MLB Page 27 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Braves, Brewers bring big-league approach to Little League Classic
When the Milwaukee Brewers play the Atlanta Braves in the Little League Classic on Sunday night in Williamsport, Pa., it will bring back fond memories for many of the participating players while likely creating some new ones.,"Being a kid, your goal is to get to Williamsport, but what's really cool ...
Diamondbacks look to close wild-card gap against Reds
The Arizona Diamondbacks, with their wild-card run gaining a sense of urgency, will complete their Jekyll-and-Hyde series with the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in Phoenix.,The Reds hammered out a season-high 16 hits and JJ Bleday hit for the eighth cycle in franchise history in an 11-5 win Saturday aft...
Dodgers send Blake Snell to mound in effort to sweep Pirates
Two starts into his return from an elbow procedure, Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell has already tapped into his ace persona and will be on the mound again Sunday in the finale of a three-game series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.,Shoulder fatigue delayed Snell's start to the se...
Randy Arozarena, Mariners stay hungry ahead of finale vs. Cubs
Randy Arozarena got the first word and the last word Saturday.,And did a little talking with his glove in between.,Arozarena, moved into the leadoff spot when Brendan Donovan was a late scratch, hit the first pitch in the bottom of the first inning over the fence in deep left-center field. He added ...
Red Sox try to solve deceptive Giants LHP Matt Wilkinson in sweep quest
In a matchup of two promising rookie left-handers, Matt Wilkinson makes his second MLB start for the San Francisco Giants as they look to salvage the finale of a three-game weekend series against the host Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon.,The 23-year-old Wilkinson (0-0, 0.00 ERA) aims to follow up...
Padres seek sweep of Twins after another comeback win
While the San Diego Padres would prefer not to have to rally from behind so often, they have become one of the top comeback teams in the majors this year.,Saturday night's 7-5 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins, which saw San Diego erase a 5-1 deficit, was its 36th win after trailing at any p...
Guardians plan to shuffle lineup in series finale vs. Rockies
Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt liked how his offense performed in the team's 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night, so he used the same lineup on Saturday night.,It paid off as the Guardians recorded their third straight win with a 4-3 decision.,Vogt's lineup will be different ...
Royals, Kyle Isbel vie to stay hot, sweep struggling Tigers
Despite sitting last in the American League Central, the Kansas City Royals are playing their best baseball of the season. ,Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers haven't done much lately to help their postseason push. ,Winners of a season-high seven games in a row, the host Royals will try on Sunday afterno...
To earn playoff spot, Rangers must get offense going against Angels
Los Angeles Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will make his return from the 60-day injured list against a scuffling Texas Rangers lineup on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers suffered a 3-0 setback on Saturday as Angels starter Ryan Johnson and relievers Michael Fulmer and Ryan Watson combined o...
Marlins' Heriberto Hernandez heating up as Nats try to avoid sweep
The Miami Marlins, who will attempt to sweep the visiting Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon, are receiving contributions from surprising sources such as outfielders Heriberto Hernandez and Jakob Marsee.,Hernandez, signed by the Marlins as a minor-league free agent in November 2024, made his M...
Cody Bellinger to return from IL as Yankees seek to take series from Jays
For nearly the past month, the New York Yankees have missed Cody Bellinger's offense while dealing with Aaron Judge's absence due to a fractured rib.,After missing 25 games with a strained left hamstring, Bellinger will be activated from the injured list on Sunday when the Yankees host the Toronto B...
Astros send Cristan Javier to hill in rubber game vs. Athletics
The Astros' 4-3 loss to the Athletics on Saturday pivoted in the top of the eighth inning when reliever Bennett Sousa surrendered three runs immediately after the Astros' two-run seventh.,Sousa retired only one batter and allowed two hits and one walk. He followed right-hander AJ Blubaugh out of the...
Mets relishing role as spoiler against White Sox
The New York Mets aren't in a playoff race. But they sure are having fun tormenting those who are.,The Mets will look to lock up another series win over a contender on Sunday afternoon when they visit the Chicago White Sox for the finale of a three-game interleague set.,Right-hander Nolan McLean (9-...
Rays eager to regain form, salvage series finale vs. Orioles
Not only have the Tampa Bay Rays struggled in the past week-plus, but the troubles have come against the bottom teams in the American League East.,Tampa Bay will try to avoid a three-game series sweep by the host Baltimore Orioles when the teams face off on Sunday afternoon.,The Rays, who dropped tw...
Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies strive to stay hot in finale vs. Cards
The Philadelphia Phillies will aim for their third consecutive series sweep on Sunday afternoon when ace left-hander Cristopher Sanchez faces the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.,The Phillies carry an eight-game winning streak into the matchup, including triumphs of 7-6 and 12-3 in the first two contes...
D-backs' manager: Ketel Marte 'free to do whatever' while on IL
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, who gained attention recently by not showing up for a game, was back in the news for appearing in images on social media at a casino while his team was playing.,The three-time All-Star is not available to play after going on the 10-day injured list on...
MLB roundup: Dylan Cease flirts with no-hitter, Blue Jays hold off Yanks
Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays recorded a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon.,Cease (8-5) carried a no-hit bid for 6 2/3 innings until Jazz Chisholm Jr. singled to right field. He then allowed an RBI single to Austin ...
Padres dig out of early hole, surge past Twins
Ty France's RBI single capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday night that helped the San Diego Padres rally for a 7-5 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins.,The rally started with the Padres down 5-2 when Freddy Fermin reached by catcher's interference on Ryan Jeffers. F...
JJ Bleday hits for cycle, Reds pound Diamondbacks
JJ Bleday hit for the cycle and drove in three runs, Elly De La Cruz had four hits and was a triple short of the cycle, and the Cincinnati Reds evened the weekend series with an 11-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night in Phoenix.,Bleday doubled in a run in the first, had an RBI ...
Red Sox rally in 9th, score 3 runs to stun Giants
Eli White slid home with the winning run on Wilyer Abreu's fielder's choice, as the Boston Red Sox erased a 2-0, ninth-inning deficit and walked off with a 3-2 win over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.,With the bases loaded, Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge made a great diving...