Andres Chavez

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Lead Baseball Writer at Guardians Nation

Sports Writer at Empire Sports Media

Lead baseball writer at @thecoldwire, @yankeesnewscom and @GuardiansNation | @OptaAnalystUS @empiresportsmed | Formerly: @pinstripealley

Articles

Mets' dynamic infielder is tipping the scale in his favor in the battle for playing time

1 week ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Andres Chavez

On a chilly Monday night, while much of the baseball world had its eyes on the stars, Luisangel Acuña quietly turned up the heat. The New York Mets infielder went 2-for-3 at the plate, crossing home twice, drawing a walk, and swiping a bag like a seasoned thief. That came just 24 hours after a more modest 1-for-5 performance, but it’s the recent trend that’s turning heads. Acuña, usually penciled into the lineup near the bottom, has flipped expectations on their head.
Mets' starting outfielder hits the injured list with fractured tibia

1 week ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Andres Chavez

When New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri fouled a ball off his left foot on Saturday, it looked painful—but not catastrophic. The kind of thing you wince at, maybe limp off from, but then tape up and tough out the next day. Siri tried to do just that, suiting up again on both Sunday and Monday. But pain has a way of telling the truth that adrenaline won’t, and Siri couldn’t push through. As it turns out, this wasn’t just a bruise or a sprain.
Guardians Developing Yet Another Relief Pitching Star

1 week ago | guardiansnation.com | Andres Chavez

The Cleveland Guardians have drafted, acquired, or developed more than their fair share of relief pitching contributors in the last few years. They are among the best in the league when it comes to spotting and nurturing pitching talent. They had the eye to acquire Emmanuel Clase via trade and develop hurlers like Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis, Tim Herrin, Andrew Walters, Erik Sabrowski, Sam Hentges, Trevor Stephan, Joey Cantillo, Triston McKenzie, and many others.
Yankees 4, Royals 1: Good news and bad news following dominant win

1 week ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Andres Chavez

The New York Yankees didn’t get off the bus swinging, but once they sized up Seth Lugo, they punched back—and hard. After an early deficit, they launched four solo home runs in just two innings to overtake the Kansas City Royals and claim a 4-1 victory in the series opener. It was a night of power, patience, and timely pitching, as the Bombers found their rhythm right when they needed it most.
Guardians Legend Is Full Of Praise For Carlos Santana

1 week ago | guardiansnation.com | Andres Chavez

Hall of Fame slugger Jim Thome played 22 seasons in the major leagues. 13 of them were with the Cleveland Guardians, or Indians if we go by the name they had during his playing days. He is a Cleveland baseball legend, with 337 home runs there plus multiple All-Star appearances and individual awards. Thome is an authorized voice when talking about the Guardians. On Monday, he was full of praise for a fellow Cleveland star, current first baseman Carlos Santana.
Steven Kwan Ranks Among The Elite In Suprising Slugging Category

1 week ago | guardiansnation.com | Andres Chavez

When you think of Steven Kwan, the first thing that pops into your mind is a speedy, contact-first hitter. In many ways, the Cleveland Guardians star left fielder is an old-fashioned leadoff hitter: elite contact skills, excellent plate discipline, and impressive wheels. This is all true, but there is much more to Kwan’s game than meets the eye. He has learned, in the last two campaigns, to punish inside pitches, to the point that he is among the best in the league in this particular situation.
Yankees make major changes to lineup looking for spark

1 week ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Andres Chavez

The New York Yankees just wrapped up a forgettable weekend at home, dropping a series to the San Francisco Giants—yes, those surprisingly competent Giants. Despite a generally steady offense this season, the bats have been playing a game of hide and seek lately, especially when paired with a rotation that’s been more meh than marvelous. Looking to stop the slide and reignite the fire, the Yankees now turn to a fresh three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals.
Guardians Prospect Wins Weekly Award In Double-A

1 week ago | guardiansnation.com | Andres Chavez

The Cleveland Guardians have a phenomenal farm system. It’s easily among the best in the league, and some would call it a top-five group. One promising slugger, C.J. Kayfus, just enjoyed a fantastic stretch of games and showed off all his potential after being named the Eastern League Player of the Week. “C.J. Kayfus is the Eastern League Player of the Week! In last week’s series against the Altoona Curve, Kayfus hit .516 (10-for-18) with one double, 2 triples, one home run, 3 RBI and a 1.652 OPS.
Mets are getting frontline starter production from foreign star

1 week ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Andres Chavez

In baseball, as in life, sometimes the best move is to wait—and the New York Mets are proving that with Kodai Senga. After a frustrating 2024 campaign that barely got off the ground, the Japanese ace is back and better than ever, thanks in large part to a cautious and calculated approach from the team. Senga’s 2024 was a detour no one wanted: one regular season start, followed by shoulder and calf issues, and a rocky postseason marked by a jarring 12.60 ERA.
Mets are part of select MLB group after strong start

1 week ago | empiresportsmedia.com | Andres Chavez

The New York Mets made a little noise out west on Sunday, blanking the Oakland Athletics 8-0 in Sacramento and pushing their record to an encouraging 10-5. For a team still shaking off some early-season rust, that’s a pretty smooth ride through the first 15 games. Let’s not pretend it’s been perfect. Brett Baty hasn’t lived up to expectations—his triple on Sunday was a rare bright spot in an otherwise muted campaign.