Topic: Detroit Tigers

Manager Terry Francona was reluctant to be celebrated, but later said he "was really touched" by tributes from the Cleveland Guardians and fans after his final home game, a 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

Lucas Giolito will be among six players waived by the Los Angeles Angels in a surprising string of MLB moves. Harrison Bader and Mike Clevinger are among other players who will be placed on waivers.

It only took two starts for Michael Lorenzen to make a flawless impression for the Philadelphia Phillies, with the veteran pitcher issuing a no-hitter in his first home appearance since joining the team in a trade.

The San Diego Padres acquired left-handed pitcher Rich Hill and first baseman Ji Man Choi through a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Los Angeles Angels acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk, first baseman C.J. Cron and cash considerations from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for two minor-league pitchers, the teams announced.

The Miami Marlins acquired relief pitcher David Robertson in a trade from the New York Mets, the teams announced early Friday.

LSU's Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews became the first teammates in history Sunday night to be selected No. 1 and 2,in an MLB Draft, joining the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals, respectively.

MLB's rule changes have led to much shorter games, but also resulted in lower vendor revenue. At least eight teams have extended alcohol sales past the seventh inning to compensate for lost sales.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins sustained a knee injury, which required him to be carted off of the field during a spring training game Thursday against the Detroit Tigers.

Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner did not break any bones and feels "fortunate" after he was hit in the face with a pitch during a spring training game that required 16 stitches, he tweeted Tuesday.