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Pirates activate RHP Quinn Priester from IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated right-handed starting pitcher Quinn Priester from the 15-day injured list Tuesday amid a flurry of roster moves.,The Pirates also optioned outfielder Edward Olivares to Triple-A Indianapolis, while left-hander Justin Bruihl accepted an outright assignment to Indianap...
Royals-Cardinals rained out, doubleheader Wednesday
The St. Louis Cardinals postponed Tuesday night's game with the visiting Kansas City Royals due to inclement weather.,The contest will be made up Wednesday with a split doubleheader at Busch Stadium, with the first game starting at 12:45 p.m. CT and the nightcap at 6:45 p.m. CT.,The Cardinals (48-42...
Paul Skenes Should Be in National League Cy Young Conversation This Year
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes has had an incredible start to his rookie campaign, and being a rookie shouldn't stop him from contending for the Cy Young award....
Braves, D-backs face off in prime-time pitching matchup
The Atlanta Braves pushed back the start of All-Star left-hander Chris Sale by one day, setting up a stellar pitching matchup against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen when the teams meet Tuesday night in Phoenix.,Sale (11-3, 2.71 ERA) is tied for the major league lead in victories. Galle...
Rangers, Max Scherzer look to add to Angels' woes
Max Scherzer made his season debut for the Texas Rangers on June 23, but he has yet to regain his lights-out form. Scherzer will turn 40 on July 27, so it's possible the Scherzer of old won't return, but he is taking steps in the right direction.,Scherzer is scheduled to be on the mound Tuesday in A...
Reds' Nick Lodolo set to return for start vs. Rockies
The Cincinnati Reds get an ace back in their rotation on Tuesday when they host the Colorado Rockies in the second game of a four-game series.,Left-hander Nick Lodolo (8-3, 2.96 ERA) returns for Cincinnati after spending the minimum 15 days on the injured list due to a blister on his left hand.,In h...
Surging Twins hope to keep rolling against White Sox
Five players had multi-hit games for the Minnesota Twins in their latest victory, an 8-6, 11-inning road win against the Chicago White Sox on Monday.,"We have a lot of depth in our lineup," Twins shortstop Carlos Correa said. "A lot of guys that can get the job done on any given night. ... That's wh...
MLB roundup: Braves rally in 9th, top D-backs in 11th
Sean Murphy hit a game-tying two-run homer in the ninth inning and Marcell Ozuna lined a tiebreaking sacrifice fly to center in the 11th as the Atlanta Braves rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night in Phoenix.,Arizona was two strikes away from winning in the ninth wh...
Braves peak late, sink D-backs in 11th
Sean Murphy hit a game-tying two-run homer in the ninth inning and Marcell Ozuna lined a tiebreaking sacrifice fly to center in the 11th as the Atlanta Braves rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night in Phoenix.,Arizona was two strikes away from winning in the ninth wh...
Corey Seager, Wyatt Langford power Rangers past Angels
Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford each homered and doubled, Nathaniel Lowe had three hits and the Texas Rangers routed the Los Angeles Angels 9-4 on Monday in Anaheim, Calif.,Marcus Semien went 2-for-4 with a walk for the Rangers, who finished with 12 hits against Angels starter Davis Daniel (1-2) and...
Brewers aim to continue home success vs. Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers will try and continue their home-field success behind right-hander Colin Rea when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series., ,The Pirates have not yet named a starter opposite Rea (8-2, 3.34 ERA)., ,Pittsburgh defeated the New York Mets 8...
Twins pile up 15 hits, top White Sox in 11 innings
Brooks Lee delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the 11th inning and Byron Buxton had three hits to boost the Minnesota Twins to an 8-6 victory against the host Chicago White Sox on Monday.,Matt Wallner, Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach homered as Minnesota improved to 8-0 against Chicago this season w...
Mets, Nationals begin 3-game series in search of spark
The New York Mets' momentum stalled with losses in the final two games of a four-game series against the Washington Nationals last week.,But the consecutive wins didn't provide a much-needed boost for the Nationals.,A pair of teams seeking a spark will meet on Tuesday night, when the Mets host the N...
Led by feisty offense, Royals hope to take down Cards
The Kansas City Royals scored two runs or fewer nine times during a 6-9 rut. They then exploded for 10 runs in a drubbing of the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. ,Kansas City will attempt to ride its power surge on Tuesday when it visits the St. Louis Cardinals for the opener of a two-game series. ,"That...
Guardians look to awaken bats vs. Tigers
The Cleveland Guardians had their offense silenced in their first game at Detroit this season on Monday. The visitors will look for their bats to heat up on Tuesday when their four-game series against the Tigers continues.,Cleveland was limited to three hits, all singles, in a 1-0 loss on Monday, th...
MLB roundup: Tigers pull out 1-0 win over Guardians
Jake Rogers scored the game's only run in the eighth, Keider Montero delivered a strong start and the Detroit Tigers stretched their winning streak to four games by edging the visiting Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Monday night.,Montero held the Guardians to three hits in 6 1/3 innings. Tyler Holton (4...
Rece Hinds homers in debut as Reds blank Rockies
Rece Hinds hit a towering home run in his major league debut as the Cincinnati Reds blanked the visiting Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Monday night.,Elly De La Cruz went 2-for-3 with an RBI double one day after earning his first career All-Star selection. He also stole two bases and scored twice.,Hinds, r...
Rece Hinds homers in MLB debut as Reds blank Rockies
Rece Hinds hit a towering home run in his MLB debut as the Cincinnati Reds blanked the visiting Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Monday night.,Elly De La Cruz went 2-for-3 with an RBI double one day after earning his first career All-Star selection. He also stole two bases and scored twice. Hinds, recalled f...
Blake Snell set to begin latest comeback when Giants face Jays
Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell is trying to squeeze a two-start week into the six remaining days before the All-Star break.,Snell's first outing will come on Tuesday night when the host San Francisco Giants open a three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays.,The series m...
Quiet bats haunting Mariners entering series vs. Padres
Their lineup is swinging and missing at a frightening pace. Their once-comfortable American League West lead is shrinking almost daily after losing six straight series.,The skidding Seattle Mariners get another crack at sparking a much-needed turnaround on Tuesday night when they visit the San Diego...