Major League Baseball announced today that it has approved a roster substitution for the Cleveland Guardians due to an injury sustained by pitcher Alex Cobb. As a result, Cobb will be replaced by pitcher Ben Lively on Cleveland’s roster vs. the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series presented by loanDepot. Dr. Gary Green, MLB’s Medical Director, confirmed the injury after a full review of the medical information.

MLB Postseason rules provide that a Club may request permission from the Commissioner’s Office to replace a player who is unable to play because of an injury. The Commissioner’s Office may approve or disapprove the request based on the specific facts and circumstances. In accordance with the rules, Cobb will be ineligible to return in the World Series presented by Capital One should the Guardians participate.

TNT Sports will simulcast the ALCS on TBS and Max, with an MLB DataCast analytics-driven alternative broadcast experience also available on truTV and Max. All games telecast on TNT Sports platforms, FOX and FS1 will be available to MLB.TV subscribers who are authenticated subscribers to the applicable network through a participating pay TV provider. FOX or FS1 will combine with FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports App to cover the NLCS.

ESPN Radio will also provide live national coverage of the 2024 League Championship Series and all 2024 MLB Postseason games. In addition, MLB Network will have extensive studio coverage of the LCS and throughout the Postseason.

The 2024 Postseason schedule, subject to change, can be viewed in its entirety at MLB.com/postseason.