/news/tags/mlb MLB en-US Copyright Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/sports/2022-11-09/it-energized-him-a-surprising-season-draws-guardians-manager-terry-francona-back-for-an-11th-year Commentator Terry Pluto says Terry Francona’s unusual contract underscores the special culture in the Guardians’ front office. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/sports/2022-11-09/it-energized-him-a-surprising-season-draws-guardians-manager-terry-francona-back-for-an-11th-year Amanda Rabinowitz /news/sports/2022-10-12/how-can-the-guardians-beat-the-yankees-more-spongebob-moments The betting lines give the Guardians very little chance of winning the series. But sports commentator Terry Pluto says that the young team has defied the odds all season. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/sports/2022-10-12/how-can-the-guardians-beat-the-yankees-more-spongebob-moments Amanda Rabinowitz /news/sports/2022-09-28/how-the-cleveland-guardians-defied-the-odds-to-run-away-with-the-division-title Commentator Terry Pluto talks about how the youngest team in the major leagues won the American League Central Division in the final weeks of the season. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/sports/2022-09-28/how-the-cleveland-guardians-defied-the-odds-to-run-away-with-the-division-title Amanda Rabinowitz /news/sports/2022-04-13/who-is-the-guardians-break-out-star-rookie-steven-kwan Sports commentator Terry Pluto discusses Cleveland outfielder Steven Kwan's journey to the big leagues and his historic debut. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT /news/sports/2022-04-13/who-is-the-guardians-break-out-star-rookie-steven-kwan Amanda Rabinowitz /news/sports/2022-04-06/cleveland-guardians-welcome-terry-francona-back-to-the-dugout-and-many-new-faces-in-the-field The Cleveland Guardians open the season Thursday in Kansas City with veteran Terry Francona managing one of the youngest teams in the major leagues. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:33:35 GMT /news/sports/2022-04-06/cleveland-guardians-welcome-terry-francona-back-to-the-dugout-and-many-new-faces-in-the-field Amanda Rabinowitz /news/sports/2021-07-31/francona-stepping-back-for-rest-of-2021-baseball-season-for-health-reasons The Cleveland Indians manager says he will focus on ongoing health issues and recovery from an upcoming hip replacement and foot surgery. Sat, 31 Jul 2021 23:01:38 GMT /news/sports/2021-07-31/francona-stepping-back-for-rest-of-2021-baseball-season-for-health-reasons Glenn Forbes /news/podcast/the-view-from-pluto/2021-06-30/he-wanted-to-be-the-bridge-across-racial-lines-remembering-cleveland-pitcher-jim-mudcat-grant Mudcat Grant pitched for Cleveland when the league was still deeply segregated and went on to make history. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:41:28 GMT /news/podcast/the-view-from-pluto/2021-06-30/he-wanted-to-be-the-bridge-across-racial-lines-remembering-cleveland-pitcher-jim-mudcat-grant Amanda Rabinowitz /news/sports/2021-06-30/he-wanted-to-be-the-bridge-across-racial-lines-remembering-cleveland-pitcher-jim-mudcat-grant Mudcat Grant pitched for Cleveland when the league was still deeply segregated and went on to make history. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:40:56 GMT /news/sports/2021-06-30/he-wanted-to-be-the-bridge-across-racial-lines-remembering-cleveland-pitcher-jim-mudcat-grant Amanda Rabinowitz /news/sports/2021-05-05/baseball-is-finally-back-at-akrons-canal-park-after-canceled-2020-season Cleveland's AA team, the RubberDucks, are back on the field for the first time since 2019. Wed, 05 May 2021 09:36:24 GMT /news/sports/2021-05-05/baseball-is-finally-back-at-akrons-canal-park-after-canceled-2020-season Amanda Rabinowitz, Sean Fitzgerald /news/sports/2021-04-05/home-sweet-home-indians-welcome-fans-back-despite-3-0-loss The Indians brought fans back to the ballpark for the first time since 2019. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 01:41:33 GMT /news/sports/2021-04-05/home-sweet-home-indians-welcome-fans-back-despite-3-0-loss Sean Fitzgerald