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

Terry Francona’s Cincinnati Reds Sweep Cleveland Guardians

When Terry Francona retired as the Guardians manager after the 2023 season, Cleveland fans never expected to see him in the opposite dugout. He only needed one year off, as he took over the Cincinnati Reds. In typical fashion, Francona has taken a team with little star power and made them respectable. The Reds (24-24)… read more

Will Benson Strikes Again as Cincinnati Reds Beat Cleveland Guardians 4-1

The Cleveland Guardians’ former players always seem to turn it up a notch when they get a chance to play against their old teammates. Will Benson homered for the second straight game against his former squad as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the visiting Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Saturday night. Slade Cecconi (0-1) made his first… read more

Cleveland Guardians Can’t Escape Five-Run Hole in Loss to Cincinnati Reds

The battle for the Ohio Cup began with the Cincinnati Reds beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Friday night in Cincinnati. Cleveland has maintained its grip on the Cup for the last 10 seasons. Terry Francona managed the Reds for the first time against the Guardians, whom he led to a decade of success until… read more

Day Drinking: Milwaukee Brewers Beat Cleveland Guardians 9-5

The Cleveland Guardians’ usually solid bullpen faltered as the Milwaukee Brewers won 9-5 on Wednesday afternoon at Progressive Field. Cleveland won the three-game series, but the Detroit Tigers increased their lead to 3½ games in the AL Central Division with a 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox. Remember Jake Bauers? He played for the… read more

Logan Allen Leads Cleveland Guardians to Another Shutout of Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers aren’t enjoying their visit to Cleveland one bit. Left-hander Logan Allen and three relievers pitched a three-hit shutout as the Guardians won 2-0 last night. Cleveland also won Monday’s series opener 5-0. Allen (2-2) gave up only three hits in six innings while striking out six. Michael Festa, Hunter Gaddis, and Emmanuel… read more

Robbing Them Blind: Jose Ramirez Steals Three Bases as Cleveland Guardians Beat Milwaukee Brewers

Jose Ramirez will go down in history as one of Cleveland’s greatest ballplayers, and he doesn’t always do it with his bat. His aggressive baserunning sparked the Guardians’ offense last night in a 5-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Progressive Field. Ramirez ignited the Guardians’ first rally in the fourth inning. He singled and… read more

Cleveland Guardians Provide No Help to Cavaliers Fans in Loss to Philadelphia Phillies

Cleveland sports fans settled in for a great Sunday night of action. The Cavaliers were playing Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers, while the Guardians faced the Phillies on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball. Things didn’t go well. The Pacers built an 80-39 halftime lead en route to a 129-109 win that put the Cavs in… read more

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