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Diamondbacks counting on youngsters against Dodgers
When the Arizona Diamondbacks dealt All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez back to Seattle at the trade deadline, most baseball folks figured the team would call up top prospect Jordan Lawlar.,Instead, Blaze Alexander got the first shot at Suarez's spot.,Friday night's 3-0 victory against the host Lo...
Rockies' McCade Brown faces tall task in home debut vs. Cubs
The Colorado Rockies have used this lost season to give prospects a taste of the majors, and McCade Brown is the latest to get called up.,Brown, who made his big-league debut at Pittsburgh last weekend, will make his first start in Denver when Colorado hosts the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.,Brown...
Nolan Jones, Guardians look to continue strong run in clash vs. M's
With his team's postseason hopes hanging by a thread, Nolan Jones has come through in the clutch in back-to-back home games for the Cleveland Guardians.,Jones homered in the ninth inning on Wednesday as Cleveland went on to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in 10 innings. He then doubled and scored the ty...
Giants look to continue hit parade vs. Orioles
One of baseball's hottest teams squares off with one of baseball's hottest pitchers when the San Francisco Giants host Trevor Rogers and the Baltimore Orioles in the continuation of a three-game series Saturday afternoon.,The Giants bombarded four Orioles pitchers for a season-high in runs and hits ...
Jack Flaherty, Tigers look to upend Royals
Jack Flaherty does not need to wait long for a chance at redemption against the Kansas City Royals. ,The veteran right-hander will look to rebound from last weekend's rough outing against the American League Central foe and help the Detroit Tigers to a second straight win over the host Royals on Sat...
Byron Buxton looks to propel Twins to series win vs. Padres
Byron Buxton might have an extra jump in his step when the Minnesota Twins take on the San Diego Padres on Saturday evening in Minneapolis.,Buxton is coming off an individual milestone after he secured his first career 20-20 season -- at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases -- on Friday. He became...
'All hands on deck' in bullpen for Astros against Angels
Even as they near optimal health with their position players and rotation, the Houston Astros remain short-handed in their bullpen and have been forced to utilize relievers in unfamiliar roles.,Right-hander Bryan Abreu, the current closer with All-Star closer Josh Hader (shoulder strain) sidelined, ...
Yanks look to continue power barrage against White Sox
Rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler has only eight major league starts, yet his New York Yankees teammates maintain a certain trust when he pitches.,"It makes us feel way more confident in the day -- like, we've just got to go out there and score some runs," infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. said. "Get som...
Reds' Andrew Abbott faces Cardinals, aims to overcome poor outing
If they are to close ground in the National League wild-card race, the Cincinnati Reds must get left-hander Andrew Abbott back on track.,Abbott (8-4, 2.62 ERA) is coming off his worst outing of the season. He allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits, including two homers, in four innings of a 1...
Braves' Chris Sale likely to return vs. Phillies
After spending more than two months on the injured list, Atlanta left-hander Chris Sale is expected to return Saturday evening when the Braves continue their four-game road series against the Philadelphia Phillies. ,Sale (5-4, 2.52 ERA) was having a productive season before he suffered a fractured r...
Marlins' Edward Cabrera tasked with slowing Mets' potent offense
Edward Cabrera often has looked like an ace-caliber starter for the Miami Marlins this season.,On Saturday afternoon, the New York Mets will present Cabrera with his biggest test yet.,The Mets will look to continue their offensive surge on Saturday when they host the Marlins in the third game of a f...
Improving Pirates chase series win vs. Red Sox
Fresh off a Paul Skenes victory in the series opener, the Pittsburgh Pirates will look to make it two wins in a row in Boston and eight victories in their last 10 games when they face the playoff-chasing Red Sox again on Saturday afternoon.,The Pirates are seven games deep in the basement of the Nat...
Slumping Nationals look to come through in clutch vs. Rays
The Washington Nationals will look to snap a six-game losing streak when they host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.,The Nationals out-hit the Rays 12-8 on Friday night but went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position in a 4-1 loss.,"We left a lot of guys, less than two outs, on third base...
Brewers' Quinn Priester brings win streak into matchup with Jays
Quinn Priester will look for his 11th consecutive winning decision as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers attempt to clinch their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.,The Brewers, who own the best record in the majors, defeated the Blue Jays 7-2 on Friday in the series open...
MLB roundup: Jonah Tong wins debut as Mets make history
Jonah Tong tossed five solid innings and earned the win in his major league debut Friday night, when the New York Mets provided him a historic burst of run support in a 19-9 rout of the visiting Miami Marlins.,The 19 runs scored were a club record in a home game for the Mets, whose 12 runs in the fi...
Masyn Winn drives in 3 as Cardinals edge Reds in 10
Masyn Winn drove in three runs as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals outlasted the Cincinnati Reds 7-5 in 10 innings Friday night.,Pedro Pages hit a two-run homer for the Cardinals, and Ivan Herrera went 2-for-3 with a homer and two runs.,Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore allowed three runs on eigh...
Giants' top offensive game of season sinks Orioles
Dominic Smith launched a home run into the bay, Luis Matos and Willy Adames collected four hits apiece and the San Francisco Giants ran their winning streak to six games with an 15-8 shellacking of the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Friday.,Matos and Adames scored three times apiece, while Jung Hoo L...
Zac Gallen, Diamondbacks shut down Dodgers
Zac Gallen pitched six scoreless innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the host Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 Friday night in the opener of a three-game series between the National League West rivals.,Blaze Alexander hit a two-run homer for the D-backs, who won their third game in a row and improve...
Jonah Heim, Michael Helman blast Rangers past A's
Jonah Heim hit a tiebreaking homer and Michael Helman added a two-run blast to help the Texas Rangers notch a 5-2 victory over the Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Heim also had a sacrifice fly as the Rangers won earned their third straight win and their sixth in the past seven. ...
Dansby Swanson belts 2 HRs, drives in 6 as Cubs rock Rockies
Dansby Swanson had two homers, a triple and a season-high six RBIs, Ian Happ and Michael Busch also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 11-7 in Denver on Friday night.,Happ and Nico Hoerner each doubled twice and Busch, Seiya Suzuki and Reese McGuire finished with two hits apie...