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Padres ride Manny Machado's power surge into series vs. Marlins
If the weekend is any indication, it might be time to put any concerns about Manny Machado's limited number of homers to bed.,Machado, who belted at least 28 homers in each of the past nine full seasons, entered the ninth inning Friday night in Atlanta with just three. That was before he launched a ...
'Frustrated' D-backs seek to get back on track vs. Pirates
The Arizona Diamondbacks return home Monday hoping a change of venue can alter their recent fortunes.,The Diamondbacks have lost a season-worst five games in a row as they prepare to face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game series on Monday in Phoenix.,"We're all extremely frustrate...
Ascending Rays take aim at Twins in series opener
Coming off a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays, the Tampa Bay Rays now stand at .500 for the first time in a month. ,Their reward for that is a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins, who are 16-5 in May, starting Monday.,The Rays finished their sweep of Toronto with one of th...
Dodgers turn to Yoshinobu Yamamoto in clash vs. Guardians
After spending the weekend in the city that never sleeps, the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are spending Memorial Day in a much more relaxed environment.,The Dodgers will open a three-game series in Cleveland on Monday, one day after completing a set in New York against the Met...
Mets and, yes, White Sox are upbeat going into series
The New York Mets hope they delivered a statement by winning two out of three games against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Chicago White Sox, fresh off one of the worst seasons of all-time, traveled to New York frustrated they didn't finish authoring a more declarative ...
Cubs' MLB-best offense looking to feast on dreadful Rockies
One of baseball's most formidable offenses will square off against the majors' worst pitching staff when the Chicago Cubs play host to the hapless Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game series on Monday.,Chicago enters the series a winner in seven of its last nine games, including two of thr...
Reds, Royals each looking for winning formula
Two teams coming off vastly different series will square off on Memorial Day in Kansas City, Mo., where the Kansas City Royals host the Cincinnati Reds.,The Royals, who wrapped up a six-game road trip on Sunday, recorded just seven total runs across their three games against the Minnesota Twins. Aft...
Brewers hope first late-inning rally kickstarts hot streak
After rallying for their first late-inning comeback victory of the season, the Milwaukee Brewers will look to bring that momentum home when they host the Boston Red Sox on Monday afternoon in the opener of a three-game series.,Rookie right-hander Chad Patrick (2-4, 3.23 ERA) starts for the Brewers, ...
Aces on mound as Rangers clash with Blue Jays
The Texas Rangers will have a modicum of momentum when they host the swooning Toronto Blue Jays on Monday afternoon in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,The Memorial Day matinee will begin with a pair of ace right-handers on the mound. Kevin Gausman (4-4, 4.03 ERA) will start fo...
Orioles find positives heading into series with Cardinals
The Baltimore Orioles finally have something to build off, and they'll be back home trying to do so.,The Orioles take on the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday afternoon to start a three-game series.,"The last two games were right where we should be," Baltimore pitcher Dean Kremer said. "It's something t...
Hayden Birdsong looks to lock in permanent spot in Giants' rotation
Hayden Birdsong began the season as a long reliever. The San Francisco Giants right-hander was so effective in that role, he earned an opportunity to join the starting rotation.,Birdsong will make his second start of the season in the opener of a three-game series at Detroit on Monday afternoon.,In ...
MLB roundup: Tigers' Tarik Skubal notches 13 Ks, shuts out Guardians
Tarik Skubal tied his career high with 13 strikeouts in the first shutout of his career, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 5-0 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.,Skubal (5-2), the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, retired the first 15 batters he faced and gave up on...
Pete Alonso homers, Mets take series from Dodgers
Pete Alonso snapped the longest home run drought of his career Sunday night, when his two-run shot in the first inning sparked the New York Mets to a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the rubber game of a three-game series.,The Mets dropped Friday's series opener 7-5 in 13 innings before winni...
Yankees eke out win, deny Rockies first series victory of season
Rookie J.C. Escarra had the first three-hit game of his career and drove in two runs, including the eventual game-winner, as the New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on a stormy Sunday in Denver.,Mark Leiter Jr. (3-3) pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless, hitless relief and Luke Weaver survi...
Yankees eke out 5-4 win, deny Rockies first series victory of season
Rookie J.C. Escarra had the first three-hit game of his career and drove in two runs, including the eventual game-winner, as the New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on a stormy Sunday in Denver.,Mark Leiter Jr. (3-3) pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless, hitless relief and Luke Weaver survi...
Tarik Skubal strikes out 13, helps Tigers shut out Guardians
Tarik Skubal tied his career high with 13 strikeouts in the first complete-game shutout of his career, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 5-0 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.,Skubal (5-2), the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, retired the first 15 batters he faced ...
Jake Cronenworth's blast helps Padres sink Braves
Jake Cronenworth had a pair of hits, including the go-ahead home run, and the visiting San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Sunday to win the rubber game of their series.,Cronenworth, who also doubled, hit a solo homer in the seventh inning to put the Padres in front and helped them win t...
Edward Cabrera, Marlins blank Angels for series win
Edward Cabrera combined with three relievers on a three-hitter as the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Sunday to win the three-game series in Anaheim, Calif.,Cabrera (1-1) allowed three hits with two walks and struck out a season-high 10 batters over 5 2/3 innings. Anthony Bender and...
Logan Davidson helps A's end 11-game skid with win over Phillies
Rookie Logan Davidson went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and scored the game-tying run for the Athletics, who went on to snap their 11-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday in Sacramento, Calif.,The loss ended Philadelphia's nine-game winning streak.,A's startin...
Christian Walker's walk-off blast propels Astros over Mariners
Christian Walker drilled his second career walk-off home run and the Houston Astros secured a four-game series victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners with a 5-3 win on Sunday.,Walker followed a ninth-inning leadoff single from Jose Altuve with a line drive into the left-field Crawford Boxes for ...