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Thu, May 29, 2025

5:25 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) Guardians transferred Lively (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Fri, May 23, 2025

3:43 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) will undergo season-ending surgery to reconstruct his right elbow UCL and repair his flexor tendon.

Tue, May 13, 2025

4:25 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) Guardians placed Lively on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right flexor strain, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Mon, May 12, 2025

7:28 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) left Monday's start against the Brewers due to right forearm inflammation, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

6:58 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) departed Monday's start versus the Brewers after three innings with an undisclosed injury, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Sat, Apr 26, 2025

7:36 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, giving up four runs on six hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out four.

10:28 AM - Ben Lively (Cle) will start the opening game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

8:45 AM - Ben Lively (Cle) tossed five scoreless innings Tuesday against the White Sox, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out four.

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

7:44 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) did not factor into the decision in Thursday's 7-4 win over Kansas City, allowing three runs on four hits over five innings. He struck out three.

12:33 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) will start Thursday's season opener versus the Royals in Kansas City, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Mar 17, 2025

8:49 AM - Ben Lively (Cle) allowed four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two over 3.2 innings in Sunday's spring start against the Brewers.

Tue, Mar 11, 2025

8:18 AM - Ben Lively (Cle) scattered three hits and one walk while striking out three over four scoreless innings in Monday's spring start against the Royals.

Mon, Feb 24, 2025

7:40 AM - Ben Lively (Cle) allowed one run on five hits and one walk while striking out one over two innings in Sunday's spring game against the Angels.

Tue, Oct 15, 2024

3:39 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) Guardians added Lively to their ALCS roster Tuesday.

Sat, Oct 05, 2024

11:08 AM - Ben Lively (Cle) is not included on the Guardians' roster for the American League Division Series versus Detroit.

Sat, Sep 21, 2024

10:03 AM - Ben Lively (Cle) (13-9) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over five innings in a 5-1 victory over the Cardinals. He struck out two.

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

12:17 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) (thigh) is listed as the starter for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Tue, Sep 10, 2024

10:07 AM - Ben Lively (Cle) will start Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Wed, Aug 07, 2024

4:02 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) (10-7) took the loss Wednesday against the Diamondbacks in the opening game of a doubleheader, allowing four runs on four hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out two.

Sun, Jul 21, 2024

4:24 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) (8-6) took the loss against the Padres on Sunday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings while striking out two.

Fri, Jun 28, 2024

7:31 AM - Ben Lively (Cle) (7-4) took the loss against the Royals on Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk over six innings while striking out five.

Sun, Jun 16, 2024

7:22 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) (6-3) took the loss Sunday against Toronto, yielding four earned runs on six hits and three walks in four innings. He struck out four.

Tue, Jun 11, 2024

5:34 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) manager Stephen Vogt said Tuesday that Lively (undisclosed) has checked out fine and is expected to make his next turn through the rotation, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Jun 10, 2024

3:12 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) returned to Cleveland on Monday to undergo further medical exams for an undisclosed injury, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Mon, May 27, 2024

8:00 AM - Ben Lively (Cle) (4-2) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over seven innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over the Angels.

Wed, May 15, 2024

3:07 AM - Ben Lively (Cle) (2-2) recorded the win Tuesday against Texas, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks during five innings. He struck out five.

Sun, Apr 21, 2024

9:57 AM - Ben Lively (Cle) is scheduled to start Tuesday's series opener with the Red Sox at Progressive Field.

Wed, Apr 17, 2024

4:41 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) Guardians reinstated Lively (illness) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Red Sox in Boston.

Sun, Apr 14, 2024

2:19 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) Guardians plan to reinstate Lively (illness) from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's game in Boston, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports

Sat, Apr 13, 2024

1:46 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) (illness) struck out one while allowing three earned runs on four hits and no walks over 5.1 innings in his second rehab start with Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

Fri, Apr 05, 2024

1:14 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) (illness) allowed a hit and struck out three without walking a batter over three scoreless innings in his rehab start versus Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Fri, Mar 29, 2024

11:07 AM - Ben Lively (Cle) Guardians placed Lively on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a viral illness.

Tue, Mar 12, 2024

1:40 PM - Ben Lively (Cle) has allowed three runs on four hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 4.2 innings across two Cactus League appearances.

Tue, Dec 12, 2023

10:19 AM - Ben Lively (Cle) signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Guardians on Tuesday.

Wed, Oct 18, 2023

6:11 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) outrighted Lively to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Wed, Sep 20, 2023

6:49 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) allowed five runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four over four relief innings in Tuesday's 7-0 loss to the Twins.

Tue, Sep 19, 2023

11:02 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) is expected to work as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Fernando Cruz in Tuesday's game against the Twins, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Fri, Sep 15, 2023

9:39 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) allowed three runs on four hits over 4.1 innings against the Tigers on Thursday. He struck out four and did not issue any walks.

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

10:25 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) (illness) was activated from the COVID-19-related injured list Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

8:10 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) (COVID-19) is expected to be activated and pitch bulk innings Thursday against the Tigers, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Fri, Sep 01, 2023

5:32 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) Reds placed Lively on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Aug 26, 2023

1:17 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) Reds reinstated Lively (pectoral) from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Fri, Aug 25, 2023

7:43 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) (pectoral) could be activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Sat, Aug 19, 2023

8:16 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) (pectoral) allowed four runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings for Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Wed, Aug 16, 2023

9:49 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) (pectoral) is scheduled to make a second rehab start Friday for Triple-A Louisville, MLB.com reports.

Mon, Aug 14, 2023

7:54 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) (pectoral) allowed six runs on six hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning in a rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Sun, Aug 13, 2023

10:30 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) (pectoral) was sent to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment.

Wed, Aug 09, 2023

11:27 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) manager David Bell said Wednesday that Lively (pectoral) could be ready for activation when first eligible on Aug. 17, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Wed, Aug 02, 2023

7:32 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) Reds placed Lively on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right pectoral strain.

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

5:56 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) (4-6) took the loss Wednesday, allowing two runs on eight hits over 6.2 innings against the Brewers. He struck out three.

Sat, Jul 22, 2023

9:51 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 9-6 win over the Diamondbacks, giving up three runs on four hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

Sun, Jul 16, 2023

5:17 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) left Sunday's game against the Brewers after four innings with cramping, but he said he expects to make his next start, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Jul 09, 2023

6:47 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) (4-5) allowed a run on four hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.2 innings but took the loss Sunday versus the Brewers.

10:39 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) (pectoral) was activated from the 15-day injured list for his start against the Brewers on Sunday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

12:26 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) (pectoral) appears lined up to return from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday against the Brewers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Fri, Jun 30, 2023

3:08 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) (pectoral) could return from the injured list and make a start before the All-Star break, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Sat, Jun 24, 2023

3:39 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) Reds placed Lively on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right pectoral strain.

1:59 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) will miss his scheduled start Sunday against Atlanta due to pec soreness, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Wed, Jun 21, 2023

6:45 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) allowed two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out four in four innings Tuesday against the Rockies. He did not factor into the decision.

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

9:05 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) (4-4) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on 10 hits over 5.2 innings in a 7-4 victory over Kansas City. He struck out four and didn't record a walk.

Sun, Jun 04, 2023

5:54 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) (3-3) took the loss Sunday, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks over seven innings against Milwaukee. He struck out five.

Wed, May 31, 2023

7:13 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) (3-2) picked up the win in Tuesday's 9-8 victory over the Red Sox, allowing four hits and two walks over 5.2 scoreless innings. He struck out six.

Thu, May 25, 2023

7:32 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) (2-2) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings in a 10-3 victory over the Cardinals. He struck out eight.

Mon, May 22, 2023

10:31 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park.

Sat, May 20, 2023

9:59 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) (1-2) took the loss Friday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over 5.2 innings in a 6-2 loss to the Yankees. He struck out eight.

Wed, May 17, 2023

1:50 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Yankees at Great American Ball Park, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Wed, May 10, 2023

5:47 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) manager David Bell said Lively will handle a "significant amount" of innings in Thursday's series finale against the Mets, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Tue, May 09, 2023

2:48 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) has his contract selected from Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on Tuesday.

Sun, Sep 04, 2022

8:04 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) (elbow) returned from Triple-A Louisville's 7-day injured list Tuesday and gave up four earned runs on three hits and one walk while recording two outs.

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

4:45 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) Louisville placed Lively on its 7-day injured list Thursday with a right flexor strain, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Tue, Mar 29, 2022

3:16 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) was reassigned to minor-league camp Tuesday.

Mon, Mar 28, 2022

4:22 PM - Ben Lively (Cin) has a chance to win a spot in the Reds rotation, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

11:45 AM - Ben Lively (Cin) signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Thursday.

Sat, Jun 22, 2019

6:51 PM - Ben Lively (AZ) was traded from the Royals to the Diamondbacks on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations.

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

3:11 PM - Ben Lively (KC) was designated for assignment by the Royals on Thursday.

Wed, May 29, 2019

12:58 PM - Ben Lively (KC) Royals optioned Lively to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Tue, May 28, 2019

5:49 PM - Ben Lively (KC) is with the Royals as a 26th man Tuesday as they play a game and a half against the White Sox, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Mon, May 06, 2019

2:10 PM - Ben Lively (KC) Royals optioned Lively to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Sat, Apr 27, 2019

2:28 PM - Ben Lively (KC) was called up by the Royals on Saturday.

Sun, Mar 10, 2019

3:07 PM - Ben Lively (KC) was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Sep 07, 2018

2:23 PM - Ben Lively (KC) Ned Yost said Lively will take on a role in Kansas City's bullpen, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Sep 05, 2018

10:52 AM - Ben Lively (KC) was claimed off waivers by the Royals on Wednesday.

Mon, Sep 03, 2018

7:48 AM - Ben Lively (Phi) was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Aug 28, 2018

11:38 AM - Ben Lively (Phi) (shoulder) was activated from the minor-league disabled list Tuesday, Tom Housenick of The Morning Call reports.

Wed, May 09, 2018

7:31 PM - Ben Lively (Phi) (back) was activated from the 10-day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Fri, Apr 27, 2018

10:28 AM - Ben Lively (Phi) was placed on the disabled list with a lower-back strain Friday.

8:20 AM - Ben Lively (Phi) has been poor to start the season but faces no immediate threats to his rotation spot, The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

5:26 PM - Ben Lively (Phi) (0-2) allowed seven earned runs on seven hits while walking four and striking out one across 2.1 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Fri, Apr 20, 2018

7:28 PM - Ben Lively (Phi) (0-1) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 2-1 win over the Pirates, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over six innings while striking out four.

Sun, Apr 15, 2018

5:58 PM - Ben Lively (Phi) allowed three runs on seven hits with no walks and five strikeouts across four innings Sunday against the Rays. He did not factor into the decision.

Tue, Apr 10, 2018

8:10 AM - Ben Lively (Phi) allowed fun runs on nine hits -- including a homer -- and two walks while striking out seven in 5.2 innings against the Reds on Monday. He did not factor into the decision.

Wed, Apr 04, 2018

5:02 AM - Ben Lively (Phi) (0-1) allowed two runs on six hits and one walk across 5.2 innings while taking the loss Tuesday against the Mets. He struck out five.

Tue, Mar 20, 2018

10:59 AM - Ben Lively (Phi) has a path to the Phillies' rotation with Jerad Eickhoff and Mark Leiter out injured, MLB.com reports.

Mon, Mar 12, 2018

10:55 AM - Ben Lively (Phi) no longer appears to be in contention for the fifth spot in the Phillies rotation after the team signed Jake Arrieta to a three-year, $75 million contract Sunday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Feb 22, 2018

1:12 PM - Ben Lively (Phi) will compete for the Phillies' final rotation spot during spring training, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Sep 17, 2017

12:41 AM - Ben Lively (Phi) allowed two runs on two hits while striking out two batters Saturday against the Athletics. He didn't factor into the decision.

Mon, Sep 11, 2017

2:25 AM - Ben Lively (Phi) (3-6) picked up a loss after allowing three runs on six hits over eight innings in a 3-2 loss to the Nationals on Sunday. He struck out seven and walked one.

Sun, Aug 20, 2017

9:05 AM - Ben Lively (Phi) was promoted from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and will start Sunday against the Giants, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Aug 19, 2017

2:40 AM - Ben Lively (Phi) will be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday to start against the Giants, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Aug 13, 2017

2:40 AM - Ben Lively (Phi) is a candidate to start Tuesday for the Phillies, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

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