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Phillies eager to atone from bases-running blunder vs. Dodgers
One night after escaping with a win to even the series at a game apiece, the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in the decisive contest of the set.,After dropping a 10-7 decision in Monday's series opener, the Dodgers notched a 2-1 triumph Tuesday with Max Muncy's two-r...
Left-handers abound as Rangers take on White Sox
The Texas Rangers typically salivate when facing left-handed pitching.,On Wednesday night, they'll take aim against Chicago White Sox southpaw Anthony Kay while trying for a home series win.,Texas routed the White Sox 10-0 on Tuesday night, collecting 17 of its season-high 18 hits against lefties. L...
Guardians, Steven Kwan seek third straight win vs. Twins
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan spent the first three months of his season in an offensive morass, batting a career-low .213 while looking nothing like a two-time All-Star at the plate.,July has been an entirely different story for him.,The Guardians will seek their third straight win ove...
Ildemaro Vargas, Diamondbacks chase series win vs. A's
Ildemaro Vargas hadn't forgotten the joyous feeling of getting a walk-off hit, even if it had been nearly seven years since his only other one in the majors.,After providing the game-winning single on Tuesday, Vargas will look to help the Arizona Diamondbacks win the series when they host the Athlet...
Angels eye continuing one streak while Cards hope to avoid extending another
The St. Louis Cardinals will try to avoid their first five-game losing streak of the season when they finish a six-game road trip with a matchup against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif., ,St. Louis opened the trip with a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Fr...
Nationals push to continue power surge in finale vs. Rockies
Coors Field always has been a hitter-friendly park, and the Washington Nationals have helped continue that narrative. ,After belting five homers over the first two contests against the Colorado Rockies, the Nationals will look to do more damage in the finale of a three-game series on Wednesday after...
Eugenio Suarez, Reds strive to keep 'good vibes' going vs. M's
The good vibes started for Eugenio Suarez the minute he walked back into T-Mobile Park in Seattle.,The Cincinnati Reds' veteran infielder received a standing ovation when he was introduced before his first at-bat Monday and shared a hug with Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh at the plate.,Those good vibe...
Starter Christian Scott, a bright spot for struggling Mets, faces test vs. Brewers
A lost season thus far for the New York Mets has at least unearthed possible future rotation mainstays Nolan McLean, Christian Scott and Zac Thornton.,Scott will look to follow in the footsteps of his fellow youngsters on Wednesday afternoon, when he takes the mound for the visiting Mets in the rubb...
Seth Lugo's durability on display as Royals aim to sweep Giants
Amid all the health issues within Kansas City's rotation, Seth Lugo continues to grind. ,Looking for another strong home start, the veteran right-hander also tries to continue his recent starting dominance over San Francisco as the Royals aim for a three-game sweep of the Giants on Wednesday. ,Lugo ...
Red Sox eye record win streak in doubleheader vs. Orioles
The Boston Red Sox will have an opportunity to make history when they play two games against the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday., ,Boston, which has won 14 consecutive games, had a chance to tie the club record for consecutive victories when it was scheduled to play Baltimore on Tuesday, bu...
Yankees send Gerrit Cole, Max Fried vs. Pirates in split DH
Gerrit Cole and Max Fried have been teammates since last season but never in the New York Yankees' rotation at the same time because of injuries.,That changes Wednesday when Cole and Fried start for New York in its day-night doubleheader with the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.,Cole (3-5, 3.93 ERA) wil...
Timbers look to continue home field dominance vs. FC Dallas
Following their most impressive win of the season, the Portland Timbers look to keep rolling when they host FC Dallas on Wednesday.,Portland (5-8-2, 17 points) started the second half of the MLS season with a 5-1 away win over the Seattle Sounders last Thursday. The rout of an arch-rival was especia...
Zac Thornton deals six stellar innings as Mets blank Brewers
Zac Thornton tossed six scoreless innings and earned his first big-league win Tuesday night as the visiting New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 in the middle game of a three-game series.,Jared Young and Luis Robert Jr. homered while Carson Benge had an unusual two-run double for the last-pl...
Antoine Griezmann, Daryl Dike lead new-look Orlando against Quakes
Orlando City hope to receive an immediate boost from former World Cup hero Antoine Griezmann when they resume play after the international break with a match against the host San Jose Earthquakes.,MLS took a two-month break while the World Cup was being played and struggling Orlando City (4-9-2, 14 ...
Fresh off shutout of city rival, LAFC battle Real Salt Lake
Los Angeles FC will try for back-to-back victories following the World Cup when they host a Real Salt Lake side playing its first league match in about two months on Saturday night.,The Black and Gold resumed their campaign with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over the intracity rival Galaxy on Friday n...
Paige Bueckers questionable as Wings prepare to face Fire
The Dallas Wings are facing a dilemma.,Do they play reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers on Wednesday night at Portland in their last game before the WNBA's All-Star break? Or should they give her some more rest?,Bueckers, who hit her head on the floor late in a 90-82 victory against the Los A...
St. Louis City hope offense keeps producing at Galaxy
After showing an offensive uptick on both sides of the World Cup break, St. Louis City SC will put their goal-scoring prowess on display again in a visit to the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday in Carson, Calif.,Before the break, St. Louis City (5-6-4, 19 points) put together a 3-0 victory over Austi...
World Cup final averages 66.4M viewers in U.S.
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday averaged a U.S. TV audience of 66.4 million people.,Fox reported the staggering number Tuesday, citing Nielsen for the linear audience and Adobe Analytics for the streaming data. An average of 42.5 million watched the Spaniards' 1-0 victory o...
Jason Robertson signs 1-year deal to remain with Stars
High-scoring forward Jason Robertson ended a contentious situation with the Dallas Stars and signed a one-year, $12 million contract on Tuesday evening.,Robertson was a restricted free agent who filed for salary arbitration prior to the league's July 5 deadline.,The Stars offered the six-year vetera...
Rapids aim to maintain heavy press as they take on San Diego FC
First-time MLS All-Star Lucas Herrington and the Colorado Rapids open the second half of the season Wednesday against San Diego FC in Commerce City, Colo.,Herrington, 18, has started every match and played all 1,350 MLS minutes this season. He started two matches for Australia during the 2026 World ...