The Marlins are reportedly considering former bench coach Luis Urueta and Guardians bench coach Craig Albernaz for their managerial vacancy, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Urueta is perhaps something of an unusual candidate since the Marlins already fired him as part of their wide-ranging purge of the coaching staff, training staff, and clubhouse attendants, … [Read more...] about NL East Notes: Marlins, Urueta, Albernaz, Painter, Yepez
Alex Cobb Replaced By Ben Lively On Guardians’ ALCS Roster
Major League Baseball announced that it has approved a roster change for the Guardians, with right-hander Alex Cobb replaced by fellow righty Ben Lively. MLB didn’t announce the specific nature of Cobb’s injury but the Guards announced it as an acute left low back strain. Per MLB playoff roster rules, a player removed with an injury is not eligible to return during that series … [Read more...] about Alex Cobb Replaced By Ben Lively On Guardians’ ALCS Roster
Quick Hits: Bieber, Niebla, Shildt, Cardinals
Shane Bieber’s season was ended by a Tommy John surgery back in April, and he’ll now head into free agency with this big question mark attached to his health. It could be that Bieber ends up sticking with the Guardians, as Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer thinks “there’s interest on both sides” about a new contract. Since Bieber won’t be able to return to a big … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Bieber, Niebla, Shildt, Cardinals
Guardians Add Pedro Avila To ALCS Roster
The Guardians set their roster for their ALCS showdown with the Yankees and announced only one change from their ALDS roster: infielder/outfielder Angel Martinez has been swapped out for right-handed reliever Pedro Avila. Martinez, 22, was a mid-series addition to the ALDS roster, taking the place of Tyler Freeman after he suffered a left oblique strain. Freeman didn’t get into … [Read more...] about Guardians Add Pedro Avila To ALCS Roster
Poll: Who Will Win The ALCS?
Yesterday, the Guardians punched their ticket to the ALCS with an emphatic 7-3 win over the Tigers that included a Lane Thomas Grand Slam off of likely AL Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal, allowing Cleveland to take the fifth and and final game of the series. As the NLCS (the result of which you can vote on here) kicks off between the Dodgers and Mets today, the Guardians … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The ALCS?