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Kwan lifts surging Guardians to 3-2 win over slumping Mets

Steven Kwan singled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the seventh inning, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping New York Mets 3-2

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Manzardo has tiebreaking HR, Kwan adds 2 RBIs as Guardians beat White Sox 6-2

Kyle Manzardo hit a tiebreaking home run and All-Star Steven Kwan drove in two runs to help the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2

JULY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians snap 10-game losing streak with 7-5 win over Astros

José Ramírez and David Fry homered and Brayan Rocchio added a two-run double as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 7-5 to snap a 10-game skid

JULY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Cardinals rally from 5-run deficit to defeat Guardians 9-6

Victor Scott II had two hits and two RBIs as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 9-6 victory over the Cleveland Guardians

JUNE 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Webb's pitching, Flores' pinch-hit double help Giants edge Guardians 2-1 to end 4-game skid

Logan Webb pitched seven splendid innings, pinch-hitter Wilmer Flores delivered a go-ahead double and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 to stop a four-game...

JUNE 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Schneeman hits 3-run homer power the Guardians past Verlander and the Giants, 4-2

Daniel Schneeman hit a three-run home run to keep Justin Verlander winless in a San Francisco uniform, powering the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Wednesda...

JUNE 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Angel Martínez hits a 3-run homer in the eighth inning as Guardians rally for 7-4 win over Dodgers

Angel Martínez belted a three-run, go-ahead homer and the Cleveland Guardians scored five times in the eighth inning to rally for a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Ramírez homers, Allen pitches 6 sharp innings as Guardians blank Brewers for 2nd straight night, 2-0

José Ramírez hit his seventh homer, Logan Allen allowed three hits in six innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0

MAY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Selected to roster The Guardians selected Festa's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Friday.

Impact The Guardians acquired Festa via trade earlier this week and have now added him to their big-league bullpen. Festa has been dominant at the Triple-A level this season, tossing 14.2 scoreless innings with a 20:7 K:BB.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians acquire righty Matt Festa from Rangers The Guardians announced on Wednesday the acquisition of right-hander Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations. He was assig...

APRIL 30, 2025 • MLB.COM

Shipped to Cleveland The Guardians acquired Festa from the Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact The right-hander had been signed to a minor-league deal with Texas, so he won't be part of Cleveland's 40-man roster and will be assigned to Triple-A Columbus as he moves on to his new organization. The 32-year-old righty has seen big-league action in five of the past six seasons, and it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually gets a call to the Cleveland bullpen after getting off to a strong start to the campaign in the minors. Over his nine appearances for Triple-A Round Rock, Festa didn't allow a run across 14.2 innings and struck out 20 while walking seven and allowing 10 hits.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Texas as NRI The Rangers signed Festa to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Festa was traded from the Rangers to the Cubs in January before electing free agency following his removal from Chicago's 40-man roster. Now he's back in Texas, where he posted a 4.37 ERA and 23:7 K:BB over 22.2 innings covering 18 appearances last season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A Festa was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.

Impact Festa was booted from the 40-man roster Tuesday to clear a spot for Ryan Pressly. The 31-year-old will report to Triple-A after failing to draw interest while on waivers.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs finalize trade with Astros for reliever Ryan Pressly

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Juan Bello

JANUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment The Cubs designated Festa for assignment Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Ryan Pressly. It's the second time this month that Festa has been designated for assignment, as he was acquired from the Rangers in early January after being booted from their 40-man roster. He posted a 5.70 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 23.2 innings between the Mets and Rangers in 2024.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners get INF Miles Mastrobuoni from the Cubs for cash

The Seattle Mariners have acquired infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from the Chicago Cubs for cash

JANUARY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs acquire reliever Matt Festa from Rangers for cash

The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash

JANUARY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Shipped to Wrigleyville The Rangers traded Festa to the Cubs on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact Festa was pushed off the Rangers' 40-man roster Monday to make room for new acquisition Chris Martin, but will reclaim a 40-man spot upon moving to Chicago. The 31-year-old righty finished 2024 with a 5.70 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 23.2 total innings between the Mets and Rangers, and he'll now attempt to make the Cubs' bullpen as a low-leverage arm during spring training. Miles Mastrobuoni was DFA'd in a corresponding move.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs add reliever Festa in trade with Rangers The Cubs on Thursday acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Festa from the Rangers for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, i...

JANUARY 9, 2025 • MLB.COM

Veteran reliever Chris Martin returns to hometown team on 1-year deal with Texas Rangers

Veteran reliever Chris Martin has signed a one-year contract with his hometown Texas Rangers

JANUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

DFA'd by Texas Festa was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Monday.

Impact Festa has been booted from the 40-man roster to make room for the acquisition of Chris Martin. Festa has pitched in the big leagues in each of the last three seasons, though it's unclear if he'll draw much interest on waivers after posting a 5.70 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over 23.2 innings across stops with the Rangers and Mets a season ago.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late homers by Wyatt Langford, Jonah Heim lead Rangers to come-from-behind 9-7 win over Red Sox

Wyatt Langford hit a tying three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Jonah Heim hit a two-run homer in the 10th to lead the Texas Rangers to a 9-7 win over the Boston R...

AUGUST 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Texas Rangers place RHP Josh Sborz on injured list with right shoulder fatigue

Josh Sborz has been placed on the injured list due to right shoulder fatigue

AUGUST 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Joins big-league bullpen The Rangers selected Festa's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

Impact He'll join the big-league bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Josh Sborz, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder fatigue. After signing a minor-league contract with the Rangers in July, Festa made six appearances for Round Rock and gave up one earned run on six hits and three walks while striking out 13 batters over 8.2 innings.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets MiLB contract from Texas The Rangers signed Festa to a minor-league contract on Monday.

Impact Festa elected free agency earlier this month rather than accepting an outright assignment by the Mets. It didn't take him long to find a new home, although he will head to the minors first. Festa holds a 4.66 ERA and 103:45 K:BB over 94.2 innings covering parts of five major-league seasons.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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