Tommy Wild

Cleveland

Writer and Contributor at Sports Illustrated

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Articles

Guardians Greatest Question Becoming Cleveland's Biggest Strength

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Tommy Wild

It's the end of June, and we're almost halfway through the MLB season. Shane Bieber has yet to return from Tommy John surgery and has had a minor setback in his rehab. Plus, Ben Lively, one of Cleveland's most reliable starters last season, had his year come to an end after undergoing season-ending surgery in May. That's a bad recipe for a position group that already had a ton of questions coming into the season.
Guardians Greatest Question Becoming Cleveland's Biggest Strength

3 days ago | si.com | Tommy Wild

It's the end of June, and we're almost halfway through the MLB season. Shane Bieber has yet to return from Tommy John surgery and has had a minor setback in his rehab. Plus, Ben Lively, one of Cleveland's most reliable starters last season, had his year come to an end after undergoing season-ending surgery in May. That's a bad recipe for a position group that already had a ton of questions coming into the season.
MLB Analyst Wants Marlins To Make Blockbuster Trade With This NL Contender

3 days ago | si.com | Tommy Wild

Any playoff contender would be wise to get more starting pitching at the trade deadline, and the Miami Marlins have what could be one of the most sought-after players in baseball: Sandy Alcantara. Alcantara had a slow start to the season coming off Tommy John surgery, but he's starting to turn it all around with a stretch of four solid starts. Mark DeRosa recently revealed on MLB Network which team he'd like to see Alcantara get traded to. "You know where I'd like to see him go?
Former MLB GM Urges Guardians To Make Questionable Trade

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Tommy Wild

It would be pretty unconventional for the front office to trade away a player and then circle back and look to re-acquire that same player just a short time later. But hey, the Guardians recently just did this with the Colorado Rockies and Nolan Jones. That said, those trades happened after two and a half years, not two and a half months' worth of big-league games.
Former MLB GM Urges Guardians To Make Questionable Trade

4 days ago | si.com | Tommy Wild

If the MLB season ended today, the Cleveland Guardians would be back in the playoffs as one of the three Wild Card teams. However, Cleveland's roster is far from perfect, and it's clear what area needs an upgrade: the lineup. The Guardians traded away one of their best bats over the offseason for Slade Cecconi, who is turning into a solid starting pitcher, but they clearly still need another impact bat.
Former MLB GM Provides Update On Possible Marlins, Sandy Alcantara Trade

4 days ago | si.com | Tommy Wild

Everybody wants to know what the Miami Marlins have in store for Sandy Alcantara at the trade deadline. Every contender needs more starting pitching, and the Marlins have one of the most coveted players on the market, making a trade over the next month inevitable. Or is it? Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden recently discussed a potential Alcantra-Marlins trade and provided an update on where the front office might stand on sending away the former Cy Young winner.
MLB Insider Offers Troubling Update for Guardians' Possible Trade Deadline Plans

4 days ago | si.com | Tommy Wild

The MLB trade deadline is a little over a month away, and it's still unclear exactly which direction the Cleveland Guardians will take. The team is hovering around .500 with some clear holes on their roster, but, as of Monday, they own one of the Wild Card spots in the American League. The Athletic's Jim Bowden recently made an appearance on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland and noted that, given how wide-open the American League playoff race is, the Guardians are "definitely are buying" at the deadline.
Cleveland Guardians Receive New MLB All-Star Voting Update

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Tommy Wild

Steven KwanWhile Ramirez separates himself from the pack, Steven Kwan needs more help with ensuring his spot in the All-Star Game. Kwan was in fourth place in the first round of voting returns, but has fallen to fifth place in the newest update. Aaron Judge, Riley Greene, Javier Baez, and Mike Trout are the four players who are currently ahead of Cleveland's left fielder.
Cleveland Guardians Receive New MLB All-Star Voting Update

4 days ago | si.com | Tommy Wild

The Cleveland Guardians may not currently hold the best record in MLB or their own division, but it's hard to deny that they have multiple superstars on their roster. Two of Cleveland's most beloved and talented players are in serious contention to be named All-Stars this season, and this is where they stand in the latest voting update. Jose Ramirez is starting to run away as the top third baseman in the American League.
Former First-Round Pick 'Most Likely' To Be Traded On Cavaliers

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Tommy Wild

The Cleveland Cavaliers have an interesting offseason ahead of them. The front office doesn't have to make any major roster moves, but it might if the Cavaliers want to re-sign either Ty Jerome or Sam Merrill, or both. Due to Cleveland's current financial situation and the contract demands from Merrill and Jerome, the Cavaliers may have to trade one or two players to bring back their free agents.