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After 'statement' win, Diamondbacks vie for another against Reds
Right-handers Michael Soroka of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Rhett Lowder of the Cincinnati Reds will face off again when their teams meet in the second game of a weekend series Saturday night in Phoenix.,Soroka and Lowder had matching strong outings when they opposed each other on June 13 in Cincin...
Royals face struggling Tigers, aim for seventh consecutive win
The Detroit Tigers are trying to work their way into playoff position in the American League, but it's the Kansas City Royals -- 18 games under .500 --who are playing like a postseason contender. ,With Michael Wacha looking to continue his 2026 mound success against the struggling Tigers, the host R...
Red Sox ride big inning into rematch vs. Giants
The Boston Red Sox got the last laugh against old friend Rafael Devers and the San Francisco Giants to begin the teams' weekend series. ,The Red Sox will look to continue the proceedings with another victory on Saturday night.,A five-run third inning -- including a three-run homer by Willson Contrer...
In search of 'spark,' Mariners' Kade Anderson to make debut vs. Cubs
Seattle Mariners fans have been searching for a ray of hope for much of the season.,They might have just received a couple of them.,Struggling Cal Raleigh belted a three-run homer and light-hitting Leo Rivas drove in the winning run with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning Friday, giving the M...
Rangers LHP Cody Bradford takes on Angels in key AL West contest
The next step on Cody Bradford's journey back from elbow surgery will come Saturday evening as his Texas Rangers face the Los Angeles Angels in the second contest of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,Bradford (0-1, 2.93 ERA) will make his fourth start for the Rangers since being activated fro...
Dodgers' Tarik Skubal seeks elusive win in clash vs. Pirates
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tarik Skubal will take another shot at his first win with his new club on Saturday in a home start against the Pittsburgh Pirates.,Since arriving in a trade with the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 2, the two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner has made three s...
'Back to the basics' as Astros pursue series win vs. Athletics
Back-to-back series losses to sub-.500 American League West foes left the Houston Astros searching for answers on Friday in advance of their three-game weekend series against the visiting Athletics.,The Astros produced a more palatable effort in their 4-0 victory and also showcased signs of aggressi...
Orioles ride power surge into rematch vs. Rays
The Baltimore Orioles have sputtered at times this month, but they've mostly gotten the job done against the team with the best record in the American League.,They'll aim for another victory when they take on the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.,The Orioles halted a four-game skid by winni...
White Sox's Luis Castillo hopes for home magic vs. Mets
Inconsistent over his first three starts with the Chicago White Sox after arriving in a trade with Seattle, right-hander Luis Castillo hopes the comforts of his new home stadium will resurface on Saturday night.,Castillo (4-9, 4.99 ERA) will be the starting pitcher as the White Sox continue a three-...
Alec Bohm, Phillies focus on staying hot in rematch vs. Cardinals
Alec Bohm is in the midst of a torrid stretch. Perhaps not coincidentally, so are the Philadelphia Phillies.,Bohm will look to continue to swing a hot bat on Saturday evening as the Phillies put their season-high seven-game winning streak on the line in a rematch against the visiting St. Louis Cardi...
Spencer Jones, Yankees strive to continue hot streak vs. Jays
The New York Yankees are on their best winning streak since losing Aaron Judge to a fractured right rib.,New York attempts to earn a sixth straight win and shave another game off its American League East deficit Saturday afternoon when it hosts the Toronto Blue Jays.,The Yankees are on their longest...
Nationals' Keibert Ruiz strives to continue stellar season in matchup vs. Marlins
Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz had two hits, including a home run, on Friday night in a loss to the Miami Marlins as he continued his breakout season.,Ruiz's OPS is .761, which would be a career high in a full season if he can sustain that mark through Game 162. ,He likely will be behind ...
Braves eager to ignite offense vs. surging Brewers
The dog days of summer are biting at the Atlanta Braves, whose offense has fallen into a slumber over the past week.,The visiting Braves will look to bounce back from a one-run loss when they continue a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday afternoon in a battle of first-place ...
Dodgers president Stan Kasten: Team is not for sale
Although Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter is selling off other holdings while reportedly facing investigations into alleged tax fraud, the two-time reigning World Series champions will not change hands, according to team president Stan Kasten.,"The Dodgers are not being sold," Kasten said on Fr...
Dodgers CF Andy Pages (broken hand) out at least 4 weeks
The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to be without All-Star center fielder Andy Pages for at least a month after he was hit by a pitch on the back of his left hand Friday and came away with a fracture.,Pages was plunked by Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler in the third inning of the Dod...
Minnesota United, Quakes in search of elusive win amid skids
Two clubs mired in winless droughts look to break out Saturday when the San Jose Earthquakes host Minnesota United.,The Earthquakes are 0-4-1 in their past five league matches and 1-6-3 in their past 10. This cold streak came after San Jose began the season 11-1-0 in all competitions.,While San Jose...
Rapids travel to San Diego FC with winning streak in tow
The Colorado Rapids' three-match winning streak will face its first road test against San Diego FC on Saturday.,Colorado (9-10-1, 28 points) has moved up to seventh place and put itself in the Western Conference playoff picture by opening August with three straight home victories. Overall, the Rapid...
LAFC out to snap offensive doldrums against rising Timbers
Los Angeles FC's struggles on offense will be in full view Saturday when they play host to the resurgent Portland Timbers., ,LAFC (10-7-4, 34 points) has been dealt consecutive 1-0 defeats, the most recent of which came on the road Wednesday against the Colorado Rapids. The club had been held withou...
Dodgers OF Andy Pages (hand) leaves Pirates game
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages left Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning with a left hand injury., ,Pages was hit in the back of the hand by a pitch from Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler in the third inning. He remained in the game before he was replaced...
RB Nick Chubb, 30, announces retirement on social media
Four-time Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb announced his retirement from the NFL in a social media post on Friday.,Chubb, 30, had seen his production decline in recent seasons as he battled injuries. In 2025, his lone season with the Houston Texans, he rushed for 506 yards in 15 games (nine starts)....