Chris Assenheimer

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Sports Writer at The Chronicle Telegram

CLE baseball writer since 1997. HOF voter. OSU writer 1994-07. Bay High/OSU grad. Stones lover. Chuck D follows me. LeBron = GOAT. Crocker Park OG. #Mayor #GenX

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Guardians eliminated from postseason after Game 5 loss to Yankees

Oct 20, 2024 | chroniclet.com | Chris Assenheimer

Guardians eliminated from postseason after Game 5 loss to YankeesCLEVELAND — Resilience was a trademark of the Guardians all year long, but one more never-say-die display was too much to ask for the young group of overachievers. On the heels of a crushing defeat in Game 4 of the ALCS, Cleveland suffered another one Saturday night at Progressive Field in Game 5, as Juan Soto hit a three-run homer off Hunter Gaddis in the 10th inning to power the Yankees to a 5-2 victory.
Guardians notes: Pedro Avila shining in the ALCS after being left off ALDS roster

Oct 18, 2024 | chroniclet.com | Chris Assenheimer

Guardians notes: Pedro Avila shining in the ALCS after being left off ALDS rosterCLEVELAND — The Guardians acquired right-hander Pedro Avila from the Padres in a trade for cash shortly into the season. It was money well spent. Left off the Division Series roster, Avila is proving he belongs in the ALCS, entering Game 4 at Progressive Field on Friday night as the only pitcher on either team to appear in all three games of the series.
Guardians on the brink of postseason extinction after Game 4 loss to Yankees

Oct 18, 2024 | chroniclet.com | Chris Assenheimer

Guardians on the brink of postseason extinction after Game 4 loss to Yankees CLEVELAND — Here we go again. The Guardians had to fight for their playoff lives in the final two games of their Division Series win over the Tigers. Now, their backs are against the wall again after dropping a thrilling 8-6 decision to the Yankees in Game 4 of the ALCS at Progressive Field on Friday night that gave New York a 3-1 series edge.
Guardians fight back to get first ALCS win over the Yankees in Game 3

Oct 17, 2024 | chroniclet.com | Chris Assenheimer

Guardians fight back to get first ALCS win over the Yankees in Game 3CLEVELAND — Overmatched by the Yankees in the first two games of the ALCS in New York, the Guardians returned home and finally took a stand Thursday night at Progressive Field. Did they ever.
Guardians notes: Catcher Austin Hedges looks like manager material when his playing days are over

Oct 12, 2024 | chroniclet.com | Chris Assenheimer

Guardians notes: Catcher Austin Hedges looks like manager material when his playing days are over DETROIT — Manager Stephen Vogt believes backup catcher and clubhouse leader Austin Hedges could fill his shoes when he decides to hang up the cleats. “I think he’s got the opportunity to manage, for sure,” Vogt said prior to Game 5 at Progressive Field on Saturday. “He’s got a lot of playing left still.
Tigers beat Guardians 3-0 in Game 2 of the Division Series

Oct 7, 2024 | chroniclet.com | Chris Assenheimer

CLEVELAND — The Guardians had their best pitcher on the mound in the ninth inning of a scoreless tie in Game 2 of the Division Series at Progressive Field on Monday, and they still got beat. All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase allowed a three-run homer to Kerry Carpenter and the Tigers won 3-0 to even the series at a game apiece as it heads to Detroit’s Comerica Park for Game 3 on Wednesday (3:08 p.m.).
Emmanuel Clase surrenders game-winning home run as Tigers beat Guardians 3-0 to even Division Series

Oct 7, 2024 | chroniclet.com | Chris Assenheimer

Emmanuel Clase surrenders game-winning home run as Tigers beat Guardians 3-0 to even Division SeriesCLEVELAND — Emmanuel Clase picked the worst possible time to show his human side. The All-Star closer, who didn’t allow much of anything during the regular season, served up a three-run homer to Kerry Carpenter, as the Tigers broke a scoreless tie in the ninth inning to beat the Guardians 3-0 Monday at Progressive Field and even the Division Series at a game apiece.
Guardians notes: Cleveland sets final ALDS roster prior to Game 1

Oct 5, 2024 | chroniclet.com | Chris Assenheimer

Guardians notes: Cleveland sets final ALDS roster prior to Game 1CLEVELAND — The Guardians released their ALDS roster Saturday morning, and there were some surprising additions and subtractions among the 26 players — 12 pitchers. Despite finishing the season at Triple-A Columbus, infielder/outfielder Tyler Freeman secured a spot over outfielder Angel Martinez.
Guardians and Tigers set to make history when they meet for first time in postseason

Oct 4, 2024 | chroniclet.com | Chris Assenheimer

Guardians and Tigers set to make history when they meet for first time in postseasonCLEVELAND — Despite playing each other countless times since the American League's inception in 1901, Cleveland and Detroit will meet for the first time in the postseason in Game 1 of the Division Series at Progressive Field on Saturday. “I think it’s really fun,” manager Stephen Vogt said.
Gavin Williams still without a win at home as Guardians fall to Twins, 4-1

Sep 17, 2024 | chroniclet.com | Chris Assenheimer

Gavin Williams still without a win at home as Guardians fall to Twins, 4-1CLEVELAND — Home has not been where the wins are for right-hander Gavin Williams. Despite pitching pretty well for five innings Tuesday night, Williams remained without a victory in seven starts at Progressive Field this season, as he and the Guardians dropped a 4-1 decision to the Twins.