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Mariners' Bryan Woo dominates in shutout of Athletics
Bryan Woo continued his mastery of the Oakland Athletics with six shutout innings, Mitch Garver homered and drove in two runs, and the visiting Seattle Mariners prevailed 3-0 in a third straight pitchers' duel between the American League West rivals Thursday afternoon.,Woo (3-0), an Oakland native, ...
Kyle Isbel's clutch hit gives Royals edge over Guardians
Kyle Isbel delivered a two-out, tiebreaking single in the eighth, and five Kansas City relievers held the Cleveland Guardians without a hit over 5 1/3 innings, during the Royals' 4-3 road win Thursday.,The Royals broke a 3-3 tie with two outs in the eighth as Adam Frazier doubled against Hunter Gadd...
Status of SS Corey Seager in doubt as Rangers meet Giants
All eyes will be on the status of reigning World Series MVP Corey Seager when the Texas Rangers open a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night in Arlington, Texas.,Seager extended his career-best on-base streak to 28 games with a second-inning single off left-hander Joey W...
Pirates sign LHP Justin Bruihl to major league roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl and added him to the bullpen in advance of Thursday's game against his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers.,In corresponding moves, right-hander Quinn Priester was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Monday, with a right...
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. HR fuels Blue Jays past Orioles
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run home run, left-hander Yusei Kikuchi pitched six strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays held on to defeat the visiting Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Thursday afternoon.,The Blue Jays won their second game in a row to gain a split of the four-game series with the Ori...
Diamondbacks claim RHP Thyago Vieira off waivers from Orioles
The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed right-hander Thyago Vieira off waivers on Thursday following his one-game stint with the Baltimore Orioles.,Vieira, 31, was designated for assignment on Monday by the Orioles, who acquired him and minor-league pitcher Aneuris Rodriguez from the Milwaukee Brewers on M...
Reports: Pirates set to add LHP Justin Bruihl to active roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl and are expected to add him to the active roster, multiple outlets reported on Thursday.,A corresponding roster move was not reported.,Bruihl, 26, pitched in 19 games for the Cincinnati Reds' Triple-A affiliate at Louisville this seaso...
Pirates fastballs dazzle on day of 100-mph heaters
That noise coming out of Pittsburgh following the Pirates' 10-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday is the remnants of blazing fastballs cutting through the night air along the Allegheny River.,Pirates pitchers Paul Skenes and Aroldis Chapman headlined an impressive day all around base...
Top MLB Trade Deadline Candidates At Every Position
Here's a starting lineup comprised of the top MLB trade deadline candidates by position. ...
Brewers bid to regain form in series opener vs. Tigers
The Milwaukee Brewers still hold a solid lead in the National League Central Division despite hitting a roadblock in Philadelphia this week. The Brewers were swept in a three-game road series by the Phillies following a five-game winning streak.,On Friday, the Brewers will look to get back on track ...
Reds activate RHP Emilio Pagan from injured list
The Cincinnati Reds activated right-hander Emilio Pagan from the 15-day injured list on Thursday.,Pagan, 33, has not pitched for the Reds since May 19 due to tightness in his right triceps.,Pagan is 2-3 with a 4.19 ERA in 21 relief appearances this season, his first with Cincinnati.,He is 24-21 with...
Red Sox activate RHP Isaiah Campbell from IL
The Boston Red Sox reinstated right-hander Isaiah Campbell from the 15-day injured list Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester.,The 26-year-old reliever landed on the IL on April 12 with a right shoulder impingement.,Campbell made six rehab appearances at Worcester and allowed zero earned r...
Braves look for measure of revenge vs. Nationals
National League East rivals looking to move on from debacles meet on Thursday when the Atlanta Braves open a four-game series at the Washington Nationals.,Atlanta was shut out 9-0 by the Red Sox in Boston on Wednesday while the Nationals were routed 9-1 as the New York Mets completed a three-game sw...
Rising Reds return home to oppose Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds will look to continue their offensive revival when they return home Thursday for the opener of a four-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs.,The National League Central rivals are playing for the second time in week, after the Reds took two of three last week in Chicago.,...
With Manny Machado in question, Padres open set vs. D-backs
After playing Wednesday's 3-2 loss at the Los Angeles Angels almost as though it were a self-fulfilling prophecy, the San Diego Padres start a seven-game homestand Thursday with the first contest of a four-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks.,San Diego limped home with injury added to the insu...
White Sox look to avoid making history vs. Red Sox
The Chicago White Sox will attempt to end a 13-game losing streak Thursday when they open a four-game series against the visiting Boston Red Sox., ,The latest loss came when Mike Tauchman's home run in the ninth inning gave the Chicago Cubs a 7-6 victory Wednesday night. With the defeat, the White S...
Cards aim to pick up steam in series opener vs. reeling Rockies
After persevering during a difficult nine-game road trip through Cincinnati, Philadelphia and Houston, the St. Louis Cardinals will try to regain momentum during a seven-game homestand.,First up for the Cardinals is the opener of a four-game series with the slumping Colorado Rockies on Thursday nigh...
Nick Gonzales, Pirates shoot for sweep of Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Nick Gonzales has made himself at home in the majors since being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on May 10.,Fresh off his career-high-tying, four-RBI performance, Gonzales will look to lead the Pirates to a three-game series sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers ...
Yankees set sights on season sweep of Twins
For 5 1/3 innings, the New York Yankees were literally perfect against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.,New York did not get the perfect game or the no-hitter but notched another victory over the Twins and can complete a sweep of the season series on Thursday night before hosting the Los A...
After rainout, Guardians seek shortened sweep of Royals
The Cleveland Guardians got the best of Kansas City's ace on Tuesday. Following a weather-related interruption in the series, the Guardians will try to do the same against another of the Royals' strong arms.,Looking to continue their history of success against Brady Singer, the Guardians will aim to...