Slade Cecconi gets the start for the Cleveland Guardians, his 23rd of the season. The 26-year-old is 7-6 with a 4.15 ERA and 106 strikeouts in 128 2/3 innings pitched. His last start came against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, when the righty threw seven scoreless innings while surrendering two hits.

Daniel Schneemann plays tremendous defense all over the diamond, and is a huge component of the Cleveland Guardians winning momentum.

The Texas Rangers (80-79) and the Cleveland Guardians (86-73) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Progressive Field is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Rangers vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Chicago White Sox (85-66, first in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Indians (74-76, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Thursday, 6:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: TBD Indians: Zach Plesac (10-6, 4.59 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 94 strikeouts) LINE: Indians ...

In the aftermath of 1951, the number of Black players in the major leagues increased to 37 in 1954 -- and by 1959, every team was integrated, writes guest columnist Jack Torry about the historic 1951 pennant race between an integrated Cleveland team and the New York Yankees who lacked any Black players.

An Indians outfielder who caught the eye of Ted Williams before his only season as manager of the Texas Rangers died Monday at age 78,

Early on, Watkins aspired to be an animator, then branched into documentary videography and mural painting. He’s produced public art from California to Connecticut. In New Orleans, his best-known piece may be his “Wall of Heros” mural at A.L. Davis Park, the gathering spot of Mardi Gras Indians.

The 2016 World Series, beginning Tuesday night, already is a milestone event, matching teams with long (Cleveland Indians) and seemingly interminable (Chicago Cubs) championship droughts.