one of three divisions in the American League of Major League Baseball
Five things we learned from the Orioles’ week, from Gunnar Henderson’s inevitable breakout to Kyle Bradish’s promising return
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/19/orioles-five-things-we-learned-gunnar-henderson-kyle-bradish/
MLB American League Central preview: preseason grades, odds and analysis: The Twins were the class of the middling American League Central last year ...
theathletic.com/5353636/2024/03/26/mlb-american-league-central-grades-odds-analysis/
Paid articlePaid
Quick Glance: MLB National League Central: Preview, Grades, and Analysis
- The National League Central is highly competitive, with no dominant team and at least four clubs believing they have a real shot to win.
- The St. Louis Cardinals have a solid core lineup, but their success will hinge on pitching. Some key season projections are included.
- The Chicago Cubs underwent a significant change with Craig Counsell and boast a deep pitching staff to compete in the weak division.
- The Cincinnati Reds are young and talented, but their rotation remains a question. They are expected to contend for top spots in the division. A look at their projections and odds is included.
Predictions, projections and wild guesses for the 2024 MLB season: Who will take home the division titles? Will the Dodgers win it all? Who will be the major ...
theathletic.com/5368497/2024/03/27/mlb-predictions-2024-season/
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: MLB 2024 Season Predictions: Playoffs, MVP, Surprises
- Our team shared their predictions for the playoffs, individual awards, and more to mark the beginning of the season.
- The Yankees are favored in the AL East. The Padres could be a post-hype sleeper. The Brewers are a dark horse in the NL Central.
- The Mariners could make their first appearance in the World Series. The Orioles and Cardinals might face regression. The Dodgers have a strong team but are not necessarily top picks.
- Julio Rodríguez and Mookie Betts are in the running for the MVP title. Tarik Skubal, Corbin Burnes, and Luis Castillo are hoping for the Cy Young Award. Ke'Bryan Hayes and Wyatt Langford could shine as rookies.
Royals face tough early schedule but know they can’t afford to stumble out of gate
kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article287123145.html
Royals captain Salvador Perez sets goal for 2024 season: ‘Make it to the playoffs’
kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article285889946.html
MLB News: MLB's 5 Most Surprising Teams in 2024: Discover who MLB clubhouses think will be the biggest surprise of the 2024 season, uncovering insights from over ...
newsweek.com/sports/mlb/mlb-news-mlbs-5-most-surprising-teams-2024-1882457
Tarik Skubal looks great, Colt Keith good in Detroit Tigers promising Opening Day win
freep.com/story/sports/columnists/carlos-monarrez/2024/03/28/tarik-skubal-colt-keith-detroit-tigers-opening-day-white-sox/73130495007/
Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino boldly proclaims his team intends to win AL Central: The Kansas City Royals have one clear goal this season and that’s to win the ...
kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article284882012.html
Twins start spring training with strong national projections: Despite a quiet offseason, and the loss of two starting pitchers, the Twins are expected to be ...
startribune.com/twins-spring-training-al-central-projections-correa-buxton-lopez-season-preview/600342603/
Paid articlePaid
And the highest payroll in the AL Central goes to . . . the Kansas City Royals?: In a sign that something is most certainly askew with MLB, a perennial ...
deadspin.com/bobby-witt-jr-kc-royals-mlb-al-central-1851229536
A list of every MLB team’s top 20 prospects for 2024 by division: The top 20 prospects for every MLB team in 2024, as ranked by Keith Law.
theathletic.com/5287985/2024/02/20/mlb-top-20-prospects-all-teams-divisions-2024/
Paid articlePaid
Optimism grows, but young Tigers still must grapple with realities: There are storybook narratives that provide hope for the Tigers, and cold realities that are ...
detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2024/02/18/optimism-grows-but-detroit-tigers-still-must-grapple-with-realities/72633267007/
Detroit Tigers' Scott Harris explains why he didn't add more offense in offseason
freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2024/02/14/detroit-tigers-scott-harris-spring-training-lineup-questions-aj-hinch-expectations/72604487007/
Guardians spring training 2024: What you need to know as players report to Goodyear
cleveland.com/guardians/2024/02/guardians-spring-training-2024-what-you-need-to-know-as-players-report-to-goodyear.html
Here's why Jim Leyland's Hall of Fame plaque won't include a Tigers logo: Jim Leyland's HOF plaque won't feature any logo when he is inducted this summer.
detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2024/02/02/heres-why-jim-leylands-hall-of-fame-plaque-wont-include-a-tigers-logo/72453618007/
Is the Twins' TV mess prelude to major MLB broadcast changes?: A massive MLB television change could be right behind the settling of the Twins local broadcast ...
startribune.com/minnesota-twins-tv-mlb-television-broadcast-la-velle-e-neal-iii/600334708/
Michael Wacha is a proven winner. How the Royals plan to utilize him next season: Michael Wacha brings a career .620 winning percentage to the Kansas City Royals ...
kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article283219843.html
New Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo remembered 2015 World Series when KC called
kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article283079843.html
The 9 best position players in the American League Central Division right now: From José Ramírez to Carlos Correa, here are the top hitters and defenders set to ...
cleveland.com/guardians/2024/01/the-9-best-position-players-in-the-american-league-central-division-right-now.html
Paid articlePaid
Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Tigers make underrated MLB free agency moves: Six months from now, they could be among the offseason winners.
bostonglobe.com/2023/12/30/sports/sunday-baseball-notes/
Cincinnati Reds nab first big-league free agent of winter, ink reliever Emilio Pagán
cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2023/11/29/cincinnati-reds-bolster-bullpen-with-veteran-reliever-emilio-pagn/71742989007/
Paid articlePaid Former Royals star Danny Duffy is having his famous bear suit auctioned for charity
kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article282445678.html
American League Central teams scurrying to catch up to Twins: Meanwhile, the Twins haven't made any moves despite losing eight players to free agency.
startribune.com/minnesota-twins-american-league-central-offseason-signings-bobby-nightengale/600329951/
Former Wichita State standouts headline Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame 2024 inductees
kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article283190858.html
Ex-Cleveland outfielder joining Guardians’ division rival as coach: Grady Sizemore will be back in a major league dugout with the White Sox in 2024.
cleveland.com/guardians/2023/11/ex-cleveland-outfielder-joining-division-rival-as-coach.html
MLB: Detroit Tigers sign right-hander Kenta Maeda to 2-year deal - The Mainichi: LOS ANGELES (Kyodo) -- The Detroit Tigers have signed right-handed pitcher Kenta ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231129/p2g/00m/0sp/014000c
Houston Astros' top managerial candidates to replace Dusty Baker: With Dusty Baker retiring, the Astros have a lot of options when choosing their next manager ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/houston-astros-next-manager-candidates-dusty-baker-18450035.php
As MLB free agency begins, Tigers have the cash — but will they spend it?: The Tigers likely won't be big spenders, but they'll wade into the free-agent pool ...
detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/11/05/as-mlb-free-agency-begins-will-detroit-tigers-spend/71464328007/
Houston Astros' top managerial candidates to replace Dusty Baker: With Dusty Baker retiring, the Astros have a lot of options when choosing their next manager ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/houston-astros-next-manager-candidates-dusty-baker-18450035.php
Twins sweep Blue Jays, advance to American League Division Series: A two-run fourth inning was all the offense the Twins needed as their pitchers shut down ...
startribune.com/twins-blue-jays-wild-card-series-sweep-sonny-gray-carlos-correa/600309877/
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Twins Win Against Blue Jays, Advance to American League Division Series
- Strong pitching carries the Twins to a 2-0 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Division Series
- First postseason win for the Twins since 2002, ending an eight-series playoff losing streak
- Max Kepler scores an infield single and Carlos Correa gives the Twins the lead with an RBI single
- Blue Jays' Matt Chapman narrowly misses a foul ball
MLB roundup: J.P. Crawford belts slam as M's blast Rangers: J.P. Crawford hit a grand slam and Ty France and Josh Rojas added solo homers as the Seattle Mariners ...
reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-jp-crawford-belts-slam-ms-blast-rangers-2023-09-30/
Quick Glance: M's Defeat Rangers: J.P. Crawford Hits Grand Slam
- Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi (12-5) allows 7 runs in 3 1/3 innings.
- Brandon Belt and Matt Chapman each hit a solo home run for the Blue Jays, who are closing in on securing an American League wild-card spot.
- Kody Funderburk (2-0) earns the win with 2 scoreless innings of relief.
- Carter Kieboom hits a 3-run homer, Dominic Smith with a 2-run shot, and Lane Thomas, Keibert Ruiz, and Jake Alu with solo home runs for Washington, which ranks near the bottom in the majors with 151 home runs.
Twins playoff schedule: wild-card round dates, broadcast info and more: The Twins will host a best-of-three wild-card series at Target Field starting Tuesday ...
startribune.com/minnesota-twins-playoff-schedule-wild-card-tickets-target-field-mlb-postseason/600308590/
Paid articlePaid MLB roundup: Ronald Acuna, Braves clinch home field: Ronald Acuna Jr. made more history on Wednesday and helped the Atlanta Braves secure home-field advantage ...
reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-ronald-acuna-braves-clinch-home-field-2023-09-28/
Five unsung heroes have Twins on brink of American League Central title: In a season defined more by role players than stars, let's pause to appreciate the ...
startribune.com/minnesota-twins-american-league-division-title/600306449/
Miguel Cabrera gets emotional sendoff from Detroit Tigers in final career game: It was a day Miguel Cabrera will never forget, as he ended his career in epic ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/10/01/miguel-cabrera-emotional-sendoff-tigers/71027535007/
Quick Glance: Cabrera honored and helps Tigers secure second in AL Central
- The Tigers celebrate an 8-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians and honor Miguel Cabrera pregame.
- Tigers manager AJ Hinch talks about the energy in the team before the game.
- Cabrera does it all without trying to do too much.
- The Tigers win against the Cleveland Guardians and secure second place in the AL Central.
5 best things that happened to the Guardians in 2023: The Guardians once again hit the right note with several rookies in 2023.
cleveland.com/guardians/2023/10/five-best-things-that-happened-to-the-guardians-in-2023.html
Jo Adell homers, Angels pitchers shut out Twins: Jo Adell homered and five Los Angeles pitchers combined for a five-hitter to lead the Angels to a 1-0 victory ...
reuters.com/sports/baseball/jo-adell-homers-angels-pitchers-shut-out-twins-2023-09-23/
Quick Glance: Twins Secure AL Central Title Against Angels
- Kirilloff's homerun and three RBIs lead to Twins' victory and AL Central title
- Lopez picks up 11th win of the season, Twins capitalize on 10 walks by Angels pitchers
- Minnesota wins AL Central title for the third time in five years
- Kirilloff's 10th homerun makes him the 12th player of the Twins with double-digit homeruns in a season
MLB roundup: Pirates escape 9-run hole, stun Reds: Alfonso Rivas went 3-for-5 and drove in five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a nine-run deficit to ...
reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-pirates-escape-9-run-hole-stun-reds-2023-09-24/
Minnesota Twins clinch AL Central title with win over Los Angeles Angels: The Minnesota Twins have captured the AL Central championship for the third time in ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/09/22/minnesota-twins-clinch-al-central-title-with-8-6-win-over-los-angeles-angels/70939209007/
‘It’s been humbling’: Pedro Grifol reflects on his 1st season as Chicago White Sox manager — and looks ahead to 2024
chicagotribune.com/sports/white-sox/ct-chicago-white-sox-pedro-grifol-season-review-20230924-pc2b2ltulraz3j2bjw7quotbla-story.html
Sawyer Gipson-Long wins debut as Tigers edge White Sox: Sawyer Gipson-Long pitched five-plus innings and won his major league debut, Spencer Torkelson had a ...
reuters.com/sports/baseball/sawyer-gipson-long-wins-debut-tigers-edge-white-sox-2023-09-10/
Guardians blow lead in 9th, then edge Orioles: David Fry ripped two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the host Cleveland Guardians a 9-8 ...
reuters.com/sports/baseball/guardians-blow-lead-9th-then-edge-orioles-2023-09-23/
Kenny Rosenberg, Angels squeeze past punchless Guardians: The Angels managed just three hits but left-hander Kenny Rosenberg got his first major league victory ...
reuters.com/sports/baseball/kenny-rosenberg-angels-squeeze-past-punchless-guardians-2023-09-10/
Angels, Guardians look to the future in series finale: The Los Angeles Angels and visiting Cleveland Guardians both will feature rookie starting pitchers in the ...
reuters.com/sports/baseball/angels-guardians-look-future-series-finale-2023-09-10/
Royals are not the only AL Central team thinking about moving to a new stadium: By the end of the decade, two American League Central teams could be playing in ...
kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article278480269.html
Detroit Tigers can't beat Zack Greinke but crush Kansas City Royals' bullpen in 6-3 win
freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/09/26/detroit-tigers-game-recap-kansas-city-royals-miguel-cabrera/70975635007/
MLB: Yusei Kikuchi reaches 10 wins for 1st time in MLB season - The Mainichi: NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- Yusei Kikuchi reached double-digit wins in a major league ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230920/p2g/00m/0sp/037000c
Losing streak over, Rangers strive for repeat win vs. Twins: With a season-long, eight-game losing streak now behind them after a 6-2 win on Saturday ...
reuters.com/sports/baseball/losing-streak-over-rangers-strive-repeat-win-vs-twins-2023-08-27/
Ex-White Sox reliever Keynan Middleton says team has 'no rules' culture: Ex-White Sox reliever Keynan Middleton says that there is a 'no rules' culture ...
foxsports.com/stories/mlb/ex-white-sox-reliever-keynan-middleton-says-team-has-no-rules-culture
Chicago baseball report: Cubs honor Mark Grace and Shawon Dunston — and the latest on White Sox prospect Colson Montgomery
chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-chicago-baseball-report-cubs-white-sox-20230911-rckptj3utzbmnl7jck6fz6hw6a-story.html
Inexperienced umpires hurt baseball's product: On Sunday afternoon, the Philadelphia Phillies hosted the Minnesota Twins in the final game of an important series ...
yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/inexperienced_umpires_hurt_baseballs_product/s1_13132_39130809
The Twins shouldn’t mortgage their future at the MLB trade deadline: The current Twins roster hasn't displayed enough competence to merit the front office ...
startribune.com/minnesota-twins-mlb-trade-deadline-derek-falvey-kenta-maeda-sonny-gray-chip-scoggins/600293819/
Paid articlePaid Framber Valdez caps off great day for Astros with no-hitter: Tuesday ended up being a pretty special day for the Houston Astros. After re-acquiring Justin ...
yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/framber_valdez_caps_off_great_day_for_astros_with_no_hitter/s1_13132_39084779
Quick Glance: Framber Valdez Throws No-Hitter Against Guardians
- Valdez achieves the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history with a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.
- Valdez allows only one baserunner and survives the minimum thanks to a double play in the fifth inning.
- The no-hitter is the third this season in the MLB.
- Valdez has a strong start with six strikeouts, retiring the first 12 batters.
Angels fans should follow A’s fans' lead, demand Arte Moreno sell team: MLB needs to change its rules after Angels owner Arte Moreno’s waiver-wire salary dump ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/article/angels-fans-follow-a-s-fans-lead-demand-arte-18342124.php
Skidding A's hope rookies can provide spark vs. Twins: One day after teammate Zack Gelof nearly produced a magical moment in his major league debut ...
reuters.com/sports/baseball/skidding-as-hope-rookies-can-provide-spark-vs-twins-2023-07-15/
Kansas City Royals announce schedule for 2024 Major League Baseball season: the details
kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article277288773.html
Yankees, Padres among teams that had strangest MLB trade deadlines: The Major League Baseball trade deadline came and went on Tuesday evening and a lot of teams ...
yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/yankees_padres_among_teams_that_had_strangest_mlb_trade_deadlines/s1_13132_39084524
Minnesota Twins sign former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel to deal: Former Houston Astros ace Dallas Keuchel has been out of baseball for the past nine months ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/dallas-keuchel-minnesota-twins-contract-astros-18165247.php
If you think the AL Central is bad, just wait for the NFC North: The best things the Twins and Vikings have going for them in 2023 is the sorry state of their ...
startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-twins-nfc-north-al-central-randball/600292257/
The night the runs kept coming: 12 Major League Baseball teams reached double-digits Tuesday.
axios.com/2023/07/19/mlb-baseball-double-digit-runs-record
AL Central standings will impact Detroit Tigers' approach to Aug. 1 trade deadline
freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/07/14/detroit-tigers-mlb-trade-deadline-american-league-central-standings-impact/70409201007/
Three Detroit Tigers takeaways at All-Star break: For the Detroit Tigers (39-50), the 2023 season has been a frustrating one to say the least ...
yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/three_detroit_tigers_takeaways_at_all_star_break/s1_13132_39003828
Women’s Football Alliance championship weekend set for Canton: The Women’s Football Alliance has set its championship weekend this month in Tom Benson Hall of ...
cleveland.com/entertainment/2023/07/womens-football-alliance-championship-weekend-set-for-canton.html
Detroit Tigers getting healthy. So despite disappointing series, they're still in this race.
freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2023/07/07/detroit-tigers-al-central-division-race-riley-greene-akil-baddoo-healthy/70389478007/
Minnestoa Twins: Stock up, stock down: Holding on to a one-game lead in the mediocre American League Central division, the Minnesota Twins have struggled to find ...
yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/minnestoa_twins_stock_up_stock_down/s1_13132_38988037
Cleveland Guardians: Stock up, stock down: Sitting at 40-42, the Cleveland Guardians are only a half-game back of the first-place Minnesota Twins in the weak ...
yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/cleveland_guardians_stock_up_stock_down/s1_13132_38981919
Why the Guardians are driving their fans crazy. Will they ever got hot? – Terry Pluto’s Scribbles
cleveland.com/guardians/2023/06/why-the-guardians-are-driving-their-fans-crazy-will-they-ever-got-hot-terry-plutos-scribbles.html
Paid articlePaidNew to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics