Author: Ryan Lewis, Akron Beacon Journal

Jose Ramirez landed a strong right hook on Tim Anderson in Saturday’s fight, leading to benches-clearing altercations. Here’s what Ramirez had to say.

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has been advised to rest for a day or two and is considered day-to-day.

Terry Francona was not feeling well before Tuesday’s game and is not with the Guardians as he undergoes precautionary testing at a hospital in K.C.

Josh Naylor’s ALDS celebration after a home run off Gerrit Cole struck a nerve with the Yankees. The Guardians player said that wasn’t the intention.

Josh Bell would slide into a first base/designated hitter role, solving one of the questions around the Guardians 2023 opening day roster.

Cleveland was factoring in health risks for Shane Bieber, who was coming off of an injury-shortened 2021 season and had never pitched on short rest.

Trailing 5-3 entering the bottom of the ninth inning, the Guardians rallied to come from behind and take Game 3 over the New York Yankees 6-5.

The second it left the bat, everyone in the stadium knew it was gone. And Oscar Gonzalez and his ‘SpongeBob” walk-up song sent the Rays home.

In the bottom of the 15th, Oscar Gonzalez belted a walk-off home run off Corey Kluber to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 and end the series.

Shane Bieber pitched 7 2/3 innings and Jose Ramirez belted a go-ahead, two-run home run that proved to be the difference. Game 2 is Saturday.