CLEVELAND — The Guardians and Los Angeles Angels close out their three-game series and Cleveland’s home stand on Sunday, June 1, at Progressive Field.
After dropping the series-opening game, the Guardians pulled off a comeback win in the rematch, which included a Little League home run from Nolan Jones.
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After the series finale, the Guardians are off Monday before heading to New York to play the Yankees.
First pitch for Guardians (31-26) versus Angels (26-31) occurred at 1:41 p.m. Check back here for updates throughout the game.
May 31, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana (41) stands on the field in the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Here is some pregame information:
Shane Bieber will make rehab start Thursday in Akron
Guardians former AL Cy Young Award winning pitcher Shane Bieber celebrated his 30th birthday on Saturday, May 31, with his first rehab start on the comeback trail back from Tommy John surgery.
The next significant step for Bieber will be a rehab start Thursday for the Double-A Akron RubberDucks, Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Sunday. Bieber is set to travel to Cleveland on Monday.
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Facing the ACL Rangers in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, the right-handed Bieber threw 2⅓ scoreless innings, allowed one single and struck out five Saturday.
“All of his stuff, quality is good,” Antonetti said. “His fastball velocity was really good. I think it was like 92 to 94, average 93.”
If all goes well for Bieber, he could be back with the Guardians in roughly four weeks.
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Guardians injury updates on Andrew Walters, Will Brennan, Erik Sabrowski and Ben Lively
Antonetti provided the following injury updates:
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Right-handed pitcher Andrew Walters suffered “a significant tear in his right lat muscle” Friday, Antonetti said. The Guardians are gathering medical opinions to determine whether Walters will undergo surgery. “But he’s going to be out a while,” Antonetti said. “It was a significant injury.”
Outfielder Will Brennan (left forearm inflammation) will be examined in person by Dr. Keith Meister to determined whether he’ll need surgery, Antonetti said.
Left-handed pitcher Erik Sabrowski (left elbow inflammation) will travel this week to join the RubberDucks and continue his rehab, Antonetti said.
Right-handed pitcher Ben Lively’s Tommy John surgery date will likely be late this week, Antonetti said.
Guardians vs Angels starting pitching matchup
Right-hander Gavin Williams is slated to start on the mound opposite Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz.
Williams entered Sunday with a record of 4-3 this season, along with a 4.27 ERA and 60 strikeouts and 32 walks in 52⅔ innings.
Kochanowicz entered Sunday with a record of 3-6 this season, along with a 5.07 ERA and 40 strikeouts and 29 walks in 60⅓ innings.
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The American League Central Division standings entering Sunday, June 1:
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The Guardians hosted a three-game series against the Angels at Progressive Field before going on the road to play the Yankees June 3-5.
How can I watch, stream or listen to the Guardians vs Angels game?
Sunday’s game can be viewed locally on AT&T U-verse (channel 1736), COX (channel 80), DIRECTV Satellite and Streaming (channel 662), FuboTV and Spectrum (channel 1306). It can also be streamed via MLB’s direct-to-consumer streaming subscription (CLEGuardians.TV) for $99.99 a season or $19.99 a month. And it’ll be available on the radio via WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 and WARF 1350.
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