News and Notes - The American League Central vs. the New York Yankees
The Guardians opponent for the ALDS is set.
The Cleveland Guardians had another workout day with Matthew Boyd throwing a simulated game. It was also confirmed that Tanner Bibee is getting the start on Saturday.
Unsurprisingly, Tanner Bibee will start Game 1 of the ALDS for the Guardians.
— Mandy Bell (@MandyBell02) October 2, 2024
Antonetti: "He’s been the guy that we’ve turned to more often than not this year... He’s embraced that role and we’re excited to hand the ball to him in Game 1."
The media was at the stadium during the simulated game, so enjoy some content from various Cleveland media folk:
Matthew Boyd having Jose Ramirez, David Fry to open today’s sim game at Progressive Field. pic.twitter.com/AdDEbuvcDN
— Joe Noga (@JoeNogaCLE) October 2, 2024
2020 vision. pic.twitter.com/lmJA40teGs
— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) October 2, 2024
Jhonkensy sitting in the outfield waiting for the sim game to start back up is such a mood. pic.twitter.com/SX1qSnINg5
— Mandy Bell (@MandyBell02) October 2, 2024
Zack Meisel has another fantastic article, this time taking another look at the impressive bullpen and what to expect from them during the playoffs.
Before games, David Fry and Austin Hedges imitate their manager in the dugout.
— Zack Meisel (@ZackMeisel) October 2, 2024
“Hey, how soon do you want to go to Cade Smith? Second inning? Let’s do it.”
That’s the blueprint for CLE to make a playoff run: a lot of reliance on the sport’s best bullpen. https://t.co/Ny0v1m3GCq
Excitingly, all three of the AL Central teams that made the playoffs will be in the ALDS. Cleveland is set to face the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals are set to face the New York Yankees on Saturday.
The Tigers swept the Houston Astros in a best of three wild card round. In Game 2 yesterday the Tigers beat the Astros 5-2 at Minute Maid Park. The Royals swept the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards in their own wild card matchup. The O’s fell to the Royals 2-1 yesterday.
75% of the ALDS teams are from the Central? pic.twitter.com/AJGvPsBAdO
— Michael (@MichaelHook_CLE) October 2, 2024
Some prospect news for today as well.
Kyle Manzardo and Johnathan Rodríguez have been selected to the 2024 Triple-A All-Star Team!
— GuardsInsider (@GuardsInsider) October 2, 2024
In 83 games with Columbus this season, Manzardo slashed .267/.398/.548, connecting for 20 home runs and 49 RBI.
Rodríguez, who has also been named the International League MVP, slashed… pic.twitter.com/30QSJDv7nU
In other news:
Mandy Bell has a great write up on Tanner Bibee as well as the list of taxi squad players up for the bye week.
Mandy also had another fantastic article on Jhonkensy Noel and his role in the playoffs.
Jackson Chourio became the 5th youngest player to hit a home run in the postseason.
Freddie Freeman and Miguel Rojas on track to return for Game 1 of the NLDS.