City of Angel: Martinez Powers Cleveland Guardians to Victory over World Champions

Nobody would have blamed the Cleveland Guardians if they had been swept at home by the Los Angeles Dodgers. After all, the Dodgers are the World champions, they have Shohei Ohtani, and they are the best team money can buy. But the Guardians scrapped their way to a 7-4 victory to finish the series with… read more

20 Is a Magic Number: Shohei Ohtani Strikes Again as LA Dodgers Beat Cleveland Guardians

The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers relied on the long ball in a 9-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night at Progressive Field. Shohei Ohtani homered for the third straight game, becoming the first player in the major leagues to hit 20 homers this year. Looking at the calendar, we are still… read more

World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers Beat Cleveland Guardians 7-2

Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the game as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-2 on Monday night. Ohtani’s blast was his 19th of the season, leading the major leagues. Andrew Judge of the Yankees and Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies have 18. Facing the World Series champions is… read more

Cy Young Winner Tarik Skubal Blanks Cleveland Guardians 5-0

Well, it was fun while it lasted. The Cleveland Guardians had won four games in a row, including three straight against the first-place Detroit Tigers. Then they ran into Tarik Skubal, last year’s American League Cy Young Award winner. The 28-year-old lefty delivered one of the best performances of his career as the Tigers defeated… read more

Cleveland Guardians Topple Detroit Tigers with Tenth-Inning Outburst

The Cleveland Guardians are playing their best at the perfect time. Coming into Detroit with a six-game deficit in the AL Central Division, the Guardians have won three in a row at Comerica Park. Last night’s game took 10 innings, but Cleveland prevailed 7-5. TIGER ATTACK Determined to turn the tables, the Tigers jumped out… read more

Run Runaway: Slade Cecconi Earns First Win for Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland Guardians fans who were disappointed with the Josh Naylor trade in the offseason finally have something to make them smile. Slade Cecconi, who came from the Arizona Diamondbacks in the trade, pitched six strong innings as the Guardians beat the Tigers 3-1 on Friday night. Cecconi (1-1) gave up one run on five hits… read more

Tanner Bibee, Cleveland Guardians Shut Out Detroit Tigers

Tanner Bibee pitched like an ace when the Cleveland Guardians needed him most. Bibee delivered seven shutout innings as Cleveland beat the Detroit Tigers 7-0 in the opener of a four-game series. The visiting Guardians jumped from fourth place to second place in the AL Central Division with a record of 27-22. The Tigers lead… read more

Purple Rain: Cleveland Guardians Earn Soggy Split with Minnesota Twins

Minneapolis baseball fans wished for the return of the Metrodome, as three inches of rain fell while the Twins were trying to play the Cleveland Guardians this week. The teams finally completed Monday’s game on Wednesday, with the Twins winning 6-5. The Guardians bounced back to win the regularly scheduled game 5-1. Before we dive… read more

The Human Element Under Review: Umpiring in the Modern Era

As the 2025 Major League Baseball season unfolds, the role of umpires is under unprecedented scrutiny. With the advent of technology like the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system and ongoing debates about the definition of a swing, the traditional human element of officiating is being reevaluated. The Rise of Technology in Umpiring: This spring, MLB expanded… read more

Cleveland Guardians’ Suspended Game with Minnesota Twins to Be Completed Today

Getting suspended from school or employment is a bad thing. Pink Floyd had a more positive take on the word. There’s no sensation to compare with this Suspended animation – a state of bliss In baseball, it’s just a case of “hurry up and wait.” The Cleveland Guardians’ game against Minnesota was suspended in the… read more

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