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Jonathan India powers Royals past Guardians in Game 1 of doubleheader
Jonathan India hit a three-run walk-off homer in the 10th inning against Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase and the Kansas City Royals beat the visiting Guardians 5-3 in the first game of a split doubleheader on Saturday.,India came to the plate against Clase (5-3) with one out and deposited a 1-2 slid...
Aaron Judge has flexor strain, will spend time on IL
Yankees superstar right fielder Aaron Judge has a flexor strain and will spend time on the injured list, though he sustained no damage to his UCL, New York manager Aaron Boone said after Saturday's 9-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.,Judge underwent imaging on his right elbow Saturday morning and...
Phillies offense continues to roll in win over Yankees
Bryce Harper homered in the third inning and Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run double one pitch after an error by second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the seventh as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies rolled to a 9-4 victory over the struggling New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon.,The Phillies sent the...
Phillies INF Edmundo Sosa injured vs. Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Edmundo Sosa exited Saturday's game against the host New York Yankees in the seventh inning following a scary collision with left fielder Brandon Marsh.,With two outs and the Phillies holding a 9-3 lead, Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a pop up to shallow left field. As Sos...
Giants' pitching staff dwindles as Landen Roupp hits IL
The San Francisco Giants' rotation took another hit when right-hander Landen Roupp landed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation.,The move announced Friday is retroactive to Wednesday for Roupp, whose MRI exam showed no structural issues, according to The Athletic.,The Giants are down to...
Aaron Judge Elbow Injury Throws Yankees Into Trade Deadline Chaos
Aaron Judge is out of the Yankees lineup with a right elbow issue, undergoing tests as concerns grow about a possible Tommy John injury. Here's how this could change their trade deadline plans....
Aaron Judge has imaging on elbow, out vs. Phillies
Yankees superstar right fielder Aaron Judge underwent imaging on his right elbow Saturday morning and is not in the lineup for the afternoon game against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.,"He had a throw in Toronto where it zinged him, it hurt," manager Aaron Boone told reporters Saturday, referen...
Mariners' George Kirby seeks another gem in encounter vs. Angels
Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby will make his second start of the season against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday in Anaheim, Calif.,The first one went very well for Kirby, who struck out a career-high 14 batters and didn't walk one in seven innings of a 3-2 victory on June 8. He allowe...
David Peterson, Robbie Ray go head-to-head as Mets visit Giants
David Peterson will get an opportunity to personally thank Robbie Ray for his All-Star invitation when they go head-to-head on the mound as the New York Mets and host San Francisco Giants continue their three-game series on Saturday evening.,Francisco Lindor hit his 20th home run of the season, and ...
Padres looking for more pop from lineup in clash vs. Cards
San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller has made it clear he wants to acquire more offense before the trade deadline.,The Padres, for the time being, are trying to make do with what they have. That challenge continues when they visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday in the ...
Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers look to build on success vs. Red Sox
Los Angeles' Teoscar Hernandez is trending in the right direction at the plate as the visiting Dodgers prepare to face the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night in the second game of a three-game series. ,Hernandez missed two weeks in May with an adductor strain. When he returned to the Dodgers' lineup, ...
Royce Lewis, Twins look to keep Nationals in check
Royce Lewis is seeing results after starting a new pregame ritual. ,For the past week, the Twins' talented 26-year-old has sought out manager Rocco Baldelli for a conversation before the first pitch. Sometimes the discussions take place on the field while batting practice is underway, and sometimes ...
Rangers out to keep rolling behind Kumar Rocker as they face struggling Braves
The Texas Rangers have won six of seven games since the All-Star break and will look to continue that roll when they clash with the sputtering Atlanta Braves on Saturday in the middle game of a three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas., ,The contest will be a meeting of right-handed starter...
Brewers hope to put rare loss behind them in matchup vs. Marlins
One key to the success of the Milwaukee Brewers this season is they've avoided long losing streaks and don't savor victories very long.,"They turn the page really quick," Milwaukee left-hander Jose Quintana said. "If we get a win, we're on to the next step.",The Brewers will need to turn the page on...
Merrill Kelly to face Pirates in potential swan song with Diamondbacks
Arizona veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly will take the mound for what could be the final time with the Diamondbacks when he opposes Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney on Saturday night in Pittsburgh.,As the uncertainty that comes with the final days before the July 31 trade deadline intensifies, Ke...
Rockies ride momentum into rematch vs. Orioles
The Colorado Rockies and host Baltimore Orioles are dealing with extremes heading into the second game of their three-game series on Saturday.,For a change, the Rockies are on the positive side when it comes to the emotional component.,The Rockies won their third straight on Friday with a 6-5 comeba...
White Sox seek to sustain scoring surge in clash vs. Cubs
The Chicago White Sox boast a major-league-best 61 runs since the All-Star break and have gone 6-1 over that span.,It's certainly a feel-good run for a team that toiled during much of the first half, and the White Sox hope to maintain their surge as they host the crosstown rival Chicago Cubs on Satu...
Tyler Stephenson, Reds look to stay hot in rematch vs. Rays
The Cincinnati Reds are on the outside looking in when it comes to the National League playoff picture. ,Cincinnati sits one game behind the San Diego Padres in the race for the final wild-card berth. ,The Reds will look to potentially climb into that spot when they host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturd...
Tarik Skubal, skidding Tigers aim to slow down Blue Jays
The Detroit Tigers will look to their ace to end another losing streak -- if he's in uniform on Saturday.,Left-hander Tarik Skubal was placed on the paternity list this week but is expected to start against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays in the third contest of a four-game series between division le...
Kyle Schwarber, Phillies shoot for another win over Yankees
Kyle Schwarber earned MVP honors for hitting three homers in the swing-off at the All-Star Game.,In the first week since the All-Star break, Schwarber is still rolling, and the slugger will attempt to continue his power surge Saturday afternoon when the Philadelphia Phillies visit the New York Yanke...