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Rookie starters set to battle as Mariners host Blue Jays
Thanks to a behind-the-scenes hero, the Seattle Mariners took the series opener against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.,The Mariners will hope for more all-around assistance Saturday afternoon when they seek to clinch the three-game set.,Seattle emerged with a 2-1 victory on Friday with th...
Phils' Ranger Suarez pursues bounce-back effort vs. Braves
Philadelphia left-hander Ranger Suarez will try to recover from his worst start of the season on Saturday when the visiting Phillies meet the Atlanta Braves in the second game of the three-game series.,The Phillies won the opener 8-6 on Friday to square the teams' season series at 2-2. First-place P...
With rumors swirling, White Sox send Garrett Crochet to face Marlins
For Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet, his outing against the host Miami Marlins on Saturday is not just another start -- it's an audition. ,With 141 strikeouts in 101 1/3 innings, Crochet (6-6, 3.02 ERA) is the subject of a lot of trade rumors due to the White Sox's major-league worst r...
Colt Keith, Riley Greene lead Tigers' charge vs. Reds
Colt Keith and Riley Greene are proving to be a formidable duo in the top third of the Detroit Tigers' lineup.,"It's a tough combo to go through when they're both swinging the bat well," manager A.J. Hinch said. "It puts a lot of pressure on the pitcher from the get-go. Riley has been doing this pre...
Orioles desire to keep Athletics' Mason Miller in bullpen
The highly anticipated head-to-head of 2023 rookie stars Gunnar Henderson and Mason Miller failed to materialize Friday night, making it the marquee potential matchup once again when the Baltimore Orioles and host Oakland Athletics continue their three-game series Saturday afternoon.,Henderson got t...
Strikeouts could mount as Rays oppose Rangers
Two pitchers coming off impressive, strikeout-laden starts will square off in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday afternoon when the Tampa Bay Rays face the Texas Rangers.,Right-hander Taj Bradley (3-4, 3.42 ERA), who struck out a career-high-tying 11 batters over 5 2/3 innings Sunday in a 5-0 victory ove...
With rotation getting healthy, Giants take on Guardians
The San Francisco Giants' starting rotation is about to get a major boost over the next few days. ,That help begins to arrive Saturday when Kyle Harrison returns from injury to face the Cleveland Guardians, who've lost just one home series this season. The Giants are hoping to secure a third consecu...
Cardinals' Lance Lynn seeks third straight win, faces Nationals
St. Louis right-hander Lance Lynn looks to win his third straight start when the Cardinals play the second of their four-game series at the Washington Nationals on Saturday.,The Cardinals rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Nationals 7-6 on Friday night, with the go-ahead run scoring on a pa...
Twins' Jose Miranda looks to keep hits coming against Astros
Minnesota designated hitter Jose Miranda established a club record with his 10th consecutive hit on Friday in the Twins' 13-12 loss to the Houston Astros in the opener of a three-game series that continues on Saturday in Minneapolis.,After recording a hit in his final at-bat on Wednesday against the...
Gerrit Cole attempts to help Yankees end problems vs. Red Sox
Gerrit Cole's first two outings after a lengthy rehab from an elbow injury featured some uncharacteristic struggles.,His third outing was a step in the right direction and the struggling Yankees are hoping to witness continued progress from their ace when Cole faces the visiting Boston Red Sox on Sa...
MLB roundup: Dodgers' Will Smith socks 3 HRs vs. Brewers
Will Smith hit three home runs and Freddie Freeman delivered a two-run, go-ahead single in the eighth inning as the host Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for an 8-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.,Miguel Vargas also homered for the Dodgers, who took the opener of a three-game series after l...
Manny Machado's 9th-inning homer lifts Padres past D-backs
Manny Machado's two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night lifted the San Diego Padres to a 10-8 win over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.,Arizona overcame a 7-2 deficit in the top of the ninth. Alek Thomas whacked a grand slam off closer Robert Suarez with one out to pull the Di...
Mets hope Edwin Diaz's return boosts bullpen vs. Pirates
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is set to return on Sunday following a 10-game suspension for violating MLB's policy on foreign substances, providing much-needed relief for a beleaguered bullpen.,The Mets continue a four-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday after giving up sev...
Manny Machado blasts 2-run HR in 9th to lift Padres past Diamondbacks
Manny Machado's two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night lifted the San Diego Padres to a 10-8 win over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.,Arizona overcame a 7-2 deficit in the top of the ninth. Alek Thomas whacked a grand slam off closer Robert Suarez with one out to pull it wit...
Sparks stun Aces in overtime to halt eight-game skid
Dearica Hamby scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, and two of Stephanie Talbot's nine assists set up critical baskets down the stretch of overtime as the host Los Angeles Sparks snapped an eight-game skid with their 98-93 defeat of the Las Vegas Aces on Friday. ,The Sparks (5-15) overcame 35 po...
Will Smith belts three homers as Dodgers overtake Brewers
Will Smith hit three home runs and Freddie Freeman delivered a two-run, go-ahead single in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for an 8-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.,Miguel Vargas homered for the Dodgers, who took the opener of a three-game series after losing thre...
Angel Reese ties WNBA double-double record as Sky top Storm
Rookie Angel Reese tied a WNBA record with her 12th consecutive double-double and Chennedy Carter scored a season-high 33 points in the Chicago Sky's 88-84 road win Friday against the Seattle Storm.,Reese had 27 points and 10 rebounds despite being limited by foul trouble. While setting a career-hig...
Austin Hays' 3 hits lead Orioles past Athletics
Albert Suarez pitched six-plus innings of two-run ball, Austin Hays collected three hits on his birthday and the Baltimore Orioles did all their scoring early in a 3-2 victory over the host Oakland Athletics in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.,Yennier Cano stranded the potential tying...
Luis Castillo, Mariners hold Blue Jays in check
Luis Castillo pitched 6 2/3 sterling innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.,Luke Raley hit a two-run double for the Mariners, who won their second in a row after losing 10 of their previous 13 to see their lead a...
Izzy D'Aquila's late goal leads Thorns past Wave
Izzy D'Aquila scored in the 85th minute as the host Portland Thorns beat the San Diego Wave 1-0 on Friday night.,Each team was playing in its final match before the NWSL's Olympic break.,The Thorns (8-5-3, 27 points) were the better of the two sides throughout the night, but they couldn't take advan...