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Mariners strive to capitalize on opportunities against A's
For the Seattle Mariners, it was another lost opportunity in a 50th anniversary season full of them.,The defending American League West champions, who fell one game shy of reaching their first World Series last fall, opened what was supposed to be a season-defining stretch with a 7-4 defeat to the l...
With Shohei Ohtani in question, Dodgers set sights on Nats
The Los Angeles Dodgers could be without designated hitter Shohei Ohtani for a second consecutive game as they open a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals on Friday.,Ohtani was given the day off in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals with continued right biceps and...
Ben Simmons agrees to 1-year, $3.5M deal with Kings
Former No. 1 overall draft pick Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, his agents confirmed to ESPN on Friday.,The three-time All-Star point guard returns after sitting out the 2025-26 campaign while recuperating from chronic back issues.,Simmons, 30, last pla...
Blue Jays bid to make up for recent performance vs. Royals
For the Toronto Blue Jays to have a chance at moving into an American League wild-card spot this weekend, they'll likely need to play better vs. the Kansas City Royals than they did against the team last week. ,The Blue Jays (70-71) will aim for their third straight victory on Friday night when they...
Fighting for postseason, Astros clash with Diamondbacks
The Houston Astros find themselves contending for a first-round bye in the playoffs despite being just three games over .500.,Winners of six of their last eight games, the Astros (72-69) will aim to continue their ascent on Friday when they open a three-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamo...
Rangers eager to continue ascent in rematch vs. Rays
The Texas Rangers will have a rested bullpen and some growing confidence when they play the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night in the second contest of a four-game series in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers (70-71) won the series opener 6-0 on Thursday behind seven shutout innings from right-hander Cal Qua...
Erick Fedde, Zebby Matthews look to stay hot as White Sox host Twins
The Chicago White Sox will play their first meaningful September home game in four seasons on Friday night as they continue their push for their first American League Central title since 2021.,Chicago (73-67) holds a three-game lead atop the American League Central with 22 games to go. They will try...
Marlins look to make up ground at home, face Cubs in opener
The Miami Marlins will begin a critical nine-game homestand on Friday with the opener of a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.,On Thursday, the Marlins (71-70) missed out on a chance for a three-game sweep in Kansas City with a 7-3 setback to the Royals. The Marlins reside three games behind...
Disappointing teams Mets, Giants playing out season with eye toward '27
The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants have been two of the most disappointing teams in baseball this season.,And as Labor Day weekend begins, the Mets appear to be ahead of the Giants in the race to return to contention next season.,New York on Friday night will look to build off an encouraging...
Adley Rutschman, Red Sox aim for encore in rematch vs. Orioles
Boston's Adley Rutschman will look for more good moments against his former team when the Red Sox play the second contest of a four-game series against the host Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.,Rutschman was the center of attention Thursday night in his first game against the Orioles, who picked h...
Pirates' Konnor Griffin in line to make return vs. Angels
The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to make another push for the postseason beginning Friday night when they host the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series.,The Pirates (69-72) are five games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks in the race for the final National League wild-card spot.,Pitt...
Brewers, with 'unbelievable' Trevor Megill, open series vs. Reds
Some relievers might hit the figurative wall late in the season, but Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill appears to be sharper than ever.,Megill has not allowed an earned run in his last 14 appearances for Milwaukee, which will open a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds on Friday e...
Tigers intend to keep fighting in doubleheader vs. Guardians
This weekend will mark the Detroit Tigers' biggest test yet. If they are to extend their streak of postseason appearances to three, they need to fare well in their four-game series at the Cleveland Guardians.,The set will begin with a split doubleheader on Friday.,Tigers right-hander Keider Montero ...
MLB roundup: Dodgers sink Cards on Teoscar Hernandez's walk-off double
Teoscar Hernandez delivered a game-ending two-run double in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers found some offense just in time to pull out a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.,Without Shohei Ohtani, who received the day off following a four-strikeout game Wednesday while...
No. 1 Alexander Zverev again needs 5 sets to advance at US Open
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev, who barely survived the first round of the U.S. Open, pulled off a similar escape act in the second round.,The 29-year-old German edged France's Quentin Halys 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-7 (3), 6-3 in a match that ended early Friday morning in New York.,Two days earlier, Zverev...
Enes Kanter Freedom sues Sky, alleges rights were violated
Enes Kanter Freedom, ejected from a WNBA game last month after a verbal dispute with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud, filed a lawsuit on Thursday in connection with the incident, alleging a violation of his First Amendment rights.,Defendants in the suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Nort...
Cal Quantrill tosses 7 shutout innings as Rangers blank Rays
Cal Quantrill delivered another strong performance for the Texas Rangers on Thursday night, blanking the Tampa Bay Rays on two hits over seven innings in a 6-0 win at Arlington, Texas.,It was the third time in his past four outings that Quantrill (7-5) tossed at least six shutout innings. He struck ...
Teoscar Hernandez's walk-off 2-run double lifts Dodgers past Cardinals
Teoscar Hernandez delivered a game-ending two-run double in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers found some offense just in time to pull out a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.,Without Shohei Ohtani, who received the day off following a four-strikeout game Wednesday while...
Athletics pitchers rack up 18 strikeouts in win over Mariners
Zack Gelof and Donovan Walton homered as the Athletics defeated the host Seattle Mariners 7-4 on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series.,Scott Blewett (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings of relief and struck out four as the A's (55-86) logged their second win in a row. Hogan Harris fanned two ...
Devon Dampier throws for 3 TDs as No. 21 Utah demolishes Idaho
Devon Dampier threw for 176 yards and three touchdowns while leading No. 21 Utah to a 66-14 victory over Idaho in Salt Lake City on Thursday night.,Dampier completed 13 of 18 passes and added 31 yards on six carries to help the Utes (1-0) run away from the Vandals (0-2). Wayshawn Parker churned out ...