Baseball Report: Are These Twins For Real?  —  (CBS Minnesota/CBS Local) — The American League Central isn't quite shaking out how people expected.  Going into the season, the weakest division in baseball was presumed to be there for the Cleveland Indians to take.

Cody Bellinger, having the greatest season in Dodgers history, wants World Series rings like his dad  —  PHOENIX — He has basked on World Series floats, waving to fans with confetti falling on his head, has three World Series rings, and still has autograph seekers leaving baseballs and bats for him and his wife at home and work.

A record-low number of pitchers were selected in the MLB draft's first round  —  SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Pitchers took a backseat at the Major League Baseball draft.  —  On a night when a record 22 position players and nine shortstops were chosen in the first round, the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles went …

Why hasn't Dallas Keuchel signed, yet?  It's complicated  —  Where do I think matters stand with Dallas Keuchel?  The key word is “think” because teams and the lefty's representative, Scott Boras, are not exactly holding hourly press briefings on the matter:  —  Even at this late date money is the key.

How second-round pick Grae Kessinger caught the Astros' eye  —  SEATTLE — During batting practice, Grae Kessinger concentrates on the L-screen, that oblong-shaped net behind which a coach stands to toss pregame pitches.  His mission: mash line drives to all three parts of the field.

Astros insider: Where Corbin Martin stands after another abbreviated start  —  SEATTLE — Before Corbin Martin took the ball for Monday's series opener against the Mariners, Astros manager A.J. Hinch fielded a question with a predictable preface.  Martin was making his fifth major league start.

Andrew McCutchen Out For Season With Torn ACL  —  The Phillies received a brutal injury blow Tuesday, as outfielder Andrew McCutchen was diagnosed with a torn left ACL and will miss the remainder of the season (Twitter link via The Athletic's Matt Gelb).  He sustained the injury yesterday …

Michigan baseball posts live reaction of Tommy Henry being drafted by the Diamondbacks  —  The timing of the MLB draft means that some draftees are still in season.  —  For Tommy Henry, a junior left-handed pitcher, his big moment came Monday when he was surrounded by his Michigan teammates.

Rays at Tigers lineups for Tuesday, with Avisail Garcia back but Tommy Pham still out  —  Blake Snell will be on the mound as the Rays seek to snap a three-game losing streak.  —  The Rays have Avisail Garcia back in their lineup tonight, but are still without Tommy Pham.

Former South Dade pitcher goes to Blue Jays at No. 11 in first round of MLB Draft  —  One day after incredible heartbreak, former South Dade High pitcher Alek Manoah experienced the thrill of a lifetime.  —  Manoah wasn't on the mound, but his West Virginia Mountaineers had an eight-run lead …

Yankees pick DeWitt native TJ Sikkema with 38th overall selection in MLB Draft  —  DeWitt native TJ Sikkema didn't have to wait to hear his name called in the Major League Baseball Draft.  —  Sikkema, a left-handed pitcher from Missouri, was selected with the 38th overall pick in the MLB Draft by the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.