News and Notes for Monday, July 29th, 2024
Jhonkensy Noel put a charge into Cleveland’s July stretch run with a three-run homer and Steven Kwan and the Guardians’ electric bullpen did the rest, beating the Phillies 4-3 on Sunday.
After an exciting series opening win and experiencing an absolutely devastating shellacking in game two, it was tough to say what to expect with Joey Cantillo starting the rubber match. I think I would say it went about as expected. Four hits, three walks and two ill-advised pitches to Kyle Schwarber that Schwarber hit a country mile. Good learning experience for Cantillo, but a good thing that Vogt decided to go “Playoff Bullpen Mode” and expertly used Cade Smith, Nick Sandlin, Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis, Scott Barlow and the ever-reliable Emmanuel Clase to secure the win from the fourth inning on.
How about Big Christmas, though?
JHONK DONK.#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/QOfvMHDLnV
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) July 28, 2024
And Steven Kwan, matching his career total for home runs by hitting 11 in this season. And it’s only July 28th:
Kwan gone. #ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/o6O9sjaZB2
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) July 28, 2024
Get to know Cantillo a little bit with this intro video from Bally’s:
Making the start for your @CleGuardians today… #ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/BR4wboSUEQ
— Bally Sports Cleveland (@BallySportsCLE) July 28, 2024
T.J. Zuppe from the Selby is Godcast had a great livestream last night discussing different trade scenarios and the big win in Philly.
Forgot to highlight this MLB Network interview with Stephen Vogt. It was a good one about a good one:
Tasked with filling the shoes of legendary manager Terry Francona, first-year skipper Stephen Vogt has led the @CleGuardians to a first-place start in the AL Central!
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 26, 2024
Vogt sat down with Greg to touch on the club's culture, lockdown bullpen and more!#ForTheLand | @SageIntacct pic.twitter.com/077pqsVo4I
No Guardians trades yet! The deadline is 6pm EST on Tuesday so time is ticking!
AROUND MLB:
The Twins won and the Royals lost.
Jason Adam went from Tampa Bay to San Diego
Full trade: The San Diego Padres are acquiring reliever Jason Adam from the Tampa Bay Rays for right-handed Dylan Lesko, outfielder Homer Bush Jr. and a third prospect, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 28, 2024
Isaac Paredes and Christopher Morel swapped spots in Tampa and Chicago, respectively.
Rays acquiring prospects Ty Johnson and Hunter Bigge along with Christopher Morel from Rays for Isaac Paredes, sources tell me and @TylerKepner.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 28, 2024
The Rangers acquired Carson Kelly from the Tigers:
Rangers acquiring catcher Carson Kelly from Tigers, source tells @TheAthletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 28, 2024
