Regardless of whether the Guardians will be buyers or sellers at this year’s trade deadline, it seems clear that they’re going to be active. While that activity

Cleveland Guardians prospect Cooper Ingle is having a standout season as a catcher with the Akron RubberDucks.

The Cleveland Guardians made an unexpected decision on Steven Kwan before Friday’s game against the Athletics.

The Guardians jumped in front with a pair of early runs and Gavin Williams recorded 11 strikeouts in seven innings.

David Fry had a career-high four RBIs, Gavin Williams struck out 11 and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Athletics 8-2 to take the weekend series.

Cleveland is 21-24 at home and 47-50 overall. The Guardians are 30-9 in games when they out-hit their opponents. The Athletics have a 42-58 record overall and a 22-27 record on the road. The Athletics have the sixth-best team slugging percentage in MLB play at .422.

The president has sought to impose his political will on a variety of sports in the U.S. His threats to the Commanders and Guardians are the latest example.

The Guardians hope to take the series against the Athletics with Steven Kwan still sidelined. Follow along here for updates.

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The president threatened to block a deal for the Washington Commanders’ new stadium if the team did not bow to his demand.