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Four-game skid broken, Reds chase series split vs. Braves
Two pitchers looking for bounce-back starts will face off Thursday when the Atlanta Braves complete their homestand with the finale of their four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds.,The Braves won the first two games of the series, but Cincinnati prevailed 4-3 on Wednesday to end its four-game ...
Rockies' Tanner Gordon set for season debut in DH vs. Tigers
The Detroit Tigers and Colorado Rockies were slated to play three games in three days, but rain condensed the schedule.,Detroit took the opener 8-6 in 10 innings on Wednesday night, and now the teams will wrap up the series with a traditional doubleheader on Thursday.,Colorado will send left-hander ...
Phillies look to Jesus Luzardo in bid to sweep Rays
The Philadelphia Phillies are coming around at the plate, and left-hander Jesus Luzardo keeps silencing the opposition during his first season with the team.,The Phillies would love to see more of the same on both fronts Thursday as they vie for a three-game series sweep of the host Tampa Bay Rays.,...
White Sox look to break Royals' hold on series rivalry
Starting pitching has helped continue the Kansas City Royals' recent dominance over the Chicago White Sox.,With Kris Bubic looking to continue his strong start to 2025, the Royals can complete a four-game series sweep with their 11th consecutive home win over the White Sox on Thursday.,Winners of fi...
Young arms square off in Rangers-Red Sox rubber match
After evening the three-game series on a night that featured clutch hitting from both Wilyer Abreu and Alex Bregman, the Boston Red Sox look for their second consecutive win over the visiting Texas Rangers in a Thursday matinee.,The Red Sox broke a three-game skid with a 6-4 win Wednesday in which t...
Angels rally past Jays on Jorge Soler's double in 9th
Jorge Soler's three-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Los Angeles Angels a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,The Angels, who have won three of their last four, trailed 4-2 going into the ninth before loading the bases with no outs agains...
Byron Buxton, Twins eye three-game sweep of Orioles
Byron Buxton is hot, and he's helping the Minnesota Twins break out of a cold spell.,Buxton and the Twins will look to continue their recent success when they attempt to complete a three-game sweep against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis. The Twins won the series opener 9-...
AL-best Tigers break tie in 10th, keep Rockies reeling
Trey Sweeney had three hits, including an RBI double in a two-run 10th inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 in Denver on Wednesday night.,Javier Baez had two hits and four RBIs and Colt Keith contributed two hits and an RBI for Detroit, which has won five of its last six and ...
Orioles acquire RHP Luis F. Castillo from Mariners
Right-hander Luis F. Castillo, designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners a day earlier, landed with a new team on Wednesday when the Baltimore Orioles acquired him in a cash deal.,The Orioles optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.,Castillo, 30, made two starts for Seattle early in the season befo...
MLB roundup: Yankees rally, edge Padres in 10th
Rookie J.C. Escarra hit a pinch-hit walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning Wednesday night as the New York Yankees earned a 4-3 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres after being no-hit for 6 1/3 innings by Dylan Cease.,Cody Bellinger homered to end Cease's bid for his second no-hitter and th...
Reds RHP Hunter Greene (groin) exits after three innings
Cincinnati ace Hunter Greene was removed from the Reds' Wednesday game against the host Atlanta Braves in the bottom of the fourth inning after sustaining a right groin injury.,Reds manager Terry Francona said after his team's 4-3 win, "We are going to get him looked at in the morning. ... I don't t...
Jays RHP Max Scherzer (thumb) moves closer to return
For the first time since exiting his Toronto Blue Jays debut on March 29 with right thumb inflammation, three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer faced hitters on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.,Scherzer, 40, who is eligible to be activated off the 60-day disabled list on May 29, drew praise from h...
Byron Buxon, Harrison Bader homer in Twins' win over Orioles
Byron Buxton went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, and the Minnesota Twins posted a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.,Harrison Bader added a pinch-hit, two-run shot for the Twins, who won their fourth game in a row. Minnesota will try to complete a three-game sweep...
Byron Buxon, Harrison Bader both homer in Twins' 5-2 win over Orioles
Byron Buxton went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, and the Minnesota Twins posted a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.,Harrison Bader added a pinch-hit, two-run shot for the Twins, who won their second game in a row. Minnesota will try to complete a three-game sweep...
Yankees walk off Padres in 10th after overcoming Dylan Cease gem
Rookie J.C. Escarra hit a pinch-hit walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning Wednesday night as the New York Yankees earned a 4-3 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres after being no-hit for 6 1/3 innings by Dylan Cease.,Cody Bellinger homered to end Cease's bid for his second no-hitter and th...
Michael Wacha, Royals maintain mastery of White Sox
Michael Wacha allowed three hits over seven scoreless innings and Bobby Witt Jr. clubbed a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals hung on to beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Wednesday night.,Kansas City has won each of its past 10 home meetings with Chicago.,The Royals have scored an average of tw...
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez, Taijuan Walker combine for 2-hit shutout of Rays
Cristopher Sanchez allowed one hit over six scoreless innings and Taijuan Walker struck out seven over the final three frames, fueling the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.,Sanchez (4-1) fanned five batters and walked three, departing after 8...
TJ Friedl homers twice as Reds edge Braves
TJ Friedl hit a pair of home runs to help the visiting Cincinnati Reds end a four-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.,Friedl began the game with a home run and added another solo shot in the third inning. They were his second and third homers of the season and the...
Wilyer Abreu homers twice as Red Sox upend Rangers
Wilyer Abreu and Alex Bregman both went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 6-4 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.,Abreu homered twice and hit an RBI double across his last three at-bats as the Red Sox overcame a 3-2 deficit by scoring the game's...
Reds RHP Hunter Greene (groin) exits after 3 innings
Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene was removed from Wednesday night's game against the host Atlanta Braves in the bottom of the fourth inning after suffering a right groin injury.,Greene, 25, was warming up to pitch the bottom of the fourth when he bounced a pitch in the dirt and looked into the dugo...