CLEVELAND — The Guardians dropped Friday’s game but rebounded Saturday and look to take Sunday afternoon’s rubber match against the San Francisco Giants Sunday afternoon.

The Guardians, aided by Jhonkensy Noel’s three home run in his first eight games in the majors, have continued their power surge that has them in first place in the American League.

Carlos Carrasco takes the mound for the Guardians looking to lower his ERA below the 5.00 plateau in what has been a rough 2024 for the 37-year-old thus far.

Check back here for live score updates, analysis and highlights throughout Sunday’s game.

Below is some pregame information.

Prior to Friday’s game, the Guardians completed a trade to boost their pitching depth by acquiring right-handed pitcher Spencer Howard from the Giants in exchange for cash considerations.

Howard will join the Guardians in the next few days. Right-handed pitcher Wes Parsons was designated for assignment.

Howard, 27, owns a career 6.93 ERA with 130 strikeouts in 139 innings across five seasons in the major leagues, which includes stints with the Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers and the Giants this year. This season, he has a 5.63 ERA in 24 innings.

Howard was originally a second-round pick by the Phillies in the draft.

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The trade deadline is under a month away. The Guardians find themselves in an enviable position, as they’re in first place in the division and have the No. 1 pick in the draft. In terms of the trade market, we broke down their top needs and targets.

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Jose Ramirez, Steven Kwan named 2024 American League All-Stars

During ESPN’s live show Wednesday night, third baseman Jose Ramirez and outfielder Steven Kwan were named starters for the American League in the 2024 All-Star Game.

Guardians option Triston McKenzie to Triple-A Columbus

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How can I watch, listen or stream the Cleveland Guardians game today?

The game will be televised locally by Bally Sports Great Lakes and on FS1. It will broadcast on the radio by WTAM (1100-AM) and WMMS (100.7-FM).

Next game on Guardians schedule

After this three-game series with the Giants at Progressive Field, the Guardians then travel to Detroit and Tampa for a seven-game road trip that will lead into the All-Star break.

Good morning, Broncos Country!

There are a lot of questions about the Denver Broncos this season.

Lather. Rinse. Repeat.

At least for the last almost nine seasons.

To add another to the mix, who will be the Broncos MVP this season?

NFL.com thinks it’ll be cornerback Pat Surtain II. That’s the most likely scenario, given how good Surtain is and how many questions there are for this roster. Surtain isn’t just the best defender in Denver; he’s one of the best cornerbacks in football.

After Surtain, the race is wide open.

Much of this will depend on how good the Broncos offense is and what it looks like. One guy who should be on the list is guard Quinn Meinerz. “The Belly” has become one of the guards in the NFL. If the offense is able to run the ball and protect whoever starts, likely Bo Nix, Meinerz will play a big role in that success.

Courtland Sutton will get thrown out. But if he’s healthy, Tim Patrick is more valuable to Denver’s offense. Patrick is also the more complete receiver. Since Patrick is returning from two brutal injuries, that’s the biggest question with Patrick. Hopefully he’s able to stay on the field.

On defense, newly acquired John Franklin-Myers is a guy to watch on the defensive line. Franklin-Myers will be a key contributor to the defensive front and help lead it to any success. For his career, Franklin-Myers has 135 tackles, 61 quarterback hits and 19.5 sacks. A disruptive force from the defensive line is what this defense needs.

The other player on defense for Denver is Baron Browning … if he can stay healthy. Consistent pressure off the edge is crucial for the Broncos defense, and Browning has the potential to be a great pass rusher. If he’s consistent, he could put himself in the Broncos MVP discussion.

Those are a few guys I think could compete with Surtain for Denver’s MVP this season. Who else could become a possibility?

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When the journey is tough and the horizon seems far away, the athletes’ willpower becomes a spectacle of its own. That’s exactly what we saw last night in Seattle, where the worn-out and undermanned New England Revolution faced off against the Seattle Sounders FC. After a week full of challenges, fatigue finally won, resulting in a 2-0 loss at Lumen Field.

The first half showed promise. The Revs’ players demonstrated an initial spark, an energy that seemed capable of defying the inevitable. Precise passes, well-crafted plays, and a solid defense showed that the team was willing to fight to the end. But like a flame slowly dying out, the second half revealed tired legs and exhausted breath. Caleb Porter, the Revs’ coach, acknowledged his players’ effort. “I was proud of the guys’ effort,” he said after the game. “I know we lost 2-0, but there were a lot of good things in the game, especially given the circumstances.”

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The pieces just didn’t fit together. The last-minute absence of Dylan Borrero from the starting lineup made things even more complicated. However, every challenge also brings opportunities. That’s how Marcos Dias, a young striker from Revolution II, made his Major League Soccer debut. Dias almost scored his first league goal, a moment that could have changed the game’s narrative.

Porter was clear about his squad’s limitations. “We knew we didn’t have much depth,” he explained. “We knew Dylan would probably only play 45 minutes at most. It was a very complicated puzzle for us in this game. Normally, I would have rotated more, but we didn’t have anyone to rotate… [Dias] gave us an attacking option and some coverage on the wing. That’s why we called him up. I think he was the best, probably, in terms of offensive production with Revs II.”

The second half saw the Revs’ team unable to react, incapable of putting pressure on their opponent. The absence of players on the bench who could provide that extra push was a hard blow. Even so, Porter maintained his positive and optimistic stance. “They gave everything they had,” he reiterated. “They absolutely gave everything they had. Today just wasn’t enough.”

Now, with a whole week of rest ahead before the next match against Orlando City SC, the hope is that the players can recover physically and mentally. Injuries have been a thorn in the side for the New England Revolution, but there is a glimmer of hope. Captain Carles Gil is showing signs of improvement, and Porter hopes he can return to training soon. Borrero, on the other hand, remains a question mark, but the coach understands that his return from serious surgery requires patience and caution.

Porter was clear when talking about the near future. “I think Carles is getting better,” he said. “I hope he can start training next week. Dylan, I don’t know; I was shocked that he had to come out… I think a lot of that is because he’s coming back from major surgery. It’s a bit tough for him, and part of it is also because we don’t have depth, so we’re trying to fit him in.”

Before worrying about the next match, the Revolution’s focus should be on recovery and rediscovering the qualities that led them to a four-game winning streak last month. The league is unpredictable, and as we saw in this game, it only takes a moment for things to change drastically.