JOSH NAYLOR NEWS

Naylor powers big comeback, Guardians stun White Sox in 11

Josh Naylor hit a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning and a three-run homer in the 11th, powering a huge comeback that carried the Cleveland Guardians to a wild 12-9...

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Naylor does it all in Guardians' wild victory CHICAGO – Entering the ninth inning on Monday night at Guaranteed Rate Field, Baseball Savant gave the Guardians a 0.2% chance of winning. J...

MAY 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

Homers twice, drives in eight Naylor went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, eight RBI and a walk in Monday's 12-9 win over the White Sox.

Impact Naylor drilled a grand slam off of Liam Hendriks to tie the game in the ninth inning before hitting a three-run, go-ahead home run in the 11th. The 24-year-old is up to eight extra-base hits and 21 RBI with a .338/.370/.574 slash line through 73 plate appearances. More regular playing time could be available for Naylor if his bat stays hot.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians Rally, Naylor Ties Game With Grand Slam In Ninth Josh Naylor tied the game up on Monday night with one swing of the bat with a grand slam over the center field wall in the top of the ninth.

MAY 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mother's Day celebration about more than pink bats and gloves for Josh Naylor Naylor and the Guardians marked Mother's Day with special pink bats and gloves to honor breast cancer survivors.

MAY 8, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Yimi Garcia K's Josh Naylor ' 05/08/2022 Yimi Garcia strikes out Josh Naylor looking for the first out of the bottom of the 6th inning

MAY 8, 2022 • MLB.COM

Mercado's single in eighth gives Guardians 4-3 win over Jays

Franmil Reyes lumbered home on Óscar Mercado’s tiebreaking, two-out single in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench for Game 2 Naylor isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.

Impact Naylor started at first base in Saturday's matinee and went 1-for-3. However, he'll get a breather for the second game of the twin bill while Owen Miller returns to first base with Ernie Clement entering the lineup at the hot corner.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting nightcap Naylor isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Padres.

Impact Naylor drew the start in Wednesday's matinee and went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Franmil Reyes will serve as the designated hitter while Ernie Clement enters the lineup at the hot corner in the second game.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clevinger makes emotional return, Padres, Guardians split

Mike Clevinger had an impressive first start since undergoing elbow surgery in 2020, and Manny Machado hit a two-run homer to lead the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 win over the Clevel...

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crushes second homer Naylor went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run during Friday's 9-8 victory over the Athletics.

Impact Naylor singled in the first inning and smashed a two-run shot off Oakland reliever Domingo Acevedo in the seventh to give Cleveland the lead for good. The 24-year-old has been hot since making his season debut April 15, slashing .317/.333/.512 in 41 at-bats.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Gimenez hits grand slam, Josh Naylor hits go-ahead homer as Guardians defeat A's Guardians end seven-game losing streak with comeback victory over A's

APRIL 30, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

José Ramírez, Josh Naylor rally Guardians as they snap seven-game skid with 9-8 win in Oakland Cleveland's offense finally came to life, but the A's rallied twice against Aaron Civale.

APRIL 30, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Giménez hits slam, Naylor homers as Guardians beat A's 9-8 Andrés Giménez hit his first career grand slam, Josh Naylor’s two-run home run capped a four-run seventh inning and the Cleveland Guardians...

APRIL 30, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Giménez hits slam, Naylor homers as Guardians beat A's 9-8

Andrés Giménez hit his first career grand slam, Josh Naylor’s two-run home run capped a four-run seventh inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Oakland Athletics 9-...

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench versus lefty Naylor is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Angels.

Impact Naylor has started against left-handed pitching twice previously this season but won't due so Tuesday with Patrick Sandoval pitching for the Halos. Oscar Mercado will man right field for Cleveland.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies first homer Naylor went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Saturday against the Yankees.

Impact After grounding into a double play in his first plate appearance, Naylor took Nestor Cortes yard in the fifth frame for his first home run of the season. He later reached base again on a leadoff single to start the eighth inning and ultimately came around to score on a two-run homer by Austin Hedges. Naylor has played regularly since being activated from the injured list April 15, and he's now delivered five consecutive multi-hit games.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Naylor hitting everything in sight, including lefties: Guardians takeaways Josh Naylor is hitting .476 (10-for-21) overall and .455 (5-for-11) against lefties for Cleveland.

APRIL 24, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Yanks fans pelt Cleveland outfielders with debris after win

Yankees fans in the right-field bleachers pelted Cleveland outfielders with bottles, cans and debris in a chaotic scene moments after Isiah Kiner-Falefa and pinch-hitter Gleyber To...

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in two runs Naylor went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact Naylor had an RBI single in the fifth inning and an RBI double in the seventh. He came around to score on an Andres Gimenez sacrifice fly in his latter trip aboard. Naylor has multiple hits in three of his four games this season, logging three RBI and a pair of runs scored. He has a couple of paths to playing time in right field and at first base -- the latter's been a bit more likely of late with Bobby Bradley scuffling and Owen Miller on the COVID-19 injured list.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Naylor, Plesac lead Guardians to sweep of White Sox 6-3

Josh Naylor had two hits and two RBIs, continuing his comeback from a devastating leg injury and helping the Cleveland Guardians complete a series sweep of the Chicago White Sox wi...

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ramírez slam, 5 RBIs as Guardians sweep White Sox 11-1, 2-1

José Ramírez hit his second grand slam of the season in an 11-1 win, then had an RBI double in a 2-1 victory as the Cleveland Guardians swept a doubleheader from the Chicago White...

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting in Game 2 Naylor isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Impact Naylor will get a breather after he went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI in Wednesday's matinee. Bobby Bradley will start at first base while Oscar Mercado takes over in right field.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Naylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Naylor started the past two games after being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, but he'll take a seat against San Francisco lefty Alex Wood. Franmil Reyes will move out to right field while Jose Ramirez serves as the designated hitter Sunday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Belt scores go-ahead run in 8th, Giants beat Guardians 4-2

Brandon Belt scored the go-ahead run on a bases-loaded grounder by Wilmer Flores in the eighth inning, sending the San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardian...

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS