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A's place RHP Austin Adams (forearm) on IL, activate RHP Dany Jimenez
The Oakland Athletics placed right-hander Austin Adams on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with right forearm tendinitis.,The move is retroactive to Thursday. In a corresponding move, the A's activated right-hander Dany Jimenez (strained left oblique) from the 15-day IL.,Adams, 33, is 1-2 with a 3....

Mets activate OF Starling Marte, out since June 22
The New York Mets activated outfielder Starling Marte from the 10-day injured list and inserted him starting lineup for Sunday's home game against the Miami Marlins.,Marte, who has been sidelined by a right knee bone bruise, is playing right field and batting fifth in the lineup for the Mets.,In a c...

Yankees, Tigers set to clash in MLB Little League Classic
A showdown between the heavy favorites for the American League Most Valuable Player Award and the league's Cy Young Award will make the annual MLB Little League Classic even more special.,The New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, chasing a Triple Crown, will face Detroit Tigers dominant left-hander Tarik S...

End of a Bay Area era: Giants, A's likely play final game as neighbors
When Major League Baseball began including interleague matchups in the regular season in 1997, the Bay Bridge Series between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics came to life.,On Sunday, the teams are expected to meet for the final time as neighbors -- the Giants will cross the San Francis...

Braves' Michael Harris II looks to show Angels' youngsters his skills
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will spend the rest of the season looking at the youngsters, determining how they fit into the franchise's future.,Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker already knows he's got a great fit with 23-year-old Michael Harris II in his outfield. Harris likely will ...

Bradley Blalock, Rockies seek to slow down Padres
The Colorado Rockies essentially offered the white flag on the 2024 season a month ago with a shift to younger players, and right-hander Bradley Blalock will receive more playing time as a result.,Blalock, 23, was acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers on July 27 and made his first major league start w...

Twins seek four-game sweep vs. reeling Rangers
The Minnesota Twins will vie for a sweep of their four-game series against the Texas Rangers on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.,The Twins followed one-run wins on Thursday and Friday by rallying for a 5-2 victory on Saturday. ,Picking up a game on the American League Central-leading Cleveland ...

Cubs, in pursuit of playoffs, look to sweep Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs have had an impressive weekend against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.,It started with Seiya Suzuki delivering a game-winning hit in extra innings on Friday. And in a win Saturday, Chicago received clutch extra-base hits from Ian Happ and Michael Busch, along with a solid effort fro...

Dodgers turn to Clayton Kershaw in bid for series win vs. Cards
With the Los Angeles Dodgers beset by injuries to their starting pitchers, Clayton Kershaw's recovery from offseason shoulder surgery has become even more crucial to the team's fortunes.,Kershaw's comeback will continue Sunday afternoon when the Dodgers play the rubber match of their three-game seri...

Brewers close series vs. Guardians with momentum on their side
Despite losing leading hitter Christian Yelich to season-ending back surgery, the Milwaukee Brewers have plenty of momentum and will try to finish a series sweep of the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon.,Milwaukee, leader of the National League Central, enters the contest with four wi...

Astros' Framber Valdez aims to continue torrid stretch in matchup vs. White Sox
In addition to a 6-1 win Saturday over the Chicago White Sox that squared the three-game series, the host Houston Astros could get an additional helping of good news along with a victory in the rubber match on Sunday afternoon.,Veteran right-hander Justin Verlander (neck discomfort) appears poised t...

Rays eye sweep of Diamondbacks before heading to West Coast
After losing three straight series, the Tampa Bay Rays have assured themselves not only of a winning weekend, but they are going for a sweep on Sunday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Adding to the accomplishment, the opponent is one of the hottest teams in baseball -- the Arizona Diamondbacks. SUP...

Looking to continue dominance, Phillies go for sweep vs. Nats
The Washington Nationals will look to avoid a four-game sweep by the host Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday after being outclassed in the first three games.,Philadelphia has outscored the Nationals by a combined 21-6 in the series, including a 5-1 victory on Saturday.,The Phillies have won eight of th...

Royals go for sweep against reeling Reds
If all goes as the Kansas City Royals would like, the best game of Dairon Blanco's career will be looked back upon as a main reason the Royals snapped their playoff drought this fall.,The Royals will aim to complete a series sweep of the host Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon when the teams meet i...

Mariners eager to get offense going vs. Pirates
What a difference a week makes. Unfortunately for the Seattle Mariners, it hasn't been a good one.,On Aug. 11, the Mariners were tied with the Houston Astros for first in the American League West and were 2 1/2 back of the final wild-card berth.,Entering Sunday, they've lost five in a row, are four ...

Pair of strong starts puts Mets on track to sweep Marlins
Sean Manaea pitched seven strong innings on Friday night. Then Luis Severino tossed the New York Mets' first nine-inning shutout in over three years on Saturday afternoon.,No pressure, Paul Blackburn.,The most recent addition to the Mets' rotation will look to help his new team complete a sweep on S...

Red Sox set sights on another road win vs. Orioles
The Boston Red Sox might have found an unexpected venue to get their season to another level.,The Red Sox seek their third straight victory at Camden Yards when they take on the host Baltimore Orioles in the series finale Sunday afternoon.,Boston won 5-1 on Saturday night after a weather delay, rema...

MLB roundup: Cristopher Sanchez's 2-hitter lifts Phils past Nats
Cristopher Sanchez pitched a two-hitter for his second career complete game to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the visiting Washington Nationals 5-1 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory.,Sanchez (9-8) struck out four with no walks for Philadelphia, which has won eight of the nine meetin...

Marcell Ozuna, Chris Sale lead Braves' rout of Angels
Marcell Ozuna had three hits, including a three-run homer in the first inning, sparking the Atlanta Braves to an 11-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Ramon Laureano and Whit Merrifield also homered, and Michael Harris II chipped in with three hits for an Atla...

Marcel Ozuna, Chris Sale lead Braves' rout of Angels
Marcell Ozuna had three hits, including a three-run homer in the first inning, sparking the Atlanta Braves to an 11-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Ramon Laureano and Whit Merrifield also homered, and Michael Harris II chipped in with three hits for an Atlanta...