Terry Francona lays out plans after stepping away from managing

Now that Terry Francona has stepped down from managing the Cleveland Guardians, he is weighing his choices. “I have to go residence and get wholesome and see what I miss in regards to the sport,” Francona mentioned. “I do not foresee managing once more.” Slowed by critical medical points in recent times, Francona intends to … Read more

Miguel Cabrera, Terry Francona shut Corridor of Fame careers

DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera made a backhanded cease, stepped on first base and smiled within the eighth inning on the ultimate play of his profession, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 Sunday. The sport additionally marked the tip of Guardian’s supervisor Terry Francona’s profession. Francona, who led Boston to a pair of … Read more

Guardians’ Terry Francona, sans scooter, displays on leaving recreation

Sep 27, 2023, 07:16 PM ET CLEVELAND — Terry Francona made it to the house finale, his final managing the Guardians earlier than retirement. His beloved scooter did not get there. Simply hours earlier than Cleveland followers saluted the favored supervisor, who’s leaving baseball after 11 seasons with the membership, Francona revealed that the celebrated … Read more

As Terry Francona prepares to say goodbye, a tribute to his humor and humanity

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN Senior AuthorSep 27, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Close Senior author ESPN Journal/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN tv Has coated baseball since 1981 Throughout spring coaching in 2012, Terry Francona was working with ESPN. It was the 12 months after he was fired as supervisor of the Boston Red Sox, a 12 months earlier than … Read more

Terry Francona planning a number of operations, mum on retirement

Aug 23, 2023, 08:07 PM ET CLEVELAND — Cleveland Guardians supervisor Terry Francona has already scheduled shoulder alternative surgical procedure and plans on having a pair of hernia operations on the finish of this season. The 64-year-old is aware of his restoration interval can be prolonged, and spending one other yr within the dugout will … Read more

Guardians’ Terry Francona ‘beat up,’ hasn’t selected future

Aug 22, 2023, 05:23 PM ET CLEVELAND — Guardians supervisor Terry Francona has had severe talks with the group about his future, hinting that this might be his ultimate season. The winningest supervisor in membership historical past, the 64-year-old Francona, who has handled main well being points in recent times, didn’t announce his retirement Tuesday. … Read more

Terry Francona writes ’14’ on cap to honor late Larry Doby

CLEVELAND — Guardians supervisor Terry Francona felt he wanted to do one thing particular to honor Larry Doby. On the 76th anniversary of Doby breaking the colour barrier within the American League, Francona wrote the Corridor of Famer’s No. 14 on his cap earlier than Wednesday’s sport. Because the nationwide anthem was being performed, Francona … Read more

Guardians’ Terry Francona to return from 3-game absence vs. Cubs

Jun 30, 2023, 11:52 AM ET Cleveland Guardians supervisor Terry Francona will return to the dugout for Friday afternoon’s recreation in opposition to the host Chicago Cubs. Francona has missed the Guardians’ final three video games after being hospitalized for lightheadedness. He returned to Kauffman Stadium on Thursday to look at interim supervisor DeMarlo Hale … Read more

Terry Francona out of hospital, to overlook 2nd sport in row

Jun 28, 2023, 05:09 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cleveland Guardians supervisor Terry Francona won’t be with the crew for a second straight sport after being hospitalized when he grew to become lightheaded earlier than a collection opener towards the Kansas City Royals. Francona, who has had important well being points lately, spent Tuesday … Read more

Francona despatched for assessments after feeling sick, misses Guardians sport

Jeff Passan, ESPNJun 27, 2023, 08:57 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderWriter of “The Arm: Contained in the Billion-Greenback Thriller of the Most Precious Commodity in Sports activities” KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cleveland Guardians supervisor Terry Francona went to a neighborhood hospital to bear precautionary assessments after feeling poorly earlier than the crew’s sport Tuesday … Read more