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Dodgers' Bobby Miller looks for better showing in opener vs. Rays
While the Los Angeles Dodgers have shored up their leaky division lead for the time being, they will head into a three-game home series against the Tampa Bay Rays looking to solidify their rotation for the path ahead.,Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller will take the mound in the series opener Friday ...
Behind Francisco Lindor, Mets face Padres, continue playoff pursuit
Some folks think one's best ability is availability.,New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor must be one of those guys. ,When his team continues its four-game series against the host San Diego Padres on Friday night, count on Lindor being in the lineup. After all, he's played in all 128 games this ...
Twins open big homestand with Cardinals
The Minnesota Twins know their upcoming nine-game homestand could be pivotal as they pursue a division championship in the American League Central.,The Twins also know that they remain without a couple of their impact hitters in Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton. But they are confident anyway as they o...
Sparks, Mystics look to end five-game skids
The Washington Mystics and Los Angeles Sparks could hardly be much more similar heading into their matchup Friday evening in Washington, D.C.,Unfortunately, what the teams share isn't pretty. Each is 6-22 with 12 games left, each is hoping to end a five-game losing streak, and each coach is eager fo...
Brewers look to get back on winning track at A's
The streaky Milwaukee Brewers hope to end a downward trend when they continue a six-game trip with a three-game set against the Oakland Athletics starting Friday night.,Both teams played afternoon affairs on Thursday, and each continued a recent pattern.,The Brewers were beaten 3-0 on the road by th...
Taijuan Walker out to halt personal skid as Phillies face Royals
After a disappointing series loss to the division rival Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies travel to Kansas City for a weekend series with the Royals.,On the heels of a four-game winning streak, the Phillies have lost three of their last four and scored a total of six runs on 13 hits while dr...
Tigers look to keep playoff hopes alive vs. White Sox
Detroit Tigers rookie right-hander Keider Montero has faced all but one of the club's American League Central rivals.,That's set to change Friday as the Tigers visit the Chicago White Sox, who are trying to win consecutive games for the first time since late June.,Montero (4-5, 5.28 ERA) will aim to...
Angels hope rookie's first hit sparks offense against Jays
The visiting Los Angeles Angels hope the first major league hit by Niko Kavadas, a three-run homer, provides momentum against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.,The homer by Kavadas, a blast to left with two outs in the ninth against Tommy Nance on Thursday, was too late to prevent a 5-3 loss in...
Braves' Chris Sale seeks first career win over Nationals
The Atlanta Braves will send ace Chris Sale to the mound on Friday to try to continue the team's momentum, as they open a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals -- a team he's never beaten.,The Braves are coming off a 3-2 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday to win the three-game s...
Newcomer Ben Gamel, Astros try for more success vs. O's
The Houston Astros are adding to their contributors as they've continued to make an August impact in the American League postseason picture.,Outfielder Ben Gamel, claimed off waivers from the New York Mets, is the latest player to give the Astros a boost.,The Astros will seek more from him, perhaps ...
Leaning on unsung players, Marlins start series vs. Cubs
The Miami Marlins, who have the worst record in the National League, are looking for keepers.,Miami will open a three-game series on Friday night against the visiting Chicago Cubs. The Marlins were idle Thursday, while the Cubs defeated the visiting Detroit Tigers 10-2.,There are perhaps some gems w...
Riding 3-game HR streak, Aaron Judge leads Yanks vs. Rockies
With 34 games left, talk of another 60-home run season by Aaron Judge is starting for the New York Yankees.,After homering in a third straight game, Judge is on pace for 61 as the Yankees host the Colorado Rockies on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.,Judge is at 48 homers after going deep...
Reds hope to continue climb to .500 vs. Pirates
The Cincinnati Reds have been on the verge of moving into the thick of the National League wild-card race for most of the second half, but first, they need to get their record back to .500.,The Reds will try to start that climb when they visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for the second game of their four...
Rangers eager to spoil Guardians' playoff hopes
A year ago, the Texas Rangers were making their playoff push that ultimately led to a World Series triumph.,Now, the underachieving Rangers look to finish strong and damage the Cleveland Guardians' slim lead in the American League Central. ,After their first series victory in nearly a month, the vis...
Bears S Douglas Coleman III leaves preseason game in ambulance
Chicago Bears safety Douglas Coleman III was taken off the field in an ambulance during Thursday night's preseason game against the host Kansas City Chiefs.,Coleman was hurt making a tackle on the first play from scrimmage of the second half. He came behind Chiefs wide receiver Cornell Powell and hi...
Ons Jabeur pulls out of U.S. Open due to injury
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur withdrew from the U.S. Open due to an injury.,While Jabeur and the WTA did not disclose the specific injury, Jabeur withdrew from the WTA events in Washington and Cincinnati earlier this summer due to a right shoulder issue.,"Thank you," Jabeur posted on X, formerly Twitter, acc...
U.S. Open men's, women's draws released
The next showdown between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain could come in the semifinals of the U.S. Open.,The men's and women's singles draws for the final Grand Slam event of the season were released on Thursday, and Sinner and Alcaraz are on the same side of the bracket as the No...
Reports: Chiefs make Creed Humphrey highest-paid center in NFL
The Kansas City Chiefs and center Creed Humphrey agreed on a four-year, $72 million extension that includes $50 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Humphrey has started every game for the Chiefs since they selected hi...
Blue Bombers hope to keep momentum going vs. Tiger-Cats
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers still have a losing record and are tied for third in the CFL's West Division but suddenly have a clearer path to the postseason than they've had for weeks.,The Blue Bombers swept consecutive games against the B.C. Lions, brightening their outlook for the remainder of the se...
49er re-sign veteran TE Logan Thomas
The San Francisco 49ers re-signed Logan Thomas on Thursday to a one-year contract, nearly two weeks after releasing the veteran tight end.,In a corresponding move, the 49ers waived safety Tayler Hawkins with an injury settlement.,Thomas, 33, had signed a one-year deal with San Francisco in June afte...