Cleveland Guardians through 50 games: Evaluating what has stood out with a pop quiz  —  DETROIT — Through 50 games, the Cleveland Guardians sit atop the AL Central, with a 28-22 record, a competent offense and a customarily steady pitching staff.  But let's see whether you truly know this team.

Pages has worked hard to become one of Dodgers' many stars  —  This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen's Dodgers Beat newsletter.  To read the full newsletter, click here.  And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.  —  Ask some of Andy Pages' teammates to describe …

Shohei Ohtani, Tampa Bay Ray?  The proposed 2023 deadline deal that would've shocked baseball  —  Imagine, if in 2023, Shohei Ohtani had unleashed his two-way prowess for the Tampa Bay Rays, if only for a few months.  Imagine if he had been traded for Junior Caminero, who would now be starring …

Royals' bullpen falters as Red Sox earn series sweep: What went wrong at The K  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Michael Wacha delivered six strong innings but received a no decision in a 4-3 loss.  — Royals bullpen surrendered a seventh-inning go-ahead two-run homer to Jarren Duran.

Rockies Select Chad Stevens  —  The Rockies announced they've selected infielder Chad Stevens from Triple-A Albuquerque.  Colorado placed outfielder Brenton Doyle on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 20, with a left oblique contusion.  The Rox also recalled right-hander Blas Castaño …

Braves Claim Maverick Handley  —  The Braves on Thursday claimed catcher Maverick Handley off waivers from the Orioles, per a team announcement.  Righty Hurston Waldrep moves from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.  Handley was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Yankees' outfielder Trent Grisham exits Wednesday game vs. Toronto  —  NEW YORK - Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham exited with left knee discomfort, following a gift double in Wednesday night's second inning.  —  According to the Yankees, Grisham was examined by team physicians …

Enzo Maresca working on transfer, pre-season plans ahead of Manchester City job  —  Enzo Maresca has started working on summer transfer activity and pre-season planning before his impending appointment by Manchester City.  —  The Italian is set to replace Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium …

What To Make Of Ryne Nelson's Puzzling Start Against The Giants  —  A tough loss for the Diamondbacks saw a strange performance by Ryne Nelson.  —  It was, by no means, the strongest start of Arizona Diamondbacks righty Ryne Nelson's season.  In fact, much of the data suggests it was a relatively poor one.

This new trend is taking over ballparks, but why?  —  The Cardinals have found some magic in 2026, beginning with a 29-18 record despite appearing to head for a full rebuild in the offseason.  Breakouts from Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt have helped, but lately, it seems like the magic is coming from somewhere else.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to make season debut Friday  —  NEW YORK — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, sidelined since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year, will make his season debut Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays.  —  New York had been weighing whether to have Cole make a seventh and final rehab start …

Sources: Cubs OF Pete Crow-Armstrong draws undisclosed fine  —  CHICAGO — Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is being fined an undisclosed amount of money stemming from an incident with a fan Sunday at Rate Field, sources familiar with the situation said Tuesday.