Francona, Terry

How a Loss to the Guardians Inspired the Rays’ Power Surge

By Scott Miller June 23, 2023Arozarena, Randy, Baseball, Bell, Josh (1992- ), Cleveland Guardians, Diaz, Yandy (1991- ), Francona, Terry, Kwan, Steven (1997- ), Mottola, Chad, Ramirez, Jose (1992- ), Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay’s outrageous season has been fueled by home runs. Cleveland barely hits any. Both teams follow the numbers and emphasize what they do well.

Buck Showalter and Terry Francona Are M.L.B.’s Top Managers

By Gary Phillips November 15, 2022Baseball, Cleveland Guardians, Francona, Terry, New York Mets, Showalter, Buck

Showalter led the Mets to the second most wins in franchise history, while Francona won a division title in Cleveland despite having the league’s youngest roster.

Terry Francona Leads Guardians Against Yankees in ALDS

By Tyler Kepner October 12, 2022Baseball, Bieber, Shane (1995- ), Cleveland Guardians, Francona, Terry, Kwan, Steven (1997- ), New York Yankees, Playoff Games, Rosario, Amed (1995- )

If the Guardians want to win their division series with the Yankees, they will need good pitching, a return to form from their hitters, and the guidance of Manager Terry Francona.

Gleyber Torres Powers Yankees Past Blue Jays

By The Associated Press May 11, 2022Baseball, Cleveland Guardians, Francona, Terry, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Torres, Gleyber (1996- )

Torres drove in all five runs for the Yankees. The Guardians, meanwhile, had their game postponed by a coronavirus outbreak.

Cleveland Guardians Nickname Is Difficult for Some Fans

By David Waldstein April 16, 2022Baseball, Cleveland Guardians, Francona, Terry

Cleveland’s baseball team adopted a new nickname, and their home opener was the first in years without Native American protests. That doesn’t mean everyone was happy.

Terry Francona Returns for 2022 Cleveland Guardians

By Scott Miller April 4, 2022Baseball, Cleveland Guardians, Coaches and Managers, Content Type: Personal Profile, Francona, Terry

Francona missed huge chunks of two seasons with health issues, and the Cleveland Guardians are thrilled to have their merry prankster of a manager back in the clubhouse.