boyd's strong outing

Sep. 07, 2024 01:26 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Boyd outdueled Landon Knack over five scoreless innings, Andrés Giménez hit a two-run homer in the sixth and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Friday night in a matchup of division leaders. The NL West-leading Dodgers managed...

Top of the Clase: Cleveland closer Emmauel Clase sets team saves record, joins Cy Young conversation

Aug. 30, 2024 23:48 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Emmanuel Clase's career as a closer with Cleveland began with a major blemish. It's been pristine ever since. Clase became the club's career saves leader on Friday night, notching his 150th in less than five seasons — and No. 40 in 2024 — as the Guardians...

Clase sets club record for saves, Noel, Giménez hit consecutive HRs as Guardians top Pirates 10-8

Aug. 30, 2024 23:40 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hit a two-run homer and Andrés Giménez followed with a solo shot in the fifth inning, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-8 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Emmanuel Clase became Cleveland's career saves leader, notching...

Guardians rally for 7-5 victory over Royals, reclaim sole possession of first place in AL Central

Aug. 28, 2024 17:20 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Jhonkensy Noel singled home Josh Naylor with the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 7-5 win over the Kansas City Royals, reclaiming sole possession of first place in the AL Central on Wednesday. The Guardians trailed...

Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hits a 430-foot homer for the go-ahead run as the Guardians edge the Cubs 2-1

Aug. 13, 2024 22:22 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hit a 430-foot solo homer in the sixth inning off Drew Smyly, providing the go-ahead run for the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians in a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. Noel’s drive onto the left field...

Rookie Noel homers twice, Guardians outlast Cubs 9-8 in matchup evoking 2016 World Series memories

Aug. 12, 2024 22:43 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — All that was missing were Rajai Davis and a rain delay. Josh Naylor drove in José Ramírez with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians held on for a 9-8 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night in a back-and-forth matchup that evoked...

Fry and Ramírez go deep, Guardians beat Twins 5-3 to earn split of four-game series

Aug. 11, 2024 18:44 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — David Fry and José Ramírez homered, and the Cleveland Guardians held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 on Sunday to earn a split of the four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central. The Guardians won their second straight after losing seven in...