Cleveland, OH
Five Things the Guardians Have To Do To Remain Postseason Contenders
The only way these two promising young bats will have a shot to become the productive big league pieces they’re projected to be, is if they are given the chance to consistently hit against big league pitching.
And both Noel and Manzardo ended 2024 on high note, as they flashed their immense potential when the lights were shining brightest in October.
In limited at-bats, Noel hit for a .958 OPS in the ALCS. And in the same series Manzardo posted a 1.077 OPS which includes a huge early-inning homer in Game 3.
Given their opposite handedness at the dish, they could very well have Cleveland’s DH platoon locked up with Fry hitting the shelf. And with Noel’s ability to play both the corner outfield spot and at first base, along with Manzardo’s ability to hold his ground at first should Josh Naylor need a day off, the at bats seem as though they’ll be more plentiful for them in 2025.
Now is Not the Time for the Guardians to Sit Back
While the Guardians can take solace and feel good about capturing the 2024 AL Central Division title, there’s no time to dwell too long on it.
After all, that division will very likely be one of the best in all of baseball, with both the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers having just made the postseason, and the Minnesota Twins always seeming to have names that can keep them in the postseason hunt.
This Guardians team undeniably has some real strengths, but there’s also some legitimate holes that need to be addressed very soon if they want to remain competitive in 2025.
If they focus on the starting rotation, some of their biggest big league positional holes, and commit to really honing in on the development of some younger potential stars, then there’s no reason why this team couldn’t win 90+ games again in 2025.
Cleveland, OH
Timofey Mozgov Reveals Sadness, Regret Over Viral 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers Reunion
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland boy, 13, dead following ATV crash in Erie County
ERIE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) – Ohio troopers said a 13-year-old boy died Thursday from injuries stemming from an ATV crash on Sunday afternoon.
The highway patrol has identified the victim as Lamonie Campbell from Cleveland.
The crash, which also hurt a 10-year-old boy, took place around 1:45 p.m. in the eastbound lane of State Route 113 in Milan Township.
The 10-year-old was operating an ATV, with Campbell as the passenger, when the crash happened.
A Toyota, operated by a Berlin Heights man, struck the ATV as it entered State Route 113 from a private drive, troopers said.
According to the highway patrol, the ATV caught fire as a result of the crash, which also sent the Toyota off the roadway before it rolled and struck a pole.
First responders first took the boys to Fisher-Titus Medical Center for treatment.
Troopers said the 13-year-old was later flown by medical helicopter to a Cleveland hospital.
There’s no update at this time on the 10-year-old’s condition.
State Route 113 was closed for approximately one hour and 50 minutes.
The highway patrol will continue to investigate the crash.
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Cleveland, OH
Colt Emerson Leads Mariners Past Guardians In Return to Ohio – WHIZ – Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting
CLEVELAND, OH – Some three years ago, Colt Emerson was tearing it up in the Muskingum Valley League for John Glenn, on his way to being named the Gatorade Player of the Year, right here in Ohio. Now, fast forward to 2026, he returns home for the first time as a pro, as the Mariners faced the Guardians in a true homecoming for Emerson.
“Being here is special. A lot of games growing up, coming here. So it’s going to be pretty surreal” said Emerson before game one of the series in Cleveland. “I love the game, you know? I respect the game, and I’m just so grateful to be here.”
Growing up a lifelong baseball fan in Ohio, Colt always knew this day would come, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have to pinc himself every now and again when he puts on the Mariners jersey.
Emerson continued, “If ten-year old me can see me sitting here, see me on the field, that’s the only thing that matters. It’s been a fun journey.”
The game started slowly for Seattle, with no runs or even hits to talk about, at least until Emerson took the plate in the third. With one swing of the bat on an inside change up from left handed pitcher Joey Cantillo, he sent one into the right field seats for a home run in his first at bat back in his home state.
“I can’t even describe it” said Emerson, with a broad grin across his face after the game. “When I saw it go out, I took my time around the bases, just to look around, you know? You grew up playing here, and your first at bat, you hit a home run. It’s cool.”
Colt had quite the efficient ball game, reaching base three times with two walks, and accounting for two of the Mariners’ runs in the three to one victory. It is his first career multi-walk, and multi-run game in the major leagues.
Emerson continues to amaze his manager, Dan Wilson, each and every game.
“Like we’ve said before, he just sees the game and he senses the game and knows what to do in the right situation, and tonight was another example of that” said Wilson.
It’s another memorable moment in the remarkable rookie career of one of John Glenn High School’s finest, as Emerson continues to provide a much-needed spark for Seattle.
The Mariners are in Cleveland for two more games this weekend before heading back on Sunday night.
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