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State of the Team

The team now sits at 91-48 after going just 15-14 in August, still under .500 since the All-Star Break. I hope the team rides into the playoffs hot...

The team's AL Ranks:

Runs Scored: 1st
OPS: 1st
Stolen Bases: 10th
Baserunning Runs: 3rd
Runs Allowed: 1st
ERA: 1st
SP ERA: 1st
RP ERA: 13th
Defensive Efficiency: 3rd
Zone Rating: 2nd

News Dump

Andres Gimenez went to the IL with a severe hip strain. Thankfully, he is expected to return just before the playoffs. In a corresponding move, 2B Aaron Bracho (2.0, 2.5) was promoted to MLB Cleveland from AAA Columbus.

Matt Vierling also went to the IL with a torn hamstring. He will likely return for the ALDS. In a corresponding move, CF Isaiah Greene (2.5, 2.5) was recalled from AAA Columbus.

With active rosters expanding to 28, RF Will Benson (2.0, 2.0) and RP Lenny Torres were also recalled from AAA Columbus.

Notable Performances

* = as a Guardian

Hitters:

C Patrick Bailey: .264/.347/.436, 112 OPS+, 1.8 WAR
C Austin Hedges: .248/.280/.447, 94 OPS+, 1.9 WAR
1B Jhonkensy Noel: .250/.305/.489, 111 OPS+
2B Andres Gimenez: .258/.325/.410, 99 OPS+, 26 SB, 4.3 WAR
SS Carlos Correa: .286/.372/.500, 135 OPS+, 7.4 WAR
SS Paul DeJong: .192/.270/.364, 71 OPS+, 0.1 WAR
SS Jermaine Palacios: .235/.289/.374, 79 OPS+, 2 SB, 0.2 WAR
3B Jose Ramirez: .324/.406/.698, 193 OPS+, 8 SB, 6.7 WAR
LF Luis Matos: .300/.344/.465, 118 OPS+, 3 SB, 2.7 WAR
CF Byron Buxton: .272/.319/.520, 123 OPS+, 5 SB, 3.6 WAR
CF Isaiah Greene: .171/.207/.321, 41 OPS+, -0.2 WAR
RF George Valera: .271/.358/.556, 144 OPS+, 4.4 WAR
RF Matt Vierling: .274/.324/.452, 109 OPS+, 2 SB, 0.7 WAR

Pitchers:

SP Shane Bieber: 2.88 ERA, 3.16 FIP, 0.94 WHIP, 9.3 K/9, 5.1 fWAR
SP Nick Lodolo: 3.48 ERA, 4.32 FIP, 0.98 WHIP, 9.1 K/9, 2.0 fWAR
SP Sean Hjelle: 3.24 ERA, 3.76 FIP, 1.11 WHIP, 7.5 K/9, 3.1 fWAR
SP Sandy Alcantara: 4.17 ERA, 3.80 FIP, 1.20 WHIP, 7.4 K/9, 3.2 fWAR
SP Sonny Gray: 3.38 ERA, 3.19 FIP, 1.16 WHIP, 8.6 K/9, 4.4 fWAR

CL Jovani Moran: 3.35 ERA, 2.81 FIP, 1.17 WHIP, 12.6 K/9, 35/40 SV/OPP, 1.8 fWAR
RP Emmanuel Clase: 0.34 ERA, 1.64 FIP, 0.97 WHIP, 12.1 K/9, 1.3 fWAR
RP Andres Munoz*: 11.25 ERA, 7.18 FIP, 1.92 WHIP, 12.9 K/9, -0.4 fWAR
RP Steven Wilson: 2.83 ERA, 1.87 FIP, 1.09 WHIP, 12.2 K/9, 1.3 fWAR
RP R.J. Dabovich: 4.95 ERA, 4.00 FIP, 1.10 WHIP, 10.9 K/9, 0.3 fWAR
RP Ken Giles*: 6.17 ERA, 4.47 FIP, 1.89 WHIP, 11.6 K/9, 0.0 fWAR
RP Aaron Loup*: 3.65 ERA, 5.61 FIP, 1.38 WHIP, 9.5 K/9, -0.2 fWAR
RP A.J. Puk*: 5.79 ERA, 3.50 FIP, 1.61 WHIP, 13.5 K/9, 0.1 fWAR
RP Lenny Torres: 4.12 ERA, 4.65 FIP, 1.31 WHIP, 11.1 K/9, -0.0 fWAR


Player Development

MiLB SP Josh Ekness (2.0, 2.0) -> (1.5, 2.5)
MiLB SP Chase Shores (1.0, 3.0) -> (0.5, 2.5)
MiLB 1B Grant Hussey (0.5, 2.0) -> (1.0, 2.5)
MiLB RF Duce Robinson (0.5, 2.0) -> (0.5, 2.5)
MiLB SP Juan Oporto (0.5, 5.0) -> (0.5, 4.5)



Around the League

Standings

AL Seeding:

1. Guardians (91-48)
2. Rangers (81-59)
3. Rays (77-62)
4. Mariners (79-60)
5. Blue Jays (78-63)
6. White Sox (70-71)

The Red Sox are 69-71 while the Astros and Orioles are both 69-72.

NL Seeding:

1. Dodgers (79-60)
2. Reds (77-63)
3. Nationals (72-69)
4. Cardinals (76-63)
5. Brewers (77-65)
6. Mets (70-69)

The Cubs are also 70-69.

League Leaders

AL:

Hitter WAR:

1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) - 7.7
2. Carlos Correa (CLE) - 7.4
3. Jose Ramirez (CLE) - 6.7

AVG:

1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) - .322
2. Luis Arraez (MIN) - .313
3. Josh Jung (TEX) - .305

OPS:

1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) - 1.070
2. Josh Jung (TEX) - .980
3. Adley Rutschman (BAL) - .920

HR:

1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) - 41
2. George Valera (CLE) - 39
3. Aaron Judge (NYY) - 36

RBI:

1. George Valera (CLE) - 106
2. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) - 103
3. Mitch Haniger (TEX) - 101

SB:

1. Enrique Bradfield Jr. (BOS) - 59
2. Julio Rodriguez (SEA) - 40
3. Vidal Brujan (TBR) - 37

Pitcher fWAR:

1. Shane Bieber (CLE) - 5.1
2. Michael Hobbs (CHW) - 4.9
3. Alexander Beltre (TEX) - 4.7

ERA:

1. Will Klein (KCR) - 2.49
2. Michael Hobbs (CHW) - 2.72
3. Alexander Beltre (TEX) - 2.84

Strikeouts:

1. Austin Warren (LAA) - 234
2. Gerrit Cole (NYY) - 198
3. Tyler Glasnow (TBR) - 196

Wins:

1. Nick Lodolo (CLE) - 16
2. Ty Olenchuk (SEA) - 16
3. Alexander Beltre (TEX) - 15

SV:

1. Scott Barlow (TOR) - 35
2. Jovani Moran (CLE) - 35
3. Pedro Figueroa (BAL) - 34

NL:

Hitter WAR:

1. Juan Soto (WSH) - 6.8
2. Xander Bogaerts (PHI) - 5.8
3. Francisco Lindor (NYM) - 5.8

AVG:

1. Juan Soto (WSH) - .318
2. Xander Bogaerts (PHI) - .312
3. Elehuris Montero (COL) - .309

OPS:

1. Juan Soto (WSH) - 1.095
2. Allan Cerda (CIN) - 1.021
3. Bryce Harper (PHI) - .969

HR:

1. Allan Cerda (CIN) - 38
2. Xander Bogaerts (PHI) - 37
3. Tyler Callihan (CIN) - 35

RBI:

1. Xander Bogaerts (PHI) - 121
2. Nick Castellanos (PHI) - 99
3. Bo Bichette (PIT) - 95

SB.

1. Michael Siani (CIN) - 30
2. Michael Harris II (ATL) - 29
3. Jesse Franklin V (ATL) - 25

Pitcher fWAR:

1. Corbin Burnes (MIL) - 5.3
2. Jack Flaherty (STL) - 4.1
3. Zack Wheeler (CHC) - 4.0

ERA:

1. Adbert Alzolay (CHC) - 3.38
2. Corbin Burnes (MIL) - 3.39
3. Gregory Santos (SFG) - 3.46

Strikeouts:

1. Corbin Burnes (MIL) - 208
2. Aaron Ashby (MIL) - 200
3. Daniel Espino (MIA) - 199

Wins:

1. Aaron Ashby (MIL) - 13
2. Zach Plesac (MIL) - 13
3. Tarik Skubal (COL) - 13

SV:

1. Junior Fernandez (STL) - 38
2. Yerry De Los Santos (PIT) - 37
3. Rowan Wick (PHI) - 37

Major Extensions

None


The next roundup will preview the playoffs. Hopefully we go in strong with our bullpen in better form than it has been with rampant HR and BB issues.