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Braves haven't let pitcher injuries slow them down, as Nationals know
Rookie right-hander JR Ritchie could get the start on Sunday when the Atlanta Braves go for the four-game sweep over the visiting Washington Nationals.,Atlanta has won four straight and taken the first three games of the series. The Braves are 7-3 this season against the Nationals, who have lost fou...
Phillies, Orioles on unsteady footing as trade deadline approaches
The Philadelphia Phillies need more good results on the field when they take on the host Baltimore Orioles in the rubber match of a three-game series Sunday afternoon.,But with the trade deadline looming Monday, there are distractions for both teams.,The Phillies evened the series with Saturday nigh...
Marina Mabrey, Tempo seek upset in rematch vs. Valkryies
The defensive-minded Golden State Valkyries will attempt to work their magic once again on high-scoring Marina Mabrey when the Toronto Tempo visit San Francisco for the first of two meetings over a three-day stretch on Sunday night.,The clubs will duel again Tuesday.,The Valkyries (19-9) and Tempo (...
Lynx put 9-game winning streak on line vs. surging Fever
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve appreciates the WNBA's history.,On Sunday afternoon, Reeve and fans everywhere will be able to witness the league's present -- and its future.,Star players like Indiana's Caitlin Clark and Minnesota's Olivia Miles will square off when the Fever (19-10) play the Lynx...
Fresh off stellar MLB debut, Tigers' Max Clark looks for encore vs. A's
Max Clark didn't wait long to put on a show, reaching base four times and excelling in his major league debut.,Clark will attempt to make Game No. 2 a hit as well when the Detroit Tigers battle the Athletics on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,The 21-year-old Clark, the Tigers' No. 1 prospe...
Guardians send All-Star Parker Messick to mound vs. Diamondbacks
Winners in seven of their past 10 games, the Arizona Diamondbacks will look to build upon their momentum as the calendar turns to August and they try to claim the weekend series Saturday against the host Cleveland Guardians.,The Diamondbacks' bats had little bite to them for most of Friday's game, b...
Red Sox bid to carry July success into clash vs. Dodgers
The Boston Red Sox are bidding a fond farewell to the month of July.,The calendar turned to August on Saturday with the middle contest of a three-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Red Sox won again on Friday, taking down the Dodgers 9-4 in the series opener. Ceddanne Rafaela belt...
Trade deadline looms over Rockies outfield as Royals visit
Colorado's crowded outfield added one more to the mix Friday night when Brenton Doyle returned from the injured list just in time for the trading deadline.,Doyle, a two-time Gold Glove winner, was on the IL since May 19 with an oblique injury. He played center field and batted eighth in Friday night...
Visiting Yankees turn to Max Fried, looking to claim series from Cubs
The visiting New York Yankees will try to keep the Chicago Cubs quiet at the plate when they meet for the second game of their three-game series on Saturday evening.,New York starter Will Warren threw 6 2/3 shutout innings in a 2-0 win in the series opener on Friday afternoon.,"That has been much of...
Streaking Astros eager to continue winning ways vs. Rangers
While 51 games remain on their schedule, the Houston Astros reached a milestone of sorts on Friday when they defeated the visiting Texas Rangers 11-2 in the opener of a three-game series.,The Astros, after all, reclaimed first place in the American League West for the first time since April 6. They'...
White Sox hope to extend mini-streak, take series with Rays
The Chicago White Sox opened a six-game road trip by using their muscle to pummel the Tampa Bay Rays in a matchup of first-place clubs Friday.,The American League Central leaders will try to keep flexing those muscles when they meet the Rays again Saturday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Chicago w...
Orioles take on visiting Phillies, aiming for third straight victory
The Baltimore Orioles have found enough ways to stay in the chase for an American League wild card. The recent formula has come in the form of comebacks this week.,"I feel like we showed that we can come back all year," manager Craig Albernaz said. "Like we've had some chances and shots that we've s...
Pirates face Reds, aim to shake off 4th straight loss amid potentially damaging injury
The Cincinnati Reds used a late rally and timely hitting to claim their second consecutive win of their four-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who will take the field Saturday facing an injury that could sideline a key contributor.,Each team collected 12 hits Friday, but Cincinnati overcame a...
Mets turn to rookie Zac Thornton vs. Marlins
The uncertainty of the trade deadline is far different for the New York Mets than it is for the Miami Marlins.,The Mets will inch closer to completing a sell-off while the Marlins will look to continue their late climb into the wild-card race Saturday afternoon when the teams continue their four-gam...
Facing Cards, Kevin Gausman could make final start for Jays
With the Monday trade deadline looming, Kevin Gausman could be making his final start for the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon when he opposes the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.,The right-hander's name has been among the most frequently mentioned in trade rumors since he can become a free agen...
Galaxy could be most comfortable on counter vs. FC Dallas
The Los Angeles Galaxy may be the home side Saturday night when they face FC Dallas in Carson, Calif., but don't be surprised if Greg Vanney's group is content with playing on the counterattack.,That hasn't been Vanney's preferred style as a manager across 13 MLS seasons with Toronto FC and then Los...
Austin eyes first road win vs. offensively challenged Rapids
The lone MLS team without a road victory, Austin FC, plans to change that Saturday against the Colorado Rapids in Commerce City, Colo.,The Rapids (6-10-1, 19 points) have fallen to 13th in the Western Conference, five points below the playoff line with only Austin (4-8-5, 17 points) and Sporting KC ...
Revitalized St. Louis City aim to extend hot streak vs. RSL
Less than three months ago, St. Louis City were all but buried.,The club won just one of its first 10 games (1-6-3) and scored more than one goal just twice across that stretch.,Ahead of their match against visiting Real Salt Lake on Saturday night, the dreadful start is nothing more than a distant ...
Surging Dynamo out to avoid letdown vs. last-place Sporting KC
The Houston Dynamo look to continue their rise up the Western Conference standings when they face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday in Kansas City, Kan.,The Dynamo (8-6-2, 26 points) rolled to a 3-0 home victory over Austin FC last Saturday and are tied for the fourth-most points in the conference wi...
Winless since May 2, Minnesota eyes revenge on San Diego
Minnesota United will try to snap a six-match winless streak against the team that knocked them out of the Western Conference playoffs last season when they host San Diego FC on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,The Loons (6-6-5, 23 points) enter the contest in ninth place, three points ahead of S...