CLEVELAND GUARDIANS NEWS

Josh Naylor - Suffers bruised ankle Friday Naylor was removed from Friday's game against the Pirates with a left ankle bruise, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Naylor seemed to roll his ankle as he hit an RBI single into right field during the eighth inning, causing Tyler Freeman to replace him as a pinch runner. He was diagnosed with an ankle contusion shortly after the game, so he appears to have avoided a serious injury, though there's still no telling if he'll be available for Saturday's contest.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Clase sets club record for saves, Noel, Giménez hit consecutive HRs as Guardians top Pirates 10-8

Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hit a two-run homer and Andrés Giménez followed with a solo shot in the fifth inning, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-8 win over the Pittsburgh Pirate...

AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Naylor's two-run double | 08/30/2024 Josh Naylor drives a two-run double to center field, giving the Guardians an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st inning

AUGUST 31 • MLB.COM

Josh Naylor's RBI single | 08/30/2024 Josh Naylor sends a RBI single to center field, cutting Cleveland's deficit to 6-5 in the bottom of the 5th inning

AUGUST 31 • MLB.COM

How to Watch Guardians vs. Pirates: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 31

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AUGUST 31 • DATA SKRIVE

Guardians vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31

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Guardians Must Taken Advantage Of Series With Pirates The Cleveland Guardians have an opportunity to create some separation in the American League Central.

AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

Alex Cobb - Rejoining rotation Sunday Cobb (fingernail) will rejoin the rotation Sunday against the Pirates, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Cobb will wind up spending just one day beyond the minimum on the 15-day injured list with a cracked fingernail on his pitching hand. He did not make a rehab start, but given the brief absence, Cobb should be able to handle a relatively normal workload versus the Pirates.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will Brennan - On bench versus southpaw Brennan is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Brennan has a .567 OPS over his past 10 games and will sit Friday as lefty Bailey Falter takes the mound for Pittsburgh. David Fry will bat cleanup as the designated hitter in the series opener.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bo Naylor - On bench against LHP Naylor is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.

Impact With lefty Bailey Falter taking the mound for Pittsburgh, the lefty-hitting Naylor will retreat to the bench. Austin Hedges will bat ninth and fill in for Naylor behind the dish.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Schneemann - Taking seat Friday Schneemann is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Schneemann will avoid a same-hand matchup with southpaw Bailey Falter on Friday, yielding to Lane Thomas in center field. In his last seven games, Schneemann is 10-for-24 (.417) with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Chase DeLauter - Goes on Triple-A IL DeLauter was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Columbus on Friday with a right hamstring strain.

Impact The 22-year-old had posted an 1.147 OPS in six games after being promoted to Columbus, putting himself on the radar for a potential September call-up. While the severity of the strain is unclear, DeLauter would appear to now be a long shot to get a late-season look in the majors. He has loads of talent but just can't stay on the field, having missed ample time the last two seasons with foot problems and now being shelved by a hamstring injury.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Royals Lose Key Player For Regular Season Amid Close Wild Card Race The Royals currently sit in the first place wild card position above the Cleveland Guardians.

AUGUST 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pirates bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Guardians

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to end their three-game skid with a win against the Cleveland Guardians

AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Guardians vs. Pirates: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 30

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AUGUST 29 • DATA SKRIVE

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AUGUST 29 • DATA SKRIVE

Guardians look to take advantage of Pirates' generosity The Cleveland Guardians overcame a late three-run deficit this week to once again find themselves in sole possession of first place in the A...

AUGUST 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What new faces will September bring? Guardians breakfast On Sunday the Guardians will add a position player and a pitcher to the roster, but who will they be?

AUGUST 29 • CLEVELAND.COM

Josh Naylor - Three hits, two RBI in win Naylor went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Royals.

Impact Naylor plated a run in the first inning on a fielder's choice before adding an RBI single in the seventh as part of a four-run frame. This was his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 12 -- over 14 games in between, he hit a paltry .100 with two home runs and five RBI. The first baseman is at a .237/.319/.460 slash line with 28 homers, 94 RBI, 72 runs scored, 20 doubles and five stolen bases over 126 contests this season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bo Naylor - Smacks homer in win Naylor went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a hit-by-pitch in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Royals.

Impact Naylor's seventh-inning homer sparked a rally for the Guardians. He has gone 3-for-10 over his last five games, with two of the hits in that span being solo shots. The catcher is up to 11 homers in 101 contests this season, matching his total from 67 games a year ago. He's added a .206/.267/.368 slash line, 37 RBI, 35 runs scored and four stolen bases in 2024.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Morgan - Secures second win Morgan (2-0) allowed a hit and struck out two over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday over the Royals.

Impact Morgan has allowed five runs (four earned) over 13 innings since he was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Aug. 4. The right-hander got the job done in the sixth and seventh innings Wednesday, and he became the pitcher of record following the Guardians' seventh-inning rally. Morgan has maintained a 2.36 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB over 26.2 innings in the majors this season, mainly working in a low-leverage role in Cleveland's ultra-competitive bullpen.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Clase - Notches 39th save Clase pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record his 39th save of the season Wednesday against the Royals, allowing one hit and striking out one.

Impact Clase allowed a one-out single to Bobby Witt, but he retired the next two batters to secure the 7-5 win for Cleveland. The 26-year-old has not allowed an earned run since all the way back on July 7 as he continues his historically dominant season. Clase owns a microscopic 0.58 ERA and 0.67 WHIP, with a 54:8 K:BB in 62.1 innings, converting 39-of-42 save opportunities. Clase's 0.58 ERA would be the second-lowest ever recorded in a single season (minimum 50 innings pitched), only bested by Zack Britton (0.54) in 2016.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Bibee - Surrenders three long balls Bibee escaped with a no-decision in Wednesday's win against Kansas City, allowing five earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out six in five innings.

Impact Bibee uncharacteristically allowed three home runs Wednesday, including two in the opening frame to Michael Massey and Vinnie Pasquantino. The three home runs are a season-worst for Bibee, who had served up just three long balls over his previous six starts (33 innings) since the All-Star break. Bibee was able to limit the damage and come away with a no-decision, but he has now allowed nine total runs over his last two starts. Despite the recent struggles, the 25-year-old has had an impressive sophomore season, posting a 3.65 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and a dazzling 156:35 K:BB across 143 innings (26 starts). He will look to exact revenge in his next scheduled start, a rematch with the Royals early next week.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Bibee - Surrenders three long balls Bibee escaped with a no-decision in Wednesday's win against Kansas City, allowing five earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out six in five innings.

Impact Bibee uncharacteristically allowed three home runs Wednesday, including two in the opening frame to Michael Massey and Vinnie Pasquantino. The three home runs are a season-worst for Bibee, who had served up just three long balls over his previous six starts (33 innings) since the All-Star break. Bibee was able to limit the damage and come away with a no-decision, but he has now allowed nine total runs over his last two starts. Despite the recent struggles, the 25-year-old has had an impressive sophomore season, posting a 3.65 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and a dazzling 156:35 K:BB across 143 innings (26 starts). He will look to exact revenge in his next scheduled start, a rematch with the Royals early next week.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Vogt on Tanner Bibee, Guardians' rally | 08/28/2024 Stephen Vogt talks about Tanner Bibee's outing against the Royals, Bo Naylor's home run, the Guardians' resilience and more

AUGUST 28 • MLB.COM