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José Tena's go-ahead double gives the Nationals a wild 10-9 win over the Guardians

José Tena hit a go-ahead, two-run double during a wild seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the Cleveland Guardians 10-9 in the opener of a doubleheader aft...

MAY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting again versus right-hander Jones is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Jones appears to be losing his spot as the Guardians' preferred option against right-handed pitching. Jhonkensy Noel is once again making the start in right field for a second straight day against a right-handed starter. Across 83 plate appearances this season, Jones sports an ugly .169/.289/.282 slash line with one home run and five RBI.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against right-hander Jones is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.

Impact The Guardians typically hold the left-handed-hitting Jones out of the lineup against left-handed pitching, but he'll sit Thursday against right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson, which will allow Jhonkensy Noel to pick up a start in right field. Though Jones still looks to be the preferred option in the strong side of a platoon, he hasn't exactly mashed against right-handed pitching this season, slashing .194/.286/.323 (78 wRC+) in those matchups.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Tuesday Jones is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Even with right-hander Chris Paddack on the mound, Jones will come off the bench Tuesday. Jhonkensy Noel is manning right field and batting sixth. Jones is slashing just .179/.295/.299 with five doubles, one home run, five RBI, five runs scored and 11:23 BB:K across 78 plate appearances this season.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies lone offense in loss Jones went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 13-3 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact The Red Sox were up, 9-0, when Jones launched a three-run homer in the sixth inning. It was the first long ball of the season for the outfielder, who entered the contest with just two RBI over 23 games. Jones is batting .190/.311/.317 with six extra-base hits, five RBI and five runs scored.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rafaela drives in 5 runs and Duran has 4 hits as the Red Sox roll to a 13-3 win over the Guardians

Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in five runs, Jarren Duran had four hits and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 13-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians INF prospect Juan Brito has surgery on injured thumb ligament, could miss 3 months

Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Juan Brito could miss three months after undergoing surgery Friday to repair a ligament in his right thumb

APRIL 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Idle against southpaw Jones is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Jones will join fellow left-handed-hitting regulars Bo Naylor and Kyle Manzardo on the bench for the series finale while the Yankees send southpaw Carlos Rodon to the hill. Platoon mate Jhonkensy Noel will replace Jones in right field.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bats second Jones batted second in the order and went 2-for-3 with a walk and a double in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Pirates.

Impact For the second straight game, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt inserted a slumping outfielder in the second spot, and each time, the player responded with a pair of hits. Jones followed Lane Thomas, who snapped a hitless run with a pair of hits Friday. Jones entered Saturday's contest with one hit over the previous 12 at-bats and a .140 batting average.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland's Manzardo takes Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes to the river as Guardians beat Pirates 3-0

Cleveland’s Kyle Manzardo spoiled Paul Skenes’ bobblehead day, taking the young Pittsburgh Pirates ace deep in the Guardians’ 3-0 victory

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Taking seat against righty Jones is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact The Guardians are facing a right-hander (Dean Kremer) on Wednesday, but the lefty-hitting Jones will be on the bench while Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt opens up room in the outfield for the hot-hitting Angel Martinez, who has gone 8-for-14 at the dish since his call-up from Triple-A Columbus a week ago. Once Martinez's bat cools, Jones could re-emerge as the Guardians' preferred option in right field against right-handed pitching.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Jones is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact With southpaw Cole Ragans taking the hill for Kansas City, the left-handed-hitting Jones will exit the lineup for the second time in the series. The Guardians will deploy a starting outfield of Steven Kwan, Angel Martinez and Jhonkensy Noel from left to right.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Jones is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Arias hits a 3-run homer to propel Guardians to 7-0 victory over Royals

Gabriel Arias had three hits — including a three-run homer — Angel Martínez had his second career three-hit game and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to four,...

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Stays in center field Jones started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's 6-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Jones remained in center field as the replacement for the injured Lane Thomas (wrist). His seventh-inning single ended an 0-for-15 slump, and the steal was his first (caught once). Jones (.133/.278/.200) normally platoons with Jhonkensy Noel (.160/.214/.160) in right field.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to center field Jones started in center field and went 0-for-2 with two walks in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the White Sox.

Impact Jones slid from right field to center with Lane Thomas (wrist) nursing an injury. Jones has managed to work six walks over 32 plate appearances but is hitless in his last 12 at-bats.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New year, same pain: White Sox have lost 7 straight and are 2-9 for 2nd straight season

The Chicago White Sox were hoping 2025 would be better after they lost 121 games last year, a major league record since 1900

APRIL 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Two walks in win Jones returned to the starting lineup Tuesday and went 0-for-2 with two walks and an RBI in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact Jones literally walked off the White Sox with a bases-loaded walk that pushed in the lone run of the game. He's shared right field with lefty-swinging Jhonkensy Noel, neither of whom has done much at the dish. Jones is 3-for-24 (.125) with 10 strikeouts over 24 at-bats, while Noel is batting .059 (1-for-17).

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians top White Sox 1-0 on walk-off walk Nolan Jones drew a base-loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth to give the Cleveland Guardians a 1-0 win against the visiting Chicago White...

APRIL 8, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nolan Jones draws walk with bases-loaded to give Guardians 1-0 victory over White Sox in home opener

Nolan Jones drew a bases-loaded walk from Mike Clevinger in the ninth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians won their home opener 1-0 over the Chicago White Sox

APRIL 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians top White Sox 1-0 on walk-off walk Nolan Jones drew a base-loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth to give the Cleveland Guardians a 1-0 win against the visiting Chicago White...

APRIL 8, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas leaves game vs. White Sox with bruised right wrist

Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas left Tuesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist during the fifth inning

APRIL 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Not in Sunday's lineup Jones is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Jones has collected just three hits with 10 strikeouts through his first 23 plate appearances of the season, and he'll hit the bench Sunday versus Halos lefty Tyler Anderson. Jhonkensy Noel will take over in right field for the series finale.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Jones is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two hits in loss Jones started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a double in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to San Diego.

Impact Jones is settling in after being acquired by the Guardians late in spring training. He had his best offensive game of the young season Wednesday after a 1-for-11 stretch with seven strikeouts over his first three outings. Jones is holding down the strong side of a platoon in right field.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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