After an offseason full of controversy and negotiations, Major League Baseball changed the postseason format to include 12 teams in the playoff picture. Previously, the playoffs included just ten teams but now have grown to include an additional wild-card team. Even better, the wild-card series will now consist of a three-game weekend series that acts […] Baseball’s new … [Read more...] about Baseball’s new wild-card format and what it means for the Cleveland Guardians
How could Terry Francona not win Manager of the Year?
I suppose there’s a universe where Terry Francona is not named the 2022 AL Manager of the Year, but that’s a universe where justice is an unknown concept. To put it simply, there is no one more deserving of the award this season than the Guardians’ skipper. Francona, who isn’t sure how much longer he’ll […] How could Terry Francona not win Manager of the Year? - Away Back Gone … [Read more...] about How could Terry Francona not win Manager of the Year?
Cleveland Guardians rookie Steven Kwan named AL Player of the Week
Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan likely won’t win the American League Rookie of the Year award this season, though that’s a debate for another day. What Kwan has won, however, is AL Player of the Week recognition for September 19 through September 25, hitting .438/.471/.750 in that span, with 14 hits, including two doubles, […] Cleveland Guardians rookie Steven Kwan … [Read more...] about Cleveland Guardians rookie Steven Kwan named AL Player of the Week
Guardians’ magic number down to three as Cleveland remains unbeatable when scoring 6+ runs
The Guardians’ dominant September continued Friday night, as Cleveland beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 in Arlington. The Chicago White Sox lost to the Tigers as well, extending Cleveland’s lead in the AL Central to eight games and all but wrapping up the division title for the Guardians, as their magic number has dwindled down to […] Guardians’ magic number down to three as … [Read more...] about Guardians’ magic number down to three as Cleveland remains unbeatable when scoring 6+ runs
Cleveland Guardians: Myles Straw is back on track in September
Cleveland Guardians center fielder Myles Straw has had a season to forget, at least offensively. Defensively, he’s still easily one of the best outfielders in the game. But at the plate, it’s been a very different story. Straw has been historically bad at the plate at times this season, enduring all-time-worst slumps that ultimately pushed him […] Cleveland Guardians: Myles … [Read more...] about Cleveland Guardians: Myles Straw is back on track in September