The Cleveland Guardians center fielder ranks at or near the top in multiple defensive categories this season. The defensive ability of Myles Straw in center field is more than deserving of praise. Straw leads the American League in Outfield Assists (12), Ultimate Zone Rating (12.7), and second in Defensive Runs
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Gut check time for Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians hold a slim lead in the American League Central and will need all hands on deck to win the division. Fresh off a series win against the Kansas City Royals, the Cleveland Guardians enter Thursday with a 2 game lead over the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White
Guardians embarrassed in Detroit
It was far from a good time for the Cleveland Guardians during their visit in the Motor City as they were swept but the Detroit Tigers. This comes after being swept by the Red Sox the week before, winning three of five from the Twins, and dropping two of three
Jose Ramirez leads AL 3B All-Star vote
After finding himself in second place last week, Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is the leading vote getter for American League third basemen. This is hardly surprising for two reasons. First, anything vote related that involves something related to Cleveland always results in a good turnout. Secondly, Jose Ramirez
Oscar Mercado claimed by Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have claimed outfielder Oscar Mercado off waivers. Mercado was designated for assignment by the Cleveland Guardians last week. Philadelphia is dealing with the uncertain future of outfielder Bryce Harper and his fractured thumb. While Mercado is no Harper, he can least play better outfield defense than the
Guarding The Corner Ep. 15 – Grover Cleveland Season
Guarding The Corner Epsiode 15 – Grover Cleveland Season: Discussing the Cleveland Guardians series with the Twins, Red Sox, and Twins again.
Guardians outlast Twins in extras
The Cleveland Guardians began their three-game set with the Minnesota Twins Tuesday, coming away with a 6-5 victory in extra-innings. It was a more than welcome return for both Franmil Reyes and Aaron Civale. The Guardians activated both earlier in the day with Civale slated to start while Reyes batted
Guardians activate Civale, Reyes DFA Mercado
The Cleveland Guardians announced a handful of roster moves prior to Tuesday’s game in Minnesota. Franmil Reyes and Aaron Civale have been activated from the injured list while they have designated Oscar Mercado for assignment. Civale is slated to start against the Twins Tuesday while Reyes returns to the Guardians
Nick Sandlin optioned to Columbus
When the Cleveland Guardians take the field Tuesday night in Minnesota they will be doing so without Nick Sandlin. The team optioned the reliever to Triple-A Columbus on Monday. While his ERA looks impressive at just 2.89, FIP and WHIP tell a different story. At 1.607 Nick Sandlin has seen
Bo Naylor promoted to Triple-A Columbus
Highly regarded catching prospect Bo Naylor is making the move from Akron to Columbus as he continues to make his way through the Guardians system. Naylor has nothing left to prove at the Double-A level with 12 doubles and six home runs to go along with his .898 OPS in