Guardians face Yankees this week, assessing postseason threat

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Guardians face Yankees this week, assessing postseason threat
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The Cleveland Guardians meet the New York Yankees this week in a series that could play a significant role in both teams' playoff aspirations. As both franchises have a rich history of playoff encounters, the upcoming matches are seen as crucial for the Guardians' potential to contend for the Commissioner's Trophy. José Ramírez and Travis Bazzana are highlighted as key players for Cleveland, while the Yankees face uncertainty surrounding Aaron Judge’s injury, which may impact their championship pursuit. Discussions around the series also touch on the MLB trade deadline and its implications for American League teams.

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  • Guardians face Yankees in a key three-game series starting this week.
  • José Ramírez and rookie Travis Bazzana are pivotal for Cleveland.
  • Aaron Judge's injury raises concerns for New York's playoff chances.
  • The series could influence strategies for the upcoming trade deadline.
  • Cleveland is positioning itself as a serious threat in the postseason.
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  • 6:16 PMYahoo SportsGuardians proving to be a threat to the Yankees, Women’s College World Series preview & an early look at the trade deadline
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On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman is joined by Zack Meisel to discuss whether the Guardians are a true threat to the Yankees and previews the Women’s College World Series with Cassandra Negley.

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