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Rafael Devers delivers against Gerrit Cole as Red Sox down Yankees
Rafael Devers hit a two-run single with the bases loaded in the fifth inning to continue his dominance of Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 7-1 victory over the host New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon.,The Red Sox (75-74) avoided falling under .500...
Bobby Witt Jr.'s big day boosts Royals over Pirates
Bobby Witt Jr. went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs and Michael Wacha hurled five quality innings, helping lead the visiting Kansas City Royals to a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.,Wacha (13-7) allowed just one run on four hits, while striking out eight and walking three. ,The R...
Red Sox refresh bullpen amid series vs. rival Yankees
The Boston Red Sox made two additions to their bullpen Saturday in the middle of a series against the rival New York Yankees.,Left-hander Bailey Horn was recalled and left-hander Zach Penrod had his contract purchased. Both were promoted from Triple-A Worcester. Left-hander Cam Booser and right-hand...
Twins to face Reds with Carlos Correa back in fold
The Minnesota Twins added a key player on Saturday, hours ahead of their game against the Cincinnati Reds in Minneapolis. ,Minnesota (78-69) activated shortstop Carlos Correa before the second contest of the three-game series. Correa has been sidelined since July 12 because of plantar fasciitis in h...
Mets call up INF Luisangel Acuna
Seeking to strengthen the bench for a potential postseason run, the New York Mets promoted Luisangel Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.,He is the younger brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr.,Acuna has played second base, shortstop and center field at Syracuse, where he has posted a...
Twins activate All-Star SS Carlos Correa from IL
The Minnesota Twins activated All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. ,Correa has missed 51 games since the All-Star break while dealing with right plantar fasciitis. He is expected to be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds in Minneapolis...
Royals put RHP Chris Stratton (forearm) on 15-day IL
The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Chris Stratton on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right forearm flexor strain and recalled left-hander Angel Zerpa from Triple-A Omaha.,Stratton allowed two runs on three hits in the ninth inning of Kansas City's 8-3 victory over the host Pittsburgh...
Reports: Mets to call up INF Luisangel Acuna
Seeking to strengthen the bench for a potential postseason run, the New York Mets will promote Luisangel Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse, multiple outlets reported Saturday.,He is the younger brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr.,Acuna has played second base, shortstop and center field at Syr...
M's relying on Julio Rodriguez vs. Rangers as games dwindle
It might be a little late to salvage the Seattle Mariners' playoff hopes, but Julio Rodriguez finally is getting untracked.,Rodriguez hit a three-run homer into the upper deck in left field with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning Friday night as the Mariners rallied from a four-run deficit ...
Astros' Justin Verlander aims to get back on track vs. Angels
The Houston Astros haven't punched their ticket to the playoffs just yet.,But for Justin Verlander, the postseason may as well begin Saturday night.,Verlander will look to snap an extended slump and audition for a spot in the Astros' playoff rotation when he takes the mound in the middle contest of ...
Brewers bid for series victory in encounter vs. Diamondbacks
The Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks finally faced each other in the 147th game of the 2024 season.,The late-season crush of games between two teams that met in last season's National League wild-card round continues Saturday night when the Brewers and Diamondbacks clash in Phoenix.,Milwau...
Fernando Tatis Jr. on a tear as Padres visit Giants
Fernando Tatis Jr. will continue the pursuit of his third consecutive 20-home run season when the San Diego Padres go for a second straight road win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.,Tatis followed a game-opening single by Luis Arraez with his 17th homer in a three-run first inning ag...
Rockies look to deal another blow to Cubs' slim playoff aspirations
The Colorado Rockies have been eliminated from postseason contention but are doing their best to hurt teams with hopes to reach the playoffs.,The Rockies defeated the surging Detroit Tigers on Thursday and followed that with a dramatic 9-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. Chicago has littl...
Braves' Chris Sale out to further Cy Young case vs. Dodgers
Chris Sale will look to bolster his already strong case for the National League Cy Young Award on Saturday night when the host Atlanta Braves continue their four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.,On a broader scale, Sale (16-3, 2.38 ERA) leads the NL in wins and ERA and is second in strik...
Carlos Correa expected to return for Twins' rematch vs. Reds
The Minnesota Twins will add a key player when they face the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night in the second contest of their three-game series in Minneapolis. ,Minnesota (78-69) is expected to activate shortstop Carlos Correa before the game. Correa has been sidelined since July 12 because of plant...
Royals, with playoffs in sight, take on Pirates
It's been awhile since the Kansas City Royals have played meaningful September baseball, and it's a feeling the club wants to get used to.,The Royals sit three games behind the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians. Kansas City, currently in the second AL wild-card slot, is two games b...
White Sox face A's, look to end team-record home skid
The Chicago White Sox are nearing the end of a historically bad season, but interim manager Grady Sizemore still is excited about every game.,Sizemore hopes that enthusiasm turns into a much-needed victory when the White Sox (33-115) continue a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletic...
After chasing no-hit bid, Tigers take aim at Corbin Burnes, Orioles
The series opener between Baltimore and Detroit delivered plenty of drama.,The host Tigers took a combined no-hitter into the ninth inning on Friday night before Gunnar Henderson broke it up with a two-out triple. Detroit, however, held on for a 1-0 victory and handed the Orioles (83-65) their fifth...
Guardians' Joey Cantillo looks to subdue Rays
Left-hander Joey Cantillo should have plenty of confidence following the best start of his young major league career. ,That could prove important as he looks to help the Cleveland Guardians avoid a third straight defeat and losing a home series to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday evening. ,After going...
Rising star Dylan Crews looks to lead Nationals against Marlins
Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews is showing why he's ranked the No. 1 prospect in baseball., ,The 2023 winner of the Golden Spikes Award, which is bestowed to the best amateur player in the United States, Crews didn't make his major league debut until Aug. 26. But the 22-year-old already ...