Raffy Devers joins Giants, but is not enough to help beat Mighty Guardians

morning notes for June 18

The Guardians headed south to San Fran to play more late night baseball games, and a happier Rafael Devers was there in a Giants uniform ready to help extend their losing streak.

But Devers and the Giants failed at their task, and instead lost a 1-run game that they could have won. Part of that was because of their own mistakes, but Steven Kwan’s usual amazing defense was a bigger part of it. WP: Cecconi (2-3) SV: Kwan (1).

Also! We have to do something about MLB’s umpiring.

Around baseball

• the Twins lost to Scott Barlow and Emilio Pagan
• Nick Castellanos was benched, but people didn’t stop dying
• Footage of Freddie Freeman watching the Guardians ABs against Seattle leaked