The Guardians are back in action after a well-earned day off at home, and they're diving headfirst into one of the most anticipated matchups of the season: the Ohio Cup. This weekend, Cleveland takes on the Cincinnati Reds in a series that promises intensity, rivalry, and a few familiar faces in the opposing dugout.

Leading the Reds is none other than Tito Francona, a name Guardians fans know well, alongside former Cleveland standout Will Benson. And let's be honest—Benson has a knack for making life difficult for his old team, so expect some fireworks. The Reds are coming off a dominant 15-1 win over the Nationals, which hopefully means they've burned through all their offensive firepower before this weekend. But knowing baseball, they might have just been warming up.

Off the field, there's plenty of buzz. Jeff M. and I broke down the Guardians' latest moves and season outlook on the Disgusting Baseball Podcast last night—definitely worth a listen if you want the inside scoop. Meanwhile, rumors are swirling that Peyton Pallette's partner is due to give birth any moment. If that happens, we could see Franco Aleman called up for paternity leave as soon as tonight. Keep an eye on the roster moves.

In other news, Connor Brogdon cleared waivers and is back in Columbus, ready to work his way up again. Around the league, the White Sox took down the Royals, the Tigers got swept by the Mets, and the Twins crushed the Marlins. Plenty of action to keep tabs on as the Guardians gear up for what should be a thrilling weekend of baseball.