A couple of AL Central rivals face off on Friday, July 25 as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Kansas City Royals.

Despite two homers from Steven Kwan on Thursday, the Guardians lost to the Orioles 4-3, but won the series 3-1. Cleveland is 5-2 in the seven games since the All-Star break and will go to Kansas City for a three-game series.

It’s no secret that the Twins have long eyed the blueprints of front-office success from the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays. These clubs have delivered consistent regular-season excellence, carving out niches through shrewd trades,

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Minnesota Twins' Kody Clemens (18) arrives at third base after hitting a triple during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians that was suspended Monday because of ...