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Surging Guardians have sights set on sweeping A's
The Cleveland Guardians are off to their best start since 1999, but first-year manager Stephen Vogt is taking the early success in stride....

With Anthony Rendon ailing, Angels try to avoid being swept in Cincinnati
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon was booed during introductions before the club's home opener on April 5, in part because he has been a bust since signing a $245 million free-agent contract.,Over the last two weeks, however, he's heated up, collecting hits in 16 of his last 42 at-bats...

With Anthony Rendon ailing, Angels try to avoid being swept in Cincinnati
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon was booed during introductions before the club's home opener on April 5, in part because he has been a bust since signing a $245 million free-agent contract....

Nationals bring momentum into rubber match vs. Astros
The Washington Nationals should have some momentum going into Sunday afternoon's series finale against the visiting Houston Astros., ,The series is even at one game apiece after the Nationals rallied for a 5-4, 10-inning victory Saturday. They scored two runs in the ninth and one run in the extra in...

Nationals bring momentum into rubber match vs. Astros
The Washington Nationals should have some momentum going into Sunday afternoon's series finale against the visiting Houston Astros....

Red Sox seek road series sweep vs. struggling Pirates
The visiting Boston Red Sox will look to sweep the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon when the teams wrap up a three-game series., ,After winning the series opener 8-1 on Friday night, Boston earned a 4-2 victory Saturday. The Red Sox have five home runs in the two games and have 29 homers in 22...

Red Sox seek road series sweep vs. struggling Pirates
The visiting Boston Red Sox will look to sweep the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon when the teams wrap up a three-game series....

Phillies look to beat White Sox again, grab another sweep
The Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of a second consecutive three-game sweep.,The Phillies defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Saturday and can record the sweep with a win when the teams battle in the series finale on Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia.,The Phillies entered this series after ...

Phillies look to beat White Sox again, grab another sweep
The Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of a second consecutive three-game sweep....

Rays hope to keep Yankees' bats in check in series finale
The Tampa Rays thoroughly enjoyed how their pitchers performed Saturday, especially against Aaron Judge.,The strong pitching kept the Yankees at bay, and the Rays eventually got the big hit they were seeking in their 2-0 win in 10 innings. Tampa Bay attempts to earn a series win on Sunday afternoon ...

Rays hope to keep Yankees' bats in check in series finale
The Tampa Rays thoroughly enjoyed how their pitchers performed Saturday, especially against Aaron Judge....

MLB roundup: Braves top Rangers for 6th straight win
Travis d'Arnaud hit a two-run homer, his fourth in two nights, to help the Atlanta Braves to a 5-2 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday, extending their winning streak to six games.,The home run came in d'Arnaud's only official at-bat. He also walked twice and was hit by a pitch. The home...

MLB roundup: Braves top Rangers for 6th straight win
Travis d'Arnaud hit a two-run homer, his fourth in two nights, to help the Atlanta Braves to a 5-2 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday, extending their winning streak to six games....

Jose Berrios improves to 4-0 as Jays knock off Padres
Jose Berrios tossed six shutout innings and Daulton Varsho cracked a three-run homer to lift the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.,Berrios (4-0) scattered five hits, walked two and struck out six to lower his earned run average to 0.85. Toronto's bu...

Jose Berrios improves to 4-0 as Jays knock off Padres
Jose Berrios tossed six shutout innings and Daulton Varsho cracked a three-run homer to lift the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night....

Mariners power through snow, shut out Rockies
Luis Castillo pitched seven scoreless innings for his first victory of the season and Cal Raleigh had four hits, including a homer, as the Seattle Mariners blanked the Colorado Rockies 7-0 on a chilly Saturday night in Denver.,Julio Rodriguez went 4-for-5 with two RBIs and two stolen bases for the M...

Mariners power through snow, shut out Rockies
Luis Castillo pitched seven scoreless innings for his first victory of the season and Cal Raleigh had four hits, including a homer, as the Seattle Mariners blanked the Colorado Rockies 7-0 on a chilly Saturday night in Denver....

Big inning helps Orioles stave off Royals, 9-7
The Baltimore Orioles used a seven-run second inning to escape with a 9-7 win over the host Kansas City Royals on Saturday night to even their series.,Corbin Burnes delivered five shutout innings before coming apart in the sixth. ,Burnes (3-0) recovered from being pelted by a sharp first-inning gro...

Big inning helps Orioles stave off Royals, 9-7
The Baltimore Orioles used a seven-run second inning to escape with a 9-7 win over the host Kansas City Royals on Saturday night to even their series....

Cubs turn back Marlins, salvage split of twin bill
Cody Bellinger and Alexander Canario homered and Michael Busch delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth to help the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 win against the visiting Miami Marlins to earn a split of the doubleheader on Saturday night.,Cubs rookie left-hander Shota Imanaga (3-0) allowed three ru...