In recent seasons, the Cleveland Guardians have emerged as a competitive force in the American League, showcasing a blend of young talent and seasoned veterans that has kept fans on the edge of their seats. As we dive into our breakdown of all things Guardians, get ready for some truly bizarre moments that have unfolded on the diamond. From the late-game antics that turned a tightly contested match against the Royals into a nail-biter to the wild ninth-inning drama against the Yankees, where Josh Donaldson’s pinch-runner sparked chaos, there’s no shortage of excitement. Plus, we’ll explore the curious case of James Karinchak, whose unique routines and run-ins with umpires have added an extra layer of intrigue to the Guardians’ divisional battles. Buckle up for a fascinating look at the quirks and thrills that define this spirited team!
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Umpire & Manager argue but are both wrong
Things got weird late in the Royals vs. Indians game, tied 1-1 in the bottom of the eighth. With runners on first and third, the Indians tried to get aggressive on a ground ball.
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Yankees fans throw beer cans at players
The Yankees and Guardians played a wild one in the Bronx. Down a run in the ninth, Josh Donaldson drew a leadoff walk off Emmanuel Clase. Tim Locastro pinch-ran and immediately stole second.
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Pitcher accused of cheating via his hair
Guardians reliever James Karinchak sparked a weird scene during a key divisional game against the Twins. Known for past use of banned sticky substances, Karinchak now often grabs the back of his hair for sweat before touching the rosin bag, a legal grip combo under MLB rules. But during this outing, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli had enough and asked umpires to check him.
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Fined for criticizing the call on this play
A controversial call at home plate during a Guardians-Tigers game has sparked fresh debate around MLB’s rule on catchers blocking the plate. Austin Hedges, the Guardians’ catcher, thought he’d ended the inning by tagging out Javier Báez at home. Hinch challenged the play.
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Jomboy’s best lip readings of 2021 compilation
This wrap-up montage covers a wild batch of MLB lip-reading moments, with chaos breaking out across several games. Nestor Cortes gets hit with a rare balk call from the third base umpire, leading to a tense back-and-forth about who has jurisdiction. Later, he mocks the situation with exaggerated pickoff moves and sarcastic commentary.
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The Latest Cleveland Guardians Breakdown Videos
- Collision with Manny Machado results in two outs despite everyone asking for a balk, a breakdown
- Giancarlo Stanton homered because the Guardians didn’t walk him, a breakdown
- Juan Soto’s home run sends Yankees to World Series, a breakdown
- Umpire was not watching what the manager was arguing, a breakdown
- Fans celebrate and cost their team the game, a breakdown
- The balls were slippery (NFL Week 1 Recap), a breakdown
- No one knew what this umpire’s signal was, a breakdown
- Umps get two calls wrong on one play and Boone gets ejected, a breakdown
- Guardians win in extras and Stephan’s pitches are nasty, a breakdown
- Manager gets ejected three pitches into playoff game, a breakdown
- Browns bully a Bucs defender to win in overtime, a breakdown
- Complete gatorade bath failure after Guardians walk off, a breakdown
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