The Latest Breaking News from Guardians

CLEVELAND — As a manager, you can push the right buttons and the pull the right strings and still get punched in the mouth.

The Guardians surge with wins on the road, while the Dodgers remain in the first spot despite their win streak being snapped by the Royals.

The Sox savor a three-game sweep of the bottom-feeding Tigers but are aware that key series against the Astros and Guardians are ahead.

First up: Sky-Liberty in a best-of-three series in the first round.

DETROIT — It continues to be an exercise in frustration and futility for the Tigers.

“I think it’s a curious statement,” La Russa said. “It’s better to be discussed within the family. If there’s a problem, straighten it out.”

DETROIT — Rookie Kerry Carpenter hadn’t even been officially activated yet when Tigers manager AJ Hinch assembled the team in the clubhouse and told them general manager Al Avila, the man who one way or another was responsible for them all being in that room, had been fired.

DETROIT — It was former Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber chopping them up on Tuesday, but the way the Tigers have swung the bats the last two games, it might not have mattered who was on the mound.

The Cubs claimed Reyes off waivers from the Guardians and optioned Frank Schwindel to Triple-A Iowa to clear space on the active roster.

The new approach aims to promote overall fitness instead of focusing on specific exercises, and the devices will also give Guardians feedback about mental health, balanced eating and sleep.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays had a pretty good Saturday afternoon.