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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Yankees 0, Guardians 4: Good news and bad news after brutal offensive performance leads to loss
Some games feel cursed before they even settle in—and Wednesday night had that energy for the New York Yankees. From the moment the first pitch was thrown in New York, nothing broke in their favor. The bats were quiet, the pitching stumbled early, and a few unheralded names in Guardians jerseys played the role of spoiler to perfection. Advertisement If baseball is a game of breaks, the Yankees just experienced one of those dreaded nights when everything shattered. Clarke Schmidt rebounds, but early damage proves costly It didn't take long for the tone of the game to change. After a few pitches, the Guardians were up 3-0. Clarke Schmidt gave up a two-run blast to Angel Martinez and an RBI double to Daniel Schneemann in the first. The damage felt immediate and overwhelming. Yet to his credit, Schmidt didn't fold. In fact, from the second inning on, he looked like a completely different pitcher. He finished with 5.2 innings, allowing just those three early runs and striking out eight. It was a classic case of 'too little, too late.' His early hiccup left little margin for error, especially with the Yankees' offense stuck in neutral. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Yankees' offense sputters in rare shutout performance The Yankees lineup—one of MLB's most dangerous—never got off the bus. And that's not just a figure of speech. Advertisement This was only their second shutout loss of the season, a reminder that even the league's top offenses hit potholes. They managed just five hits. Luis Ortiz led the Guardians' staff, tossing 5.2 scoreless innings with just three hits allowed. He kept the Yankees guessing all night, mixing speeds and painting corners. Tim Herrin and Hunter Gaddis followed with perfection, each logging hitless appearances before Emmanuel Clase entered for the ninth. Even with two hits surrendered, Clase calmly struck out three to slam the door. The almost had as many double play ground balls (three, two by Anthony Volpe) as hits. Just brutal. The Daniel Schneemann game If Ortiz laid the foundation, Daniel Schneemann stole the show. The versatile Guardians utility man was everywhere—at the plate, on the bases, and in the field. Advertisement He went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, and a stolen base. Every time the Yankees looked to regain momentum, Schneemann stepped in like an annoying popup ad you just can't close. With the performance, he lifted his OPS to .801—hardly what you'd expect from a player who began the season flying under the radar. Fernando Cruz returns, shows flashes despite long ball A small silver lining came in the eighth inning when reliever Fernando Cruz returned from injury. He hadn't pitched since May 22 due to shoulder inflammation. Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images The rust showed, as he allowed a solo homer to Kyle Manzardo, adding an exclamation point to the Guardians' dominant night. Advertisement But Cruz also struck out three in the frame, flashing the movement and command that earned Aaron Boone's trust earlier this year. With more outings, he should slot back into a late-inning role quickly. Like a talented band playing off-key for one night, the Yankees just couldn't find rhythm or harmony. And in baseball's long season, those off-nights are inevitable. But Wednesday's 4-0 shutout was a reminder—no matter how loud your lineup looks on paper, the game still rewards the grinders. Popular reading: Yankees game-changing slugger patiently awaiting next steps Related Headlines
Yahoo
30-05-2025
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Top five players thriving using torpedo bats, including two New York Yankees
Torpedo bats were all the rage earlier this season after the New York Yankees hit 15 home runs in their first three games — tying an MLB record. They differ from traditional bats as the torpedo barrel sits closer to the hitter's hands. Using data from here are the top five players who have boosted their production this season using torpedo bats. Cal Raleigh Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is having an MVP-caliber season, leading the American League with 19 home runs. Raleigh only uses the torpedo bat when hitting left-handed, not from the right side. His barrel rate has jumped 41.5% this season compared to 2024 — rising from 15.4% last year to 21.8% in 2025. Advertisement 'When hitting as a lefty, he has a .930 OPS in 2025 and nearly 8.7% of his at-bats have resulted in home runs,' notes 'Compare that to last season, when only 5.3% of hit at-bats resulted in homers from the left side of the plate even though his average at the dish is identical (.235) in those situations. While that might not seem like a notable number, it represents a 64% increase and has him on pace to hit 48 home runs in 2025.' Daniel Schneemann Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images After struggling with a .218 average during his rookie season, Cleveland Guardians utility player Daniel Schneemann has improved drastically this year using the torpedo bat. He's already surpassed his home run total from last year (seven to five) and currently has an .802 OPS and 126 OPS+. Advertisement 'Schneeman's power surge leads all torpedo bat users, as he's increased his HR/AB by an impressive 136% while improving his slugging percentage by 35.9% and his OPS by 25%,' reports Anthony Volpe Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe contributed to the early home run barrage, hitting four in the first five games of the season. He's only homered twice since then but is already halfway to the 12 he hit last year. 'Volpe actually ranks second with an 87.35% increase in home runs per at bat this year,' states 'While his average is slightly down (.235 compared to .243), Volpe's slugging percentage is up by 16.5% (.424 compared to .364) and his OPS is nearly 100 points higher (.745 compared to .657 in 2024).' Dansby Swanson Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images After posting a below-average 98 OPS+ in 2024, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has raised his OPS+ to 113 this season and already has 11 home runs after hitting 16 all of last year. Advertisement 'After hitting .242 with 16 home runs in 149 games (534 AB) last year, Swanson has improved his numbers across the board, raising his batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS by significant margins,' writes Paul Goldschmidt Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has discovered the fountain of youth this season using the torpedo bat. After a down year in his final season with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024, the 37-year-old is hitting .347 with an .899 OPS and 155 OPS+. 'Goldschmidt has rekindled his swing at the plate with the torpedo bat, turning himself back into a .300 hitter,' notes Advertisement Related Headlines
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Daniel Schneemann's solo home run (6)
Daniel Schneemann hits a solo home run to right field to give the Guardians a 1-0 lead in the top of the 5th inning
Forbes
13-05-2025
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Reliable Daniel Schneemann Carves Out A Role With Cleveland Guardians
CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 13: Cleveland Guardians second baseman Daniel Schneemann (10) is congratulates ... More in the dugout after hitting a double and scoring on a throwing error during the third inning of the Major League Baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians on April 13, 2025, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Left-handed hitting Daniel Schneemann has made his presence known on the Cleveland Guardians roster. Schneemann, 28, has taken full advantage of the opportunities given to him by Guardians manager, Stephen Vogt. Schneemann is an extremely versatile baseball player. Schneemann likely comes to games with several baseball gloves, as he has played second base, third base, shortstop, and the outfield in parts of two seasons on the Guardians parent club. A true Swiss Army knife type player, it is his defensive prowess at so many positions that may have first caught the eyes of the Guardians front office. It is, however, his ability to smoke a baseball from the left side of the plate that keeps his manager offering Schneemann significant playing time. Lately, Schneemann is in the lineup against right-handed pitching, the strong and most common part of a left-handed, right-handed hitting platoon. Schneemann has been hitting the ball so hard, he has virtually relegated the Guardians Brayan Rocchio back to Triple-A Columbus. Rocchio was optioned May 12. Schneemann has claimed the second base role as his own, with stellar defensive infielder Gabriel Arias assuming the starting role at shortstop. Cleveland Guardians' Daniel Schneemann hits a home run during the eighth inning in the first ... More baseball game of a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.) Daniel Schneemann first caught the eye of this old scout in the Guardians 2024 spring training camp in Goodyear, Arizona. Watching Schneemann every day in his workouts and in spring games, this observer found Schneemann to be very reliable on both sides of the ball. Offensively, Schneemann hit the ball hard, and found the right-center gap with frequency. Defensively, Schneemann moved around the diamond and played each position with confidence and excellent ability. Schneemann was ultimately promoted to the Guardians, making his big league debut June 2, 2024. This is the Daniel Schneemann scouting report this old scout filed on these pages last June. One of the remarkable factors about Schneemann is his ability to make a major league club after being a 33rd round draft pick of the (then) Cleveland Indians in 2018. It is a struggle for any player, even a top draft pick, to make the major leagues. Consider the difficulties a 33rd round player must overcome. Frankly, those selected before him in his draft class were most likely offered more opportunities, more chances to show coaches their skills and tools. Schneemann was listed as a shortstop at the time he was drafted. Schneemann was given a $50,000 signing bonus, which was far below the millions many prospects are given at the time of the draft. This season, Schneemann put himself on the minds of baseball fans when he hit two home runs against the Toronto Blue Jays May 4, 2025 His first homer was a solo blast in the eighth inning. His second was a monster grand-slam with two outs in the ninth inning. He gave his team a much valued win. Here is what manager Stephen Vogt told about Schneemann after his epic game. 'He's been waiting for this his whole life,' Vogt said. 'Daniel Schneemann's a really good baseball player. We've been saying it for over a year now. He means so much to this team, his versatility, but also he's just really good. What a cool moment. Something he'll never forget.' CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 13: Daniel Schneemann #10 of the Cleveland Guardians catches a pop fly ball ... More hit by Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Progressive Field on April 13, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by) Last year for the Guardians, Daniel Schneemann played in 73 games as a rookie. He hit .218/.303/.368/.671, with 10 doubles, two triples, five home runs, and three stolen bases in five attempts. He struck out 70 times in 221 plate appearances. After his great spring, last season was a time of adjustment for Schneemann. He was facing most pitchers for the first time in his career. There were times Schneemann was fooled badly by solid pitch sequencing. This year seems different. While Schneemann may have entered last season confident after his solid spring, his confidence took a hit during the season. At times he looked defeated. What a difference this new season has made. Daniel Schneemann looks like he can accept any challenge he is offered by his manager, or by opposing pitchers. Schneemann has become a tough out. Schneemann is not only hitting the ball off the barrel with force, he is showing his baseball running speed and instincts. Defensively, he is making all the plays, and earning the trust his manager has placed in him. At the end of play May 12, here are Schneemann's hitting .263, with five doubles, five home runs, and 12 RBIs. He has played in 31 games, and has 91 plate appearances.
Washington Post
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Carlos Santana's 3-run homer helps Guardians beat Nationals 9-1 and split a doubleheader
WASHINGTON — Carlos Santana broke a scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the sixth inning and started a late onslaught by the Cleveland Guardians, who beat the Washington Nationals 9-1 on Tuesday night to split a doubleheader. Daniel Schneemann and Austin Hedges also went deep for the Guardians, who scored 18 runs in the twinbill but lost the opener, 10-9 . Cleveland has won six of eight.
