When the Cleveland Guardians learned that Emmanuel Clase would be placed on administrative leave amid an MLB investigation, Stephen Vogt initially said the team would go "closer by committee" instead of appointing one pitcher to that position.

The Guardians were shut out for the 12th time and fell one game behind the Yankees for the final American League wild-card spot.

The Cleveland Guardians were ranked as one of MLB's top farm systems, according to MLB.com. They come in at No. 5.

The Progressive Field crowd broke into a “Hedgey, Hedgey” chant in the seventh inning, imploring catcher Austin Hedges as he batted with runners on the corners and one out. Hedges lofted a sac fly to center field to supply the Guardians with an insurance run.

We're going to miss both, but what do you say this time around we hit both bets and the home run. Let's get to it here at Friday Night Lines.  All lines are from FanDuel. They're being overshadowed by the Brewers-- we'll get to them in a bit -- but the Guardians have been the second-best team in the majors for a bit.

They have done so without Emmanuel Clase, one of the most dominant relievers in baseball, who is on non-paid administrative leave due to a potential gambling probe. However, this has allowed new arms to get opportunities in save situations.

Cade Smith aspired to become an eye surgeon before baseball became his career path. Now he's handling pressure-packed situations with the Guardians.

The Atlanta Braves play against the Cleveland Guardians in an MLB game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

Morgan Wallen rocked a Jim Thome jersey in Cleveland, honoring the Guardians legend during a record-breaking concert.

The agency that oversees sports gambling in Ohio says it is working with Major League Baseball on the investigation of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, but had no further comment.