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⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Minnesota Twins – May 1, 2025

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The Corner Rundown: Guardians Walk It Off as Ramírez Makes History

Final Score: Cleveland Guardians 4, Minnesota Twins 3 (10 innings)

Date: May 1, 2025
Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

🌟 Key Performers

  • José Ramírez: Game-tying RBI single in the 10th, stole second base to become the first player in franchise history with 250 HR and 250 SB.
  • Angel Martínez: Pinch-hit walk-off single in the 10th inning.
  • Jhonkensy Noel: Crushed a 450-foot solo home run in the 5th — the longest Guardians homer this season.
  • Ben Lively: 5.2 scoreless innings, allowing just 4 hits with 5 strikeouts.

📝 Game Summary

Despite two lengthy rain delays, the Guardians found a way to win. Cleveland held a 2–0 lead entering the 6th before the Twins tied it. After a tense late-inning exchange, José Ramírez tied the game in the bottom of the 9th, then stole second to reach a rare 250 HR / 250 SB milestone. In extras, it was Angel Martínez — pinch-hitting with the game on the line — who drove in Ramírez for the win.

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🧭 Next Game

The Guardians (18–13) now head north for a six-game road trip. First stop: Toronto, for a three-game series against the Blue Jays beginning Friday. Logan Allen (1–2, 4.21 ERA) will get the start in the opener.

⚾ ALL THINGS GUARDIANS

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⚾ Guardians Bolster Bullpen with Acquisition of Matt Festa

Date: April 30, 2025

📝 Trade Details

The Cleveland Guardians have acquired right-handed reliever Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations. The move aims to strengthen the Guardians’ bullpen amidst recent injuries to key pitchers.

🔍 Player Profile: Matt Festa

Festa, 32, brings experience to the Guardians’ pitching staff. In the 2024 season with the Rangers, he appeared in 45 games, posting a 3.68 ERA with 58 strikeouts over 51.1 innings. Known for his effective slider and ability to handle high-leverage situations, Festa is expected to provide depth and stability to Cleveland’s relief corps.

⚠️ Injury Updates Prompting the Move

The acquisition comes on the heels of several pitching setbacks for the Guardians:

  • Paul Sewald was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.
  • Shane Bieber was transferred to the 60-day IL following elbow ligament reconstruction surgery.

These injuries have necessitated roster adjustments, including recalling left-hander Joey Cantillo and selecting the contract of right-hander Vince Velasquez from Triple-A Columbus.

📊 Guardians’ Bullpen Performance

Despite the challenges, the Guardians’ bullpen has shown resilience. Relievers like Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith have stepped up, maintaining competitive performances in tight games.

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Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins
Date: May 1, 2025
Time: 1:10 PM EDT
Starting Pitchers: Ben Lively (CLE) vs. Simeon Woods Richardson (MIN)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Minnesota Twins – April 30, 2025

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⚾ Guardians Rally Late to Defeat Twins 4–2 at Progressive Field

Final Score: Cleveland Guardians 4, Minnesota Twins 2
Date: April 30, 2025
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

🔥 Key Performers

📝 Game Summary

In a tightly contested game, the Cleveland Guardians broke through in the seventh inning to secure a 4–2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Luis Ortiz delivered a strong start, pitching 6.1 scoreless innings with five strikeouts.

The Guardians’ offense ignited in the seventh when José Ramírez singled, stole second, and scored on a throwing error by Twins starter Pablo López. Later in the inning, Bo Naylor launched a three-run homer off reliever Brock Stewart, extending the lead to 4–0.

The Twins responded with a solo homer by Brooks Lee in the eighth and added another run in the ninth on a wild pitch, but Emmanuel Clase closed the door, striking out three to earn the save.

📊 Notable Stats

  • Guardians: 5 hits, 1 HR (Naylor), 4 RBIs
  • Twins: 6 hits, 1 HR (Lee), 2 RBIs
  • Pitching: Ortiz (6.1 IP, 3 H, 0 ER), Smith (0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R), Clase (1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 K)
  • Defense: Ramírez recorded his 249th career stolen base, nearing a historic milestone

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Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins
Date: May 1, 2025
Time: 1:10 PM EDT
Starting Pitchers: Ben Lively (CLE) vs. Simeon Woods Richardson (MIN)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Minnesota Twins – April 29,2025

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⚾ Guardians Walk It Off! Manzardo’s 9th-Inning Blast Lifts Cleveland Over Twins

Final Score: Cleveland Guardians 2, Minnesota Twins 1
Date: April 29, 2025
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

🔥 Key Performers

📝 Game Summary

After a 3-hour rain delay, the Guardians returned to Progressive Field looking to snap a three-game skid. Bo Naylor got things started with a solo shot in the 3rd inning, battling through a 9-pitch at-bat to send a fastball into the right-field seats.

The Twins tied it in the 5th when Ty France took Bibee deep to right-center. But Bibee settled down, delivering a much-needed quality start for Cleveland’s rotation.

In the bottom of the 9th, with the score still knotted at 1-1, Kyle Manzardo stepped up and crushed a 363-foot homer to right off Louis Varland — his first career walk-off and eighth homer of the season — sending the home crowd into a frenzy.

📊 Notable Stats

  • Guardians: 6 hits, 2 HRs (Naylor, Manzardo), 7 strikeouts
  • Twins: 7 hits, 1 HR (France), 7 strikeouts
  • Pitching: Bibee (7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER), Clase (W, 1.0 IP, 1 H)
  • Defense: Bo Naylor caught DaShawn Keirsey Jr. stealing in the 9th, erasing a potential go-ahead run

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Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins
Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 6:10 PM EDT
Starting Pitchers: Luis Ortiz (CLE) vs. Pablo López (MIN)

ALL THINGS GUARDIANS

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Guardians’ Bullpen Faces Setback as Paul Sewald Hits IL with Shoulder Strain

CLEVELAND, OH — April 29, 2025

The Cleveland Guardians’ bullpen depth took a significant hit this week as veteran reliever Paul Sewald was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain. The injury occurred during Monday’s game against the Minnesota Twins, where Sewald exited in the fifth inning after displaying signs of discomfort.

In response to Sewald’s injury, the Guardians made several roster moves to bolster their pitching staff:

Additionally, right-hander Shane Bieber was moved from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list following elbow ligament reconstruction surgery.

Sewald, in his first season with Cleveland, has a 1-1 record with one save and a 6.17 ERA over 14 appearances. Over his MLB career, Sewald has played for the Mets, Mariners, Diamondbacks, and now Guardians, accumulating 85 saves and a 4.15 ERA in 373 relief outings. He has also appeared in playoff games with Seattle and Arizona, recording six saves and a 1-0 record despite a high ERA of 8.10.

For a visual of the moment Sewald exited the game, watch the official MLB video here.

As the Guardians navigate these roster changes, the team’s resilience will be tested in the coming weeks. Fans will be watching closely to see how the bullpen adapts to these challenges.

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⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: GUARDIANS VS. TWINS – APRIL 28, 2025

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⚾ Final Score: Twins 11, Guardians 1

Date: April 28, 2025
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

🔥 Key Performers

📖 Game Summary

The Minnesota Twins dominated the Cleveland Guardians with an 11-1 victory. Edouard Julien set the tone with a leadoff homer, and Ryan Jeffers added a two-run shot. Bailey Ober pitched 7.2 strong innings, allowing just one run. The Guardians’ lone run came from a Jhonkensy Noel RBI single. Cleveland’s starter, Gavin Williams, struggled, giving up four runs in two innings.

📊 Notable Stats

  • Twins: 17 hits, including 2 home runs
  • Guardians: 8 hits, 1 run
  • Twins: 8-for-14 with runners in scoring position
  • Guardians: 0 errors; Twins: 0 errors

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🗓️ Next Game

Date: April 29, 2025
Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins
Probable Starters: Tanner Bibee (CLE) vs. Chris Paddack (MIN)
Time: 6:10 PM ET

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: GUARDIANS VS. RED SOX – APRIL 27, 2025

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⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: GUARDIANS VS. RED SOX – APRIL 27, 2025

April 27, 2025 | Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Guardians suffered a tough 13–3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, dropping the rubber match of their three-game series at Progressive Field. Defensive miscues and dominant Red Sox hitting proved too much for the home team to overcome.

🔥 Key Performers

  • Ceddanne Rafaela powered Boston’s offense with a three-run homer and five RBIs total.
  • Jarren Duran went 4-for-6 with an RBI and scored a run, continuing his hot streak.
  • Rafael Devers added a solo homer, his fourth of the season.
  • Nolan Jones provided Cleveland’s lone highlight with a three-run homer in the sixth inning.

📖 Game Summary

Boston jumped ahead early, scoring two in the second inning and breaking the game open with a five-run fifth. The Red Sox executed a double steal in the fifth, with Romy Gonzalez swiping home, marking the second straight game Boston stole home. Rafaela’s three-run shot in the seventh capped his five-RBI day.

Logan Allen struggled on the mound for Cleveland, allowing seven runs over 4 1/3 innings. The Guardians committed four errors, including two throwing miscues by center fielder Angel Martinez, contributing to the lopsided score.

Nolan Jones briefly gave the home crowd something to cheer about with a three-run homer in the sixth, but the Guardians couldn’t build any momentum from there.

📊 Notable Stats

  • Ceddanne Rafaela: 2-for-3, HR (2), 5 RBI
  • Jarren Duran: 4-for-6, 1 RBI, 1 R
  • Rafael Devers: 2-for-6, HR (4), 1 RBI
  • Nolan Jones: 1-for-4, HR (1), 3 RBI
  • Logan Allen: 4.1 IP, 9 H, 7 R (6 ER), 3 BB, 2 K

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Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 6:40 PM ET
Opponent: Minnesota Twins
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
Starting Pitchers: TBD (CLE) vs. TBD (MIN)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: GUARDIANS VS RED SOX – GAME 2 (APRIL 26, 2025)

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Red Sox Defeat Guardians 7–3 in Game 2 of Doubleheader

April 26, 2025 | Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Guardians couldn’t complete the doubleheader sweep, falling to the Boston Red Sox 7–3 in the nightcap at Progressive Field.

🔥 Key Performers

  • Jarren Duran went 3-for-5 with 3 runs scored, 2 RBIs, and a daring steal of home.
  • Rafael Devers contributed 2 hits, 2 runs, and an RBI.
  • Walker Buehler pitched 6 innings, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits with 3 strikeouts to earn the win.
  • Jhonkensy Noel hit a two-run homer for the Guardians in the fourth inning.

📖 Game Summary

Boston took an early lead with a run in the first inning and added three more in the second, highlighted by a two-run double from Rafael Devers. Jarren Duran’s aggressive baserunning, including a steal of home, extended the Red Sox’s advantage.

The Guardians responded in the fourth inning when Jhonkensy Noel launched a two-run homer, cutting the deficit to 6–3. However, Cleveland’s offense was stifled for the remainder of the game.

Walker Buehler kept the Guardians in check over six innings, and the Red Sox bullpen secured the win, splitting the doubleheader.

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📊 Notable Stats

  • Jarren Duran: 3-for-5, 3 R, 2 RBI, SB
  • Rafael Devers: 2-for-4, 2 R, 1 RBI
  • Walker Buehler: 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 K (Win, 4–1)
  • Jhonkensy Noel: 1-for-4, HR (2), 2 RBI

🗓️ Next Game

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 1:40 PM ET
Opponent: Boston Red Sox
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
Starting Pitchers: Gavin Williams (CLE) vs. Brayan Bello (BOS)

⚾ The Corner Rundown: Guardians vs Red Sox – Game 1 (April 26, 2025)

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Guardians Edge Red Sox 5–4 in Game 1 of Doubleheader

April 26, 2025 | Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Guardians rallied back after an early three-run deficit to take down the Boston Red Sox 5–4 on Saturday afternoon in the first game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field.

🔥 Key Performers

  • Steven Kwan went 2-for-4 and drove in the go-ahead run with an infield single in the sixth inning.
  • José Ramírez finished 2-for-4 with an RBI single during Cleveland’s four-run first inning.
  • Tim Herrin threw a scoreless sixth to earn his third win of the season.
  • Emmanuel Clase worked a clean eighth inning with two strikeouts in his return from injury.
  • Cade Smith closed the door in the ninth to pick up his third save.

📖 Game Summary

Boston struck first with a three-run homer from Wilyer Abreu in the opening frame, but Cleveland answered immediately with four runs in the bottom of the inning. RBI singles from José Ramírez, Gabriel Arias, and Daniel Schneemann powered the Guardians’ response.

The Red Sox tied it again with a solo homer from Rafael Devers in the third, but Steven Kwan’s infield hit in the sixth pushed Cleveland back in front.

Tim Herrin, Emmanuel Clase, and Cade Smith combined to throw four shutout innings, preserving the win for the Guardians.

📊 Notable Stats

  • Steven Kwan: 2-for-4, .343 AVG
  • José Ramírez: 2-for-4, 1 RBI
  • Tim Herrin: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K (Win, 3–0)
  • Emmanuel Clase: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K
  • Cade Smith: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R (Save, 3rd)

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🗓️ Next Game

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 1:40 PM ET
Opponent: Boston Red Sox
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
Starting Pitchers: Gavin Williams (CLE) vs. Brayan Bello (BOS)

⚾ The Corner Rundown: Guardians vs. Yankees – April 23, 2025

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The Cleveland Guardians’ bid for a series sweep was thwarted today as the New York Yankees secured a 5–1 victory at Progressive Field.​

🔥 Key Performers

  • Carlos Rodón (NYY): Delivered a commanding performance, pitching seven innings with eight strikeouts and allowing only an unearned run. ​
  • Aaron Judge (NYY): Continued his stellar season, going 2-for-4 with an RBI triple, raising his league-leading batting average to .415. ​
  • Paul Goldschmidt (NYY): Contributed significantly with three hits and two RBIs, bolstering the Yankees’ offense. 
  • José Ramírez (CLE): Provided the Guardians’ sole run with an RBI single in the first inning. ​

🧾 Game Summary

The Yankees established an early lead with back-to-back RBI hits from Judge and Goldschmidt in the first inning. Despite Ramírez’s response in the bottom half, the Guardians couldn’t capitalize further. New York extended their lead in the second inning and maintained control throughout the game. 

📊 Notable Stats

  • Luis Ortiz (CLE): Struggled on the mound, yielding four runs over 4⅓ innings, with eight strikeouts and five walks. ​
  • Yankees Bullpen: Fernando Cruz and Luke Weaver combined for two scoreless innings, securing the win. 

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