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Cleveland Guardians pitcher Nick Sandlin heads out to warm up before the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Guardians place key reliever Nick Sandlin on 15-day injured list before game against Mariners
Nick Sandlin, a key member of the Guardians’ league-best bullpen, was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Monday, with low back inflammation. Cleveland is in the midst of a three-game home series against Seattle.
 
Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez (1) scores over Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor on a fielder's choice hit by Kyle Isbel during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Kyle Isbel’s RBI single in the 8th lifts the Royals past the Guardians 4-3
Kyle Isbel hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning to score Adam Frazier and the Kansas City Royals beat the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians 4-3.
 
Cleveland Guardians' Andres Gimenez throws to first after forcing out Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino at second on a double play hit into by Salvador Perez during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Royals-Guardians game ppd. due to thunderstorms in forecast, will be made up as part of August DH
The game between the Kansas City Royals and AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night was postponed due to thunderstorms in the forecast.
 
Cleveland Guardians' Johnathan Rodriguez runs after hitting an RBI single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Cleveland. David Fry scored on the play. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Johnathan Rodriguez drives in go-ahead run for 1st major league hit, Guardians beat Mets 6-3
Johnathan Rodriguez singled home David Fry in the seventh inning for his first major league hit, driving in the go-ahead run for the Cleveland Guardians in a 6-3 victory over the New York Mets.
 
Cleveland Guardians' José Ramírez, right, and New York Mets catcher Tomás Nido, left, watch Ramirez's home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
José Ramírez drives in 3 runs as the AL Central-leading Guardians edge the Mets 7-6
José Ramírez connected on a two-run homer and an RBI double as the Cleveland Guardians beat the New York Mets 7-6, matching their longest win streak of the season at five games.
 
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Carlos Carrasco throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Guardians pitcher Carlos Carrasco placed on IL and won’t face his former team, the Mets
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Carlos Carrasco has been placed on the 15-day injured list with an acute neck spasm. He had been scheduled to start Tuesday night against the New York Mets.
 
Cleveland Guardians' Andres Gimenez, Tanner Bibee and their teammates congratulate Will Brennan, center, after hitting a walk-off three-run home run off Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran at the end of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, May 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Will Brennan hits walk-off 3-run homer in the 9th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2
Will Brennan hit a three-run homer off Jhoan Duran with two outs in a wild ninth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
 
Cleveland Guardians' Brayan Rocchio is mobbed by teammates after hitting the game-winning RBI single off Detroit Tigers pitcher Alex Lange in the 10th inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Brayan Rocchio’s RBI hit in the 10th gives the Guardians a 5-4 win over the Tigers
Brayan Rocchio singled home automatic runner Ramón Laureano with one out in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
 
Cleveland Guardians' José Ramírez gestures as he runs to first base after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, May 6, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
José Ramírez breaks Larry Doby’s team record for go-ahead homers as Guardians top Tigers 2-1
José Ramírez hit a solo homer in the sixth inning, breaking Hall of Famer Larry Doby’s franchise record with his 87th career go-ahead blast and lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
 
Cleveland Guardians' Bo Naylor watches his grand slam off against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Bo Naylor hits his 1st career grand slam, Guardians beat Angels 7-1
Bo Naylor hit his first career grand slam, Austin Hedges had his first homer since June 14 and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-1.
 
Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez watches the ball after hitting a grand slam off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chase Anderson during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
José Ramírez hits grand slam, AL-leading Guardians beat Red Sox 6-4
José Ramírez belted his sixth career grand slam and had three hits, Will Brennan had a solo homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4.
 
Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor celebrates his two-run home run off Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Alex Wood during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Batman: Guardians slugger Josh Naylor celebrates his homer by striking himself on the helmet
Guardians slugger Josh Naylor has happily headbutted his manager and pretended to rock a baby after delivering clutch hits in recent years. He added another memorable celebration to the list.
 
Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor celebrates his two-run home run off Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Alex Wood during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Josh Naylor hits a two-run HR and himself with his bat, helping the Guardians beat the Athletics 6-3
Josh Naylor hit a two-run homer and celebrated by striking himself on the helmet with his bat, providing the Cleveland Guardians with the go-ahead run in a 6-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
 
Cleveland Guardians' Will Brennan (17) and Tyler Freeman celebrate Freeman's two-run home run off Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Joe Boyle during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, April 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Tyler Freeman hits a 2-run homer to help power the Guardians past the Athletics 10-2
Tyler Freeman hit a two-run homer and Steven Kwan and Andrés Giménez each drove in a pair, sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
 
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford directs his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Steve Clifford ends Hornets coaching tenure as winningest coach in franchise history
Steve Clifford has ended his Charlotte coaching tenure as the winningest coach in franchise history. Clifford expects to remain with the franchise as an advisor.
 
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford, right, talks with Marques Bolden (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Steve Clifford wins final game as Charlotte coach, Hornets beat playoff-bound Cavaliers 120-110
Nick Smith Jr. scored a season-high 24 points and Steve Clifford won his coaching farewell as the Charlotte Hornets rallied to beat the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers 120-110.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) looks to shoot as Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Friday, April 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Donovan Mitchell scores 33 points, Cavaliers clinch playoff spot with 129-120 win over Pacers
Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Jarrett Allen had 29 points and 13 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched a playoff berth with a 129-120 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies' GG Jackson (45) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Donovan Mitchell scores 29 points, Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 110-98 to close in on playoff berth
Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 110-98 to move within a victory of wrapping up a playoff spot.
 
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Terry Rozier’s go-ahead 3-pointer with 14.5 seconds left helps the Heat beat the Cavaliers 107-104
Terry Rozier scored nine points in the final 1:24, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 14.5 seconds on the clock, lifting the Miami Heat to a 107-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
 
Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket in front of Cleveland Cavaliers' Caris LeVert during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Monday, March 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Kevin Durant scores 37 points, rallying Suns to 117-111 victory over Cavaliers
Kevin Durant scored 37 points and Devin Booker had 27 in his return from a right ankle sprain, rallying the Phoenix Suns to a 117-111 win over the injury-depleted Cleveland Cavaliers.
 
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Browns agree to re-sign defensive linemen Za’Darius Smith and Maurice Hurst, AP sources say
The Cleveland Browns have agreed to re-sign defensive end Za’Darius Smith and defensive tackle Maurice Hurst.
 
Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) hangs from the basket after dunking between Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3) and center Damian Jones, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cam Thomas scores 29 points, Nets pull away to beat injury-riddled Cavaliers 120-101
Cam Thomas scored 29 points in 31 minutes, Mikal Bridges had 25 points and the Brooklyn Nets pulled away to beat the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers 120-101 on Sunday night.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) looks to pass as Chicago Bulls' Coby White (0) and DeMar DeRozan (11) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Donovan Mitchell scores 30 points, Cavaliers rally from 17 down to beat Bulls 108-105
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, including the go-ahead free throw with 44 seconds left, and the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 108-105 on Wednesday night.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) shoots in front of Detroit Pistons forward Danilo Gallinari (12) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Donovan Mitchell scores 45 points, Cavs hold off Pistons 128-121 in Darius Garland’s return
Donovan Mitchell scored 20 of his 45 points in the fourth quarter, Darius Garland had 19 points in his return from a broken jaw and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons 128-121.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, looks to shoot as Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Donovan Mitchell scores 34 points as the Cavaliers pull away late to beat the Bulls 109-91
Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points, Jarrett Allen had 10 points and 14 rebounds for his ninth straight double-double, and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away late for a 109-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen (31) shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Jarrett Allen has 29 points and 16 rebounds, Cavaliers hold off Spurs 117-115
Jarrett Allen had 29 points and 16 rebounds, Caris LeVert scored 23 points off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the San Antonio Spurs 117-115.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) is fouled by Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Max Strus scores 24 points, Cavaliers rout Wizards 140-101
 
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 34, leads Bucks to a 119-111 win over the Cavaliers
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 16 rebounds, Damian Lillard scored 24 of his 31 points in the second half, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus drives on Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Sam Merrill scores career-high 27 as Cavaliers, without Donovan Mitchell, beat the Jazz 124-116
Sam Merrill set career highs with 27 points and eight 3-pointers, Caris LeVert scored 23 points, and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Utah Jazz 124-116.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers guards Donovan Mitchell (45) and Sam Merrill (5) celebrate after a 3-point basket by Merrill in overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell out with illness, won’t play against his former team the Jazz
Cavaliers shooting guard Donovan Mitchell will not play against his former team, the Utah Jazz, as a result of an illness.
 
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