Daniel Schneemann plays tremendous defense all over the diamond, and is a huge component of the Cleveland Guardians winning momentum.

The former Guardians manager has Cincinnati tied for the final NL wild card spot in his first season, echoing his playoff-bound debut with Cleveland a decade ago.

The Guardians forged a tie with Detroit on Tuesday night, riding a brilliant burst of small-ball execution to a 5-2 win. It was George Valera who stole the show on Wednesday, hitting a two-run home run in the bottom of the third that gave Cleveland a 2-1 edge it would not relinquish.

Chicago White Sox (85-66, first in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Indians (74-76, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Thursday, 6:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: TBD Indians: Zach Plesac (10-6, 4.59 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 94 strikeouts) LINE: Indians ...

José Ramírez continued to put his stamp on the Cleveland franchise record books in Thursday’s 4-2 loss to the Tigers.

An Indians outfielder who caught the eye of Ted Williams before his only season as manager of the Texas Rangers died Monday at age 78,

Early on, Watkins aspired to be an animator, then branched into documentary videography and mural painting. He’s produced public art from California to Connecticut. In New Orleans, his best-known piece may be his “Wall of Heros” mural at A.L. Davis Park, the gathering spot of Mardi Gras Indians.

The 2016 World Series, beginning Tuesday night, already is a milestone event, matching teams with long (Cleveland Indians) and seemingly interminable (Chicago Cubs) championship droughts.