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Behind Roki Sasaki, Dodgers vie for series sweep of Rockies
The Los Angeles Dodgers were scuffling when they came to Colorado, however they can leave Denver with a sweep of the Rockies with a win on Wednesday.,The Dodgers won the first two contests of the three-game set, recording an 11-5 victory on Monday night and a tense 7-6 decision on Tuesday night. ,Lo...
Angels face Astros, tinkering with rotation as Yusei Kikuchi nears return
The Los Angeles Angels might not be going anywhere this season, but that's not stopping them from making some moves with regard to their pitching staff. ,Angels veteran left-hander Yusei Kikuchi was with the club in Houston on Tuesday for the start of a three-game series against the Astros, and Kiku...
Nationals turn to Cade Cavalli in bid to even series vs. Rangers
Right-hander Cade Cavalli looks to continue his torrid stretch on Wednesday when the Washington Nationals face the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.,Cavalli (10-5, 3.36 ERA) will try to help Washington end a four-game losing streak and even its three-game series against Texas. The Rangers recorded ...
Mariners, Brewers moving on from historic evening
Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said his team needs to get past what happened Tuesday night in a record-setting 22-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.,The teams will be back on the field Wednesday night for the second contest of their three-game series in Milwaukee.,"We've played a lot of good base...
Royals picking up steam ahead of rematch vs. Athletics
Winners of three straight games and four of their past five, the Kansas City Royals will look to continue their good fortune on Wednesday when they host the Athletics in third contest of a four-game series.,The Royals will have a chance to take the series after turning a three-run deficit into a 4-3...
Now healthy, Blue Jays' Max Scherzer takes aim at Rays
After a World Series appearance last season, the Toronto Blue Jays don't have the record they hoped they would have in mid-August. ,But in a year that has playoff spots up for grabs, the Blue Jays will have every opportunity to return to the postseason. Despite entering play on Wednesday three games...
With Jo Adell in question, Guardians chase series win vs. Giants
Even when something good happens for the Cleveland Guardians this season, something bad seems to follow in short order.,Trade-deadline acquisition Jo Adell provided the latest example. He suffered a left knee injury in the same game in which he had a career-high six RBIs, including a personal-best 4...
Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres strive to fluster Mets again
As Fernando Tatis Jr. goes, so go the San Diego Padres.,Tatis and the Padres will look to stay hot on Wednesday afternoon when they visit the New York Mets in the finale of a three-game series.,Michael King (8-8, 3.41 ERA) will start for San Diego against fellow right-hander Robert Stock (0-2, 6.57)...
Mystics' young duo could thrive against Tempo's shoddy defense
Some call them "Kitron," a combination of their names.,By any name, the Washington Mystics' second-year duo of Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen are going to be around for a while.,They teamed for 40 points on Saturday night during an 80-70 home win over the Los Angeles Sparks. They will look to get Was...
Marlins' Sandy Alcantara aims to outduel Phillies' Aaron Nola again
Just over three weeks ago, Sandy Alcantara and Aaron Nola squared off in a classic pitchers' duel.,The veteran right-handers are back on the mound Wednesday when the Miami Marlins conclude their three-game road series against the surging Philadelphia Phillies, who will be after a sweep and their six...
Cardinals continue marathon road trip with another one in Cincinnati
The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping a warming Masyn Winn is a sign of a coming hot streak as they continue their season-long 11-game road trip with the fourth game of their five-game set in Cincinnati on Wednesday night.,Winn came into the series in Cincinnati riding an 0-for-15 slump but the strong-...
Yankees set sights on rare 3-game win streak vs. Orioles
The New York Yankees haven't cranked up much offense lately, but that hasn't stopped them from managing a couple of recent victories.,They look to build on that against the host Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night, when the Yankees will try to secure a three-game winning streak for just the second ...
Fresh off pair of thrilling wins, Cubs eye sweep of White Sox
Already assured of a series victory against the Chicago White Sox, the host Chicago Cubs will try for a sweep of their crosstown rivals on Wednesday afternoon.,The Cubs, who hold the top National League wild-card spot, have defeated the American League Central-leading White Sox in their final at-bat...
Resurgent Red Sox aim to derail Brandon Pfaadt's strong run for D-backs
Something has to give when one of the hottest pitchers in baseball faces a smoldering Boston offense in Wednesday afternoon's series finale between the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and Red Sox. , ,Arizona right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (7-1, 3.11 ERA) has allowed no earned runs in his last four starts...
Josh Bell making impact on, off field for Twins, who seek sweep of Braves
Josh Bell is providing value far beyond the box score for the Minnesota Twins.,Bell will try to keep leading the way when Minnesota squares off against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis. The Twins are looking to complete a three-game sweep after beating the Braves 4-2 on Monda...
Paul Skenes still looking to get mojo back as he prepares to face Tigers
The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping Paul Skenes can pitch like their ace once again and help them make one last push for a playoff berth.,Skenes returns to the mound on Wednesday afternoon when the Pirates host the Detroit Tigers in the rubber match of a three-game series.,Skenes (9-11, 3.88 ERA) was ...
West's top spot up for grabs as Dynamo, Whitecaps clash
The surging Houston Dynamo can overtake the Whitecaps for first place in the Western Conference when the sides meet in Vancouver on Wednesday.,The Dynamo recorded a 1-0 victory over the Whitecaps in Houston on May 16, which sparked Houston's ongoing seven-match unbeaten streak (5-0-2) in regular-sea...
Seattle Sounders, Austin each seek to end winless droughts
The Seattle Sounders are struggling through the worst stretch in franchise history entering Wednesday night's match against visiting Austin FC.,The two-time league champions have dropped a franchise-worst seven straight MLS matches and injuries continue to mount.,Standout midfielder Jesus Ferreira (...
Earthquakes hope for improved defense against struggling Galaxy
One of the highest scoring teams in MLS is now having trouble keeping opponents off the scoreboard, and the San Jose Earthquakes intend to do something about it when they visit the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday at Carson, Calif., ,The Earthquakes were in a three-way tie for the top spot in the Wes...
Timbers, San Diego FC jostling for points in tight playoff chase
The Portland Timbers will try to rebound from their first defeat under new manager Marti Cifuentes on Wednesday night when they host a San Diego FC side without its most influential player.,Portland (7-9-3, 24 points) announced the hire of the Spaniard Cifuentes back on July 21, though he has only t...