AUGUST 15 • MLB.COM
ALEX COBB #35 - PITCHER - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
2-1 W-L •
1.04 WHIP •
2.76 ERA
2-1 W-L
1.04 WHIP
2.76 ERA
Alex Cobb strikes out three vs. Cubs | 08/14/2024 Alex Cobb strikes out three batters over 5 2/3 frames in his second start with the Guardians
Alex Cobb gets first win in nearly a year and AL-leading Guardians beat Cubs 6-1
Alex Cobb got his first win in nearly a year and Andrés Giménez drove in three runs, sending the American League-leading Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago CubsAUGUST 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians aim to sweep 3-game series against the Cubs
The Cleveland Guardians face the Chicago Cubs looking to sweep their three-game seriesAUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Cobb trying to settle into groove as Guardians take on Cubs With his season debut out of the way, right-hander Alex Cobb can focus on trying to help the Cleveland Guardians continue their latest run o...
AUGUST 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Falls in Cleveland debut Cobb (0-1) took the loss in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Twins, allowing five runs (four earned) on nine hits and a walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out one...
Impact Making his first start since last September, Cobb was shaky out of the gate, allowing a run in each of the first two innings, before giving up a three-run homer to Matt Wallner in the fifth. The 36-year-old Cobb was solid with San Francisco last year, going. 7-7 with a 3.87 ERA in 28 starts. He's currently slated to make his next start next week at home versus the Cubs.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Activated ahead of start Cobb (hip/shoulder/finger) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his start in the second game of Friday's doubleheader versus Minnesota.
Impact Cobb has been on the shelf all season while recovering from a left hip procedure he underwent in the offseason as well as various other injuries he suffered during rehab. He's now set to make his season debut for the Guardians after being traded from San Francisco ahead of the trade deadline. The 36-year-old righty posted a 3.52 ERA and 1.26 WHIP while striking out 29 batters across 23 innings during his rehab assignment, and he was able to throw 69 pitches (4.2 innings) during his most recent minor-league outing. Anthony Gose was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Twins sweep doubleheader to stretch Guardians' skid to 7 straight, close AL Central gap to 1½ games
Matt Wallner hit the go-ahead three-run homer for the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning of the nightcap to spoil Cleveland starter Alex Cobb’s season debut and fuel a 6-3 victory...AUGUST 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Poised for team debut this weekend Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Monday that Cobb (hip) is on track to return from the 60-day injured list to make a start at some point during this weekend's four-game series i...
Impact Cobb has spent the entire 2024 campaign on the IL while working his way back from offseason left hip surgery and hitting a couple road bumps in the rehab process along the way, but he looks to be back to optimal health and fully stretched out for a starting role. After Cobb made six rehab appearances from June 30 through July 26, he was traded from the Giants to the Guardians last week and shifted his rehab assignment to Triple-A Columbus. He looked good during his start with Columbus on Saturday, tossing 69 pitches and covering 4.2 innings while striking out five and allowing five baserunners.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
Tosses 69 pitches in rehab start Cobb (hip/shoulder/finger) covered 4.2 innings in his rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Columbus, striking out five while allowing one earned run on three hits and two walks.
Impact Cobb spotted 44 of his 69 pitches and sported a fastball that maxed out at 94.9 miles per hour. The right-hander has now made seven rehab starts overall, but Saturday's was his first as a member of the Guardians organization after he was acquired from the Giants on Tuesday. At this point, Cobb looks to be fully stretched back out after having spent all season on the injured list up to this point while recovering from offseason hip surgery. Cobb also had his rehab program slowed down by a sore shoulder and more recently, a blister, but neither issue looks to be a concern moving forward. Assuming the Guardians were satisfied with how Cobb fared Saturday, he could come off the 60-day IL and make his 2024 MLB debut as soon as Friday, when the Guardians will begin a four-game series with the Twins with a doubleheader.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
Making rehab start Saturday Cobb (hip/shoulder/blister) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Various injuries have prevented Cobb from pitching in the majors this season, though he could be added to the Guardians' rotation if everything goes well during his next rehab outing. Assuming Saturday is his final start in the minors, the 36-year-old righty would be lined up to make his season debut Aug. 9 during a doubleheader with the Twins.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Antonetti on the Guardians acquiring Alex Cobb | 07/30/2024 Guardians GM Chris Antonetti discusses the acquisition of Alex Cobb and the impact he should have on the team's playoff outlook
JULY 31 • MLB.COM
Chris Antonetti on the Guardians acquiring Alex Cobb | 07/30/2024 Guardians GM Chris Antonetti discusses the acquisition of Alex Cobb and the impact he should have on the team's playoff outlook
JULY 31 • MLB.COM
How much does Alex Cobb have left in the tank? — Paul Hoynes Will the Guardians' starting pitching depth be enough to get them to the postseason and beyond?
JULY 30 • CLEVELAND.COM
Guardians trade for Giants RHP Alex Cobb The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Alex Cobb from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in exchange for left-handed pitching prospe...
JULY 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Guardians acquire Alex Cobb from Giants | 07/30/2024 Joel Sherman and Steve Phillips discuss the Guardians acquiring right-handed starter Alex Cobb from the Giants
JULY 30 • MLB.COM
Guardians add starting pitcher before deadline, acquire RHP Alex Cobb from Giants for prospects
The Cleveland Guardians found some starting pitching before the trade deadline, acquiring right-hander Alex Cobb in a deal with the San Francisco GiantsJULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians to acquire Cobb from Giants (source) The Guardians are set to acquire right-hander Alex Cobb from the Giants for Minor League left-hander Jacob Bresnahan and a player to be name...
JULY 30 • MLB.COM
Headed to Cleveland The Guardians acquired Cobb (hip/shoulder/blister) from the Giants on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Cobb has yet to pitch in the majors this season while recovering from a variety of injuries but had been expected to make a start for the Giants this weekend. Now that outing could come in Cleveland, with Hayden Birdsong expected to take Cobb's spot in the Giants' rotation.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Headed to Cleveland The Guardians acquired Cobb (hip/shoulder/blister) from the Giants on Tuesday in exchange for Jacob Bresnahan and a player to be named later, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Cobb has yet to pitch in the majors this season while recovering from a variety of injuries but had been expected to make a start for the Giants this weekend. The Guardians plan to give him one more rehab start before inserting him into their rotation next week, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Hayden Birdsong is expected to take Cobb's spot in the Giants' rotation.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh made significant deals for the...JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blister pushes back return Cobb (hip/shoulder) popped blister on his right index finger during his final rehab start Friday, which will push back his season debut from the two-game series against Oakland on...
Impact It's yet another delay for the veteran right-hander, who has been on the shelf all season due to hip and shoulder injuries. The blister isn't expected to be a significant hurdle for Cobb, however, and he should still be able to make his season debut during next weekend's series at Cincinnati.
JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Works two innings in rehab start Cobb (hip/shoulder) struck out four batters and allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks over two innings in his rehab start Friday with Single-A San Jose.
Impact The Giants might have been hoping for better results from Cobb in the sixth start of his rehab assignment, but assuming he feels fine physically coming out of Friday's outing, he could be cleared to return from the 60-day injured list to make his next start with the big club. Cobb was lifted after 50 pitches (30 strikes) in Friday's rehab appearance, though it's possible that he was able to push up that pitch count with a bullpen session following his exit from the game. The Giants have seemingly already cleared the way for Cobb to rejoin the rotation, as Jordan Hicks was scratched from his anticipated start Sunday versus the Rockies and looks set to work out of the bullpen moving forward, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. Cobb -- who has been out all season while recovering from offseason hip surgery and then experienced shoulder soreness during the rehab process -- tentatively lines up to make his 2024 Giants debut Wednesday versus the Athletics.
JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Could return next week Cobb (hip/shoulder) is scheduled to throw five innings for Triple-A Sacramento on Friday in what is expected to be his final rehab start, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area repor...
Impact Friday's rehab start will be Cobb's sixth as part of his recovery from offseason hip surgery and midseason shoulder soreness. If all goes well, the right-hander would be in line to pitch Wednesday against the Athletics, a move that would push Jordan Hicks to the bullpen. Cobb has yielded five runs with a 20:5 K:BB across 16.1 minor-league innings during his rehab stint.
JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Could return next week Cobb (hip/shoulder) is scheduled to throw five innings for Triple-A Sacramento on Friday in what is expected to be his final rehab start, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area repor...
Impact Friday's rehab start will be Cobb's sixth as part of his recovery from an offseason hip surgery and midseason shoulder soreness. If all goes well in the outing, Cobb would be in line to pitch Wednesday against the Athletics, a move that would push Jordan Hicks to the bullpen. Cobb has yielded five runs with a 20:5 K:BB across 16.1 minor-league innings.
JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Sparkles in latest rehab start Cobb (hip/shoulder) struck out four and scattered two hits and one walk over five scoreless innings in a rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Sacramento.
Impact Making the fifth start of his rehab assignment, Cobb jumped up a couple levels after having previously pitched in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and with Single-A San Jose. He needed 60 pitches to record 15 outs in what was his lengthiest rehab appearance to date. Cobb looks to be nearing the finish line in his recovery from left hip surgery as well as a sore pitching shoulder, the latter of which resulted in his throwing program being slowed down earlier this season. Per MLB.com, manager Bob Melvin said Sunday that the organization is still determining the next step for Cobb, but the veteran righty appears to be on track to make one more rehab start with Sacramento before coming off the 60-day injured list during the Giants' next homestand, which begins Friday and runs through July 31.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
