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Following a 10-game losing streak, the Cleveland Guardians won three straight games against one of MLB's best teams, the Houston Astros.
Last year, the Guardians had seven months to prepare for their first pick in the MLB Draft. They still had the same amount of time to prepare this year, but instead of picking first overall,
Jose Ramirez was voted as the starter for the AL at third base, but he'll instead sit out the All-Star Game to focus on rest and recovery.
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The MLB Draft is typically where the Cleveland Guardians shine, identifying high school and college talent that they can turn into the next stars of their big-league roster. Their approach over the last few seasons has remained the same, but one analyst believes it's time for some change.
And, entering play Tuesday, Padres first baseman Luis Arraez had struck out nine times this season. Nine. It's not like he's missed time with injury either. Arraez has played in 84 of San Diego's 90 games.
CHICAGO — Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on “non-disciplinary paid leave” through the end of the All-Star break as a result of an MLB investigation, with multiple sources telling The Athletic that the probe is related to gambling.
Major League Baseball placed Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz on indefinite leave on Thursday, with multiple reports indicating he is facing a gambling-related investigation.
A year ago, the Guardians were preparing to make the No. 1 overall selection in the MLB Draft for the first time in franchise history, and ultimately landed Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana.