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4 years
With 23 strikeouts in his first two starts, Shane Bieber has recorded the most strikeouts by an Indians pitcher in the first two games to start a season, topping Mike Clevinger who had 22 to start 2019.
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Congrats to Shane Bieber on winning the MLB Pitching Triple Crown (W-SO-ERA). First pitcher in club history to accomplish the feat (Bob Feller did so in the AL in 1940). Quite the list
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The Indians today agreed to terms with all five of their arbitration-eligible players: RHP Mike Clevinger OF Delino DeShields SS Francisco Lindor OF Tyler Naquin RHP Nick Wittgren
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4 years
Shane Bieber has struck out 8 of his last 9 batters faced (1 BB)
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2 years
OF Oscsr Mercado claimed by @Phillies . Good luck to Merc, truly a class act
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5 years
Most home runs, single-season, franchise history (1901-2019) 1. 221 (2000) 2. 220 (1997) 3. 218 (1996) 4. 217 (2019) 5. 216 (2018)
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Prior to Franmil Reyes (8-for-8, 4 2B, HR, 3 1B) the last Cleveland batter to record a hit in 8 straight plate appearances was Julio Franco, June 21-23, 1988
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The new guys are in the building. Send us a picture proving you attended this evening’s game and we will select 3 random winners to receive autographed baseballs from both Yasiel Puig and Franmil Reyes (6 total winners). Lineup coming soon!!!!
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Most career walks, Indians history 1. Jim Thome 1008 2. Carlos Santana 857 Tris Speaker 857 4. Lou Boudreau 766
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Club RBI leaders since August 1 Franmil Reyes 33 Carlos Santana 33 Francisco Lindor 29
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Here is the voting for the 2020 American League Cy Young Award, the only pitcher named on all 30 ballots and the first Cleveland Cy Young Award winner to take home the honors unanimously
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How about this?? 2016 first round pick Will Benson has 4 homers and 8 RBI tonight for the Lake County Captains tonight in Eastlake. Homered in his first four plate appearances before being retired in the 8th.
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RHP Mike Clevinger will be recalled tomorrow and make his fourth start of the season Wednesday against Minnesota.
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Last four Indians hitters with 2 homers and a triple, same game: José Ramίrez 8/6/2020 vs. CIN Joe Carter 5/15/1988 vs. MIL Rico Carty 8/28/1977 vs. SEA Larry Doby 7/7/1955 vs. KC
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The Indians today activated OF Bradley Zimmer from the 60-day Injured List and optioned him to @CLBClippers
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3 years
MLB batting avg leaders since May 12 1 Castellanos, Nick .431 2 Rosario, Amed .358 3 Guerrero Jr., Vlad .354 4 Blackmon, Charlie .352 5 Frazier, Adam .349
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One move as we approach Opening Day. #ForTheLand
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The Indians have scored the most exhibition runs (212) in MLB and are now averaging 6.23 runs per game this spring.
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2 years
This is Bryan Shaw's 700th career Major League appearance
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5 years
Roster moves today affecting the 25-man roster +OF Greg Allen and OF Jake Bauers optioned to @CLBClippers +Puig and Reyes added to ML roster
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LHP Brad Hand is just the second Indian (Jose Mesa, 1995) to lead the Majors in saves. Cesar Hernandez led the AL in doubles, the fourth CLE batter since 1996 to do so Grady Sizemore/2006/53 Michael Brantley/2015/45 José Ramírez/2017/56
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INF Ernie Clement was claimed by Oakland this afternoon
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The @Indians and @Braves have announced the following transaction: +Traded OF Eddie Rosario and cash considerations to Atlanta in exchange for INF Pablo Sandoval.
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Most games, 2 or more extra base hits, 2022 1. José Ramírez 16 2. Austin Riley14 Aaron Judge14
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Alex Call picks up his first Major League hit against the Chicago White Sox, who drafted him in the third round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
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Emmanuel Clase scoreless streak is up to 20.1IP, covering his last 20 outings since July 17
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After last night's start @Cookie_Carrasco now has 999 strikeouts in 999 career innings at the MLB level.
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2 years
Cleveland has acquired RHP Ian Hamilton from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for C Sandy León (Hamilton assigned to @CLBClippers +Owns a 1.88 ERA in 23 relief outings (28.2IP, 16H, 6ER, 8BB, 36SO, .158 avg, 11.3K/9) at AAA St. Paul around 3 day June stint with Twins
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11th Home Opener shutout all-time for Cleveland, 2nd at Progressive Field, first since 2020 (2-0 vs. Kansas City on 7/24/20)
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4 years
Shane Bieber note from last night we unearthed this morning
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2 years
According to @EliasSports , last night's @CleGuardians game was their first in club history where: +Cleveland struck out one or fewer times +Opponent struck out at least 15 times. Only five such contests in MLB over last 20 years and first since 6/25/13 CWS vNYM 30 SO last 2-G
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Record after 129 games 2017: 73-56 2016: 73-56
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OF Daniel Johnson has been promoted to @CLBClippers . Batting .253 (.337/.534/.872), leading the Eastern League in RBI (33) and T3rd in homers (10). DJ has 7 homers and 18 RBI over his last 14 games.
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In an effort to complete a full 9-inning game without additional interruption and in consultation with MLB the plan is to wait until current band of rain approaching gets thru and reassess. Thanks for continued patience.
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1B Jake Bauers has been traded to the @Mariners for a player to be named or cash. He will be on their active roster for their game today at Detroit
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The club has signed first round RHP Gavin Williams, officially inked today out in Goodyear. #31 amateur prospect according to @MLBPipeline .
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Cleveland's current working roster contains 55 players. +40 players will train at Progressive Field +15 players will train at the alternate site (Lake County) +club has the ability to add up to five additional players at any time
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4 years
Bradley Zimmer tonight: 2 at-bats, 2 solo homers
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7 years
Michael Brantley has entered the top 10 in the A.L. in batting average
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4 years
Roster move: Reinstated RHP Mike Clevinger and RHP Zach Plesac from the Restricted List and optioned them to the Alternate Training Site.
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AL WCS roster is set: Same 28-player roster from the weekend with the exception of: +OF Bradley Zimmer added +RHP Adam Plutko to "Taxi Squad"
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One more transaction today affecting the 40-player roster +Activated RHP Tanner Bibee from 60-day Injured List +Designated C Cam Gallagher for assignment. Roster is at 40 players.
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To allow room on the 40-man roster for Hedges, Quantrill and Naylor, OF Domingo Santana has been designated for assignment
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Day 2 Draft Recap: Rd. 2 - Doug Nikhazy LHP Rd. CB-B - Tommy Mace RHP Rd. 3 - Jake Fox SS Rd. 4 - Ryan Webb LHP Rd. 5 - Tanner Bibee RHP Rd. 6 - Aaron Davenport RHP Rd. 7 - Jack Leftwich RHP Rd. 8 - Rodney Boone LHP Rd. 9 - Will Dion LHP Rd. 10 - Franco Aleman RHP
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Roster move +RHP Zach Plesac optioned to AAA Columbus +Rotationf for the weekend is Peyton Battenfield (Fri.), Logan Allen (Sat.) and Cal Quantrill (Sun.)
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40-man move this evening +Traded INF Owen Miller to the @Brewers for a player to be named or cash. Roster is at 39 players
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Roster move this afternoon +Claimed OF Oscar Mercado off waivers from the @Phillies +Designated RHP Yohan Ramirez for assignment
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INF/OF Richie Palacios has been traded to the @Cardinals for a player to be named or cash. Good luck @richiemille !!!
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2 years
Second round selection for the @CleGuardians in the #MLB Draft (54th overall) LHP Parker Messick (Florida State Univ). Welcome, @messick_parker
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We’ve made a couple trades …..
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MLB September batting average leaders (min 75 plate appearances) 1. Yoan Moncada (CWS) .424 2. Austin Meadows (TB) .405 3. Yasiel Puig (CLE) .392 4. Trey Mancini(BAL) .389 5. Marcus Semien(OAK) .376
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4 years
Solid, Solid human being.
@Ken_Rosenthal
Ken Rosenthal
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Brandon Guyer, 34, announces retirement in accompanying statement. A member of the 2016 American League champion Indians, Guyer had career .274 BA and .824 OPS against left-handed pitching, with 24 HRs in 671 ABs. Went to spring training with Giants, and was released on March 26.
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INDIANS SECOND PLACE MVP AWARD FINISHES Player Year Bob Feller 1940 Larry Doby1954 Albert Belle1995 José Ramίrez2020
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OF Oscar Mercado finished eighth in the BBWAA AL Rookie of the Year voting with 4 third-place votes. Vladimir Guerrero, Jr finished seventh
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5 years
Club RBI leaders since June 14 (games played) José Ramίrez 61 (61 games) Carlos Santana 51 (88) Jason Kipnis 50 (74) Francisco Lindor 48 (90) Oscar Mercado 46 (87)
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Couple transactions today +1B Bobby Bradley cleared waivers and has been outrighted to @CLBClippers +LHP Logan Allen claimed by @Orioles
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Roster move INF Cesar Hernandez placed on Paternity List INF Yu Chang recalled from taxi squad
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Tip of the cap to all our fans that made the trek up to Detroit. The scene behind the dugout after the game was special. #RallyTogether
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INF Mike Freeman has accepted his outright assignment on to the @CLBClippers roster. He will be a non-roster invitee to Major League camp.
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Also today the Indians designated INF Eric Stamets to allow room for RHP Danny Salazar.
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Cleveland has traded RHP James Hoyt to the @Marlins in exchange for cash. Hoyt was designated for assignment on July 28.
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4 years
Add Shane Bieber to this list !!!! Thank you @EliasSports !!!!
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Indians record when: leading after 6 inn: 15-0 " after 7 inn: 17-0 " after 8 inn: 17-0 when outhit opp: 17-2 vs. AL West: 8-2
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OF Oscar Gonzalez has been claimed on waivers by the @Yankees . 40-player roster is at 39 players currently.
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4 years
#Indians select LHP Logan Allen in the second round (56th overall) out of Florida International #norelation
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Last Cleveland catcher with 3 extra base hits in a game Carlos Santana 4/7/2013 at Tampa Bay
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3 years
He good....
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3 years
Most Ks through 3 appearances of a season since 1893: 1973 Nolan Ryan 37 2018 Gerrit Cole 36 2020 Shane Bieber 35 2021 @ShaneBieber19 35
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Roster move today +RHP Zach Plesac recalled from the Alternate Training Site +RHP Cam Hill option to the Alternate Training Site
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+Shane Bieber's 4th place finish is the highest by an Cleveland pitcher since Bob Feller placed third in 1941
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INDIANS SECOND PLACE MVP AWARD FINISHES Player Year Bob Feller 1940 Larry Doby1954 Albert Belle1995 José Ramίrez2020
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Roster move: +LHP Kyle Nelson selected from the Alternate Training Site +RHP Adam Cimber optioned to the Alternate Training Site 40-man move pending ....
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4 years
For you uniform number buffs out there, some updates Logan Allen #54 Aaron Civale 43 Emmanuel Clase 48 Zach Plesac 34 Hunter Wood 44 Sandy León 9 Delino DeShields 7
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ROSTER MOVES: +Activated C Austin Hedges ( #17 ) from the 7-day IL +Recalled INF/OF Nolan Jones ( #33 ) from AAA +Optioned OF Richie Palacios to AAA Columbus +Designated C Sandy León for assignment
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7 years
Nice read here, Happy 4th of July to everyone.
@ZackMeisel
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7 years
It's Carlos Carrasco's first Independence Day as a U.S. citizen and it means a lot to him:
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5 years
The 19-year old is currently slashing .287/.424/.465/.889 at Lake County. Now gives @Indians three players in the top 100 Triston McKenzie (36) Nolan Jones (60) Tyler Freeman(100)
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MLB Pipeline
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As #Braves pitcher Mike Soroka graduates from #MLB ’s Top 100 Prospects, #Indians SS/2B Tyler Freeman enters the list:
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The Guardians today traded LHP Alex Young to the @SFGiants for cash considerations
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5 years
Medical Update +C Roberto Pérez underwent arthroscopic surgery this morning to remove bone spurs from his right ankle. +Procedure was performed by Dr. Robert Anderson in Green Bay, WI. +Expected to be ready for unrestricted baseball activity at the start of Spring Training.
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Selected to 40-man roster(11) INF Tyler Freeman OF Steven Kwan C Bryan Lavastida RHP Cody Morris RHP Tobias Myers INF Jhonkensy Noel INF Richie Palacios LHP Konnor Pilkington INF Brayan Rocchio INF José Tena OF George Valera 1/2
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We have some news :
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3 homers the last two games....
@CLBClippers
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7 months
MANZARDO HITS ANOTHER HOMERUN to keep his streak going 🔥🔥🔥 #ThisShipRocks ⚓️
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2021 Club Option decisions announced today Exercised C Roberto Pérez Declined LHP Brad Hand 1B Carlos Santana OF Domingo Santana
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. @CleGuardians Moves this afternoon in advance of today's 40-player roster deadline: +Selected RHP Cade Smith from AAA Columbus and RHP Daniel Espino from AA Akron, adding the duo to the 40-man roster. +Designated RHP Michael Kelly & RHP Cal Quantrill for assignment.
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One more transaction today +Traded OF Harold Ramirez to the @Cubs for cash considerations
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Nick Swisher's glove. Just noticed this today, love it. http://t.co/f5rIrVMiq6
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Guardians have acquired Erie, PA native & Mercyhurst alum RHP Chris Vallimont from the @Orioles in exchange for cash & optioned him to @CLBClippers +Made his ML debut on 7/3; 5th round pick of the Marlins in 2018 +RHP Triston McKenzie moved to 60-day IL
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Also LHP Ryan Merritt has cleared waivers and been assigned outright to the @CLBClippers roster
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The following 19 players have been invited to Major League camp, bringing the total number of players, including the 40-man roster, to 59
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Tonight, Cleveland signed the following 2020 #MLBdraft picks INF Carson Tucker (1st round, #23 overall) LHP Logan Allen (2nd round, #56 ) RHP Mason Hickman (5th round, #154 )
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The August 21 postponed contest against the Chicago White Sox has been rescheduled for September 15 at 1:10 p.m. ET. Fans can use their August 21 tickets to attend the game. They can also exchange into one of 22 different game options. #ForTheLand
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Roster moves today: +Place RHP Mike Clevinger and RHP Zach Plesac on the Restricted List +Reinstate OF Tyler Naquin from the Injured List +Recall LHP Logan Allen
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Roster move today Optioned OF Oscar Mercado to AAA Columbus. Oscar had a great camp and looking forward to seeing him in Cleveland soon.
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The Indians and @RaysBaseball have completed a trade, sending super UTL Andrew Velazquez to Cleveland in exchange international bonus pool allotments (assigned to the AAA Columbus IL) RHP Chih-Wei Hu has been designated for assignment. Welcome, Andrew!!!
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2021 Draft Recap +19 of 21 picks were Pitchers +18 of those were college P's +1 HS INF and 1 college OF
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Roster move today +RHP Cam Hill recalled +RHP Dominic Leone designated for assignment
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The club welcomes back RHP Bryan Shaw, signed today to a Minor League contract with a non-roster invitation to Major League camp. RHP DJ Johnson, who spent 2020 in Japan, also signed with invite to Major League camp. +Shaw's 378 relief appearances are 2nd most in club history
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The 6 straight games with a double by @MrLapara ties the club record, now done for the 7th time (last Kenny Lofton, June 1994)
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2 years
Cleveland has traded Yohan Ramirez to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations.
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3 years
Here is the current player pool for 2021 Spring Training First workout is Thursday, Feb. 18 Current total is 70 (limit is 75)
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AL Rookie WAR leaders ( @fangraphs ) 1 Gunnar Henderson BAL 2.7 2 Josh Jung TEX 2.7 3 Luke Raley TBR 2.5 4 Hunter Brown HOU 2.1 5 Tanner Bibee CLE 2.0
@CleGuardians
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Tanner Bibee continues to make a case for AL Rookie of the Year. #ForTheLand
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