Guardians notes on elite Cleveland bullpen and key returns
Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt praises the Guardians bullpen for posting the majors' best ERA and limiting opponents as injuries thinned the relief corps. Cade Smith and Hunter Gaddis emerged as vital setup pieces while closer Clase anchors the ninth. Alex Cobb and Steven Kwan deal with injuries as George Valera faces long-term rehab.
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Cleveland
Stephen Vogt
Trevor Stephan
James Karinchak
Sam Hentges
Steph
Karinchak
Vogt
Hentges
Hunter Gaddis
Steven Kwan
Alex Cobb
Guardians fall to Twins as early lead dissolves
The Guardians muted by Pablo Lopez and errors fall behind 3-0 after two innings. Brayan Rocchio draws a two-out hit by pitch in the fifth, Angel Martinez doubles, and Andres Gimenez adds an infield single scoring Rocchio. Martinez collects a career-high three hits but Cleveland can only score once more with bases loaded in the seventh.
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Santana
Cleveland
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Boyd
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Will Brennan
Brayan Rocchio
Angel Martinez
Carlos Correa
Andres Gimenez
Rocchio
Lopez
Martinez
Cooper Leads Cleveland Offensive Woes Amid Jags Loss
Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper shows grit with a late first down run, while Deshaun Watson and Watson praise the rhythm despite imbalance in yardage. Coach Kevin Stefanski lauds Watson's efficient, game-winning drive as Jerry Jeudy joins a growing, adapted passing attack.
Bell season over after hip injury in Jaguars game
Browns receiver David Bell will miss the rest of 2024 after dislocating his hip against Jacksonville. Coach Kevin Stefanski praised Bell's effort and leadership, noting Bell's three catches for 27 yards before suffering the injury. Cedric Tillman will likely take more playing time in Bell's absence as Bell recovers.
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David Bell
Jacksonville
Bell
Jaguars
David
Kevin Stefanski
Stefanski
Cedric Tillman
Purdue
Andrew Berry
Rodney McLeod
Browns win boosts after penalties despite sloppy game
The Browns led penalties through the season with 13 for 100 yards in their 18 13 win over the Jaguars after an 11 for 64 yard opener loss to the Cowboys. Coach Kevin Stefanski stressed cleaner play as Dustin Hopkins faced a surprising kickoff penalty and several players highlighted the coaching staff’s push for better discipline. Starters Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward dealt with injuries while Jerome Ford and Jameis Winston contributed on offense, and Stefanski noted continued evaluation ahead of the Giants game.
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Jeudy
Iran
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Sion
McLeod
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Denzel Ward
Jack
Trevor Lawrence
Foreman
Zak Zinter
Nick Harris
Jeremiah Owusu-Karamoah
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