Baseball Page 639 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Padres look for another strong pitching performance vs. Dodgers
Friday night's series opener between the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres was a tribute to the adage that good pitching beats good hitting....
Rockies host Rangers in quest for first series win
The Colorado Rockies finally put together a winning streak but have yet to win a series this season....
Giants' Mason Black looks to subdue Reds in home debut
The San Francisco Giants hope this year's top pitching prospect will follow in the footsteps of last year's phenom when right-hander Mason Black gets the ball against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night....
Brewers out to extend dominant stretch vs. struggling Cardinals
Milwaukee right-hander Freddy Peralta will look to bounce back from both a poor start and a suspension when the Brewers host the struggling St. Louis Cardinals in the third game of a four-game series on Saturday night....
White Sox aim to continue power display vs. Guardians
The Chicago White Sox feel like they're turning a corner....
Tarik Skubal faces Astros, looks to reverse Tigers' losing trend
Tarik Skubal is becoming one of the most feared pitchers in the majors....
Yankees turn to Nestor Cortes in rematch vs. Rays
The New York Yankees showed off their fine pitching and flexed just enough muscle to secure a series-opening victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night....
Mets' Christian Scott set for home debut vs. Braves
New York Mets right-hander Christian Scott believes the only difference between his first major league start last week and his second outing on Saturday will be the presence of the home crowd....
Power-packed Phillies shoot for another W over Marlins
As the wins keep piling up, the Philadelphia Phillies continue to gain confidence....
Skidding Red Sox aim for offensive revival vs. Nationals
The Boston Red Sox will search for solutions to their offensive woes on Saturday when they face the visiting Washington Nationals in the second contest of a three-game series....
Drooping Pirates look for jolt from hot prospect Paul Skenes
The already-considerable buzz surrounding Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes only heightens ahead of his scheduled major league debut against the visiting Chicago Cubs on Saturday....
Former Jays farmhand to face them as starter for Twins
Minnesota Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson will be pitching to clinch the series Saturday afternoon against the host Toronto Blue Jays, the team that traded him nearly three years ago....
MLB roundup: Padres walk off, halt Dodgers' win streak
Luis Arraez lined a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night as the San Diego Padres snapped the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers' seven-game winning streak with a 2-1 decision....
Orioles shuffle bullpen, aim to clinch series with Diamondbacks
Don't be surprised if the Baltimore Orioles continue their different bullpen approach to closing out games, which they put on display on Friday....
Stuart Fairchild homers as Reds hang on to beat Giants
Andrew Abbott and four relievers combined on a seven-hitter, Stuart Fairchild homered and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the host San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Friday night to snap an eight-game losing streak....
Adam Frazier’s 2-run blast in 9th powers Royals past Angels
Adam Frazier's two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning flipped the game and lifted the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels Friday night in Anaheim, Calif....
Dylan Moore knocks in five as Mariners mash A's
Dylan Moore homered and drove in five runs as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Oakland Athletics 8-1 Friday night in the opener of a three-game series....
Luis Arraez gives Padres walk-off win over Dodgers
Luis Arraez lined a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night as the San Diego Padres snapped the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers' seven-game winning streak with a 2-1 decision....
Rockies top Rangers for first win streak of season
Charlie Blackmon hit a tiebreaking, two-out double in the eighth inning and the Colorado Rockies produced their first winning streak of the year with a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday in Denver....
Mariners RHP Bryan Woo exits season debut with injury
Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo left his season debut after 4 1/3 scoreless innings Friday night against the visiting Oakland Athletics with an undisclosed injury....