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Dodgers turn to Bobby Miller to make debut vs. Rockies
Right-hander Bobby Miller takes the mound for the first time this season as the Los Angeles Dodgers meet the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in the finale of a three-game series.,Not only did Miller struggle early last season amid speculation that he was headed for a breakout year, he went th...
Max Meyer, Marlins take aim at Diamondbacks
Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer underwent elbow surgery in August 2022.,It's only now -- nearly three years later -- that Meyer is starting to feel like his old self again.,On Wednesday night, Meyer (1-1, 2.00 ERA) will take the mound when the Marlins host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second...
First-place Rangers looking to extend lead over Angels
The Texas Rangers look to increase their hold on the top spot in the division when they host the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday in the middle game of a three-game American League West set in Arlington, Texas.,The Angels will send right-hander Jose Soriano (2-1, 2.70 ERA) to the mound opposite Texas...
Red Sox look for continued offense in series finale vs. Rays
The Boston Red Sox broke out of an offensive slump by collecting 12 hits during Tuesday's 7-4 road victory over the Tampa Bay Rays and will look to remain hot at the plate when the teams wrap up a three-game series on Wednesday night.,Boston entered Tuesday's matchup with six losses in its last eigh...
Tyler Soderstrom, A's ride power surge into rematch vs. White Sox
Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said he felt this could be a breakout season for first baseman Tyler Soderstrom coming out of spring training.,"He put in a lot of work in the offseason (and) came to spring training with a great mindset," Kotsay said of the first-round pick of the 2020 MLB Draft out of...
Jasson Dominguez aims to stay hot as Yanks eye sweep of Royals
The New York Yankees are getting a lift from Jasson Dominguez's glove and bat to go along with strong starting pitching in their two wins over the Kansas City Royals.,The host Yankees are curious to see if Dominguez can produce another big night and how Clarke Schmidt looks in his season debut on We...
Mitchell Parker eyes continued success for Nats in matchup with Pirates
The Washington Nationals have yet to lose one of left-hander Mitchell Parker's starts this season and hope to keep that streak going on Wednesday night when they take on the host Pittsburgh Pirates.,Parker (2-0, 1.96 ERA) will oppose Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter (0-2, 7.20) in the third game of...
Phillies' Aaron Nola seeks elusive first win of season vs. Giants
Aaron Nola is off to the worst start of his career, but there is plenty of baseball to be played. ,The veteran right-hander will aim to secure his first win of the season Wednesday night when the Philadelphia Phillies host the San Francisco Giants in the third contest of their four-game set. ,Nola (...
Reds face Mariners, seek fifth straight victory
The Cincinnati Reds will try to continue their winning ways Wednesday night when they host the Seattle Mariners in the second game of a three-game set., ,On Tuesday, the Reds extended their winning streak to four games, all of them coming on the current six-game homestand. Austin Hays hit a go-ahead...
Orioles look for offensive consistency against Guardians
The Baltimore Orioles might want to take a close look at the Cleveland Guardians when trying to break out of their doldrums at the plate.,The teams will meet again Wednesday evening in Baltimore.,"This is a contact team," Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said of the Guardians. "I think we could all take...
Cubs look to cap California trip with series win vs. Padres
On Tuesday night, the Chicago Cubs became the first team to hand the San Diego Padres a home loss this season.,On Wednesday afternoon, Chicago has a chance to end what shaped up as a difficult swing through National League West powers Los Angeles and San Diego with a 4-2 record if it can win the ser...
Facing Cardinals, Astros seek season's first back-to-back wins
The Houston Astros extended their streak of alternating wins and losses to 12 games with a 2-0 road victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday and set the stage to claim the rubber match of this three-game series and climb back to .500 with a win on Wednesday.,The Astros have not won consecutiv...
Brewers turn to Jose Quintana in bid for series win vs. Tigers
The Milwaukee Brewers hope veteran left-hander Jose Quintana can replicate his first outing when they host the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon.,Quintana (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will start the rubber match of the three-game series. He will oppose right-hander Keider Montero (6-6, 4.76 ERA in 2024), who...
Mets' Francisco Lindor looks to redeem himself vs. Twins
Francisco Lindor might be harder on himself than any fan could be. ,The New York Mets shortstop is determined to snap out of a defensive funk when he and his teammates take on the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis. The contest marks the rubber match of a three-game series. ,Lindo...
Braves' Spencer Strider expects to make return at Blue Jays
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider is expected to make his first start in more than a year Wednesday afternoon against the host Toronto Blue Jays.,The teams have split the first two contests of the three-game series after the Blue Jays defeated the Braves 6-3 on Tuesday night.,It will be St...
MLB roundup: Cubs end Padres' perfect home start
Nico Hoerner tripled in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning on Tuesday and the visiting Chicago Cubs handed the San Diego Padres their first home loss, 2-1.,With Dansby Swanson placed at second base as the automatic runner, Hoerner lined a 2-0 fastball from Yuki Matsui (0-1) to the gap in...
Tyler Mahle's outing sets tone for Rangers' win over Angels
Marcus Semien and Kyle Higashioka drove in runs to back the pitching of Tyler Mahle and four relievers as the Texas Rangers blanked the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game at Arlington, Texas.,Mahle (3-0) started for the Rangers and was brilliant for the third straight ou...
Tyler Soderstrom's 6 RBIs spur A's to blowout of White Sox
Tyler Soderstrom hit two homers and drove in a career-high six runs and Shea Langeliers also homered, doubled and drove in two runs to lead the visiting Athletics to a 12-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opening game of a three-game series on Tuesday night.,Soderstrom took over the major ...
Will Smith's 3-run HR leads Dodgers past Rockies on Jackie Robinson Day
Will Smith hit a three-run home run in a four-run third inning and Tommy Edman had four hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 6-2 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Tuesday amid the annual Jackie Robinson Day celebration.,Rookie left-hander Jack Dreyer (2-0) had four strikeouts in 1 2/...
In 10th, Cubs hand Padres first home loss
Nico Hoerner tripled in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning and the visiting Chicago Cubs handed the San Diego Padres their first home loss, 2-1, on Tuesday night.,With Dansby Swanson placed at second base as the automatic runner, Hoerner lined a 2-0 fastball from Yuki Matsui (0-1) to the...