🔗: l.cleveland.com/gyzlx1 Paul Hoynes has spent more than four decades telling the story of baseball in Cleveland. On Saturday, he took the stage to tell a piece of his own story while accepting the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s Career Excellence Award.

From the press box to Cooperstown — our very own Paul Hoynes has chronicled generations of Cleveland baseball. Today, his own story becomes part of baseball history. 🎉⚾️ Congratulations, Hoynsie! Picture: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com   

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/wy8lka There’s a new way for Cleveland Guardians fans to show their team spirit. ⚾️ Lululemon has teamed up with Major League Baseball to launch a fan apparel collection, including a Guardians lineup designed for everyday wear beyond the ballpark. Picture: Fanatics

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/fds7ih  It doesn’t get much cleaner than this: Thursday against the Twins, Gavin Williams struck out the side on nine pitches, all strikes, for the fifth immaculate inning in Guardians history. Photo: AP

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/wruydm  José Ramírez is back in the Guardians lineup just five weeks after hand surgery. He’ll return with custom padded batting gloves, while Kahlil Watson heads back to Triple-A Columbus. Photo: John Kuntz, cleveland.com 

Friday's opener will be made up Saturday as part of a split doubleheader, with the makeup game set for 1:10 p.m. and the originally scheduled game at 7:10 p.m.: https://l.cleveland.com/sd7q9y  Picture: Joe Noga, cleveland.com

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/j5mrl2 Cleveland begins the year with a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs from March 25-27, followed by three games in Detroit before returning home for a seven-game homestand against the Yankees and Seattle Mariners.

From Terrace Hall to the North Coast Social Club, here's a look at the spaces changing how fans experience Progressive Field: https://l.cleveland.com/wozdk1  Photos: Marc Bona, cleveland.com 

A special tribute to a Cleveland legend. Larry Doby Jr. threw out the ceremonial first pitch during Cleveland’s Black Excellence game, honoring his late father, Larry Doby, the first Black player in American League history. ⚾ Video: Paris McGee Jr, Clevelanddotcom

The Guardians capped off Independence Day with a postgame fireworks show celebrating the holiday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. 🇺🇸🎆 Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/fcu86c   History made! Cade Smith & rookies Travis Bazzana and Parker Messick will represent Cleveland in Philadelphia, marking the first time in club history the Guardians have two rookies selected to the All-Star Game. ⚾⭐ Pictures: John Kuntz, Cleveland.com

Cleveland’s “No Tarps” fans didn’t hold back Saturday night, making themselves heard during the Guardians’ win at Progressive Field. Video: Paris McGee Jr, Clevelanddotcom

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/r8o295  Guardians’ All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez underwent surgery Tuesday morning to remove the hook from his fractured left hamate bone. Recovery time is projected to be five to seven weeks. Picture: AP

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/s6xnan  Joey Cantillo is scheduled to be the featured speaker at the 455 Club’s June brunch in downtown Cleveland, where fans can attend a Q&A and autograph session ahead of that night’s Guardians game. Photo: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

Inside Chase DeLauter’s scissor-kick swing ⚾ Here's a frame-by-frame look at the mechanics behind one of baseball’s most unusual swings, and how it’s shaping his breakout with the Guardians: https://l.cleveland.com/5bd9r8  Video: Josh Gunter, cleveland.com

The Guardians are set to commemorate Lou Gehrig Day prior to Monday night's game against the Yankees, and Stow resident Joe Schen will take the field carrying far more than a baseball during the ceremony: https://l.cleveland.com/oipjxn Photo provided by Joe Schen

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/kaijep On the latest episode of the 'Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast,' beat reporters Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga broke down what Ramírez’s masterclass performance in the Bronx really meant, not just for one night but for the trajectory of the Guardians’ season. Photo: AP

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/swb8ic  After a nearly untouchable May, Guardians closer Cade Smith has been named American League Reliever of the Month, marking the second time in his career he’s earned the honor. Picture: AP

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/6zpyar "I was looking at some Guardians stats from the last few years. I saw some names and wondered, 'Where are those guys? What are they doing?'" writes Terry Pluto. "You may not recognize all the names, but I found this fun." Photo: AP

You can take Travis Kelce out of Cleveland, but you can’t take Cleveland out of Kelce. ⚾ ❤️ Picture: John Kuntz, Cleveland.com

The value of teaching chess to young kids exceeds simply learning how to move pieces on a board. Local volunteers have made it their mission to teach the game to youngsters in Northeast Ohio. More: https://l.cleveland.com/hoktdm

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/90adr2  MLB announced Monday that Cleveland outfielder Angel Martinez has been named the AL Player of the Week. Martinez joins teammates Chase DeLauter and Jose Ramirez as Guardians players to earn the honor this season. Picture: Joshua Gunter, Cleveland.com

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/f8h40p Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez isn’t off to his typical start this season regarding power and home runs, but he’s doing other things to help his team stay in first place in the American League Central.

“Everybody has a story with that moment,” Davis said recently. “I haven’t met a person that was there who doesn’t remember exactly where they were.” More here: https://l.cleveland.com/bkzrho Photo: AP

The Guardians announced Tuesday that longtime public address announcer Bob Tayek has died at age 75. 🕊️ More: https://l.cleveland.com/vfkjd9  Picture: Plain Dealer

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/tlev84 Team co-owner Alan Miller said the Captains want to remain in Eastlake, but need progress on a new lease agreement, a clear maintenance strategy and upgrades to the more than 20-year-old ballpark ahead of meetings with MLB officials in June.

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/1m70gd  José Ramírez’s feet continue to fly around the bases! He swiped the 300th base of his career Saturday vs. the A’s, joining Chone Figgins (341) and Hans Lobert (316) as the only third basemen ever to reach the milestone. Picture: AP

That’ll stop a skid. Gavin Williams stops four-game losing streak in Guardian’s’ 3-1 win over Tampa Bay on Wednesday. See more: https://l.cleveland.com/h33qmr  Photos: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/knolnu  In video that has now gone viral, a young girl briefly lost a home run ball to an adult fan at Progressive Field. The ball was later returned, and the Cleveland Guardians are offering signed gear and a visit. Photo: John Pana, clevelanddotcom

🔗: https://l.cleveland.com/7jj0ov  A former concessions worker alleges sexual harassment, racial discrimination and retaliation on the job in a lawsuit, saying complaints were ignored and conditions became unsafe. Photo: John Pana, cleveland.com