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Guardians replace injured Tyler Freeman with รngel Martรญnez ahead of Game 2 against Tigers
Read full article: Guardians replace injured Tyler Freeman with รngel Martรญnez ahead of Game 2 against TigersGuardians utilityman Tyler Freeman sustained an oblique injury during a simulated game Sunday and was dropped from the AL Division Series roster prior to Cleveland hosting Detroit in Game 2.
It doesnโt get much worse than what happened to Akil Baddoo at 2nd base tonight
Read full article: It doesnโt get much worse than what happened to Akil Baddoo at 2nd base tonightThe career of every professional athlete has its highs and lows. Well, for Akil Baddoo, the second inning of his game on May 8, 2023, will be remembered as a low.
Detroit Tigers head to Cleveland with eyes on second place (yes, really)
Read full article: Detroit Tigers head to Cleveland with eyes on second place (yes, really)Itโs amazing how far the Detroit Tigers have come this season. After being by far the worst team in baseball the first five weeks, theyโre suddenly heading to Cleveland with a chance to take over second place in the division.
Guardians for the future: The history behind a name change for the longtime baseball franchise
Read full article: Guardians for the future: The history behind a name change for the longtime baseball franchiseFans were probably a little puzzled at first when the news broke announcing the new nickname for Clevelandโs baseball team.
Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at games
Read full article: Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at gamesWhile moving forward with a plan to change their name, the Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing headdresses or inappropriate face paint. The team announced the new guidelines on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in advance of Monday's home opener against Detroit. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)CLEVELAND โ While moving forward with a plan to change their name, the Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint. The team announced the fan dress policy for the 2021 season on Wednesday in advance of Monday's home opener against Detroit. Cleveland fans will still be allowed to wear caps and clothing featuring Chief Wahoo, the teamโs contentious mascot.
Cleveland Indians trade superstar SS Francisco Lindor, beloved SP Carlos Carrasco to Mets for 4 players
Read full article: Cleveland Indians trade superstar SS Francisco Lindor, beloved SP Carlos Carrasco to Mets for 4 playersCleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor prepares to bat during baseball practice at Progressive Field, Monday, July 6, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)CLEVELAND โ The Cleveland Indians have traded superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor and beloved pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets for four players in a mega blockbuster MLB trade. pic.twitter.com/Jk2XqNIgaU โ Cleveland Indians (@Indians) January 7, 2021Cleveland is receiving young infielders Amed Rosario and Andres Gimenez, as well as prospects Isaiah Greene and Josh Wolf, in the deal. FILE - Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor singles off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. A rotation that was at the top of the league as recently as 2018 no longer features Corey Kluber, Mike Clevinger, Carlos Carrasco or Trevor Bauer.
Report: Cleveland Indians changing name after 105 years
Read full article: Report: Cleveland Indians changing name after 105 yearsFILE - In this July 10, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor runs the bases after hitting a home run during a simulated game at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Indians are changing their name after 105 years, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)CLEVELAND โ The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years. Cleveland's move away from Indians follows a similar decision earlier this year by the NFL's Washington Football Team, which was previously known as the Redskins. A few days after Dolan's statement, Indians manager Terry Francona said it was time to "move forwardโ with the name change.
Los Angeles Angels fire former Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus after one season
Read full article: Los Angeles Angels fire former Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus after one seasonManager Brad Ausmus #12 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim walks from the dugout before the game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on August 3, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by DavidDETROIT - The Los Angeles Angels have fired former Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus after just one season. "I want to thank Brad for his hard work and dedication to this organization over the last two seasons as both a special assistant and field manager," Angels general manager Billy Eppler said in a statement. Ausmus lasted just one season with the Angels, leading them to a 72-90 record and fourth place in the American League West Division. It was a difficult season for the Angels, highlighted by the death of starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs and a season-ending injury to potential MVP Mike Trout.
Cleveland's Lindor calls for more netting after child struck by line drive
Read full article: Cleveland's Lindor calls for more netting after child struck by line driveFrancisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homerun during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field on July 21, 2019, in Cleveland. (CNN) - Cleveland Indians star shortstop Francisco Lindor is speaking out after another scary incident involving a fan hit by a foul ball. In the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field in Cleveland, a Lindor line drive down the first base line went into the crowd and hit a young boy. "I encourage every MLB team to put the nets all the way down," Lindor said. That includes Progressive Field.
Detroit Tigers catch Baltimore Orioles in race for fewest wins in baseball
Read full article: Detroit Tigers catch Baltimore Orioles in race for fewest wins in baseball(Photo by RonDETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have finally pulled into a first-place tie in the race to have the fewest wins in all of baseball. When their 7-2 loss Wednesday against the Cleveland Indians, the Tigers fell to 29-62 on the season. The two teams are now tied for the fewest wins in baseball, and they aren't even close to anyone else in the league. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)Clearly it's going to be a Tigers vs. Orioles race for the worst record in baseball, and boy, that should be a doozie. The Tigers and Orioles will play a critical four-game series in Detroit from Sept. 13-16.