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TERRY FRANCONA


2 days ago

Guardians give manager Terry Francona perfect send-off in his final home game, 4-3 win over Reds

Shane Bieber shut down Cincinnati for six innings and the Cleveland Guardians sent manager Terry Francona off with a victory in his final home game, 4-3 over the Reds, whose playoff hopes are hanging by a thread.

3 days ago

Francona's beloved scooter stolen, stripped as Cleveland's manager gets ready to say goodbye to game

Terry Francona won’t be riding off on his beloved scooter after all.

One of game's characters, Guardians manager Terry Francona set to end career defined by class, touch

Terry Francona is set to bow out from baseball.

Guardians manager Terry Francona planning multiple operations, potential retirement

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has already scheduled shoulder replacement surgery and plans on having a pair of hernia operations at the end of this season.

Guardians manager Terry Francona hints that this could be his final season

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has had serious talks with the organization about his future, hinting that this could be his final season.

Still the Manny: Slugger Manny Ramírez returns to Cleveland for induction into team's Hall of Fame

Manny Ramírez was back where he became one of baseball's most feared hitters.

Guardians' star Ramírez has MLB suspension for fighting reduced, 3B will serve 2 games in Tampa

Cleveland Guardians All-Star third baseman José Ramírez had his MLB suspension for fighting with Chicago’s Tim Anderson reduced from three games to two.

MLB suspends Chicago's Tim Anderson 6 games, Cleveland’s José Ramírez 3 for fighting

Chicago’s Tim Anderson has been suspended six games and Cleveland’s José Ramírez for three games by Major League Baseball for fighting and touching off a lengthy, wild brawl between the White Sox and Guardians on Saturday night.

Anderson, Ramírez facing multi-game suspensions as MLB sorts out discipline following wild brawl

Chicago's Tim Anderson and Cleveland's José Ramírez could be facing multi-game suspensions for fighting and triggering a benches-clearing scuffle during Saturday's game between the White Sox and Guardians.

Anderson, Ramírez facing suspensions after fight, 6 ejections in wild White Sox-Guardians brawl

Tim Anderson of the Chicago White Sox and José Ramírez of the Cleveland Guardians exchanged punches at second base Saturday night, triggering a bench-clearing melee in the sixth inning that led to six ejections.

Guardians manager Terry Francona out of hospital, advised to rest after becoming ill before game

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona will not be with the team for a second straight game after being hospitalized when he became lightheaded before a series opener against the Kansas City Royals.

Guardians manager Terry Francona hospitalized after feeling ill before game against Royals

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona remained hospitalized overnight for evaluation after feeling ill before Tuesday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals.

Umpire Vanover released from hospital after 'scary' beaning

Major League Baseball umpire Larry Vanover has been released from the hospital two days after he weas hit in the head with a relay throw by a Guardians player.

MLB ump Vanover still in hospital after hit in head by throw

Major League Baseball umpire Larry Vanover remained hospitalized after being hit in the head with a relay throw during Wednesday’s game between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians.

MLB batting average up 16 points, game time down 31 minutes

The major league batting average rose 16 points to.

Guardians' Francona feeling good after recent health issues

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona is feeling much better these days.

Police recover Guardians manager Francona's stolen scooter

The case of the stolen scooter has been solved.

Veteran skippers Francona, Showalter voted Managers of Year

Terry Francona of the Cleveland Guardians and Buck Showalter of the New York Mets have been voted Managers of the Year, improving the already sparkling resumes of both veteran baseball leaders.

Judge, Ohtani among 3 finalists for AL MVP award next week

Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Yordan Alvarez are the finalists for American League MVP in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Royals turn to Matt Quatraro to turn around languishing club

The Kansas City Royals had qualified candidates to become their next manager already within the organization, including one hired by the Chicago White Sox just this week.

Royals hire Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as manager

The Kansas City Royals hired Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as manager Sunday night, turning over the young core of a rebuilding franchise to a forward-thinking manager with experience winning in a small market.

Guardians manager Terry Francona plans to return in 2023

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has agreed to return for an 11th season after leading the majors’ youngest team to a division title and the AL Division Series in 2022.

Guardians make name for themselves with surprise 2022 season

The Guardians made quite a name for themselves this season.

Civale tagged, baby Guardians go home in latest October exit

In the end, the Cleveland Guardians ran out of comebacks.

Stanton, Judge HR, Yankees beat Guards, into ALCS vs Astros

Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge staggered Cleveland with early homers, and the New York Yankees rocked past the Guardians 5-1 in the decisive Game 5 of their AL Division Series to set up another rematch with Houston for the pennant.

Cole, Yankees save season, beat Guards to force ALDS Game 5

Gerrit Cole gave New York what it needed, seven solid innings and Harrison Bader hit a two-run homer as the Yankees saved their season and forced a decisive fifth game in the AL Division Series with a 4-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians.

Yankees bench SS Kiner-Falefa for Game 4 of ALDS vs. Guards

The New York Yankees tweaked their starting lineup for Game 4 of the AL Division Series, benching shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and starting Aaron Hicks in left field as they try to keep their season alive.

Concentrating on contact, not power, Guardians an anomaly

Cleveland’s 1,122 strikeouts were the fewest by far in the major leagues and its.

Guardians sweep Rays on Gonzalez's homer in 15th, on to NY

Rookie Oscar Gonzalez broke up the longest scoreless postseason game in major league history with a leadoff home run off Corey Kluber in the 15th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays and a two-game Wild Card Series sweep.

Rays, Guardians have longest scoreless postseason game

The Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays have set a record for the longest scoreless postseason game in major league history.

Guardians take WC opener as Ramírez homers, Bieber dominates

José Ramírez connected for a two-run homer, Shane Bieber dominated Tampa Bay for 7 2/3 innings and the young Cleveland Guardians played with poise in their postseason debut, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in their wild-card opener.

Just call them champions, young Guardians win AL Central

The young Cleveland Guardians finished what they started.

Guardians clinch AL Central title with White Sox defeat

The Cleveland Guardians clinched their first AL Central title since 2018 when the second-place Chicago White Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers 4-1.

White Sox pound 5 homers, rock 1st-place Guardians 8-2

Elvis Andrus hit one of Chicago’s five home runs off rookie Hunter Gaddis and the White Sox cut into Cleveland’s lead in the AL Central with an 8-2 win.

Trout HR 7th game in a row; Guardians beat Angels, pad lead

Angels star Mike Trout homered in his seventh consecutive game, one shy of the major league record, but the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat Los Angeles 5-4.

Verlander wins MLB-leading 15th game, Astros blank Cleveland

Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings for his MLB-leading 15th victory, Chas McCormick and Martin Maldonado each homered and had three RBIs, and the AL West-leading Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0.

LEADING OFF: J-Rod hurt, Judge rules, Mets rolling

The playoff-hopeful Seattle Mariners are holding their collective breath that All-Star rookie Julio Rodríguez isn’t seriously injured.

Big Night for Big Papi: Red Sox honor Hall of Famer Ortiz

David Ortiz returned to Fenway Park for the first time as a newly minted Hall of Famer.

Guardians' Plesac throws ball out of Fenway, Bosox end skid

Cleveland pitcher Zach Plesac threw the ball completely out of Fenway Park as the grounds crew began to bring out the tarp, and the Boston Red Sox ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Guardians 3-1.

Giménez homer in 9th gives Guardians 5-3 win over Twins

Andrés Giménez hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 for their second straight walk-off win against their AL Central rivals.

LEADING OFF: Yankees-Astros play 1-game series in Houston

The New York Yankees and Houston Astros will meet Thursday in a one-game series between AL division leaders at Minute Maid Park.

Naylor's 2-run HR in 10th gives Guardians 7-6 win over Twins

Josh Naylor hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning, completing a four-run rally that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

LEADING OFF: Freeman returns to Atlanta, Pham sees Pederson

Freddie Freeman is sure to get a huge ovation when he returns to Truist Park for the first time since helping lead the Atlanta Braves to the World Series championship.

MLB moving forward with long-delayed 13-pitcher limit

Come Monday, there is going to be a little more room in big league bullpens, from Seattle to Tampa Bay, and plenty of places in between.

Guardians rally for 3 in 9th, send A's to 10th straight loss

José Ramírez doubled twice, then homered to begin a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Cleveland Guardians sent Oakland to its 10th straight loss, beating the Athletics 3-2.

LEADING OFF: Snowdays in Denver, Greene's no-hit follow up

A late-spring snowstorm in Denver postponed Friday’s opener between the Mets and Rockies and could threaten a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday.

Cleveland Guardians place slugger Naylor on COVID-19 list

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor has been added to the team’s COVID-19 injured list, marking the first player to be sidelined by the team’s recent outbreak.

LEADING OFF: Pitch coach Willis to guide virus-hit Guardians

Cleveland pitching coach Carl Willis will serve as the team’s acting manager when the coronavirus-hampered Guardians start a three-game series against the Twins at Target Field.

Guardians have no new COVID-19 cases, coach Willis to manage

The Cleveland Guardians reported no new COVID-19 cases after an outbreak inside their clubhouse on Wednesday in Chicago caused a postponement and sent manager Terry Francona and five coaches home from a road trip.

LEADING OFF: Francona, Guardians hit with virus outbreak

The Cleveland Guardians are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that has sidelined manager Terry Francona and several of the team’s coaches, prompting the first coronavirus-related postponement in Major League Baseball this season.

Guardians hit with COVID-19 outbreak, manager Francona out

The Cleveland Guardians are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that has sidelined manager Terry Francona and several of the team’s coaches, leading to the postponement of their series finale against the Chicago White Sox.

Clevinger impressive, Padres edge Guardians 5-4 in DH opener

Mike Clevinger had an impressive first start since undergoing elbow surgery in 2020, and Manny Machado hit a two-run home as the San Diego Padres beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 in the first game of a doubleheader.

LEADING OFF: Scherzer back home in St. Louis, Houck out

Mets ace Max Scherzer is pitching back in his hometown, starting a three-game series at St. Louis.

Cole, Yanks sweep Guardians in series blighted by fan issues

Gerrit Cole bounced back from the shortest start of his career, Anthony Rizzo powered an early offensive barrage and the New York Yankees pounded the Cleveland Guardians 10-2 to complete a three-game sweep in a series marred by fan misbehavior.

Yanks fans pelt Cleveland outfielders with debris after win

Some Yankees fans in the right-field bleachers pelted Cleveland outfielders with bottles, cans and debris in a chaotic scene moments after Isiah Kiner-Falefa and pinch-hitter Gleyber Torres got RBI hits with two outs in the ninth inning to lift New York to a 5-4 win.

LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, White Sox and Guardians play 2

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch Wednesday night for the Los Angeles Angels in Houston, and the two-way superstar is off to a much better start at the plate than on the mound this season.

Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home opener

José Ramírez hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, remarkable rookie Steven Kwan reached base three more times and the Cleveland Guardians spoiled Cincinnati’s home opener by beating the Reds 10-5.

LEADING OFF: Guardians rookie Kwan a hit, O's rugged start

Cleveland rookie Steven Kwan hit.

All-Star reliever, MLB union rep Andrew Miller retires at 36

Andrew Miller, a two-time All-Star and dominant postseason reliever who helped negotiate the recent labor deal that ended Major League Baseball’s 99-day lockout, has retired at 36.

Guardians' new look: Terry Francona back as their manager

After two difficult years, Terry Francona finally feels like himself.

LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS begin

LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS begin

Two septuagenarians will be on the bench when 77-year-old Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox face the Houston Astros and 72-year-old skipper Dusty Baker in their playoff opener Thursday.

Indians beat Royals in last home game before name change

Indians beat Royals in last home game before name change

The Cleveland Indians won their last home game before they become the Guardians, beating the Kansas City Royals 8-3 to close a run that started in 1915 and will continue in 2022 with a new identity.

LEADING OFF: Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Cole ailing

LEADING OFF: Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Cole ailing

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and the late Marvin Miller will be enshrined Wednesday at the Hall of Fame, a year after the induction ceremonies were called off because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Indians manager Terry Francona resting after toe surgery

Indians manager Terry Francona resting after toe surgery

Cleveland Indians manger Terry Francona is resting comfortably after undergoing toe surgery, his second operation since stepping aside for the season in July.

Indians trade OF Rosario to Braves for Sandoval

Indians trade OF Rosario to Braves for Sandoval

The Indians made their second significant trade in two days, sending outfielder Eddie Rosario to the Atlanta Braves for infielder Pablo Sandoval.

LEADING OFF: Scherzer? Trade deadline looms after big moves

LEADING OFF: Scherzer? Trade deadline looms after big moves

Time is running out for playoff contenders to bolster their rosters through a trade.

Indians' Francona steps down for rest of season, surgeries

Indians' Francona steps down for rest of season, surgeries

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is stepping down for the remainder of this season to address some health issues.

Indians manager Francona misses second game with head cold

Indians manager Francona misses second game with head cold

Indians manager Terry Francona remains away from the team and missed his second straight game with a head cold.

5 Rays pitchers no-hit Indians for doubleheader sweep

5 Rays pitchers no-hit Indians for doubleheader sweep

Five Tampa Bay pitchers combined for seven hitless innings, and the Rays beat the Indians 4-0 for a doubleheader sweep.

LEADING OFF: Santiago faces MLB sticky ban, Naylor injured

LEADING OFF: Santiago faces MLB sticky ban, Naylor injured

Major League Baseball will deal with Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago, the first player ejected under the new crackdown against grip-enhancing sticky stuff.

Indians OF Naylor injured in scary collision, Twins win 8-2

Indians OF Naylor injured in scary collision, Twins win 8-2

Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer shortly after Cleveland right fielder Josh Naylor was carted off the field following a frightening collision with a teammate, and the Minnesota Twins went beat the Indians 8-2.

Indians' Civale to miss at least month with finger sprain

Indians' Civale to miss at least month with finger sprain

Indians pitcher Aaron Civale will miss more than one month with a sprained right finger, the latest blow to Cleveland’s injury-ravaged rotation.

LEADING OFF: Ohtani back on mound, Franco's smashing start

LEADING OFF: Ohtani back on mound, Franco's smashing start

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound, taking on Kevin Gausman and the Giants at Angel Stadium.

Indians expect MLB wins leader Civale to be out with injury

Indians expect MLB wins leader Civale to be out with injury

Cleveland Indians right-hander Aaron Civale appears headed to the injured list because of soreness in the middle finger on his pitching hand, another major hit for a banged-up staff.

LEADING OFF: 3 aces ailing, D'backs and O's lost on road

LEADING OFF: 3 aces ailing, D'backs and O's lost on road

Three of baseball’s best pitchers are hurting.

Indians shake off Bieber injury; O's 16th straight road loss

Indians shake off Bieber injury; O's 16th straight road loss

José Ramírez picked up a pair of RBIs made possible by Baltimore blunders in the field and the Cleveland Indians extended the Orioles’ road losing streak to 16 straight games with a 4-3 win.

LEADING OFF: Bieber ailing, Braves rookie Davidson excels

LEADING OFF: Bieber ailing, Braves rookie Davidson excels

Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber won’t throw for at least two weeks because of a right shoulder strain, an injury that will further test Cleveland’s pitching depth.

Indians ace Bieber out at least 2 weeks with shoulder strain

Indians ace Bieber out at least 2 weeks with shoulder strain

Indians ace Shane Bieber, the reigning AL Cy Young winner, has a strained right shoulder and will not pitch for at least two weeks.

LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers, Tribe plays 2, deGrom at night

LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers, Tribe plays 2, deGrom at night

The finale of an entertaining four-game series between longtime rivals features an excellent pitching matchup Sunday at Dodger Stadium between Giants right-hander Kevin Gausman and Los Angeles lefty Clayton Kershaw.

Indians RHP Plesac avoids needing surgery after shirt mishap

Indians RHP Plesac avoids needing surgery after shirt mishap

Cleveland Indians right-hander Zach Plesac will not need surgery after breaking the thumb on his pitching hand while yanking off his undershirt following a rough outing.

Rip-off: Indians pitcher Plesac breaks thumb removing shirt

Rip-off: Indians pitcher Plesac breaks thumb removing shirt

Cleveland Indians righty Zach Plesac has been put on the 10-day injured list, the result of breaking the thumb on his pitching hand while yanking off his undershirt after a rough outing.

Plesac takes no-hitter into 8th as Indians top Mariners 4-2

Plesac takes no-hitter into 8th as Indians top Mariners 4-2

Zach Plesac came within six outs of Cleveland’s first no-hitter in 40 years, keeping the Seattle Mariners hitless into the eighth inning of the Indians’ 4-2 win.

Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs

Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs

Shane Bieber pitched out of some early trouble before extending his strikeout record and César Hernández hit a two-run homer, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Indians catcher Roberto Pérez has finger surgery, out months

Indians catcher Roberto Pérez has finger surgery, out months

The Indians could be without Gold Glove catcher Roberto Pérez for months.

Cole outduels Bieber in ace matchup, Yankees edge Indians

Cole outduels Bieber in ace matchup, Yankees edge Indians

Gerrit Cole was one pitch better than Shane Bieber in a heavyweight matchup of aces as Rougned Odor and Aaron Hicks homered off Cleveland’s Cy Young winner in the fifth inning, giving the New York Yankees a 2-1 win over the Indians.

Bieber sets K record, fans 13 as Indians beat Reds 6-3

Bieber sets K record, fans 13 as Indians beat Reds 6-3

Shane Bieber kept up his record strikeout run, fanning 13 and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Cincinnati Reds 6-3.

Almost perfect: Rodón settles for no-hitter after HBP in 9th

Almost perfect: Rodón settles for no-hitter after HBP in 9th

Carlos Rodón has thrown the second no-hitter of the young baseball season, losing his bid for a perfect game on a hit batter with one out in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox cruised to an 8-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

Taiwanese-born Chang gets racist tweets after Indians error

Taiwanese-born Chang gets racist tweets after Indians error

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yu Chang shared some racist tweets he received after making a costly error in Monday night’s game in Chicago.

Cabrera homers off Bieber in snow, Tigers beat Indians 3-2

Cabrera homers off Bieber in snow, Tigers beat Indians 3-2

Miguel Cabrera homered through the snow in his first at-bat of the season, then added a sparkling play at first base to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

EARLY TESTSThe Washington Nationals will be short-handed due to a positive coronavirus test for the second straight season opener. General manager Mike Rizzo did not reveal who the five players were, and the only certainty as of Wednesday night was that opening day starter Max Scherzer wasn't one of them. The Nationals did not have any players test positive during spring training prior to that. But in a what-are-the-odds moment, all three are set to start on opening day. To be pitching the same day as those guys is pretty cool.”MITTS AND MITTENSNolan Arenado, Kris Bryant and Miguel Cabrera will be wearing gloves on opening day.

LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

All 30 teams are scheduled to be in action, with Gerrit Cole set to throw the first pitch of the season against Toronto at Yankee Stadium. A year after no fans were allowed during the virus-shortened 60-game season, every stadium is open, in varying degrees as teams adhere to coronavirus protocols. But in a what-are-the-odds moment, all three are set to start on opening day. To be pitching the same day as those guys is pretty cool.”AdMITTS AND MITTENSNolan Arenado, Kris Bryant and Miguel Cabrera will be wearing gloves on opening day. Rain is in the forecast along the East Coast, which could affect games at Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, Citizens Bank Park and Nationals Park.

MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated

MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated

Mask use would be dropped from dugouts and bullpens, and electronic tracing devices would be eliminated when 85% of major league players and primary field staff are vaccinated against the coronavirus. AdNot many players have been vaccinated, according to MLB, but it expects the pace to increase after teams return to their home cities from spring training. Once the 85% threshold is reached, fully vaccinated players and staff would be able to eat and drink on flights. AdFully vaccinated people who have close contact with someone with COVID-19 would not have to quarantine unless they exhibit symptoms. Vaccinated players and staff would have the option to reduce PCR saliva testing to twice weekly, similar to Tier 2 staff, such as front office and clubhouse employees, owners and groundskeepers.

Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocol

Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocol

New York starter Jordan Montgomery gave up two hits in three scoreless innings. Brubaker allowed two hits over two scoreless innings and Chase De Jong followed with two shutout innings. MARLINS 4, METS 4Miami starter Pablo Lopez gave up a hit and a walk over three scoreless innings. German Marquez scattered three hits and a walk over three scoreless innings for Colorado. Kansas City starter Jakob Junis pitched three innings and gave up one hit, a leadoff homer to Trent Grisham.

Indians' Ramirez, Reyes isolated after COVID-19 violations

Indians' Ramirez, Reyes isolated after COVID-19 violations

CLEVELAND – For the third time in less than a year, the Cleveland Indians are having to isolate players because they broke COVID-19 protocols. Francona said Reyes, who had a virus-related misstep last season, and Ramirez went out to dinner on Friday following an exhibition game in Mesa against the Chicago Cubs. These are the rules that the players’ association and Major League Baseball came up with. Francona understands that players may be fatigued by the COVID-19 guidelines, but they're in place to protect their safety. But these are the rules we’re playing under and the more we follow them, the better chance it gives us to be a complete baseball team.

Antonetti says Indians cooperating with Callaway inquiry

Antonetti says Indians cooperating with Callaway inquiry

FILE - Cleveland Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway, left, watches with manager Terry Francona during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, in Detroit, in this May 3, 2017, file photo. Indians manager Terry Francona said no one in the Cleveland organization covered up for former pitching coach Mickey Callaway, who is under investigation by Major League Baseball following allegations of sexual harassment. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)CLEVELAND – Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Wednesday he couldn't comment on his previous remarks about Mickey Callaway's conduct due to Major League Baseball's ongoing investigation into sexual harassment allegations against the team's former pitching coach. Callaway has been suspended as the Los Angeles Angels pitching coach, pending the outcome of MLB's investigation. He reiterated the team is “fully cooperating with the investigation.”In the most recent story, the husband of a woman who had an extramarital affair with Callaway contacted the Indians multiple times to complain about his behavior in 2017.

Indians' Francona says team didn't cover up for Callaway

Indians' Francona says team didn't cover up for Callaway

FILE - Cleveland Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway, left, watches with manager Terry Francona during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, in Detroit, in this May 3, 2017, file photo. Indians manager Terry Francona said no one in the Cleveland organization covered up for former pitching coach Mickey Callaway, who is under investigation by Major League Baseball following allegations of sexual harassment. Callaway is currently suspended as the Los Angeles Angels pitching coach, pending the MLB inquiry. Callaway was Cleveland's pitching coach from 2013-17 before he was hired to manage the New York Mets. The Angels already promoted bullpen coach Matt Wise to serve as interim pitching coach last month.

5-inning games, 2-out innings? Odd MLB spring look on deck

5-inning games, 2-out innings? Odd MLB spring look on deck

A worker cleans the stadium seats as San Francisco Giants players train during the team's spring training baseball workout in Scottsdale, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon figures players can find plenty to do with any extra time they could get at the end of days if spring training games don't go nine innings. Even after that, until the end of spring training, games can be scheduled for only seven innings. Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said he had already been in touch with Cleveland's Terry Francona by midweek about their spring training opener Sunday. AdJESSE'S TEAMVeteran right-hander Jesse Chavez is re-signing with the Los Angeles Angels on a minor league deal, and will join them in spring training after clearing intake protocols.

Fungo golf for Giants pitchers; fans for MLB spring games

Fungo golf for Giants pitchers; fans for MLB spring games

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Right-hander Kevin Gausman’s impressive day at spring training had nothing to do with any of the usual statistics, like strikeouts or innings pitched. Batting practice for San Francisco's pitchers took on a non-traditional look Thursday at Scottsdale Stadium in Arizona. But the stands won't be empty — or full — when the Giants host their spring training opener Sunday. Scottsdale Stadium will have the lowest capacity at 9%, which is about 1,000 fans for Giants home games. Spectators at Scottsdale Stadium may get to see Gausman throw his lively fastball, but not a look at his Fungo golf skills.

Bieber in camp with Indians after COVID-19 quarantine

Bieber in camp with Indians after COVID-19 quarantine

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Indians pitcher Shane Bieber smiles as he walks to the dugout in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. Bieber has reported to training camp with the Cleveland Indians after recovering from COVID-19. The right-hander took part in drills on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, a day before the Indians hold their first full-squad workout in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)CLEVELAND – Cy Young winner Shane Bieber reported to training camp on Saturday with the Indians after the right-hander was quarantined with COVID-19. Bieber, who was baseball's best pitcher in 2020, was medically cleared and joined Cleveland's other pitchers and catchers in Goodyear, Arizona. Cleveland has one of the AL's best starting staffs, led by Bieber, who is 34-14 in three major league seasons.

MLB has 0.3% positive COVID-19 rate during intake testing

MLB has 0.3% positive COVID-19 rate during intake testing

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)NEW YORK – Thirteen of 4,336 tests for COVID-19 were positive during intake for Major League Baseball's spring training, a rate of 0.3%The commissioner's office said Friday that nine positive samples involved players and four involved staff. After the intake screening, there were no new positives among 2,298 monitoring test samples. All players on 40-man rosters and players with minor league contracts invited to big league training camp are screened. In the final figures released last year, MLB said it had collected 172,740 samples and that 91 had been positive, or 0.05%. Fifty-seven of 91 positives have been players, and 21 of the 30 teams have had a person covered by the monitoring test positive.

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