Friday: The Guardians open a three-game series against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. It will be RHP Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.54) vs. RHP Michael Wacha (4-9. 3.62) at 8:10 p.m. Apple TV+, WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 FM and the Guardians radio network will carry the game.

At 51-50, the Cleveland Guardians sit just 2.5 games behind a Wild Card spot with a remaining schedule that favors their postseason chances. Series against struggling teams like the Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals could quickly shift their trajectory.

A shocking trade proposal from Ryan Shea of Sports Illustrated sends the Guardians’ All-Star closer, Emmanuel Clase, to the New York Yankees in exchange for a trio of prospects.

Baltimore’s Ryan O’Hearn, with two out in the third, sent a grounder to third baseman Jose Ramirez. Santana tried to scoop Ramirez’s throw, but it hit his glove and fell out. Former Guardian Ramon Laureano, the next batter, added an extra sting to the error by homering off Tanner Bibee for a 5-3 lead.

A recent report has linked the Chicago Cubs as being one of the team's most actively monitoring former All-Star and current Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase.

Cleveland Guardians prospect Cooper Ingle is having a standout season as a catcher with the Akron RubberDucks.

The latest trade update in reference to the Cleveland Guardians and All-Star Steven Kwan was reported on Wednesday.