China’s President Xi Jinping has made a rare visit to a province facing Taiwan, following military exercises mobilizing China’s navy, air force, missile force and land troops to simulate a blockade of

China's leader did not comment on the recent military exercises during his visit to the region, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited the province directly across from Taiwan after the military he leads carried out more major exercises intended to ramp up pressure on the government in Taipei.

Matthew Boyd, who pitched well for Cleveland after it acquired him in late July but has limited postseason experience, will get the start in Game 3 of the ALCS on Thursday as the Guardians look to cut into the Yankees' 2-0 series lead.

Ahead of ALCS Game 3 Thursday night against the Cleveland Guardians, the New York Yankees changed up their lineup, moving a more powerful hitter into their cleanup spot. Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton had been hitting fifth in the Yankees order,