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CLE Ben Lively
Cleveland Guardians
Pitcher
2024 Projected Value: $0
2024 Actual Value: $3 Difference: $3
Based on 10-team AL-only league

Player Stats      Daily Log
Year W L Sv Hold IP H BB SO ER ERA WHIP Rate
2024 proj 2 4 0 0 50.0 56 15 44 31 5.58 1.420 -4.4
2024 2 2 0 0 32.3 29 12 31 11 3.06 1.268 45.5
2023 4 7 0 0 88.7 96 25 79 53 5.38 1.365 -4.2
2019 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 0 1 3 27.00 3.000 -4.0
2018 0 3 0 0 30.3 41 15 27 19 5.64 1.846 -7.2
2017 4 7 0 0 88.7 90 24 52 42 4.26 1.286 11.1

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5/09/24 White Sox host the Guardians on home losing streak. Cleveland Guardians (24-13, first in the AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (9-28, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Thursday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Ben Lively (1-1, 2.08 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); White Sox: Erick Fedde (2-0, 3.46 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 41 strikeouts) : LINE Guardians -161, White Sox +136; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox are looking to end their three-game home slide with a victory against the Cleveland Guardians. Chicago is 9-28 overall and 5-12 at home. The White Sox have a 2-6 record in games when they hit at least two home runs. Cleveland has a 24-13 record overall and a 12-7 record on the road. The Guardians are 13-3 in games
Source: https://abc7chicago.com/sports/white-sox-host-the-...
5/04/24 Ben Lively aims to lead Guardians past Angels. Ben Lively has been a pleasant surprise on the mound during his infancy with the Cleveland Guardians. Meanwhile, Reid Detmers has hit a rut following a stellar start to his season for the Los Angeles Angels. Lively will look to remain effective while trying to help the host Guardians avoid a third straight loss in Saturday evening's second contest of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. Pitching for his fourth team during a major league career that began in 2017, Lively (0-1, 2.30 ERA) already has made the most of his opportunity with Cleveland.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/ben-lively...
5/03/24 Cleveland Guardians vs. Los Angeles Angels odds, tips and betting trends. At Progressive Field on Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels (11-20) begin a two-game series against the Cleveland Guardians (20-11), at 6:10 PM ET. The Guardians are favored at home (-140) against the Angels (+119). The Cleveland Guardians will hand the ball to Ben Lively (0-1, 2.30 ERA), who is looking for win No. 1 on the season, and the Angels will counter with Reid Detmers (3-2, 3.12 ERA). The Guardians lost 8-2 against the Astros Saturday, with Logan Allen getting credited with the loss.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/clevel...
4/28/24 Braves and Guardians meet with series tied 1-1. Cleveland Guardians (19-8, first in the AL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (18-7, first in the NL East) Atlanta; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Ben Lively (0-1, 2.38 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 14 strikeouts); Braves: Bryce Elder (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, four strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Braves -175, Guardians +147; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians play on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1. Atlanta is 18-7 overall and 10-4 in home games. The Braves have a 14-1 record in games when they out-hit their opponents. Cleveland has an 11-4 record in road games and a 19-8 record overall. The Guardians have a 14-1 record in games when
Source: https://www.mankatofreepress.com/ap/sports/braves-...
4/24/24 Gulf Breeze native Ben Lively off to hot start with Cleveland Guardians. Gulf Breeze native Ben Lively is off to a hot start this season as he continues his MLB redemption with the Cleveland Guardians. Lively -- a Gulf Breeze High grad -- allowed just one run and struck out seven over 6.1 innings in his second start of the season Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox.
Source: https://weartv.com/sports/local-sports/gulf-breeze...
4/23/24 “Outstanding:” Ben Lively Shines As Guardians Overcome Rainy Conditions. © David Richard-USA TODAY Sports “Outstanding:” Ben Lively Shines As Guardians Overcome Rainy Conditions Ben Lively pitched 6.1 innings in the Cleveland Guardians' 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Author: Tommy Wild Apr 24, 2024 In this story: Boston Red Sox Cleveland Guardians MLB MLB News Ben Lively Tuesday night at Progressive Field was a perfect microcosm of what April baseball looks like in Ohio. There was rain falling from the sky all game with the temperatures in the low-50s while fans wore rain ponchos in the stands. Not exactly the perfect baseball weather. Nevertheless, the Cleveland Guardians continued their historic start to the season with a 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/ben-lively-shines...
4/17/24 Ben Lively Makes Positive Impression In First Guardians Start. © Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Ben Lively Makes Positive Impression In First Guardians Start Ben Lively pitches 5.0 innings in his first start with the Cleveland Guardians. Author: Tommy Wild Apr 18, 2024 In this story: Cleveland Guardians Boston Red Sox Ben Lively MLB MLB News Ben Lively made his Cleveland Guardians debut at arguably the best possible time. He's been rehabbing in the minors during the first few weeks of the season after catching a nasty virus that swept through the organization during spring training. Finally, Lively was able to help out a Guardians pitching staff that is hurting and tired. He made his first start of the year against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night and
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/ben-lively-postiv...
4/17/24 Guardians try to continue road win streak in matchup against the Red Sox. Cleveland Guardians (12-5, first in the AL Central) vs. Boston Red Sox (9-9, fifth in the AL East) Boston; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Ben Lively (0-0); Red Sox: Tanner Houck (2-1, 2.04 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 19 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Red Sox -139, Guardians +118; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians will try to keep a six-game road win streak going when they take on the Boston Red Sox. Boston has a 9-9 record overall and a 2-6 record at home. The Red Sox have a 5-1 record in games when they hit at least two home runs. Cleveland is 12-5 overall and 9-2 in road games. The Guardians have the fifth-ranked team ERA in the AL at 3.14. The
Source: https://www.recorderonline.com/sports/national_spo...
12/13/23 MLB: Cleveland Guardians sign Gulf Breeze native Ben Lively to one-year contract. Ben Lively was drafted by the Guardians back in 2010 before opting to play collegiate baseball. He played for the Cincinnati Reds last season.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb-cleveland-guardians-s...
12/12/23 Right-hander Ben Lively agrees to $750,000, one-year contract with Guardians. CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians added depth to their starting rotation, agreeing Tuesday to a $750,000 one-year contract with free agent right-hander Ben Lively. The 31-year-old split last season between Cincinnati and Triple-A Louisville. In 12 starts for the Reds, he went 4-7 with a 5.38 ERA. He also had three stints on the injured list in 2023. Lively was drafted by Cincinnati in 2013 and traded to Philadelphia two years later. He spent 2 1/2 seasons pitching with the Samsung Lions in South Korea before re-signing with the Reds. Cleveland's pitching staff could undergo more changes in the offseason with possible trades. The Guardians have already dealt starter Cal Quantrill to Colorado
Source: https://www.cleveland19.com/2023/12/12/right-hande...
9/19/23 Pitching plans don't play out in Reds loss to the Twins. Reds out of playoff spot for now.. Pitching in long relief Ben Lively allowed five runs in four innings.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/pitching-plans-dont-play-...
8/02/23 Why Cincinnati Reds' inability to trade for a starter Tuesday looked worse Wednesday. The Cincinnati Reds put starting pitcher Ben Lively on the IL for a recurring pec injury the day after failing to add a starter at the trade deadline.
      

Source: http://rssfeeds.cincinnati.com/~/763470458/0/cinci...
8/01/23 Reds play the Cubs leading series 1-0. Cincinnati Reds (59-49, first in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (53-53, third in the NL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Ben Lively (4-6, 3.76 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 62 strikeouts); Cubs: Justin Steele (11-3, 2.87 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 100 strikeouts) : Cubs -166, Reds +140; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs. Chicago has a 53-53 record overall and a 27-27 record in home games. The Cubs have the third-ranked team on-base percentage in the NL at .332. Cincinnati is 59-49 overall and 31-23 on the road. Reds hitters have a collective .414 slugging percentage to rank fifth in the NL. The matchup
Source: https://abc7chicago.com/sports/reds-play-the-cubs-...
7/26/23 Pitchers know all about opponents as Brewers face Reds again. The visiting Cincinnati Reds will turn to right-hander Ben Lively for a chance to move atop the National League Central against the front-running Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon in the rubber game of the three-game series. Lively (4-5, 3.88 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Freddy Peralta (6-8, 4.72). The Reds snapped a five-game, head-to-head losing streak against Milwaukee with a 4-3 victory on Tuesday night to pull within a half-game of the Brewers in the division.
Source: https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/273910939/pitc...
7/26/23 Pitchers know all about opponents as Brewers face Reds again. The visiting Cincinnati Reds will turn to right-hander Ben Lively for a chance to move atop the National League Central against the front-running Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon in the rubber game of the three-game series. Lively (4-5, 3.88 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Freddy Peralta (6-8, 4.72).
Source: https://www.saltlakecitysun.com/news/273910939/pit...
7/16/23 The Cincinnati Reds and the Quest for One Entire Actual Holy Run. A week has come and gone, and not a single Cincinnati Reds player has crossed home plate. The end result of the futility is that the Reds have fallen out of 1st place in the National League Central altogether with today's series finale against the Brewers a vital opportunity to stop the skid. The Reds will turn to Ben Lively on the mound on Sunday, though again, that won't matter a bit if the bats can't find their way again.
Source: https://www.redreporter.com/2023/7/16/23796662/cin...
7/16/23 Brewers vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitching. The Milwaukee Brewers (51-42) will try to keep a three-game winning streak alive when they visit the Cincinnati Reds (50-43) at 1:40 PM ET on Sunday. The probable pitchers are Ben Lively (4-5) for the Reds and Adrian Houser (3-2) for the Brewers.
Source: https://www.wbay.com/sports/betting/2023/07/16/bre...
7/09/23 Why Ben Lively's strong return from IL bigger deal for Cincinnati Reds than Sunday's loss. The Cincinnati Reds lost 1-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday but go to the All-Star break in first place and with a key starter looking healthy again.
      

Source: http://rssfeeds.cincinnati.com/~/752389985/0/cinci...
7/09/23 Milwaukee Brewers play the Cincinnati Reds Sunday. Cincinnati Reds (50-40, first in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (48-42, second in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Ben Lively (0-0); Brewers: Wade Miley (5-2, 3.36 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 38 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers host the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Milwaukee is 25-21 at home and 48-42 overall. The Brewers have a 25-7 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. Cincinnati has a 50-40 record overall and a 27-19 record in road games. Reds hitters have a collective .419 slugging percentage to rank 10th in MLB. The teams meet Sunday for the seventh time this season. The Brewers are ahead 4-2 in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS:
Source: https://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/national_spo...
6/25/23 Cincinnati Reds lose another starting pitcher to injury as Ben Lively (pec) lands on IL. The Cincinnati Reds are the hottest team in baseball, and they keep doing it the hard way. They put another pitcher, Ben Lively, on the IL Saturday.
      

Source: http://rssfeeds.cincinnati.com/~/748378949/0/cinci...