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Tigers manufacture enough runs to edge Athletics
Brant Hurter pitched effectively in the role of a bulk-innings reliever and the Detroit Tigers took advantage of a door-opening error to score twice in the seventh inning en route to a 2-1 road victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday afternoon.,With a second win in the last three days on the ...
Busy Marlins move 11 players through transactions
The Miami Marlins made 11 roster moves on Saturday, including placing right-handed pitchers Calvin Faucher and Max Meyer and outfielder Derek Hill on the injured list.,In other moves, the Marlins activated right-hander Anthony Bender (right shoulder impingement) from the 15-day IL; transferred left-...
Speedy recovery story -- Red Sox SS Trevor Story returns from shoulder surgery
The Boston Red Sox activated shortstop Trevor Story from the 60-day injured list prior to Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox.,Story's return is certainly a surprise. He dislocated and fractured his left shoulder on April 5 while diving for a grounder against the Los Angeles Angels. He und...
Yankees blank slumping Cubs for second straight game
Clarke Schmidt and Nestor Cortes combined on a four-hitter as the visiting New York Yankees recorded their second straight shutout victory over the Chicago Cubs, winning 2-0 on Saturday.,Catcher Austin Wells drove in a run and caught two baserunners stealing for the Yankees (82-60), who clinched the...
Nationals' DJ Herz overpowers Pirates in Game 1 of doubleheader
DJ Herz logged five no-hit innings as the Washington Nationals topped the host Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 on Saturday afternoon in the opener of a split doubleheader.,Herz (3-7) walked three and struck out five while keeping Pittsburgh (66-75) off the board to record his first win since Aug. 3.,Robert G...
Mets 2B Jeff McNeil breaks wrist in 'huge blow' to team
New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil has a broken right wrist and likely is out for the rest of the regular season, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday.,The injury occurred in the fifth inning in Friday night's 6-4 extra-inning win against the Cincinnati Reds. McNeil squared to bunt, and as he ...
Yankees RHPs Clarke Schmidt, Ian Hamilton return from IL
The New York Yankees reinstated right-handers Clarke Schmidt and Ian Hamilton from the 60-day injured list on Saturday.,Schmidt is scheduled to take the mound Saturday afternoon against the host Chicago Cubs in his first start since May 26, while Hamilton returns to the bullpen and could see his fir...
MLB Stretch Run Is All About Starting Pitching
As playoff chases are taking place across the MLB, it'll all boil down to which teams have the deepest pitching to make a run at the postseason....
Dodgers throw out another SOS for pitcher to oppose Guardians
Running thin on options in the starting rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers will have left-hander Justin Wrobleski make his return, even after he was sent back to the minor leagues this week following a disastrous outing. ,Wrobleski (1-2, 6.82 ERA) will start Saturday against the visiting Cleveland Gu...
Padres' Manny Machado aims to make history in clash vs. Giants
For 50 years, Nate Colbert stood by himself atop the San Diego Padres' all-time home run list. The likes of Dave Winfield, Ken Caminiti, Phil Nevin, Adrian Gonzalez, Tony Gwynn and Fernando Tatis Jr. have powered long blasts while wearing San Diego uniforms.,On Friday night, Colbert finally got comp...
Braves host Blue Jays in another key game in wild-card race
After a 3-1 win in Friday night's series opener with the visiting Toronto Blue Jays, the Atlanta Braves found themselves briefly ahead of the New York Mets for the final wild-card spot in the National League standings. ,But that changed when Mark Vientos clubbed a two-run walk-off homer to give the ...
Rangers bid to ignite offense in encounter vs. Angels
Any time the Texas Rangers lose a game, the odds decrease that they will qualify for the playoffs to defend last year's World Series crown. ,The Rangers will continue their long-shot bid on Saturday evening when they face the Los Angeles Angels at Arlington, Texas. The teams have split the first two...
Mariners aim to keep offense churning in rematch vs. Cards
After struggling offensively for much of the season, the Seattle Mariners have surged at the plate while trying to stay in the American League West race.,The Mariners (72-70) have won three games in a row -- by a combined score of 28-8. They will try to sustain that push Saturday night when they vis...
Rockies visit Brewers, take aim at rare third consecutive win
Michael Toglia will aim to continue his power surge on Saturday night when the visiting Colorado Rockies chase a series victory against the Milwaukee Brewers.,Toglia hit a solo homer in Colorado's 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. He followed that with a towering three-run shot in the...
Red Sox looking for more offense as series with White Sox continues
The Boston Red Sox will look to bank a second consecutive home win when they continue a three-game series against the lowly Chicago White Sox on Saturday evening.,Although Ceddanne Rafaela's two-run homer in the seventh inning was the difference in a 3-1 Friday win, the Red Sox (71-70) have managed ...
Tommy Pham aims to continue surge as Royals host Twins
If the Kansas City Royals hold on to a playoff spot, it likely will be a result of their late-season roster additions.,As they host the Minnesota Twins (76-65) on Saturday night in the second game of a weekend series, the Royals (77-65) have won back-to-back games for the first time in more than a w...
Red-hot Mets attempt to extend win streak to 9 vs. Reds
Mark Vientos sensed good things ahead for the New York Mets even during a subpar stretch in mid-August.,On Friday night, Vientos almost singlehandedly ensured the Mets' longest winning streak in five years would continue in the timeliest fashion possible.,Vientos and the Mets will look to remain red...
Astros aim to build on shutout of Diamondbacks
The Houston Astros welcomed back All-Star Kyle Tucker in the opener of an interleague series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, an 8-0 win highlighted by Yordan Alvarez blasting a pair of three-run homers.,After ending a three-game skid, the Astros will seek another victory on Satu...
With health concerns growing, Phillies take on Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies, who have won six consecutive games, appear headed to their first division title since 2011.,About the only thing that might derail the Phillies (85-56) is a barrage of injuries.,On Saturday, when the Phillies play the host Miami Marlins (52-89) in the third of four games i...
Hot hitters square off in Athletics-Tigers matchup
Two of the hottest hitters in the American League go head to head once again Saturday afternoon when Zach McKinstry and the Detroit Tigers visit Lawrence Butler and the Oakland Athletics in the continuation of a three-game series.,Butler finished with three hits while McKinstry had two as the two te...