Cleveland, OH
“Big Christmas” In Summer: Noel Delivers For Cleveland Guardians
CLEVELAND, OHIO – AUGUST 12: Jhonkensy Noel #43 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates as he rounds … [+]
They call him “Big Christmas.”
Someone, somewhere, at some time, started calling Cleveland Guardians slugger, Jhonkensy Noel, “Big Christmas.”
Noel, 6-3, 250 pounds, has immense power from the right side of the plate.
Promoted by the Guardians in late June, Noel, 23, has already had a tremendous impact on the outcome of Guardians games.
Maybe Noel’s nickname should be “Big Santa.” He has delivered plenty of gifts to Cleveland, in the way of timely home runs and very, very good defense in right field, and first base.
Noel has hit nine home runs in 94 plate appearances.
Noel hit two crucial home runs August 12 against the Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
Noel’s first homer in that Cleveland victory gave his team the lead. His second home run gave them a bit of breathing room. As it turns out, they won the game by a score of 9-8.
Noel hit another homer August 13. It put his team ahead of the Cubs in the 6th inning. That shot went 430 feet.
It turned out Noel’s home run won the game for Cleveland.
Noel is what the Guardians need right now.
He is in the right place.
He is producing at the right time.
CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 07: Cleveland Guardians right fielder Jhonkensy Noel (43) singles during the … [+]
Flashing Several Tools:
Noel has responded to Cleveland’s need for a booming bat in the lineup.
In the last five years, the team has tried to find power from the bats of Bobby Bradley, Oscar Gonzalez, Franmil Reyes, Estevan Florial, and Josh Bell.
None contributed much to a Cleveland offense that has needed power for years.
The most potent bat among them currently belongs to Josh Bell, who the Guardians signed as a free agent in 2022.
Bell was traded by Cleveland to Miami, and has since been traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he is flourishing.
Maybe Cleveland pulled the plug too soon on Bell. But to this old scout, clearly not on Bradley, Gonzalez, Reyes, or Florial.
Noel may stick around for a while.
To be sure, some swing and miss remains in Noel’s game. But he’s young, and still learning to hit big league pitching.
Noel seems susceptible to breaking balls down and away from right-handed pitchers.
Noel also has a tendency to chase high fastballs in his eyes.
But time and hard work can correct those holes in his swing.
This old scout has seen Noel scorch pitches thrown down in the zone.
He still needs more patience at the plate. He needs to recognize pitches out of the hand more quickly.
To his credit, Noel works very hard to improve his game. He is out on the field early, working on his defense.
For a big man, Noel is lithe, and nimble in the field.
Noel is much quicker on his feet than one might expect. His coordination and mobility have been on display, as he has made game-changing plays that required a complete combination of skills and confidence.
Noel is getting great “reads” on balls, and his routes have led to some outstanding defensive plays, saving runs for his team.
DETROIT, MI – JULY 9: Jhonkensy Noel #43 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after a called third … [+]
Playing Time:
For this old scout, Noel should be playing every day, regardless of who is on the mound.
To date, Guardians manager Steven Vogt has mainly platooned Noel, choosing to play him against left-handed pitchers.
Things may be changing.
Noel started all three games against the Cubs, facing a left-handed starter in game one, and then two right-handers.
The Guards won all three games.
To this writer, Noel is one of the few loud bats in the Cleveland lineup capable of changing the outcome of a game with one swing of the bat.
A lineup with Jose Ramirez, Josh Naylor, and Jhonkensy Noel will add more pressure to the opposing pitcher.
There is a concern that pitchers will pitch around him, and not give him anything to drive. However, if he hits higher in the order, that scenario is less likely.
Noel probably has to fill some holes in his swing to earn a higher slot in the batting order.
Here is what Steven Vogt told MLB.com about Noel after the first Cubs victory: “For Big Christmas to go two times and for us to keep adding on was huge.”
Cleveland baseball fans can be thankful “Big Christmas” has arrived in Cleveland this summer.
CLEVELAND — Thousands of people braved the cold in downtown Cleveland for the third wave of “No Kings Day” demonstrations against the Trump administration.
This time, protestors said, the stakes are higher than ever.
Community members and activists joined at the Free Stamp in Willard Park and marched alongside Lakeside Avenue and around Cleveland Public Square on Saturday. Demonstrators said they’re rallying against the Trump administration’s escalation of federal immigration enforcement tactics and rocky global economy amid the country’s war with Iran.
Protestor Fidel Swain who served 15 years in the US Air Force. (Spectrum News 1/Tanya Velazquez)
U.S. Military Veteran Fidel Swain said he’s marching for the rights of all Americans.
“We’re really concerned with what’s going on in the country today as far as this current administration,” Swain said. “They all seem to not follow the principles and ideas of the working class and just most Americans, which is law, order.”
Northeast Ohio resident Charlotte Hartman also stood among the crowd of demonstrators. She said she attended the two previous No Kings Day protests in Strongsville.
Today, Hartman said, she’s standing in solidarity with all marginalized groups.
(L-R) Protestors Elaine Wheaton, Charlotte Hartman, and Michele Murphy. (Spectrum News 1/Tanya Velazquez)
“The way he treats people and minorities, the way he treats handicapped people … They don’t seem to be any care or concern for anybody,” Hartman said.
Hartman was joined by Elaine Wheaton, who said she hopes the demonstration will help unite Americans, despite ideological differences.
“We’re hoping that some of the people that voted for Trump before might be changing their mind,” Wheaton said. “He’s getting a little too overboard … I have no problem with Republican presidents like Reagan or Bush or whatever, but it’s not that he’s Republican. It’s just that he’s a bad human.”
The White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson sent a statement to Spectrum News dismissing Saturday’s protest. She wrote, “The only people who care about these Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions are the reporters who are paid to cover them.”
The first No Kings Day protest in June included around 5 million participants, while the second event in the fall drew in around 7 million people.
While speaking about the No Kings Day protests in October, Trump told Fox business that he’s “not a king.”
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Protests against President Donald Trump’s administration are scheduled across the country Saturday, including in Northeast Ohio.
Events are happening around the region, with the largest turnout expected in downtown Cleveland.
Cindy Demsey, a co-organizer of the event, emphasized the rally’s purpose: “No Kings rallies in Cleveland and around the country demonstrate that We The People support an immediate end to foreign wars, ICE’s terror tactics, the administration’s unconstitutional power grab, covering up evidence of crimes against children and government for billionaires.”
The rally is set to begin at 1:00 PM at the Free Stamp next to City Hall on Lakeside Avenue and East 9th Street.
Back in October, thousands gathered downtown, and the events featured musical performances and various speakers before a march.
When a demonstration took place this past summer, Cleveland police estimated about 5,000 people were in attendance.
That event was mostly peaceful, with one person arrested for disorderly conduct.
Here is a list of the events taking place this Saturday, March 28.
Cleveland
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Free Stamp, Willard Park
Akron
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: John F. Seiberling Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Lakewood
When: 10:30 to noon
Where: Lakewood City Hall
Parma
When: 10 to 1 p.m.
Where: Ridgewood Lake Park
North Ridgeville
When: 10 to noon
Where: LCCC University Partnership Ridge Campus
Mansfield
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Richland County Administration & Courthouse
Parma
When: 10 to 1 p.m.
Where: 7620 W Ridgewood Dr
Chardon
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: 100 Short Ct St
Cuyahoga Falls
When: 11 to 1 p.m.
Where: Cuyahoga Falls Downtown Amphitheater
New Philadelphia
When: 11:30 to 1 p.m.
Where: Tuscarawas County Courthouse
Ashtabula
When: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Smith Field Dog Park
Port Clinton
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Erie Dearie Park, a corner of Waterworks Park
Vermilion
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Exchange Park
Wooster
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Public Square
Strongsville
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Pearl Road & Ohio 82
Hudson
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Gazebo Green
Sandusky
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Sandusky Mall Entrance
Kent
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Gazebo, intersection of Franklin Ave and West Main Street
Warren
When: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Trumbull County Courthouse Square
Canton
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Central Plaza North
Medina
When: 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Medina Public Square Historic District
Find more here.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Miami Heat on Friday night, in the second game of a back-to-back between these Eastern Conference rivals.
The Miami Heat go for their 40th win of the season and the series victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road on Friday. This is the second game of a back-to-back for these teams, fighting for positioning in the Eastern Conference standings. Both of these games will be played in Cleveland, with the Heat pulling off the upset in Game 1 on Wednesday, winning 120-103. The win ended Miami’s five-game losing streak, and the loss ended the Cavaliers’ four-game winning streak. The win gave the Heat a 2-1 series lead, with Friday’s game serving as the finale. Miami is back in the eighth seed, but is only a half-game above the Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic. Cleveland is sitting comfortably in fourth place, but is three games back of the New York Knicks for third. The biggest name sitting out of this rematch is Jarrett Allen, who is dealing with a knee injury but is expected to return on Friday. The Cavaliers should be the favorite at home to tie this season series at two games apiece in this rematch.
How to Watch Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Today:
Game Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: NBATV, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio 1 (Cleveland feed)
Location: Rocket Arena – Cleveland, OH
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Miami started off hot in the first half on Wednesday, but Cleveland came back in the third quarter, outscoring the Heat by 17. But Miami quickly returned the favor in the fourth, outscoring the Cavaliers by the same total in the final quarter. Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 28, but the Heat were more balanced with Norman Powell leading the charge with 19 points, and Tyler Herro added 18. James Harden and Sam Merrill both scored 18 points apiece for the Cavs. Miami shot 52 percent from the field as a team and an impressive 40 percent from three. The Heat led by as much as 17 in the third but nearly squandered the sure win before the strong fourth quarter. Miami had eight players score in double figures in what turned out to be a comfortable victory. Expect a closer game tonight in the finale rematch.
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The Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers game will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great NBA action.
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