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Nolan Jones, Rockies shoot for another win vs. Nationals
Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones is heading into the late stages of a disappointing season marked by multiple injuries. Finally healthy, Jones is eager to finish the season in a positive manner.,Jones figures prominently in the long-term plans of the Rockies, who continue a three-game series ...
Cole Irvin returns to banged-up Orioles for start vs. Mets
The Baltimore Orioles received encouraging performances from two members of their topsy-turvy late-inning relief corps Tuesday night -- hours after getting even more bad news regarding their injury-plagued rotation.,Left-hander Cole Irvin will make his unexpected return to the rotation Wednesday aft...
All-Stars go head-to-head as White Sox face Giants
All-Stars Logan Webb and Garrett Crochet go head-to-head in a regular-season game for the first time in their careers Wednesday afternoon when the San Francisco Giants seek a sweep in their three-game home series against the Chicago White Sox.,The Giants held their position 3 1/2 games out of the fi...
Diamondbacks coiled for sweep of Marlins
The Miami Marlins were just what the Arizona Diamondbacks needed.,After being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, Arizona will try for a three-game sweep of the host Marlins on Wednesday.,Arizona will start left-hander Jordan Montgomery (8-6, 6.25 ERA). In four career games against the Marlins, Montgomery ...
Justin Verlander returns as Astros go for series win vs. Red Sox
As right-hander Ronel Blanco labored for 3 2/3 innings in the Houston Astros' 6-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, the return of veteran right-hander Justin Verlander gained an additional measure of significance.,Verlander will make his first start since June 9 when host Houston and Boston mee...
Jason Heyward's pinch-hit HR sends Dodgers past M's
Pinch hitter Jason Heyward hit a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-3 victory against the visiting Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.,Gavin Lux and Max Muncy also went deep for the National League West-leading Dodgers, who won th...
Rangers' Andrew Heaney looks for rare win in finale vs. Pirates
Andrew Heaney carries the unwanted title of leading the major leagues in losses, but Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said the left-hander has pitched better than his record would indicate.,Heaney will get a chance to prove Bochy correct when he takes the mound for the Rangers in the rubber game of...
MLB roundup: Guardians outlast Yankees in 12 innings
Pinch hitter Lane Thomas hit a tiebreaking double to start a six-run 12th inning for the Cleveland Guardians, who earned a marathon 9-5 victory over the host New York Yankees on Tuesday night.,Thomas helped the Guardians avoid a fourth straight loss and win for the sixth time in 16 games on a night ...
Robbie Ray gets back in win column as Giants sink White Sox
Left-hander Robbie Ray responded to one of the worst performances of his career with a stellar effort, Heliot Ramos drove in two runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the visiting Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night. ,Filling in for injured catcher Patrick Bailey for a second straight game, Curt...
Rays need just one run to knock off A's
Shane Baz scattered three hits over 7 2/3 shutout innings and Jose Siri homered to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 1-0 victory over the host Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.,It was the first win since July 3, 2022, for Baz (1-2), who missed the entire 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery ...
Jurickson Profar's three-run shot lifts Padres over Twins
Jurickson Profar's three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted the San Diego Padres to a 7-5 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.,San Diego trailed 5-3 after pinch hitter Christian Vazquez lined a two-run single in the top of the eighth against Tanner Scott (8-5).,The Padr...
Rays need just 1 run to knock off A's
Shane Baz scattered three hits over 7 2/3 shutout innings and Jose Siri homered to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 1-0 victory over the host Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.,It was the first win since July 3, 2022, for Baz (1-2), who missed the entire 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery ...
Brewers ride Frankie Montas' gem, hold off Cardinals
Frankie Montas blanked the St. Louis Cardinals on one hit in seven innings Tuesday as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers won 3-2 to extend their winning streak to six games.,Montas (6-8) struck out three batters and walked one as the Brewers improved to 7-1 against the Cardinals this season.,Brewers clo...
Guardians erupt for six runs in 12th to beat Yankees
Pinch hitter Lane Thomas hit a tiebreaking double to start a six-run 12th inning for the Cleveland Guardians, who earned a marathon 9-5 victory over the host New York Yankees on Tuesday night.,Thomas helped the Guardians avoid a fourth straight loss and win for the sixth time in 16 games on a night ...
Angels end skid, snap Royals' winning streak
Zach Neto's tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning led the Los Angeles Angels to a 9-5 victory in Kansas City on Tuesday, ending the Royals' five-game winning streak.,The Angels had lost three straight and six of their past seven games.,Neto led off the sixth with his team-leading 19th homer, snappin...
Guardians erupt for six runs in 12th to win marathon affair vs. Yankees
Pinch hitter Lane Thomas hit a tiebreaking double to start a six-run 12th inning for the Cleveland Guardians, who earned a marathon 9-5 victory over the host New York Yankees on Tuesday night.,Thomas helped the Guardians avoid a fourth straight loss and win for the sixth time in 16 games on a night ...
Jarren Duran's four hits power Red Sox to win over Astros
Jarren Duran capped a four-hit effort with a two-out, tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning, carrying the visiting Boston Red Sox to a 6-5 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday.,Duran terrorized the Astros with his blend of speed and power. He hit his 17th homer, scored three runs, drove i...
Cody Bellinger's timely hit backs Javier Assad as Cubs handle hot Tigers
Cody Bellinger ripped a two-run double and Javier Assad allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.,Dansby Swanson belted a solo homer in the sixth inning to help the Cubs record their third win in four games and spoil the re...
Cubs handle hot Tigers
Cody Bellinger ripped a two-run double and Javier Assad allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.,Dansby Swanson belted a solo homer in the sixth inning to help the Tigers record their third win in four games and spoil the ...
Mitch Keller, Pirates blank Rangers
Mitch Keller threw seven-plus shutout innings to help the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-0 win against the Texas Rangers in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday evening in Arlington, Texas.,Keller (11-7) allowed three hits, struck out nine and didn't walk a batter.,Keller had lo...