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Former Bearden star Lane Thomas traded by Washington Nationals to Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians have acquired outfielder Lane Thomas, who graduated from Bearden High School, from the Washington Nationals. The Guardians are sending pitching prospect Alex Clemmey, ranked as the No. 8 prospect in Cleveland's system by MLB Pipeline, along with infield prospects Jose Tena and Rafael Ramirez Jr (No. 22). ...
Karamu House unveils 2024-25 theatrical season
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Karamu House will return to the stage this fall, starting with Ossie Davis’ “Purlie Victorious” in September. The play kicks off the theater’s four-show 2024-25 theatrical season. Described as a broad comedy set in the segregated South, “Purlie Victorious” is about a preacher...
Nationals Trade Outfielder Lane Thomas to Guardians for Three Prospects
Cleveland picked up a veteran bat ahead of the trade deadline as it battles to win the AL Central. The Cleveland Guardians made a key acquisition Monday to aid their effort in fending off the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals in the competitive AL Central. Cleveland traded for 28-year-old...
Why writing is on the wall for Isaac Okoro’s Cavs tenure
After locking up Donovan Mitchell and signing Evan Mobley to lucrative extensions, the Cleveland Cavaliers have had a quiet offseason. However, one major free agency decision is looming for the Cavs, but there appears to be no end in sight. Swingman Isaac Okoro, who Cleveland drafted in the 2020 NBA Draft, is a restricted free agent and remains unsigned.
Guardians Acquire Lane Thomas to Boost Outfield and Lineup Strength
The Cleveland Guardians acquired Lane Thomas, a right-handed outfielder, from the Washington Nationals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Alex Clemmey, left-handed infielder Jose Tena, and left-handed infielder Rafael Ramirez. Thomas, who is under team control through 2025, is known for his ability to crush left-handed pitching with a career 142 wRC+ vs LHP. Despite his average overall performance at around 90 wRC+, his impact against lefties makes him a valuable addition to the team.
Cleveland Guardians Linked to Trade for Star NL Relief Pitcher
The Cleveland Guardians are expected to make at least one move ahead of tomorrow's MLB trade deadline. If they don't, the fans will be extremely disappointed. To this point in the season, the Guardians have been a top-notch World Series contender. With many of the other top contenders buying more talent, Cleveland needs to keep up.
NFL Players Try to Sing a Country Classic … and Fail [Watch]
NFL teams are in training camp getting ready for the start of the season and one NFL team is adding some country music flair to their season prep. The Cleveland Browns are hosting part of their training camp on the road in West Virginia at the Greenbriar Resort. It was during a break some of the players had their shot to impress not with football pads, but with their voices.
Jose Ramirez, Guardians aim to win season series vs. Tigers
The Cleveland Guardians and the host Detroit Tigers will decide who wins the season series in their final matchup of the year on Tuesday afternoon. The American League Central rivals have split the first 12 games. Cleveland, which leads the division and owns the best mark in the AL, knotted the series with an 8-4 victory at Detroit on Monday.
Nationals Trade Veteran Outfielder To Guardians For Prospects
On Monday, the Washington Nationals traded Lane Thomas to the Cleveland Guardians for minor league prospects, according to multiple reports. With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching on July 30, Washington general manager Mike Rizzo has made a series of transactions to better the team in the long term. This is also the third big move that Rizzo has made before the trade deadline, after sending outfielder Jesse Winker to the New York Mets this past Sunday, and setup reliever Hunter Harvey to the Kansas City Royals back on July 13. Nationals Trade Veteran Outfielder To Guardians For Prospects Guardians acquiring Lane Thomas...
Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Jaylon Tyson shines in Summer League, earns national recognition
Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Jaylon Tyson gains national recognition after an impressive showing in the NBA Summer League, standing out as a promising addition to the team despite a lackluster offseason for the Cavs overall. Tyson was the Cavaliers' only roster addition, chosen as the 20th overall pick with a guaranteed...
REPORT: Cavaliers’ Isaac Okoro Receiving Sign-And-Trade Interest
The Cleveland Cavaliers ‘ offseason has seen nearly all of its dominoes fall into place, except for the status of swingman Isaac Okoro. Okoro, whom the Cavs selected fifth overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, remains one of the top restricted free agents available. Because he is a restricted free agent, Cleveland can either bring him back or use him as a piece in a trade.
Lane Thomas fills significant need, but Guardians pay hefty price to Nationals
Deal details: Cleveland Guardians acquire OF Lane Thomas from the Washington Nationals for LHP Alex Clemmey, SS José Tena and IF Rafael Ramirez, Jr. Cleveland needed outfield help, and more generally some offensive help, and they turned out to be one of the teams that lined up the best with the Nationals, who’ve been willing to trade Lane Thomas but didn’t want to let him go for the price of a platoon bat. As a result, the Guardians paid a hefty price for a player who clearly helps them, and the Nats do very well for a player who’s been great for them for almost two years now but who’s about to get squeezed out by younger talent.
Three Observations From Guardians Victory over Tigers, 8-4
After a huge series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, the Cleveland Guardians carried their recent success into Monday's road matchup against the Detroit Tigers with an 8-4 win. Here are three observations and takeaways from the Guardians’ latest victory. Tanner Bibee Continues Excellent Season. Another day, another dominant start...
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