**NEW YORK (AP)** – Pitcher Alex Cobb has been removed from the Cleveland Guardians’ AL Championship Series roster after sustaining an injury in the opener. He has been replaced by fellow right-hander Ben Lively, the team’s top pitcher during the regular season. Cobb exited Monday’s 5-2 loss to the New York Yankees after 2 2/3…
The MLB community is mourning the loss of former pitching great Luis Tiant, who died at the age of 83 on Tuesday. Tiant was among the top pitchers in the league during the 1960s and 1970s, playing for the Cleveland Guardians (formerly known as the Indians) from his MLB debut in 1964 until 1969. He…
The Cleveland Guardians have added outfielder Angel Martinez to their postseason roster as an injury replacement, following approval from Major League Baseball (MLB). Martinez replaces outfielder Tyler Freeman, who sustained an oblique injury during a simulated game, ahead of Game 2 in the American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Detroit Tigers. MLB’s medical director,…
The trade of veteran pitcher Alex Cobb to the Cleveland Guardians was not well-received in the San Francisco Giants clubhouse. However, the move provided the 2023 NL All-Star with an opportunity to compete in the playoffs, as the Guardians activated him ahead of the ALDS, according to a team announcement. Cobb had been a reliable…
The Cleveland Guardians showed no signs of rust in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers, despite having a five-day break. After securing a first-round bye with the second-best record in the American League, the Guardians came out aggressively. They exploded for five runs in the first inning, highlighted by a three-run home…
In the late 2000s and early 2010s, the Cleveland Guardians (formerly Indians) were focused on rebuilding their team. They reached the League Championship Series in 2007, showcasing their strength that year, but didn’t make another playoff appearance until 2013, which was Terry Francona’s first season as manager. During the rebuilding years from 2006 to 2012,…
The Cleveland Guardians are welcoming back left fielder Steven Kwan from the 10-day injured list, resulting in Myles Straw being optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Kwan had been sidelined for over a week due to back inflammation but has now been cleared to return, allowing him to shake off any rust ahead of the postseason. Despite…
Guardians outfield prospect George Valera will undergo season-ending surgery, as reported by Mandy Bell of MLB.com. The 23-year-old ruptured the patellar tendon in his right knee while attempting a catch at the wall in Triple-A. The surgery comes with a recovery period of six to nine months, making it likely that Valera will begin next…
Guardians outfield prospect George Valera is set for season-ending surgery, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. The 23-year-old suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee while attempting a catch at the wall in Triple-A. The surgery has a recovery timeline of six to nine months, meaning Valera is likely to begin next season…
**CLEVELAND, Ohio** — Guardians manager Stephen Vogt offered updates on several injured players on Monday, starting with All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan, who has been out since Friday with a sore back. Vogt noted that Kwan is showing progress and will engage in some “rotational exercises” before Monday’s series opener against the Twins at Progressive…