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Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton carry Twins past Padres
Byron Buxton went 2-for-5 with a homer, a double and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Royce Lewis finished 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs for Minnesota, which won the rubber match of the three-game series. Luke Kea...
Cubs claim Aaron Civale off waivers from White Sox
The Chicago Cubs claimed starting pitcher Aaron Civale off waivers on Sunday after the Chicago White Sox designated him for assignment, setting up a cross-city move.,Civale's stint with the White Sox lasted just 2 1/2 months after he was traded, along with cash considerations, from Milwaukee for And...
Blue Jays pick up Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from Pirates
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.,The timing of the move, coming before Sept. 1, makes Kiner-Falefa eligible for the Blue Jays' postseason roster.,This marks Kiner-Falefa's second stint with the Blue Jays. He was part o...
Austin Hays' homer helps Reds end skid vs. Cardinals
Austin Hays hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning to help the host Cincinnati Reds end a five-game losing streak with a 7-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.,Winner Brady Singer (12-9) went six innings, giving up five hits and three runs. The right-hander struck out eight and had no walk...
Angels place Tyler Anderson on IL, sign journeyman Jose Urena
The Los Angeles Angels placed starting pitcher Tyler Anderson on the 15-day injured list and signed free agent pitcher Jose Urena to fill his spot ahead of Sunday's game against the Houston Astros.,Anderson, who is dealing with a left oblique strain, last threw in Friday's 2-0 loss in Houston, worki...
Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz remain on leave amid probe
Major League Baseball and its players association extended the non-disciplinary paid leave of Cleveland Guardians right-handers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz "until further notice" amid an ongoing sports betting investigation.,Ortiz and Clase were placed on leave July 3 and July 28, respectively. Th...
Report: Cubs reach deal with Carlos Santana
The Chicago Cubs agreed to a contract with veteran first baseman Carlos Santana, MLB Network reported Sunday morning.,Terms of the deal were not immediately known for Santana, who was released by the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday, ending his third tenure with the club.,The Cubs (78-58) have won ei...
Dodgers try to avoid sweep against D-backs
In a sudden offensive funk, the Los Angeles Dodgers will look to break from their doldrums in the finale of a three-game home series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon., ,The Dodgers failed to score in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Friday, 3-0, and fell 6-1 -- getting six hits -- o...
Trea Turner, Phillies look to sweep aside Braves
Trea Turner and the Philadelphia Phillies are making their recent trip to New York feel like a distant memory. ,The suddenly surging Phillies aim for a four-game sweep of the visiting Atlanta Braves on Sunday night.,Philadelphia endured a three-game sweep at the hands of the Mets from Monday to Wedn...
Cubs aim for three-game sweep against Rockies
The Chicago Cubs took advantage of the thin air in Colorado on Friday night for an 11-7 win and then grinded out a 4-3 victory Saturday night. ,Now the Cubs can sweep a three-game series from the Rockies when the teams play Sunday afternoon at Coors Field.,Chicago will send left-hander Matthew Boyd ...
Josh Jung keys Rangers' high-octane offense into finale vs. A's
Josh Jung has recorded three straight three-hit games, making him one of the many hot Texas hitters.,The Rangers, who have scored 41 runs during a four-game winning streak, will look to continue their splurge when they close a three-game series against the Athletics on Sunday at West Sacramento, Cal...
Veteran Justin Verlander, rookie Dylan Beavers clash as Giants host O's
Having thrilled family and friends with a two-hit performance on the second day of his first professional series in his native California, rookie outfielder Dylan Beavers will reach another first when he and the Baltimore Orioles see Justin Verlander in the finale of their three-game series against ...
'Best player in baseball' takes aim for Royals vs. Tarik Skubal, Tigers
The Kansas City Royals are pushing for a playoff spot, and Bobby Witt Jr. is doing his part to help them get there.,Riding a majors-best 18-game hitting streak after recording single in the first inning Saturday, Witt crushed a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth in the Royals' 3-1 win against the...
With reinforcements on deck, Astros face Angels again
When rosters expand on Monday, the Houston Astros will be in position to welcome back potentially key cogs as they make a September playoff push.,The Astros need to get through their game Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Angels -- the third of a four-game series. The teams split the first two...
Yankees aim for eighth straight win, sweep of White Sox
The New York Yankees stretched their winning streak to a season-high seven games with Saturday's 5-3, 11-inning victory against the host Chicago White Sox.,"A bunch of wins coming different ways," Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger said, "so that was a good one.",New York will aim to sweep a four-gam...
Mets, Marlins aim to continue swinging loud bats in series finale
Three eventful games in New York have provided the Miami Marlins plenty of reason to be encouraged.,For the New York Mets, the most prolific offensive month in team history has done the same -- even if they're going to have a losing record in August.,The Marlins will look to win their first series i...
Brewers bid for sweep of Jays and struggling bullpen
The visiting Milwaukee Brewers have won the battle of the bullpens against the Toronto Blue Jays so far in their three-game series.,The Brewers will look for another strong performance from their bullpen as the team bids for a series sweep on Sunday afternoon in a matchup of division leaders.,Milwau...
Mariners try to extend wild-card lead, avoid sweep vs. Guardians
First baseman Josh Naylor was a man of few words during his five seasons with the Cleveland Guardians, even as a first-time All-Star in 2024.,Now with the Seattle Mariners and playing in his first series in Cleveland since being traded in the offseason, his lack of loquaciousness remains.,Naylor and...
Mitch Keller, Pirates aim for road sweep of Red Sox
The Pittsburgh Pirates close their seven-game road trip Sunday in Boston with a sweep of the Red Sox their goal.,The Pirates have amassed double-digit hits in back-to-back games, and their starting rotation has done well to help a streak of eight wins in 10 games, including 4-2 on their road trip th...
Ian Seymour, Rays look to subdue reeling Nationals
The Tampa Bay Rays will vie for a much-needed three-game series sweep on Sunday afternoon when they visit the Washington Nationals.,Tampa Bay is looking to gain ground in the American League wild-card race. The Rays on Monday will begin a stretch of seven games against teams ahead of them in the sta...