Guardians rout Padres as four homers power spring win
In Goodyear Arizona, Lane Thomas propelled Cleveland with four RBIs and a homer as the Guardians slugged four long balls led by Thomas, Noel, Rocchio, and Santana to beat San Diego 12 to 8. Tanner Bibee earned his third spring win over five and a third innings, facing five hits and six runs with four Ks.
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Cleveland Bibee shines as young rotation anchor in 2024
Cleveland pitcher Gavin Bibee, a fifth round pick in 2021, posted 10 wins in 2023 and becomes the third Cleveland starter since 2000 to win 10+ games in his first two seasons. He will lead a young rotation while Shane Bieber recovers from Tommy John surgery. Bibee faces potential arbitration after three seasons and free agency after the 2028 World Series, with a $812,000 major league salary and $372,900 in the minors in 2024.
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Freeman traded to Colorado Rockies in Nolan Jones deal
The Cleveland Guardians sent Tyler Freeman to the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Nolan Jones. Freeman brings defensive flexibility after Thalio Estrada's wrist injury, while Jones returns to Cleveland after debuting in 2022 and aiming to rebound from a back issue that limited him to 79 games last season. Jones posted .227 with three homers and 28 RBIs in 2024, and had a strong 2023 with .297, 20 homers, 62 RBIs and 20 steals in 106 games. Freeman previously started for Cleveland in 2024, hitting .209 with seven homers and 32 RBIs in 118 games.
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Cavaliers Aim to End Skid vs Jazz at Delta Center
Cleveland seeks to snap a four game skid as it visits Utah at the Delta Center. The Cavaliers own a strong road mark while Utah struggles at home. Key players include Collin Sexton and Evan Mobley with injury notes on Clarkson Markkanen and others.
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Durant fuels Suns past Cavs as skid hits four
Kevin Durant scored 42 points to lead Phoenix to a 123-112 win over Cleveland. Devin Booker added 17 points, Tyus Jones 16, and O'Neale 15 on 3s as Phoenix remains in play-in position at 34-37. Cavaliers drop to 56-14 in the East, four straight losses.
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Knicks Hold Off Wizards as Towns Leads With 31 Points
Towns poured in 31 points and 11 rebounds as the Knicks defeated the Wizards 122-103 on Saturday. Bridges added 27 points and Anunoby 23, while Washington, still near the bottom of the league, saw a fourth-quarter rally fall short.
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Allgaier Wins Hard Rock Bet 300 At Homestead In Xfinity Race
Justin Allgaier overtakes Sam Mayer and Austin Hill to win the Hard Rock Bet 300 at Homestead Miami Speedway, denying Kyle Larson a potential weekend sweep. Mayer, Hill, and Larson finish within a second as Allgaier nets a $100,000 Cash for Cash bonus. Homestead native Nick Sanchez finishes eighth.
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