American League Central

Stephen Vogt’s comments show Guardians continue to believe in Joey Cantillo Away Back Gone (Weblog)08:49Cleveland Guardians MLB New York Yankees

32-33 – Rangers flip the script on Guardians to claim series Lone Star Ball17:36Cleveland Guardians MLB New York Yankees

Twins recall former top prospect Royce Lewis from Triple-A MailOnline13:39Minnesota Twins MLB Royce Lewis

Twins baseman Royce Lewis’ alarming struggles continue vs. Royals after return from Triple-A ClutchPoints22:30Minnesota Twins MLB Royce Lewis

Tigers duo shake off mariners slugger's 'Borderline dirty baseball stuff' Sports Illustrated12:14Seattle Mariners Detroit Tigers MLB

Why Mariners’ Josh Naylor thought Tigers hit him with pitch on purpose ClutchPoints21:59Seattle Mariners Detroit Tigers MLB

Why Rangers’ Corey Seager is not in lineup Sunday vs. Guardians ClutchPoints15:17Cleveland Guardians MLB American League West

Rangers tweak lineup against guardians after batting Wyatt Langford leadoff Sports Illustrated17:14Cleveland Guardians MLB American League West

Tarik Skubal’s Razor-Sharp Injury Rehab Performance Turns West Michigan into Circus Sports Illustrated16:18Detroit Tigers MLB

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal was so good in rehab start he needed to return to bullpen for more ClutchPoints17:19Detroit Tigers MLB

Tigers' Tarik Skubal's unthinkable elbow recovery paves the way for MLB through medical advancement Sporting News00:31Detroit Tigers MLB MLB Trades

Would a Tarik Skubal trade to the Braves make sense? MLB reporter weighs in on recent rumors and speculation Heavy.com10:35Detroit Tigers MLB MLB Trades

Simeon Woods Richardson's departure is another stain on Derek Falvey's Twins tenure Puckett's Pond (Weblog)07:13Minnesota Twins Toronto Blue Jays MLB

Revisiting the José Berríos for Austin Martin & Simeon Woods Richardson trade Twins Daily (Weblog)09:51Minnesota Twins Toronto Blue Jays MLB

Detroit Tigers rumor points to Justin Verlander potentially being traded Heavy.com12:47Detroit Tigers MLB

Detroit Tigers announce Justin Verlander news before twins series Heavy.com12:31Detroit Tigers MLB

Royals complete three-city road trip on upswing Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Official Site17:37Kansas City Royals Minnesota Twins MLB

Twins' ninth-inning rally falls short in 6-5 loss to Royals Miami Herald20:49Kansas City Royals Minnesota Twins MLB

Royals hold off Twins 6-5 CBS Minnesota19:18Kansas City Royals Minnesota Twins MLB

Royals hold off Twins 6-5 after star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exits with sore knee Connecticut Post18:36Kansas City Royals Minnesota Twins MLB

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The Week Ahead for Atlanta: New challengers approach Braves alongside familiar foes Battery Power12:19

Why is it so hard to hit same-handed pitching? Royals players discuss why Royals Review12:11

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Padres trade idea sends four prospects to Tigers in 'perfect' Tarik Skubal deal Sporting News12:03

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Pirates-Tigers 'realistic' trade idea pairs Paul Skenes with Tarik Skubal Sporting News11:43

Joey Cantillo Had A Career-Worst Performance In Last Start Guardians Nation11:41

Will Tigers’ Tarik Skubal pitch Friday vs. Guardians after dominant rehab start? ClutchPoints11:36

Insider Names Guardians’ Best Trade Chip In 2026 Guardians Nation11:31

Skubal shoves for the Whitecaps, Erie and Lakeland close out week with wins Bless You Boys11:19

Brewers-Tigers Tarik Skubal Trade Would Be Pricey, But Milwaukee Could Handle It Sports Illustrated11:19

Would a Tarik Skubal Trade to the Braves Make Sense? Heavy.com11:16

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Would a Tarik Skubal Trade to the Braves Make Sense? MLB Reporter Weighs in on Recent Rumors and Speculation Heavy.com10:35

Dodgers trade idea from ESPN 'gets it done' with Tigers in deal for Tarik Skubal Sporting News10:31

Blue Jays trade idea swaps two top-100 prospects for Tigers' Tarik Skubal Sporting News10:21

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White Sox's $8 million reliever could be on the bad side of a DFA Sporting News10:11

How Detroit’s Rotation Could Shape the 2026 Tigers Season Detroit Sports Nation10:07

Kevin McGonigle Continues To Thrive With 1st Walk-Off Hit For The Tigers Forbes10:04

An All-Star drought of 90+ years could end this season Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Official Site10:04

Twins' roster chock-full of Swiss Army Knives Minnesota Twins - Official Site10:01

Cubs trade idea for Tarik Skubal from ESPN is one Tigers 'could accept' Sporting News10:01

Three Positives From the Week of May 31st Covering the Corner09:54

Yankees-Tigers Trade Prediction Lands Tarik Skubal in New York for Spencer Jones and Top Pitching Prospect Heavy.com09:54

Yankees trade idea for Tarik Skubal involving two top prospects gets unfortunate outlook Sporting News09:51

Twins to upgrade wiffle ball field at Annunciation Catholic School CBS Minnesota09:46

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Revisiting the Cy Young Vote That May Have Cost Johan Santana a Spot in Cooperstown Twins Daily (Weblog)09:22

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Tarik Skubal Needs Change of Scenery, and One Team Makes Most Sense Sports Illustrated09:06

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Former MN Twin Will Finish PED Suspension on New Team Minnesota Sports Fan09:00

Stephen Vogt’s comments show Guardians continue to believe in Joey Cantillo Away Back Gone (Weblog)08:49

Judge’s injury gives Yankees unwelcome challenge; Skubal’s return could boost Tigers TSN08:27

Skubal to the Jays? Nine trade options for the Tigers star TSN08:17

Why Tigers Might be Making Mistake with Tariik Skubal’s Trade Market Sports Illustrated08:16

Red Sox-Tigers Trade Would Solve Boston's Offense Problem Right Now Sports Illustrated08:16

Tigers' Casey Mize can join trade rumors with Tarik Skubal Sporting News08:09

Guardians might make trade because of Brayan Rocchio, Travis Bazzana Sporting News08:09

Turning to Anthony Swarzak to Save the Twins Pitching Staff Twins Daily (Weblog)07:50

Analyst Believes Guardians OF Will Soon Be Sent Back To Minors Guardians Nation07:47

Guardians Hold Edge Against Yankees In Upcoming Series Guardians Nation07:27

Nine Tarik Skubal blockbuster proposals that would rock the MLB trade deadline ESPN.co.uk07:19

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Week in Review: 'Better' vs. 'Good Enough' Twins Daily (Weblog)06:18

Twins Top 40 Prospects: June 2026 Twinkie Town06:13

Judge's injury gives the Yankees an unwelcome challenge, while Skubal's return could boost… MailOnline06:05

Why you can’t count out the Royals — even if you can’t count on them, either The Kansas City Star06:04

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. provides a sense of relief after knee injury Sporting News05:26

Earlier today

deGrom, Rangers shut down the Guardians and power to 10-0 win Weirton Daily Times04:02

Yankees try to keep winning without injured stars against Guardians Miami Herald03:05

White Sox Minor League Update: June 7, 2026 South Side Sox01:55

Phillies linked to $32M 2-time Cy Young winner to form elite rotation with Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola Sporting News01:01

Latest Bobby Witt Jr. News Makes Royals Nightmare Season Even Worse Macon.com00:44

Tigers' Tarik Skubal's unthinkable elbow recovery paves the way for MLB through medical advancement Sporting News00:31

Yesterday

MLB roundup: Kevin McGonigle's 1st walk-off hit lifts Tigers past M's Miami Herald23:21 7-Jun-26

Calling All Ryans! Ryan Baseball Classic Set to Bring Hundreds of Ryans to Target Field KVRR22:55 7-Jun-26

Options for the Tigers to replace Jahmai Jones Bless You Boys22:15 7-Jun-26

Athletics Interested In Kris Bubic MLB Trade Rumors22:11 7-Jun-26

The unique way Williams uses his sinker -- and why it works for him Cleveland Guardians - Official Site21:41 7-Jun-26

Former Twin Max Kepler signs with playoff contender amidst PED suspension Puckett's Pond (Weblog)21:37 7-Jun-26

Twins finally get an off-day ... but a potentially treacherous stretch awaits Minnesota Twins - Official Site21:26 7-Jun-26

Suspended Max Kepler signs 1-year deal with NL team ClutchPoints21:23 7-Jun-26

Diamondbacks Sign Max Kepler Despite 80-Game Suspension Sports Illustrated21:03 7-Jun-26

Twins' ninth-inning rally falls short in 6-5 loss to Royals Miami Herald20:49 7-Jun-26

Twins Minor League Report (6/7): St. Paul Shuts Out Once Again Twins Daily (Weblog)20:47 7-Jun-26

Kevin McGonigle, Tigers walk off Mariners to end home series drought: 'It's huge' Miami Herald20:39 7-Jun-26

Seattle Mariners fall to Detroit Tigers in Sunday faceoff 5-4 FOX13 Seattle20:10 7-Jun-26

Grichuk continues to rake, but White Sox relievers falter in middle innings Chicago White Sox - Official Site20:01 7-Jun-26

Tigers Notes: Skubal, Verlander, Mize, Jansen MLB Trade Rumors19:28 7-Jun-26

With J.P. Crawford still nursing hand injury, infielder joins taxi squad | Mariners notebook The Seattle Times19:25 7-Jun-26

Royals hold off Twins 6-5 CBS Minnesota19:18 7-Jun-26

How Gabriel Arias Has Made His Return From Injury Complicated for the Guardians Sports Illustrated19:11 7-Jun-26

Tigers Pitching Plans for Twins Reveals Justin Verlander's Status Sports Illustrated19:11 7-Jun-26

Royals score 2 in the 9th to top Twins Grand Forks Herald19:06 7-Jun-26

Guards 'right where we need to be' after road trip despite tough loss Cleveland Guardians - Official Site18:58 7-Jun-26

Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. dealing with right knee soreness. Here’s the latest The Wichita Eagle, Kansas City18:57 7-Jun-26

Minnesota Twins celebrate Annunciation School with pregame ceremony Fox 9, Minnesota18:50 7-Jun-26

Stephen Vogt Addresses Joey Cantillo’s Struggles Guardians Nation18:45 7-Jun-26

Royals hold off Twins 6-5 after star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exits with sore knee Connecticut Post18:36 7-Jun-26

Braves-Tigers trade pitch sends $32M 2-time Cy Young winner to Atlanta to pair with Chris Sale Sporting News18:24 7-Jun-26

Twins fans feel awful for former fan favorite Jorge Polanco after latest Mets injury setback Puckett's Pond (Weblog)18:13 7-Jun-26

Kevin McGonigle's clutch hit with 2 outs in 9th rallies Tigers to 5-4 win over Mariners MailOnline18:11 7-Jun-26

Guardians Drop Series Finale To Rangers 10-0 As Joey Cantillo Struggles Guardians Nation18:05 7-Jun-26

Marsh homers for 3rd straight day as Phillies beat White Sox CBS Philadelphia18:02 7-Jun-26

Royals escape Minnesota with a series victory by the skin of their teeth Royals Review18:02 7-Jun-26

Overcoming Aaron: Phillies 9, White Sox 6 The Good Phight17:59 7-Jun-26

Sox sink in the Marsh, drop 9-5 series finale to Phillies South Side Sox17:57 7-Jun-26

Rangers rack up 16 hits in rout of Guardians Miami Herald17:57 7-Jun-26

Brandon Marsh homers for 3rd straight day as Phillies beat White Sox 9-5 MailOnline17:50 7-Jun-26

Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. injury adds to nightmare season ClutchPoints17:49 7-Jun-26

Saints blank Indianapolis in series finale Twin Cities Pioneer Press17:49 7-Jun-26

Rangers Shutout Guardians and Take Series Covering the Corner17:48 7-Jun-26

Tanner Bibee gets first win of season in 14th start, Guardians beat Rangers 6-0 The Washington Times17:44 7-Jun-26

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About our MLB American League Central news

Latest news on MLB American League Central, covering the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and Minnesota Twins.

The American League Central is one of baseball's most competitive divisions, formed in 1994 during Major League Baseball's realignment. The division features five Midwestern franchises that collectively hold a unique distinction: all five teams have won multiple World Series championships, making it the only division in either league to achieve this feat.

Competition remains fierce among the AL Central clubs, with recent seasons showcasing thrilling division races. The Cleveland Guardians continue to field competitive teams anchored by superstar third baseman José Ramírez, while the Kansas City Royals have emerged as contenders behind shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., who has established himself among baseball's elite players with consecutive 30-home run, 30-stolen base seasons. The Minnesota Twins feature talent including Carlos Correa, while the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox continue their respective rebuilding efforts.

Each team calls home a distinctive ballpark that reflects the character of its city. Target Field in Minneapolis, opened in 2010, brought outdoor baseball back to the Twin Cities. Progressive Field in Cleveland, Comerica Park in Detroit, and Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City each offer unique atmospheres, with the latter undergoing a £250 million renovation in 2009. Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago features the iconic exploding scoreboard, a tribute to the park's storied history.

The division's history includes memorable moments and legendary players. Cleveland dominated the late 1990s with five consecutive titles, while the White Sox claimed their first championship as an AL Central member in 2005. The Royals captured the 2015 World Series, ending a 30-year drought. Historic figures like Frank Thomas, Jim Thome, Manny Ramirez, and George Brett have defined excellence in the division over the decades.

Our NewsNow feed on the MLB American League Central delivers comprehensive, real-time coverage of all five teams, bringing you the latest scores, player news, trades, injuries, and analysis. Whether you're following pennant races, tracking your favourite players, or staying updated on division standings, this feed provides reliable information from trusted sources to keep you informed about every development in one of baseball's most historic divisions.

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