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Reuters
2 days ago
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- Reuters
Guardians, in tight wild-card battle, open series vs. Braves
August 15 - All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez is the best player on the Cleveland Guardians, but Austin Hedges might be the most important person in the clubhouse. The backup catcher is revered by teammates and trusted by manager Stephen Vogt to test the temperature in the room. Hedges had his first two-hit game of the season and drove in a run on Thursday as Cleveland beat the Miami Marlins 9-4 to move within a half-game of the third and final American League wild-card spot. The Guardians continue their homestand on Friday, opening a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves. Cleveland left-hander Joey Cantillo (3-2, 4.11 ERA) will take on Braves right-hander Hurston Waldrep (2-0, 1.54). "It was only a matter of time before we got on a roll because we play such good baseball," Hedges said. "This group is resilient and this group wants to win so bad. So many guys in this room know how close we were last year, and they know we've got more work to do." Hedges served in the same capacity behind Bo Naylor last season, when the Guardians brought him back for a second stint with a two-year contract and ultimately advanced to the AL Championship Series. He is only hitting .143 through 51 games this season, but his worth can't be measured by numbers. Cleveland fans understand that, as well, and they were chanting his name when he batted in the seventh inning on Thursday. Hedges delivered a sacrifice fly, scoring the contest's final run. The Guardians rallied from a 3-0 deficit to register their 23rd win in 32 games. "That was awesome, I mean, to feel the love from these fans, it's special," Hedges said. "I haven't been the best in the batter's box, and for them to pick me up there and give me a little extra motivation is one of those little moments that I'll never forget." Cantillo has made seven starts since being recalled from Triple-A Columbus on July 3, going 2-2 with a 4.36 ERA. He will face Atlanta for the first time, but he is 1-0 with a 5.89 ERA in 10 interleague appearances (two starts). Waldrep has won each of his two big-league outings this year, totaling 11 2/3 innings while giving up a combined two runs in a relief win over the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 2 and a home victory in a start against the Marlins on Saturday. None of his four career outings (three starts) have been against Cleveland. Atlanta scored two runs in the eighth inning to grab a 4-3 road win over the New York Mets on Thursday. Michael Harris II doubled in Eli White with the tying tally, and Ozzie Albies brought Harris home with another double for the go-ahead run. The perennially contending Braves are playing out the string, sitting 11 games out of a National League postseason position and 15 games under .500, relegating them to celebrating individual accomplishments. Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game in the finale against the Mets, giving the veteran first baseman the 13th-longest streak in major league history. "I try to play the game the right way and come out here and compete the right way," said Olson, who went 1-for-4 with a walk. "I just seamlessly fit in here because it's such a storied franchise. The tradition precedes me." --Field Level Media
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gabriel Arias and Guardians spoil Rafael Devers' Giants debut with 3-2 win
San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers (16) smiles as he walks to the plate next to Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers watches his RBI double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers strikes out against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers reacts after hitting an RBI double against the Cleveland Guardians during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) San Francisco Giants' Heliot Ramos is hit by a pitch from Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) San Francisco Giants' Heliot Ramos is hit by a pitch from Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers (16) smiles as he walks to the plate next to Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers watches his RBI double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers strikes out against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers reacts after hitting an RBI double against the Cleveland Guardians during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) San Francisco Giants' Heliot Ramos is hit by a pitch from Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gabriel Arias hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning and doubled in the ninth on a night when San Francisco celebrated new slugger Rafael Devers at every chance, and the Cleveland Guardians spoiled the fun by beating the Giants 3-2 on Tuesday. Jung Hoo Lee singled to start the bottom of the ninth against Emmanuel Clase, and Devers singled one out later before Heliot Ramos walked to load the bases for Dominic Smith. He flied out and Casey Schmitt struck out to end it as Clase earned his 15th save. Advertisement Devers went 2 for 5 with two strikeouts in his Giants debut after being acquired in a trade from the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. He hit a go-ahead double in the third inning only for the Guardians to answer on Carlos Santana's RBI single in the fourth. Devers struck out in the first and fifth. Schmitt and Mike Yastrzemski hit consecutive singles to start the eighth against Hunter Gaddis, then Wilmer Flores entered as a pinch hitter. Flores lined out to left fielder Steven Kwan, who fired to second to get Schmitt for the double play. Arias connected for his fifth homer off lefty Robbie Ray (8-2), who struck out five and walked two, allowing three runs on five hits over six innings. Austin Hedges had a sacrifice fly in the third for Cleveland. Slade Cecconi (2-3) struck out six over five innings for the Guardians, who were coming off a sweep by the Mariners in Seattle and had lost five of six overall. Advertisement Key moment Aside from Ramos' rocket throw home from left field to save a run with a double play to end the top of the ninth, for the Giants the best part of the day began long before first pitch when many of Devers' new teammates took time ahead of their pregame routines to attend his introductory news conference. Key stat The Giants came in with a .667 winning percentage (16-8) all-time vs. Cleveland, their best against any opponent. Up next Cleveland LHP Logan Allen (4-4, 4.28 ERA) faces Giants RHP Justin Verlander (0-3, 4.33), who returns from the injured list to make his 11th start this season. ___ AP MLB:
San Francisco Chronicle
14-06-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Guardians' Austin Hedges activated from 7-day injured list
SEATTLE (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians activated catcher Austin Hedges from the 7-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Seattle Mariners. Hedges, 32, was placed on the list retroactive to last Thursday after he was struck on the helmet on a backswing by the New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. during a game on Wednesday. It marked the fifth time Hedges — who is hitting .113 with three home runs and three RBIs this year— has been placed on the injured list because of a concussion across 11 MLB seasons. 'They're all very similar, at least my version of them," Hedges said. "Apparently there's a handful of different types of brain injuries, and mine have been pretty consistent just at least with the symptoms. So, it was nothing new for me. Luckily this one wasn't very bad and didn't take that long to get over it.' Hedges said his symptoms started to clear up roughly three days removed from the incident. He visited a specialist in Pittsburgh prior to joining the Guardians in Seattle, one which he had worked with during his first stint in Cleveland from 2020 to 2022. Hedges said he was appreciative of the Guardians not rushing him back to play too quickly. 'We have such an amazing staff, and they're always looking out for all of us," Hedges said. "But, I felt like we handled everything perfectly and just happy that it was the minimum amount of time.'
Hamilton Spectator
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Guardians' Austin Hedges activated from 7-day injured list
SEATTLE (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians activated catcher Austin Hedges from the 7-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Seattle Mariners. Hedges, 32, was placed on the list retroactive to last Thursday after he was struck on the helmet on a backswing by the New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. during a game on Wednesday. It marked the fifth time Hedges — who is hitting .113 with three home runs and three RBIs this year— has been placed on the injured list because of a concussion across 11 MLB seasons. 'They're all very similar, at least my version of them,' Hedges said. 'Apparently there's a handful of different types of brain injuries, and mine have been pretty consistent just at least with the symptoms. So, it was nothing new for me. Luckily this one wasn't very bad and didn't take that long to get over it.' Hedges said his symptoms started to clear up roughly three days removed from the incident. He visited a specialist in Pittsburgh prior to joining the Guardians in Seattle, one which he had worked with during his first stint in Cleveland from 2020 to 2022. Hedges said he was appreciative of the Guardians not rushing him back to play too quickly. 'We have such an amazing staff, and they're always looking out for all of us,' Hedges said. 'But, I felt like we handled everything perfectly and just happy that it was the minimum amount of time.' ___ AP MLB:
Washington Post
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Guardians' Austin Hedges activated from 7-day injured list
SEATTLE — The Cleveland Guardians activated catcher Austin Hedges from the 7-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Seattle Mariners. Hedges, 32, was placed on the list retroactive to last Thursday after he was struck on the helmet on a backswing by the New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. during a game on Wednesday. It marked the fifth time Hedges has been placed on the injured list because of a concussion across 11 MLB seasons.
