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Cards' Sonny Gray looks to continue torrid stretch vs. Pirates
In a season full of disappointment for the St. Louis Cardinals, Sonny Gray is beginning to meet the expectations that came shortly after he signed a three-year, $75 million contract.,Gray (13-9, 3.75 ERA) has allowed just three runs on nine hits over 19 innings in his past three starts. The right-ha...
After losing no-hit bid, Jays' Bowden Francis takes on Rangers
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis has been outstanding since joining the starting rotation last month, and he'll try to stay on a roll when he takes the mound against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas., ,Francis (8-4, 3.50 ERA) is 4-1 in his past seven starts with a 1.50...
Stars Bobby Witt Jr., Tarik Skubal collide as Royals clash with Tigers
The Kansas City Royals look to their "special" talent -- Bobby Witt Jr. -- as they hope to avoid a sweep by the visiting Detroit Tigers.,The Royals (82-70) are clinging to the second wild card in the American League. The Tigers (79-73) trail Kansas City by three games and the Minnesota Twins by 1 1/...
Brewers host Phillies, look to clinch NL Central
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right-hander Freddy Peralta with a chance to clinch the National League Central when they host the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in the finale of the three-game series between division leaders. ,Peralta (11-8, 3.75 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Aaron No...
Mets' Pete Alonso gets another chance for big day vs. Nationals
The New York Mets learned Tuesday night that trying to win games without Francisco Lindor is a lot easier when vintage Pete Alonso appears.,The Mets will look to continue solidifying their spot in the National League wild-card race by completing a sweep of the visiting Washington Nationals Wednesday...
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continues 50-50 chase vs. Marlins
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is now two homers and two steals away from becoming the first player in major league history with at least 50 in each category in a season.,Ohtani will get another shot to get there on Wednesday night as the Dodgers visit the Miami Marlins for the second contes...
Eric Wagaman, Angels pursue series win over White Sox
Eric Wagaman will finish up his first major league homestand when the Los Angeles Angels face the Chicago White Sox in the decisive game of a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.,So far, so good for the 27-year-old third baseman.,Wagaman, a 13th-round pick of the New York Yank...
Looking to tighten grip on playoff spot, Twins face Guardians
While the Cleveland Guardians are on the verge of clinching a postseason berth, the Minnesota Twins continue their fight to remain in playoff position.,Looking to build on a needed win and attempting to level the current four-game series, the visiting Twins will try to end their season struggles aga...
Reds aim to continue dimming Braves' playoff hopes
The Atlanta Braves will try to rebound after blowing a four-run lead in a critical loss as they oppose the host Cincinnati Reds in the second game of a three-game series on Wednesday.,If the Braves (81-70) don't reach the playoffs for the first time since 2017, the Reds will have played a major role...
Orioles, humbled in series opener, seek payback vs. Giants
There was no quick fix for the Baltimore Orioles when they began this week's homestand.,Maybe they can get it right on the second try against the San Francisco Giants.,The teams meet Wednesday night in the middle game of a three-game series after San Francisco cruised to a 10-0 win on Tuesday behind...
Cubs, A's bring strong interleague records into series finale
The host Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics get one last chance to improve on impressive interleague records when they close out a three-game series Wednesday afternoon.,The Cubs (77-74) took a costly loss in the second game of the series Tuesday night, falling 4-3 despite two home runs by Ian Happ....
Former Sooner Josh Heupel leads No. 6 Vols against No. 15 Oklahoma
A quarter-century ago, Josh Heupel was one of the centerpieces of Oklahoma's football rebirth.,On Saturday, Heupel will be a piece of another significant milestone when his sixth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers take on the No. 15 Sooners in Norman, Okla.,Oklahoma will be playing its first league contest...
No. 8 Miami, QB Cam Ward bring prolific offense against South Florida
The eighth-ranked Miami Hurricanes have already scored 159 points - a program record for the first three games of a season.,Miami (3-0) will now travel to Tampa to challenge the host South Florida Bulls (2-1) on Saturday. Miami is a 16.5-point favorite.,After all, the Hurricanes are coming off a 62-...
No. 7 Missouri hosts improved Vanderbilt in SEC opener for both teams
The No. 7 Missouri Tigers turned their Week 3 struggle against Boston College into a bonding experience for the many newcomers on their roster.,"For us to have to face some adversity and then figure out who we are, who we can count on, what are you going to do when your back's against the wall and y...
Reports: ACC working toward new revenue plan with Clemson, FSU
Clemson and Florida State have been in frequent communication with the Atlantic Coast Conference recently as they continue to devise a plan that would give them a larger share of the league's revenue, Yahoo Sports and ESPN reported Tuesday.,The two programs believe that any revenue that schools in t...
Angels snap skid with win over White Sox
Griffin Canning allowed three hits over six innings and Eric Wagaman went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs as the Los Angeles Angels snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Canning (6-13), who had given up a season-high 1...
Rangers outlast Jays in offensive showdown
Wyatt Langford homered, doubled twice and scored three times to help the Texas Rangers to a 13-8 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas. ,Leody Taveras had a two-run homer and two singles and Adolis Garcia had two hits and three RB...
Stars agree to deals with defensemen Esa Lindell, Thomas Harley
The Dallas Stars got deals done with two defensemen on Tuesday.,After Esa Lindell agreed to terms on a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension, according to multiple media outlets, general manager Jim Nill announced that the Stars signed defenseman Thomas Harley to a two-year contract worth $8 ...
It's home opener, take 2, for Jets' Aaron Rodgers vs. Pats
Jets fans are hoping to get a longer look at quarterback Aaron Rodgers when New York faces the New England Patriots on Thursday night in East Rutherford, N.J.,The last time Rodgers stepped onto the turf at MetLife Stadium, he lasted just four plays, tearing his left Achillies tendon in the Jets' 202...
No. 12 Utah, No. 14 Oklahoma State meet for the first time since 1945
It's been 79 years since No. 12 Utah and No. 14 Oklahoma State have played a game of football.,Suffice it to say the sport's changed a little since the school then known as Oklahoma A&M handed the Utes a 46-6 beatdown in Salt Lake City on Oct. 20, 1945.,When the programs convene again on Saturday in...