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8-run inning lifts Orioles past Guardians

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BALTIMORE — Dylan Beavers had two hits and three RBIs in an eight-run third inning that carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Cleveland Guardians 9-5 Wednesday night. Coby Mayo tacked on a sixth-inning homer for the Orioles, who had lost seven of eight before cranking up their offense against Cleveland lefty Foster Griffin (15-5). Chase DeLauter and Nathaniel Lowe homered for the Guardians, who hold a narrow lead for the third AL wild-card spot and are chasing the first-place Chicago White Sox in the AL Central. Baltimore trailed 2-0 before sending 14 batters to the plate and ...

Browns CB Ward joins Guardians as minority investor

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BEREA — Denzel Ward is the latest Northeast Ohio native and NFL player to become a minority investor in the Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians announced Wednesday morning that the Cleveland Browns cornerback has purchased a minority share in the franchise. Ward bought a small share of David Blitzer’s 35% stake. Blitzer, the Guardians vice chairman, can become the controlling owner after the 2027 season or he can wait to exercise that option later. The Dolan family currently owns the majority stake. “They (Blitzer’s group) worked with me throughout the entire process. I’m ...

YSU looking to respond after suffering 1st loss

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YOUNGSTOWN — Fresh off its first loss of the season, Youngstown State is already looking forward. In the defeat at Kentucky, the Penguins struggled to slow down the Wildcats’ offense, and while YSU moved the ball offensively, finishing drives proved to be a challenge. But now, the ...

Browns QB Watson preps for 1st start since 2024

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BEREA — Deshaun Watson hasn’t lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars as a starting quarterback. That might be one of the few things the Cleveland Browns have going for them heading into Sunday’s opener. “This is 2026, man. So, I’m not going into this game looking at the 7-0 record at ...