The Cleveland Guardians game against the Kansas City Royals yesterday evening was postponed due to rain and storms in the area. The game will be rescheduled to August 26th at 1:10PM as part of a split double header.
I will lament the loss of what would have been a Nick Sandlin start.
Standings:
CLE – 40-20
KC – 36-26 – 5.0 GB
MIN – 33-28 – 7.5 GB
DET – 31-30 – 9.5 GB
CWS – 15-46 – 25.5 GB
The Baltimore Orioles are challenging the Guardians for 2nd place with a record of 39-21. The New York Yankees still maintain the best record in the AL at 44-19.
League wide the Guardians have the 3rd best record behind the Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies who are both tied for 1st with a record of 44-19.
Cleveland Guardians News
All-Star voting began yesterday. Vote up to 5 times a day, everyday for the Cleveland Guardians. (Quick note – David Fry is in the DH category)
Zack Meisel had another great article. This time about this season’s favorite PTBNL, David Fry. [paywall]
Around the League and Beyond
Quincy consolidated the upcoming NCAA schedule (adjusted to EST).
NCAA Super Regional Times (EST):
WVU-Wetherholt – 6/7: 6pm, 6/8: 8pm – ESPN2
OSU-Bazzana – 6/8: 6pm, 6/9: 9pm ESPNU
Georgia-Condon: 6/8: noon, 6/9: noon ESPNU
FL-Caglianone: 6/8: 2pm, 6/9: 2:30pm, ESPN
Texas A&M: Montgomery: 6/8: 2pm, 6/9: 7:30pm ESPN2— Quincy Wheeler (@QuincyWheeler1) June 5, 2024
The AL Central has 4 teams above .500. The National League as whole also has 4 teams above .500.
Paul Skenes is very good.
Astros’ to lose two starters – Cristian Javier and Jose Urquidy both due for right elbow surgery.