Joe Ryan (10-5, 2.82 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 137 strikeouts); Guardians: Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.51 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 109 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -119, Twins -101; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians open a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Friday.

MLB teams shedding salary − whether it be midseason at the trade deadline or choosing not to extend certain players − shouldn't be new for MLB fans. But as Minnesota Twins fans watched a team just 5.5 games back of a wild-card berth get stripped for parts, it wouldn't be unreasonable to simply ask: "why?"

The Houston Astros have been on a bit of a slide lately, struggling in the second half of the season. Injuries have started to pile up for the Astros, and this

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired right-handed bat Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins before Thursday's trade deadline.

The Philadelphia Phillies are acquiring outfielder Harrison Bader for two minor leaguers, according to a report, their second deal with the Minnesota Twins in two days after landing closer Jhoan Duran.