Terry Francona, the longtime manager of Cleveland’s baseball team, is headed to Comerica Park with a new team, setting the stage for a compelling matchup against A.J. Hinch and the Detroit Tigers.

In their first game after firing manager Brandon Hyde, the Baltimore Orioles showed no improvement, falling 10-6 to the Washington Nationals. The managerial change, intended to chart a “different course for the future,” yielded immediate disappointment.

Following a challenging 12-26 start to the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have relieved Derek Shelton of his managerial duties. The team announced on Thursday that bench coach Don Kelly will take over as manager, acknowledging Shelton’s dedication over his five-plus years with the organization.

As Real Madrid prepares for a new chapter, Xabi Alonso is set to take the helm, potentially ushering in significant squad changes this summer.