Guardians-Padres Reunion Series starting today, one day late

Cleveland and San Diego were postponed yesterday. So I don’t need to tell you which squad was supposed to be the home team. A doubleheader will be attempted today.

No word on whether Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac attempted anything irresponsible while tornadoes were possible in the surrounding area.

Guard-i-notes

• Trevor Stephan is making people forget about Hector Ambriz
• Anthony Alford has joined the Clippers.
• Yu Chang is on his way back.

Circling baseball

• Cookie pitched the Mets to another win over Atlanta, improving New York’s record to 18-8. Carrasco went eight innings, striking out five while allowing no runs. In four of his five starts this season, he has allowed two runs or fewer.
• Dusty Baker won his 2000th game.
• Whit Merrifield and his .390 OPS have been demoted from the leadoff position to fifth in the Royals’ high-octane lineup.
• The Angels sent Jo Adell to Triple-A.