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Jack Flaherty, Tigers look to upend Royals
Jack Flaherty does not need to wait long for a chance at redemption against the Kansas City Royals. ,The veteran right-hander will look to rebound from last weekend's rough outing against the American League Central foe and help the Detroit Tigers to a second straight win over the host Royals on Sat...
Byron Buxton looks to propel Twins to series win vs. Padres
Byron Buxton might have an extra jump in his step when the Minnesota Twins take on the San Diego Padres on Saturday evening in Minneapolis.,Buxton is coming off an individual milestone after he secured his first career 20-20 season -- at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases -- on Friday. He became...
'All hands on deck' in bullpen for Astros against Angels
Even as they near optimal health with their position players and rotation, the Houston Astros remain short-handed in their bullpen and have been forced to utilize relievers in unfamiliar roles.,Right-hander Bryan Abreu, the current closer with All-Star closer Josh Hader (shoulder strain) sidelined, ...
Yanks look to continue power barrage against White Sox
Rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler has only eight major league starts, yet his New York Yankees teammates maintain a certain trust when he pitches.,"It makes us feel way more confident in the day -- like, we've just got to go out there and score some runs," infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. said. "Get som...
Reds' Andrew Abbott faces Cardinals, aims to overcome poor outing
If they are to close ground in the National League wild-card race, the Cincinnati Reds must get left-hander Andrew Abbott back on track.,Abbott (8-4, 2.62 ERA) is coming off his worst outing of the season. He allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits, including two homers, in four innings of a 1...
Braves' Chris Sale likely to return vs. Phillies
After spending more than two months on the injured list, Atlanta left-hander Chris Sale is expected to return Saturday evening when the Braves continue their four-game road series against the Philadelphia Phillies. ,Sale (5-4, 2.52 ERA) was having a productive season before he suffered a fractured r...
Marlins' Edward Cabrera tasked with slowing Mets' potent offense
Edward Cabrera often has looked like an ace-caliber starter for the Miami Marlins this season.,On Saturday afternoon, the New York Mets will present Cabrera with his biggest test yet.,The Mets will look to continue their offensive surge on Saturday when they host the Marlins in the third game of a f...
Improving Pirates chase series win vs. Red Sox
Fresh off a Paul Skenes victory in the series opener, the Pittsburgh Pirates will look to make it two wins in a row in Boston and eight victories in their last 10 games when they face the playoff-chasing Red Sox again on Saturday afternoon.,The Pirates are seven games deep in the basement of the Nat...
Slumping Nationals look to come through in clutch vs. Rays
The Washington Nationals will look to snap a six-game losing streak when they host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.,The Nationals out-hit the Rays 12-8 on Friday night but went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position in a 4-1 loss.,"We left a lot of guys, less than two outs, on third base...
Brewers' Quinn Priester brings win streak into matchup with Jays
Quinn Priester will look for his 11th consecutive winning decision as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers attempt to clinch their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.,The Brewers, who own the best record in the majors, defeated the Blue Jays 7-2 on Friday in the series open...
Packers' new No. 1, Micah Parsons, expects to play opener
Micah Parsons is feeling on top of the football world after he was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers and became the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback.,Now he has a uniform number to match.,The All-Pro pass rusher announced Friday that he will wear No. 1 when he suits up for th...
Freddy Peralta's 6 scoreless innings guide Brewers past Jays
Freddy Peralta allowed one hit and struck out eight in six scoreless innings as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 on Friday night.,Peralta (16-5) walked one batter and hit another while winning his fourth straight decision, adding to his major-league-leading victory t...
Mavericks waive former first-rounder Olivier Maxence-Prosper
Though the NBA off season has been going on for multiple months now, the roster gymnastics aren't quite finished yet for every team.,The Dallas Mavericks let go of Olivier Maxence-Prosper -- their 2023 first round pick -- by using the waive-and-stretch provision in his contract Thursday afternoon, a...
Penn State to host outdoor hockey doubleheader at Beaver Stadium
Penn State is following in the footsteps of its Big 10 rivals by hosting an ice hockey game in its cavernous football stadium.,Beaver Stadium will be the site of a college ice hockey doubleheader after Michigan and Ohio State hosted recent NHL games.,Both the Penn State women's and men's teams will ...
LAFC M Igor Jesus out for season with ACL tear
Los Angeles FC midfielder Igor Jesus was ruled out for the remainder of the season on Friday with a torn ACL in his left knee.,Jesus came away with the injury during last Saturday's 1-1 tie on the road against FC Dallas.,Of his 24 appearances, Jesus' 22 starts are tied for third most on the club. He...
Bookie tied to Shohei Ohtani's interpreter gets 1-year sentence
The Southern California bookmaker, who had the interpreter of major league baseball star Shohei Ohtani as a client, was sentenced to one year in prison and ordered to pay $1.56 million in restitution Friday.,Matthew Bowyer was sentenced on a number of bookmaking-related charges, including running an...
Rangers place star SS Corey Seager (appendectomy) on IL
Texas Rangers star shortstop Corey Seager was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, one day after undergoing an appendectomy.,Seager underwent the procedure in Mansfield, Texas. It was performed by Dr. Garish Alexander.,Seager departed Wednesday's 20-3 victory after the fourth inning due to abdo...
Liverpool, Arsenal protecting perfect records early in season
Liverpool and Arsenal will both try to remain perfect in the Premier League on Sunday when they meet in Merseyside, England.,Liverpool (2-0-0, 6 points) have had the far more adventurous route to their flawless record, twice giving back late leads only to score match-winning goals even later.,Last M...
Missouri QB Sam Horn (leg) out for 'extended period of time'
Missouri quarterback Sam Horn is sidelined indefinitely and underwent an MRI exam on Friday, one day after sustaining a serious right leg injury during a season-opening victory over Central Arkansas.,Horn was injured on a quarterback keeper in the first quarter on his first snap of the game. He was ...
Rapids visit SKC shooting for rebound, revenge
Coming off a tough loss, the Colorado Rapids will aim to rebound when they visit Sporting Kansas City on Saturday in Kansas City, Kan.,Colorado (10-12-6, 36 points) is in seventh place in the Western Conference, and five points above the playoff line. With the postseason not a given, the Rapids can'...