Longtime reliever Doug Jones dies at 64 after COVID battle

Doug Jones, who shined as a relief pitcher during a 16-season career and notched 303 career saves, died at age 64.

The Cleveland Guardians announced Jones' passing Monday.

"We are saddened by the loss of one of our (organization's) all-time greats, Doug Jones," the team stated.

Fellow former big-league pitcher Greg Swindell said Jones died of complications from COVID-19.

"Sad to tweet, that a long time friend, teammat