It was after the Giants swept the Houston Astros in early April that Landen Roupp provided a message to the baseball world.

Manchester United are struggling to shift their unwanted players ahead of the pre-season tour.United have had a slow start to the summer transfer window, managing to secure just one major signing.

First-time All-Star Joe Ryan, who has been told he will “most likely pitch an inning” Tuesday night, is soaking up knowledge from his fellow standouts in Atlanta.

It has been obvious for some time that players will have to leave Manchester City this summer. As it stands, Pep Guardiola’s squad is too big and the City manager wants his squad trimmed before the 25 ...