Zack Meisel

Some news of the personal variety... A short tale from me about life, sports and family memories (and everyone please welcome Charlie Meisel to the active roster): theathletic.com/3319624/2022/0…

José Ramírez is skipping the All-Star Game to focus on recovery. He boasts a .299/.364/.503 slash line, despite playing through a sprained wrist (late March), a sprained ankle (early May) and being plunked in the forearm (late June). Houston's Isaac Paredes will replace him.

Guardians prospect Chase DeLauter underwent surgery today for a fractured hamate bone in his right hand/wrist. He’s expected to miss 6-8 weeks.

My tribute to Hall of Famer Tom Hamilton, everyone's best friend and the best narrator for the soundtrack to summer that anyone could ask for: nytimes.com/athletic/65065…

José Ramírez's last 15 games: 8 home runs, 8 stolen bases, 10 walks, 1.233 OPS

Chase DeLauter will visit hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham early next week. First-round pick Jace LaViolette is unlikely to play at an affiliate this season following a recent hand procedure. Juan Brito is expected to remain out for "weeks" because of his hamstring strain.

Guardians president Chris Antonetti, on the team name:

A Cliff Lee jersey? Not random. A Cliff Lee No. 65 jersey? Well, he wore that number for his first 11 outings in Cleveland in 2002-03, but not his last 171 outings from 2004-09. Random. #RandomJerseySightings

MLB has extended the paid leave for Luis Ortiz through August 31 as they continue their gambling investigation.

Story with @ZackMeisel on Matthew Boyd’s winding All-Star journey: “One of the best human beings you’re ever going to be around.” nytimes.com/athletic/64940…

The Guardians won the trade.

Guardians Therapy: Audio: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fro… Words: The Death of 'Guards Ball' and the wait for Chase DeLauter nytimes.com/athletic/64576… Anatomy of a 10-game losing streak nytimes.com/athletic/64770…