Cleveland Guardians' Kyle Manzardo celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday in Chicago. Share Save for later Please log in to bookmark this story. Log In Create Free Account

It’s been a tough few weeks for the Cleveland Guardians — except on the field.

Star closer Emmanuel Clase joined teammate Luis Ortiz in being placed on leave as part of an investigation into sports betting. Then the front office traded away former Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber as he neared a return from Tommy John surgery — not exactly the type of move a team makes when it fancies itself a contender.

And yet, the Guardians have won nine of their last 11, even after a loss Sunday to the Chicago White Sox.

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