Cleveland, OH
Guardians Have One Clear and Massive Need During MLB Offseason
The MLB offseason is upon us. While the Cleveland Guardians are still stinging following their ALCS loss to the New York Yankees, they now have an opportunity to improve and get ready to be even better in 2025.
As all Guardians fans know, the team does not usually get aggressive during the offseason. However, there are some clear issues that Cleveland will need to address.
They could use another big bat to help fix the offensive woes that plagued them at times throughout the 2024 season. Adding a bat would be a huge step in the right direction, but there is another need that is much more pressing.
Bleacher Report recently took a look at the team’s offseason. They named three needs the Guardians should focus on. First and foremost, they need a starting pitcher, and the next two needs were another starting pitcher and a third starting pitcher.
Here is a bit of the reasoning behind starting pitching being such a massive need during the offseason.
“Both Matt Boyd and Alex Cobb ended up playing a key role down the stretch and into October, but the Guardians were forced to take short-term flyers on those veterans returning from injury because nothing else was sticking at the third, fourth and fifth spots in their rotation. And now both are free agents, putting them back to hoping for the best from the likes of Gavin Williams, Triston McKenzie, Joey Cantillo and Logan Allen—unless they make an atypical splash for a free agent.”
Matthew Boyd could be a piece that is brought back, as suggested by them, but that wouldn’t be nearly enough to fix the issues.
“Maybe they’ll manage to bring Boyd back, but that hardly feels like enough, even if we’re operating under the assumption the bullpen is going to collectively have one of the greatest seasons of all time for a second consecutive year.”
Shane Bieber is a big name in free agency this offseason. Cleveland needs to figure out a way to bring him back. He would be a huge part of contending for a World Series moving forward, assuming he comes back strong from Tommy John surgery.
No one should be expecting the Guardians to add three starting pitchers this offseason. At least, they shouldn’t expect three high-impact starters.
If they can bring back Bieber and Boyd, that would be a big step in the right direction. They could then look to dip their toes into the lower tiers of free agency to try and find a diamond in the rough.
All of that being said, Cleveland needs to shore up their rotation. Hopefully, they’re able to accomplish that goal this offseason.
Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays, which is why you’ll want to check out these fun activities happening across Northeast Ohio.
We break down all the different types of events happening in the area.
Tree lightings
Wade Oval
Wade Oval will be hosting Illuminate the Circle on Nov. 23 from 5-8 p.m.
The lights will be turned on daily from Nov. 24 until Jan. 26.
NELA Park
NELA Park Holiday Lighting Ceremony showcases GE Lighting ‘Holiday Delighter’
NELA Park Holiday Lighting Ceremony will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year.
The ceremony will take place on Dec. 6.
WinterLAND
Brian Sobolewski
On Nov. 30, make sure you head down to Public Square to watch the lights turn on across Cleveland.
The annual tree-lighting will be part of a day of celebrations and family-friendly experiences across Cleveland.
For more information, click here.
Annual traditions
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
All aboard!
The holiday season is here, which means the North Pole Adventure on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has returned.
The event that runs through December 20 has something to offer for the entire family and guest appearances from Santa Claus and his elves.
For more information and tickets, click here.
Wild Winter Lights
Wild Winter Lights returns next month
The popular Wild Winter Lights event will take over the zoo from Nov. 12 until Dec. 30.
The event features more than one and a half million lights strung across multiple holiday-themed areas in the zoo.
For more information, click here.
Magic of Lights
Magic of Lights drive-thru more than doubles traffic as families safely celebrate holiday season
Magic of Lights is returning to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds this holiday season.
The light show opens on Nov. 27 and closes on Jan. 4.
Click here for more information.
Performances
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Carsten Steinhausen
It wouldn’t be the holidays without the Trans-Siberian Orchestra coming to town.
This year, their concert is on Dec. 27 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
To learn more, click here.
Cleveland Orchestra
Roger Mastroianni/Roger Mastroianni
The Cleveland Orchestra
CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA CHORUS,
MEMBERS OF THE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL CHORUS
CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA CHILDREN’S CHORUS
Brett Mitchell, conductor
Lisa Wong, conductor
CAPATHIA JENKINS, vocal
Photo by Roger Mastroianni
The Cleveland Orchestra might perform concerts year-round, but during the month of December, they perform sounds of the holiday season.
The holiday concerts are performed from Dec. 11 through the 22.
For more information, click here.
The Nutcracker
The beloved holiday show, The Nutcracker, will be taking over Playhouse Square.
Come and watch the Cleveland Ballet perform the holiday classic.
For more information, click here.
A Christmas Carol
Even if you’re a Scrooge, you will enjoy this show.
A Christmas Carol will be performed at Playhouse Square from Nov. 24 until Dec. 23.
For more information, click here.
Winter break camps
Great Lakes Science Center
Great Lakes Science Center 
The Science Center will be hosting STEM camps from Dec. 23 until Dec. 37 and from Dec. 30 to Jan. 3.
Kids will learn about space, chemistry, engineering and more.
Click hereto learn more.
Indoor activities
Cleveland Museum of Art
Photo by Kaylyn Hlavaty.
Looking for something fun and free to do while your kids are off school?
Head to the Cleveland Museum of Art to check out their new exhibits.
For more information, click here.
Natural History Museum
Drew Scofield | News 5 Cleveland
Have you missed going to the history museum? They reopen on Dec. 15.
For more information, click here.
News 5 currently has sponsorship agreements with University Circle, Inc., organizer of the Wade Oval holidays events; Live Nation, organizer of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert; and the Great Lakes Science Center, host of the holiday camps.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO)—High winds on Wednesday brought down power lines and trees, leaving tens of thousands without power in northern Ohio.
As of 4 p.m., FirstEnergy’s website says there are just over 10,000 customers without power, Cleveland Public Power is not reporting any widespread outages and AEP is reporting 7,100.
Click your power company link above for the latest outage information.
Wind Advisories have been issued for Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties until midnight tonight. In these counties, winds could gust 50 to 60 mph for several hours this afternoon and evening.
Click here for the latest from the 19 News First Alert Weather Team.
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Sheldon changes offseason plans, joins Ohio State coaching staff
Former Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon rejoins the Buckeyes women’s basketball team as director of player development after an injury derailed her WNBA offseason
With WNBA expansion on the horizon, multiple reports say that Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert intends to make a bid to bring a franchise back to Cleveland.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has talked about the league having 16 teams by the 2028 season. The league will be at 13 teams to start the 2025 season with the addition of the Golden State Valkyries. Toronto and Portland, Oregon have already been announced as the home of future franchises.
Gilbert, whose Rock Entertainment Group also owns the Columbus Blue Jackets’ AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters, in addition to the Cavaliers told CNBC, “I just feel extraordinarily confident that, should a team be given to Cleveland, in part because of the city, in part because of what sports means here, in part because of the Cavs, it would immediately be a huge success.”
Cavaliers CEO Nic Barlage also spoke to CNBC, which was the first to report on the bid, about the potential of the WNBA finding a home in Cleveland.
“We have this unique convergence of infrastructure, culture and these foundational pieces that we think make Northeast Ohio, and specifically Cleveland, a great opportunity to expand from a WNBA perspective,” he said.
Cleveland hosted one of the WNBA’s eight original teams. From 1997 to 2003, the Cleveland Rockets competed in the league before the franchise folded due to low attendance.
Last year, Columbus added a professional women’s team to its city, as it welcomed the Pro Volleyball Federation’s Columbus Fury.
Columbus also had its own professional women’s basketball team, the Columbus Quest, which lasted two seasons from 1996-1998 in the now-defunct America Basketball League.
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