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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...
Setting sights on bigger goals, Orioles take on Rays
The Baltimore Orioles have clinched a winning record, but there is quite a bit more in mind for the American League East leaders.,They will try to keep plugging away when facing the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday in the middle game of a three-game series.,The Orioles (82-60) are guaranteed to f...
Nationals, Pirates set for day-night DH after rainout
After pending thunderstorms in the Pittsburgh area led to the scheduled Friday night game being postponed, the Pirates and the visiting Washington Nationals will play a day-night doubleheader on Saturday.,It was the first game postponed at PNC Park this season.,The only action for the teams on Frida...
MLB roundup: Manny Machado ties Padres' career HR mark in win
Manny Machado went deep twice and tied the Padres' record for career homers as San Diego beat the visiting San Francisco Giants 5-1 on Friday.,Machado's second homer of the night, his 25th of the year, soared into the second deck in left field to start the bottom of the eighth inning. It was his 163...
Seth Brown lifts A's past Tigers in 13th inning
Seth Brown's second hit of extra innings, a one-out double in the bottom of the 13th, gave the Oakland Athletics a 7-6 walk-off win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Friday in the longest game of the season for each team.,On a night when Detroit's Tarik Skubal was denied a potential 17th win, a ga...
Yankees aim for second straight win over Cubs
The New York Yankees are hoping the series against the Chicago Cubs this weekend at Wrigley Field sparks a successful run into the postseason.,After winning the opener of the three-game series in impressive fashion, the Yankees (81-60) look to build on the victory on Saturday.,Luis Gil and three rel...
Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez (foot) likely bound for IL
Los Angeles Dodgers cleanup hitter Teoscar Hernandez is likely headed to the injured list with a foot injury sustained Friday night against the visiting Cleveland Guardians.,Hernandez got hurt in the first inning after he was hit on the left foot by a pitch from left-hander Matthew Boyd.,After takin...