Fresh off the news that they have formally extended José Ramírez, the Guardians will take on the Royals in Kansas City to start their 2022 season this afternoon at 4:10 p.m. ET.
Every Opening Day is special, but this one feels more so given the money committed to a true Cleveland star and — perhaps even more important — a new name for the franchise. Cleveland baseball’s first regular-season series as the Guardians comes against a familiar foe in the Royals, and recent history is on their side in this division rivalry.
The Guardians haven’t had a losing season against the Royals since 2015 when Kansas City won 10 of their 19 bouts and went on to win the whole dang thing.