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Guardians’ Trevor Stephan out for season after Tommy John surgery
Stephan, who has been a dependable part of Cleveland’s bullpen the past two seasons, had his right ulnar collateral ligament repaired and a bone spur addressed. The team said Dr. Keith Meister performed the operation in Dallas. The Guardians estimate Stephan, 28, will be sidelined at least one year and up to 16 months. Stephan […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday’s MLB games
For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and for how to best utilize the information contained within, check out our handy primer here. Note: This file has been updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of […]
Continue readingYankees eliminate Guardians to set up ALCS showdown vs. Astros
NEW YORK — Houston, here come the Yankees. Riding off a strong start from lefty Nestor Cortes, the New York Yankees booked a ticket to the American League Championship Series with a 5-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. The Game 5 victory capped a back-and-forth series in which the Yankees faced elimination in […]
Continue readingGerrit Cole gem helps Yankees force Guardians to Game 5 in ALDS
CLEVELAND — The New York Yankees signed Gerrit Cole for games like this. With the Yankees’ 99-win season on the brink, Cole spun seven sparkling innings, propelling New York to a 4-2 win over the upstart Cleveland Guardians on Sunday as the Bombers knotted the American League Division Series at two games apiece. Starting for […]
Continue reading2022 MLB playoffs: Our predictions from the wild-card games through the World Series
The 2022 MLB playoffs begin Friday afternoon, debuting a new format with 12 teams hoping to raise this year’s World Series trophy. The Dodgers — who enter October with MLB’s best record and a franchise record number of wins — look to add another title to prove their 2020 championship was no fluke. Meanwhile, the […]
Continue readingEverything you need for the 2022 MLB playoffs: Odds, strengths (and weaknesses) and how far all 12 teams will go
The 2022 MLB playoffs are here — and for the first time there are 12 teams battling for World Series glory. With an extra round to begin the postseason and the possibility that this year’s Fall Classic extends to a Game 7 on Nov. 5, it will be a very short October stay for some […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday’s MLB games
Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is geared towards ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring. Note: This file will be updated with any […]
Continue readingLos Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout sees home run streak end at seven straight games, goes 0-for-3 against Cleveland Guardians
CLEVELAND — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout‘s streak of consecutive games hitting a home run ended at seven, one shy of the major league record, and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat Los Angeles 3-1 on Tuesday night. Trout went 0-for-3 with three routine flyballs and a walk. The three-time AL MVP was chasing […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 21: Which NL power sits atop our list?
It’s showtime for many teams as we enter the final month of the regular season. Some are cruising toward the postseason, while others are locked in a close battle for a playoff spot. And with no Game 163 tiebreakers this season, it should prove to be a fun September. After dominating our list for 20 […]
Continue readingCleveland Guardians announce 5-year contract with closer Emmanuel Clase
The deal, which was agreed to over the weekend, includes club options for 2027 and 2028 worth $10 million each. “I just want to thank God for this opportunity, but also to the Guardians for this opportunity, to become what I always wanted to be — that was a closer,” Clase, 24, said through a […]
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