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Braves erupt for 11-5 win to start series; Murphy rehab delayed
sports2 hours ago

Braves erupt for 11-5 win to start series; Murphy rehab delayed

Atlanta rode a 15-hit breakout to an 11-5 series-opening win over Cleveland, with Acuña Jr., Olson and Harris II homering as the offense came alive. Bryce Elder allowed two runs in 4.2 innings and the bullpen yielded three in the eighth, but Atlanta claimed the victory and moved to 1-0 in City Connect jerseys. Sean Murphy’s rehab start with Gwinnett was delayed due to a family matter. The recap also touches on minor-league notes and other MLB injury news.

Guardians vs. Mariners kicks off NBC Sunday Night Baseball with Cecconi–Hancock duel in Seattle
sports12 days ago

Guardians vs. Mariners kicks off NBC Sunday Night Baseball with Cecconi–Hancock duel in Seattle

NBC kicks off the 2026 Sunday Night Baseball slate with Cleveland visiting Seattle at T-Mobile Park on March 29 (7 p.m. ET, first pitch ~7:20). Slade Cecconi starts for Cleveland and Emerson Hancock for Seattle. The game airs on NBCLive with Peacock streaming; Jason Benetti calls the action with analysts Rick Manning and Ryan Rowland-Smith, and Ahmed Fareed hosts the pregame. The matchup features two 2025 division winners and a brother-on-opposing-sides storyline as Bo Naylor (Cleveland) faces his brother Josh Naylor (Seattle) at first base. Cal Raleigh of Seattle set a single-season homer mark in 2025. NBC Sports outlines MLB on NBC/Peacock coverage and broader streaming plans for 2026.

DeLauter’s 10th-inning blast lifts Guardians past Mariners in extras
sports13 days ago

DeLauter’s 10th-inning blast lifts Guardians past Mariners in extras

Chase DeLauter hit his fourth career home run, a go-ahead shot in the 10th inning, to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-5 win over the Seattle Mariners in 10 innings at T-Mobile Park. Seattle forced extras with a ninth-inning RBI single from Julio Rodríguez to make it 3-3, and Luke Raley added a two-run homer in the 10th before Connor Brogdon closed out the win for Cleveland. Mariners starter Bryan Woo worked five scoreless innings before the Guardians pushed across two in the sixth, and DeLauter’s dramatic 10th capped a back-and-forth night in which Cleveland never trailed after the early frames.

Mariners' Opening Day offense fizzles as Guardians pull away
sports15 days ago

Mariners' Opening Day offense fizzles as Guardians pull away

Seattle’s Opening Day offense was stifled, with 14 strikeouts and all runs coming on solo homers (Donovan and Canzone) as Cleveland answered with timely hits and its bullpen, ultimately holding Seattle to six runs allowed. Logan Gilbert labored and the Guardians’ bats produced key knocks, including a Rocchio two-run double and a Ramirez double, while Dominic Canzone added a second homer to briefly spark a Mariners rally before a 6-4 Guardians win. Bibee left early with right shoulder inflammation, underscoring a rough night for Seattle all around.

DeLauter’s 2-HR debut fuels Guardians’ 6-4 win over Mariners
baseball15 days ago

DeLauter’s 2-HR debut fuels Guardians’ 6-4 win over Mariners

Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter hit two homers, including one in his first major league at-bat, as Cleveland beat Seattle 6-4. Brendan Donovan homered for the Mariners in his first at-bat with Seattle, while Dominic Canzone added two solo homers and Luke Raley also went deep for Seattle. Cleveland’s Rocchio and Ramírez produced two-run doubles to propel the lead; Tanner Bibee left with right shoulder inflammation and Cade Smith earned the save. Gabe Speier took the loss for Seattle. The four-game series continues Friday with George Kirby opposing Gavin Williams.

Guardians Sign Former NPB Pitcher Pedro Avila on One-Year Deal
sports3 months ago

Guardians Sign Former NPB Pitcher Pedro Avila on One-Year Deal

The Cleveland Guardians are signing pitcher Pedro Avila to a one-year split contract, providing him with a chance to compete for a spot on the roster and offering the team flexibility. Avila, who has experience in both MLB and Japan, has shown solid performance as a reliever and starter, and the contract structure aims to benefit both parties by making him less likely to be claimed off waivers and more likely to stay with the team.

Guardians Sign Reliever Connor Brogdon to Major League Deal
sports4 months ago

Guardians Sign Reliever Connor Brogdon to Major League Deal

The Cleveland Guardians and pitcher Connor Brogdon have agreed to a major league contract worth $900K for the upcoming season, with the team seeing potential in his velocity and past performance despite recent struggles. Brogdon, who has a history of effective relief pitching, will compete for a spot in the Guardians' bullpen, adding depth to their relief corps.

Cleveland Guardians Pitchers Indicted in Sports Gambling Scheme
sports5 months ago

Cleveland Guardians Pitchers Indicted in Sports Gambling Scheme

Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase, were indicted for conspiring with sports bettors to rig pitches during MLB games in 2023 and 2025, leading to illegal profits and undermining the integrity of the sport. Ortiz was arrested, while Clase remains at large, with both accused of accepting bribes to throw specific pitches, including on the first pitch of at-bats, causing significant financial gains for bettors and violating league rules.

Guardians Pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Indicted in Betting Scandal
sports5 months ago

Guardians Pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Indicted in Betting Scandal

Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have been indicted on gambling-related charges including fraud, conspiracy, and bribery, accused of intentionally throwing pitches to manipulate betting outcomes. Ortiz was arrested in Boston, while Clase has not yet been detained. The case highlights the risks of prop bets and microbets in sports.

Cleveland Guardians Re-Sign Veteran Catcher Austin Hedges
sports5 months ago

Cleveland Guardians Re-Sign Veteran Catcher Austin Hedges

The Cleveland Guardians are re-signing catcher Austin Hedges to a one-year, $4.5 million deal, emphasizing his defensive skills and game-calling abilities despite limited offensive production. Hedges, in his third straight year with the team, remains a key defensive asset, especially with the upcoming challenge system in MLB. The Guardians are focusing on maintaining their core players and are unlikely to make major free-agent moves this offseason.

Guardians Celebrate Rocctober with Special News and Notes
sports6 months ago

Guardians Celebrate Rocctober with Special News and Notes

The Cleveland Guardians are tied 1-1 with the Detroit Tigers in their playoff series, highlighted by late-game heroics from Brayan Rocchio and the historic debut of Chase DeLauter, who made a notable playoff debut as the sixth player to do so. Several Guardians players are nominated for the 2025 All-MLB Team, and around the league, managerial changes and series outcomes are shaping the postseason landscape.