MLB in brief: Alek Manoah wants to stay #1 in the rotation | A tight-knit chemistry among the Cubs

Alek Manoah wants to stay number 1 in the rotation

He relies on a diagnosis-and-cure approach to achieve this.

Amid the toughest stretch of his young career, Alek Manoah is focused on the bigger picture applying a methodical diagnose-and-remedy approach to again pitch at the front-of-the-rotation level for the Blue Jays. (By @ShiDavidi) https://t.co/cB7VvR85mS

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 20, 2023

Quite a streak for Reese McGuire

He has led batting average among skilled hitters since joining the Red Sox.

Since making his Red Sox debut on August 3, 2022, Reese McGuire leads the majors in batting average (.354) amongst the 292 players with at least 140 plate appearances. pic.twitter.com/NNaPaeQb9W

— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) April 20, 2023

A tight-knit chemistry among the Cubs

We see the results on the ground.

A similar situation can be observed in Pittsburgh.

Carlos Rodon will be out for a few days

The Yankees can’t wait to see him again.

In addition, the Yankees have agreed with Kole Calhoun.

The Yankees announced that they have signed OF Kole Calhoun to a Minor League contract.

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) April 20, 2023

Happy National High Five Day

Astros manager Dusty will definitely have something to celebrate today.