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A's aim to leave 'impression' in series finale vs. Cards
Athletics manager Mark Kotsay was eager to see how his team would respond after getting swept by the Texas Rangers at home over the weekend.,"We've got a month left to continue to make strides," Kotsay said. "It's a six-month grind, and every team goes through it. That's a test that I want to see so...
Giancarlo Stanton moves over to left field as Yanks visit Astros
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton made his first start in left field this season in the opener of a three-game series against the Astros on Tuesday and finished 0-for-4 in New York's 7-1 win.,Starting Stanton in left was a pivot from previous decisions from Yankees manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees h...
Royals turn to surprising rookie RHP Ryan Bergert against Angels
Ryan Bergert has been simply stellar during his early tenure with the Kansas City Royals.,The rookie aims to continue his surprise success and try to help host the Royals even this series against the Los Angeles Angels, who can win their first road series in more than a month on Wednesday night.,Ber...
Blue Jays hope to extend power surge vs. Reds
George Springer, Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho will look to flex their muscles again on Wednesday night when the visiting Toronto Blue Jays chase a series victory against the Cincinnati Reds.,Springer hit two homers, and Bichette and Varsho each went deep for the second time in as many days in Toro...
White Sox seek fourth straight win in matchup with Twins
Squint hard enough and you might see reasons for optimism for the Chicago White Sox., ,For instance, Chicago (51-88) already has won 10 more games than last season, when it staggered to a 41-121 season and set a record for most losses during the modern era., ,The White Sox also have shown glimpses o...
Without Kyle Tucker (calf), Cubs bid for series sweep of Braves
The Chicago Cubs won't have right fielder Kyle Tucker in their lineup when they go for a three-game sweep against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Wednesday evening.,Tucker belted a three-run homer in the third inning of the 4-3 win on Tuesday. He departed, however, in the seventh because of right cal...
Junior Caminero, Rays having a blast in series against Mariners
A big night from their top offensive weapon has the Tampa Bay Rays primed to sweep the club they are chasing for a wild-card spot.,Holding a five-game winning streak, the Rays (69-69) will close their series with the visiting Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night after taking the first two games, 10-2...
Roman Anthony in question as Red Sox vie for sweep of Guardians
The Boston Red Sox may be without rookie outfielder Roman Anthony on Wednesday night when they conclude a three-game series against the visiting Cleveland Guardians., ,Anthony grabbed his back after he struck out in the fourth inning of Boston's 11-7 triumph over Cleveland (68-69) on Tuesday. He was...
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani takes mound in bid to even series vs. Pirates
Shohei Ohtani hit his 100th home run with the Los Angeles Dodgers on the hardest hit ball of his career Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to carry his team to a victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates.,Ohtani (1-1, 4.18 ERA) will try to rectify that on the mound Wednesday night when he opposes fellow r...
Padres eager to halt skid as Orioles chase sweep
By opponents' winning percentage, the San Diego Padres have the easiest remaining schedule in the majors.,However, 4-3 and 6-2 losses to the visiting Baltimore Orioles in the first two contests of the current series made it seven losses in nine games for San Diego overall. The Padres are in danger o...
Diamondbacks look for more Ketel Marte in finale vs. Rangers
The Texas Rangers certainly have seen enough of Ketel Marte in recent weeks.,Marte has been a constant thorn in the Rangers' side and he will look to cause more destruction when the Arizona Diamondbacks host Texas on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series in Phoenix.,The three-time...
Casey Mize looks to regain past form as Tigers host Mets
Casey Mize made the American League All-Star team this season, but he hasn't pitched like a star in his past eight outings.,The Detroit Tigers right-hander will try once again to regain his early-season form in the finale of a three-game home series against the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon.,...
Nationals in position for rare sweep against Marlins
The Washington Nationals will shoot for their first series sweep since May when they host the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.,Washington took the middle game of the series 5-2 on Tuesday after prevailing 2-0 on Monday. The Nationals have won three in a row as recently as Aug. 20-22, but they have not sw...
Valkyries earn key win, but Liberty still clinch playoff bid
The Golden State Valkyries took a major step toward earning a playoff berth in their inaugural season, riding balanced scoring and stingy defense to a 66-58 win over the New York Liberty on Tuesday in San Francisco.,Despite the defeat, the Liberty (24-17) clinched a playoff spot when the Indiana Fev...
Colorado freshman QB Julian Lewis will play vs. Delaware
Coming off a season-opening loss, Colorado will change things up at quarterback this week, adding a highly touted freshman to the mix.,Julian "JuJu" Lewis will see action on Saturday against visiting Delaware, coach Deion Sanders announced on Tuesday.,"He's playing this week for sure," Sanders said....
76ers G Jared McCain (meniscus) says he’s ‘on pace’ for camp
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain told reporters Tuesday that he plans to be ready for training camp as he finishes recovering from a meniscus tear.,"Yeah, my plan, for sure, is to participate," McCain said. "I mean, anything can happen, but for right now, I'm on pace, and I'm doing great for th...
Orioles reinstate RHP Tyler Wells; will start Tuesday at San Diego
The Baltimore Orioles reinstated pitcher Tyler Wells from the 60-day injured list and he will make the start Tuesday in San Diego.,Wells, 31, has not pitched since April 12, 2024, and was placed on the 15-day injured list four days later with right elbow inflammation.,In June 2024, Wells underwent r...
Giants' Willy Adames and Matt Chapman, Rockies' Kyle Freeland ejected in 1st
A leisurely Rafael Devers home run trot spawned three ejections in the first inning of the San Francisco Giants' game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night in Denver.,Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland and San Francisco's Matt Chapman and Willy Adames were ejected after the benc...
D-backs LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. diagnosed with torn ACL
The Arizona Diamondbacks confirmed Tuesday that Lourdes Gurriel Jr. tore his right anterior cruciate ligament in the outfield during their game against the Texas Rangers on Monday in Phoenix.,Gurriel, 31, was placed on the 10-day injured list for the time being, but he faces a lengthy recovery from ...
Reports: Buccaneers RT Luke Goedeke signs $90M extension
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and right tackle Luke Goedeke agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract extension, several reports said Tuesday.,Goedeke was a second-round draft pick by Tampa Bay in 2022 and swung out to tackle after spending his rookie year at left guard.,He started all 17 games in 2023...