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21 hours ago
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Guardians' pitcher placed on leave over MLB investigation
The post Guardians' pitcher placed on leave over MLB investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints. Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on leave due to an ongoing investigation by MLB. The Guardians released a statement once the news was announced. 'The Guardians have been notified by Major League Baseball that Luis Ortiz has been placed on leave per an agreement with the Players Association due to an ongoing league investigation. The Guardians are not permitted to comment further at this time, and will respect the league's confidential investigative process,' the statement reads. The situation is confidential at the moment. It is uncertain as to what Ortiz is being investigated about. Updates will be provided on the situation as they are made available. Ortiz, 26, pitched in Pittsburgh with the Pirates from 2022-2024 before joining the Guardians for the '25 campaign. Through 16 starts, the right-handed pitcher has recorded a 4.36 ERA. He has also struck out 96 hitters across 88.2 innings of work. Ortiz was expected to start on Thursday night against the Chicago Cubs. Given the news, however, Joey Cantillo will draw the start instead, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic. The Guardians are 40-44 overall up to this point in the season. Cleveland is 12.5 games back of the Detroit Tigers for first place in the American League Central division. The Guardians have not performed up to their expectations, but they still could make a run at an AL Wild Card position. Cleveland will be an interesting team to monitor ahead of the trade deadline. Perhaps the Guardians will buy and attempt to make a postseason run. However, they may be forced to sell with a bad July. It is worth mentioning that star closer Emmanuel Clase is a trade candidate. For now, the Guardians will place their focus on Thursday night's game against the Cubs. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 PM EST at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Related: Why Guardians' Luis Ortiz is under investigation
Newsweek
18-06-2025
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- Newsweek
Yankees Named 'Dream Landing Spot' for Guardians Superstar Jose Ramirez Trade
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees are in the midst of a surprising slump after performing as one of the best offensive teams in all of baseball this year. After another defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, the Yankees have suffered three-straight shutout losses for the first time since 2016. Now the team is left to search for answers at the plate from stars like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, but with the trade deadline looming just a few weeks away, an external candidate could come into play as well. Offensively, the Yankees seem most likely to look for a right-handed bat to add to their offensive, particularly one who can bring a boost to their infield. "The Yankees are aggressively searching for a right-handed bat, preferably a third baseman, while also looking for another starter," Bob Nightengale wrote for USA Today. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 27: José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians is seen in the dugout during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.... ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 27: José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians is seen in the dugout during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by) More Sykes/Getty That will probably mean the addition of some kind of peripheral option, given that the Yankees face a significant luxury tax burden on their payroll and already have one of the best batting orders in the sport, outside of the last week. But in the wake of the Boston Red Sox's shocking Rafael Devers trade, Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer listed the Yankees as the "dream landing spot" for Cleveland Guardians' third baseman Jose Ramirez. "Ramirez, 32, is another guy with full no-trade protection, and thus another guy who will go anywhere only if he wants to," Rymer noted in the article. "That said, the Yankees' contention outlook is a heck of a lot better than Cleveland's, and that is even with a hole on their infield. He would fill that by playing third and bumping Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base, though he'd also partner with Aaron Judge to again give the Yankees the best duo in the American League." Ramirez has been one of the best players in baseball in recent seasons, earning four consecutive All-Star nods for the Guardians, and there's no real indication he could be available in a trade. But the Guardians do sit just above .500 and nearly 10 games back from the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central division, suggesting there's a possibility they become sellers by the deadline. That being said, this trade idea seems destined to remain in "dream" territory, no matter how much the Yankees might like to see it become a reality. More MLB: Ex-MLB Executive Urges Tigers To Acquire Bullpen Help Ahead Of Deadline
Time of India
09-05-2025
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- Time of India
'Is as good as Vladdy'- MLB insider makes a bold claim about Kyle Tucker's speculated extension with Cubs
'Is as good as Vladdy'- MLB insider makes a bold claim about Kyle Tucker's speculated extension with Cubs (Image Source: Getty) With the Chicago Cubs putting on a stellar show during the 2025 MLB season, Kyle Tucker has been diverting attention towards himself. The speculations around the extension deal between the Chicago Cubs and their left fielder have been doing the rounds of the MLB fraternity. Recently a reputed MLB analyst compared Kyle Tucker's value with Toronto Blue Jays' first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Operation Sindoor 'Did not want to...': Pak def min gives absurd excuse for army's failure to withstand Op Sindoor Blackouts, sirens & Pak's failed attacks: 10 things that happened in the last 36 hrs '1971 war was not remotely as terrifying': Residents of border areas shell-shocked while talking about the much-awaited extension deal between the Cubs and their popular left fielder. MLB analyst Bob Nightengale makes a bold prediction about Kyle Tucker's speculated extension deal with the Cubs With the Chicago Cubs leading the American League Central division, it is evident that Kyle Tucker and company are here for some serious show. Tucker was added to the Cubs' roster with a $16.5 million contract for the 2025 MLB season. During the ongoing season, the Cubs' right fielder not only helped the MLB team make its way to the top of the table but also diverted all the cameras with his brilliant flamboyance on the field. During a recent appearance on the SportsNet Blair and Balker show, reputed MLB insider Bob Nightengale was quite optimistic about Kyle Tucker's speculated extension deal with the Cubs. He said, 'I would have said less than 50/50, like 30 percent, before the season started. Now I think it's' 50/50, maybe even 60/40, that he remains a Cub. There's a lot of pressure on ownership.' Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Gorgeous Female Athletes Ranked-But Did We Get It Right? Learn More Undo While talking about Tucker's free agency after the 2025 MLB season, Nightingale went on to compare the Cubs star with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. He said, 'He wanted $300 million from the Astros. After seeing what Vladdy got, you've got to say Tucker is as good as Vladdy. I would think he'd be somewhere in that range.' As mentioned by Bob Nightengale, if the Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can be subjected to a half-billion contract with his previous team, then there is a strong possibility for a great extension deal with respect to the Cubs' Kyle Tucker too. Also Read: Uncertainty looms over Dodgers' $2 million pitching star after being defeated by Cubs
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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Tigers Make Historic Announcement After Angels Game
The Detroit Tigers concluded their four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels with a commanding 13-1 victory on Sunday, securing a 3-1 series win at Angel Stadium. This decisive win followed a 5-2 loss on Saturday, where the Tigers' offense struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities. In Sunday's game, Detroit's bats came alive, with Trey Sweeney leading the charge by collecting four hits and driving in six runs. Kerry Carpenter and Colt Keith each added home runs, contributing to the team's season-high run total. On the mound, Reese Olson delivered 5.2 scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out eight, effectively stifling the Angels' lineup. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson (45).Denny Medley-Imagn Images Detroit's strong offensive performance has been instrumental in its recent success, propelling them to a 22-13 record and maintaining its position atop the American League Central division. Advertisement Following the win, the Tigers took to social media to announce a historic achievement—the team has now hit 20 home runs over their last seven games—their most in any seven-game stretch since September 2004. The Tigers' recent surge has been fueled by a potent offense and solid pitching, positioning them as strong contenders in the early stages of the season. Conversely, the Angels continue to struggle, falling to 13-20 and remaining at the bottom of the AL West standings. Despite a brief respite with a 5-2 win on Saturday, the Angels have lost eight of their last ten games. Injuries have further compounded their challenges, with Mike Trout currently on the injured list. Detroit will resume action against the Colorado Rockies, aiming to extend its winning streak. The Angels, meanwhile, will host the Seattle Mariners, seeking to reverse their fortunes and climb out of the division cellar. Advertisement Related: MLB Fans Devastated Over Angels' Mike Trout Announcement Related: Angels Make Unfortunate MLB History in Loss to Tigers
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03-05-2025
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Guardians Make Jose Ramirez Announcement After Leaving Blue Jays Game
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is one of the most complete players in MLB. Entering Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Ramirez was looking to build on what was a historic performance on Thursday. In Cleveland's walk-off win against the Minnesota Twins, Ramirez became the first primary third baseman in MLB history to reach 250 home runs and 250 stolen bases (via MLB's Sarah Langs). His 10th inning steal led to the game's winning run. Advertisement Legging out an infield single in the third inning of Friday's series opener against Toronto, Ramirez collapsed behind first base and was forced to leave the game with Cleveland's trainer. Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11)© Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images An ironman for most of his career, Ramirez has played at least 150 games in each of the last four seasons. Any time he leaves a game early, there is obvious concern. Fortunately for Guardians fans, the team's update is encouraging one. "Jose Ramirez has a mild right ankle sprain," Guardians team reporter Andre Knott announced on X. The team reposted this official update and also mentioned it on the broadcast. Ramirez entered Friday producing below his usual numbers. The switch-hitting third baseman owns a .774 OPS after going 2-for-2 in the series opener against Toronto. For his career, Ramirez owns an .855 OPS that ranks 16th among active hitters and first among active switch-hitters. Advertisement The Guardians entered Friday second in the American League Central division, trailing the Detroit Tigers by 1.5 games. Cleveland eliminated Detroit in the 2024 ALDS, surviving to win a five-game series. Ramirez's health is pivotal to Cleveland's pursuit of another division title, and it fortunately sounds as if he has avoided a serious injury. Related: Blue Jays' John Schneider Announces Major Max Scherzer News on Friday Related: Blue Jays' John Schneider Sends Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Message After Red Sox Game
