Kluber and Brantley, who both retired from baseball this past offseason, combined for six All-Star appearances during their careers in Cleveland.
CLEVELAND — The Guardians‘ 2024 season gets underway Thursday night in Oakland, but fans are already looking ahead to the home opener on April 8, which will air right here on WKYC.
Not only will the first game at Progressive Field take place following a total solar eclipse in Cleveland, but it will also mark the official on-field introduction of new manager Stephen Vogt at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario following a 10-game road trip. On Thursday, the club revealed more details regarding the day’s festivities, including the return of a pair of franchise legends.
Former Cleveland Indians greats Corey Kluber and Michael Brantley will both take part in the ceremonial first pitch, according to a release from the organization. The two announced their respective retirements from baseball this past offseason following stellar careers in …
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