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OCTOBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Austin Hedges' sac bunt | 09/22/2024 Austin Hedges lays down a sacrifice bunt, giving the Guardians a 1-0 lead in the top of the 6th

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • MLB.COM

Inside Guardians' playoff celebration 2024: Stephen Vogt gets the belt, Austin Hedges says there is 'unfinished business' See how the Guardians and first-year manager Stephen Vogt celebrated the 17th playoff berth in franchise history.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Knocks second homer Hedges went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the White Sox.

Impact Hedges' playing time remains sparse, and he hasn't done enough with the bat to challenge Bo Naylor for the starting catcher job. Since the start of August, Hedges has gone 7-for-40 (.175) with four RBI over 21 contests. He's now slashing .160/.213/.232 with two homers, 14 RBI, 12 runs scored and two stolen bases over 138 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lane Thomas has 4 RBIs to lead Guardians over White Sox 6-4

Lane Thomas had four RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians held on behind their bullpen to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 for a three-game series sweep

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Austin Hedges' solo homer (2) | 09/11/2024 Austin Hedge takes this one deep to left field for a solo homer run, extending the Guardians' lead to 3-0 in the top of the 3rd inning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • MLB.COM

Filling in for resting Naylor Hedges will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact With top backstop Bo Naylor getting the afternoon off with a lefty (Cody Bradford) on the mound for the Rangers, Hedges will get the nod behind the dish. Hedges, who is hitting .152 over 105 at-bats this season, will likely continue to see limited usage down the stretch while Naylor is healthy.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

When it's nap time, someway, somehow Guardians' Austin Hedges will make it happen Austin Hedges finds an interesting place for a power nap.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Austin Hedges' RBI single | 08/02/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

AUGUST 3, 2024 • MLB.COM

Josh Naylor and Austin Hedges power MLB-leading Guardians past Orioles 8-4 for 5th straight win

Josh Naylor had three hits and drove in two runs, Austin Hedges had two RBIs and the MLB-leading Cleveland Guardians scored eight consecutive runs in beating the Baltimore Orioles...

AUGUST 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Getting start for day game Hedges will start at catcher and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Hedges is part of the lineup for just the second time in eight games, with his inclusion being the result of top backstop Bo Naylor getting rest in a day game after a night game. The Guardians value Hedges' pitch-framing skills and ability to control the run game, but he's a well-below-average performer at the plate, even by the standards of backup catchers. He enters Tuesday's contest with a .157 average and four extra-base hits over 90 plate appearances on the season.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start for day game Hedges will start at catcher and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Tigers.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Hedges' RBI bunt single | 07/22/2024 Austin Hedges lays down a bunt with the bases loaded to score the first run for the Guardians

JULY 23, 2024 • MLB.COM

Carrasco solid for 6 innings, Guardians take advantage of Toronto pitching wildness in 7-1 win

Carlos Carrasco pitched six strong innings and Austin Hedges hit a two-run single when Toronto’s pitchers couldn’t find the strike zone, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 7-1 wi...

JUNE 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Guardians first-year manager Stephen Vogt has taken young team to top of AL Central

Stephen Vogt never managed a game at any level before this season

JUNE 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Draws start Wednesday Hedges will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact With the lefty-hitting Bo Naylor hitting the bench with southpaw Nick Lodolo taking the hill for the Reds, Hedges will get a turn behind the plate. Hedges will be making his 19th start of the season and has provided most of his value on the defensive end, as he enters Wednesday's contest with an ugly .130/.158/.204 slash line.

JUNE 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Why Cleveland believes 'Hedges is the heart and soul' This story was excerpted from Mandy Bell’s Guardians Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regul...

MAY 26, 2024 • MLB.COM

Guardians rally for 6-3 win as Austin Hedges' bunt sparks comeback against Mets Andrés Giménez hit a three-run home run and rookie Johnathan Rodriguez put Cleveland in front with his first big league RBI.

MAY 22, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians watch intently as Hedges gets his WS ring This story was excerpted from Mandy Bell’s Guardians Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regul...

MAY 15, 2024 • MLB.COM

Bo Naylor hits his 1st career grand slam, Guardians beat Angels 7-1

Bo Naylor hit his first career grand slam, Austin Hedges had his first homer since June 14 and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-1

MAY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Sitting Friday vs. Oakland Hedges is not in the Guardians' lineup for Friday's contest against the Athletics.

Impact Hedges drew the start at catcher for Opening Day, and he finished 1-for-4 with one run, one RBI and one strikeout. Lefty Bo Naylor will be behind home plate Friday and bat seventh with the Athletics starting right-hander Ross Stripling.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

He calls himself a psycho. Teammates call him loud, crazy and a leader GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- “I believe all baseball players need to check one of three boxes. You have to be either a psycho, a sicko or a degenerate...

MARCH 8, 2024 • MLB.COM

Austin Hedges' Impact On Guardians Young Catchers Austin Hedges will have an important role on the Cleveland Guardians whether he’s on the field or in the dugout.

MARCH 2, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

WATCH: Will Brennan, Austin Hedges Hit First Homers Of Spring Training For Guardians Will Brennan and Austin Hedges hit the first two home runs of spring training for the Cleveland Guardians.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Austin Hedges' Mom Prevented Assless Chaps At Rangers World Series Parade Beloved former Texas Rangers catcher Austin Hedges was planning to wear bottomless chaps to the club’s championship parade before his mom sh...

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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