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Orioles activate former top prospect Heston Kjerstad
The Baltimore Orioles activated outfielder Heston Kjerstad and right-handed reliever Jacob Webb from the injured list prior to Sunday's game at the Detroit Tigers.,In corresponding moves, Baltimore designated left-hander Cole Irvin and infielder Nick Maton for assignment. ,Kjerstad, 25, the No. 2 ov...
Phillies activate IF Alec Bohm from IL
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated infielder Alec Bohm from the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's finale of a three-game series against the visiting New York Mets.,Catcher Aramis Garcia was designated for assignment to make room for Bohm on the 28-man roster.,Bohm, 28, initially was placed on ...
Dodgers pitch Walker Buehler against Braves after latest injury news
The news that Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow has a sprained pitching elbow and could be lost for the season will undoubtedly put additional pressure on Walker Buehler to regain his touch in time for the playoffs.,Buehler is set to take the mound for the visiting Dodgers in the third ...
Mariners dress for success in matchup vs. Rangers
Decades ago, Nike created a TV commercial for Air Jordans in which Mars Blackmon, a fictional character portrayed by Spike Lee, exclaimed "It's gotta be the shoes" when referring to NBA superstar Michael Jordan's exploits.,For the Seattle Mariners, it's gotta be the unis.,After rallying for victorie...
Brewers near division title while Arizona seeks to stop slide
After taking two straight in Arizona and four of five during their current road trip, the Milwaukee Brewers can start penciling in the day they will likely clinch the National League Central. It could happen as early as next week at home.,Milwaukee (86-62), which has an 11-game lead over the Chicago...
Healthier Astros look to keep rolling against struggling Angels
The Houston Astros finally caught glimpses on Saturday night of the vintage Justin Verlander and Kyle Tucker they've missed all summer.,On Sunday afternoon, the Astros just need the Ronel Blanco they've grown accustomed to seeing all season.,Blanco will take the mound as the Astros look to complete ...
Padres seek to sweep Giants as Luis Arraez closes in on franchise record
Luis Arraez will continue his pursuit of one of the legendary Tony Gwynn's team records when the San Diego Padres attempt to close a three-game sweep over the host San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon. ,Arraez had three- and two-hit games on the first two nights of the series, during which the...
Rockies hunting rare sweep vs. fading Cubs
For a team 35 games below .500, the Colorado Rockies have shown plenty of fight as their season nears its end.,Colorado has won three straight games in its final at-bat, including the first two of its three-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs.,After Saturday's comeback win in extra innings...
Reds turn to Rhett Lowder in bid for sweep of tumbling Twins
The Cincinnati Reds will go for a three-game sweep when they face the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. ,Cincinnati (73-77) is coming off a decisive 11-1 win over the Twins on Saturday night, which followed an 8-4 victory in the series opener on Friday. The Reds have won nine of th...
Behind Yariel Rodriguez, Blue Jays bid for sweep of Cards
The Toronto Blue Jays will look for right-hander Yariel Rodriguez to show continued improvement when they bid for a three-game sweep of the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon.,The Blue Jays (71-78) followed a 4-3 victory in 11 innings on Friday with a 7-2 win over the Cardinals (74-74)...
Guardians' Ben Lively to start against Rays after injury scare
While the Cleveland Guardians wait for one key contributor to return from injury, another is set to go.,With All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan considered day-to-day, Ben Lively takes the mound after dodging a serious injury in his most recent outing, as the American League Central-leading Guardians lo...
Royals face Pirates, look to gain ground in postseason race
In the thick of the American League playoff picture, the Kansas City Royals are playing some of their best ball of the season ahead of Sunday afternoon's series finale in Pittsburgh against the Pirates.,Kansas City (82-67) is three games behind the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians, and just tw...
Nationals' MacKenzie Gore latest lefty to challenge Marlins
The Miami Marlins, who are a National League-worst 11-42 against left-handed starters this season, get to face another one on Sunday afternoon as they go for a series split with the host Washington Nationals.,MacKenzie Gore (8-12, 4.34 ERA), who is 1-1 with a 2.95 ERA in three career starts against ...
Resilient Phillies chase series victory vs. Mets
The Philadelphia Phillies' best quality might be their resilience. ,Fresh off a comeback win against the New York Mets, the Phillies will aim to capture the rubber match of their three-game series Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia. ,The Phillies (89-59) have an eight-game lead over the second-place M...
After snapping home skid, White Sox aim for rare series win in matchup vs. A's
Nothing comes easily for the Chicago White Sox, who will face the visiting Oakland Athletics in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.,The White Sox (34-115) snapped a franchise-worst 16-game home losing streak with a 7-6 walk-off victory on Saturday night, but only after Oakla...
Rafael Devers, Red Sox aim to take down Yankees
Rafael Devers was surprised when Gerrit Cole opted to intentionally walk him with one out and nobody on base in the fourth inning Saturday.,The odd situation ultimately spurred the Boston Red Sox to their first road victory in two weeks and put them above .500. ,They can record a split of their four...
Keider Montero, Tigers look to top Orioles in series finale
Keider Montero threw a complete-game shutout in his most recent start. ,The Detroit Tigers' rookie right-hander will look to deliver another sparkling outing in the finale of a three-game home series against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon.,Montero required just 96 pitches to blank the Col...
MLB roundup: White Sox end record home skid on walk-off HR
Andrew Benintendi hit a walk-off homer as the Chicago White Sox halted their franchise-record home losing streak at 16 games with a 7-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday.,Gavin Sheets also homered for Chicago, which won at home for the first time since Aug. 12. The White Sox recorded th...
Justin Verlander gets back in win column as Astros edge Angels
Yordan Alvarez hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth inning on Saturday night for the Houston Astros, who beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 in Anaheim, Calif., in the second game of a three-game series between the American League West rivals.,Justin Verlander tossed five innings to earn his first ...
Mariners rally past Rangers to spoil Max Scherzer's return
Randy Arozarena's single with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning scored the winning run as the host Seattle Mariners defeated the Texas Rangers 5-4 on Saturday night to spoil Max Scherzer's return.,Julio Rodriguez and Luke Raley homered for the Mariners (76-73), who ralli...