The Cleveland Guardians travel to Sacramento for a weekend series against the AL West-leading Athletics. This is an odd little sandwich spot on their schedule. They just went to Toronto, came back home to face the Rays , and now go to Sacramento before traveling to Kansas City, then back home. Usually, teams head out west for more than one series, but instead, the Guardians have to deal with the West Coast changes for three days before heading back to Central time to take on two straight division rivals. The Guardians cannot get caught sleeping in this spot. Do Not Underestimate the Athletics Apr 30, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) hits an RBI double against the Kansas City Royals during the second inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images | Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images The Athletics are currently leading the AL West by 1.5 games over the Seattle Mariners.…