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Anemic offenses slowing Nationals, Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals are both looking to jump-start their offenses after suffering lulls this week.,Washington scored just three runs while getting swept by the San Diego Padres in three games at home. St. Louis scored just three times while losing two of three games to t...
Mariners meet White Sox, hope addition can boost offense
After absorbing their first series sweep of the season, the Seattle Mariners hope to get back on track against the Chicago White Sox -- a club that's no stranger to such frustration.,And the Mariners are hoping the arrival of a potentially big bat in the lineup will help them stop their offensive wo...
Mets' Kodai Senga set for season debut vs. Braves
Kodai Senga will finally return to the New York Mets on Friday night.,The Atlanta Braves hope Friday will finally mark their long-awaited return to offensive form.,Senga is slated to make his 2024 debut when the Mets host the skidding Braves in the second contest of a key four-game series between th...
Possible trade target Yusei Kikuchi starts for Jays vs. Rangers
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi could be making his final start for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday in the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Texas Rangers.,With Kikuchi's contract expiring at the end of the season, it is widely speculated that the 33-year-old veteran will be traded before...
Fresh off no-hitter, Padres head to Baltimore
The San Diego Padres are on a hot streak entering the series opener against the host Baltimore Orioles on Friday.,The Orioles would like to get back on a roll as well.,The Padres should arrive on a high after Dylan Cease's no-hitter Thursday afternoon at Washington gave San Diego its fifth straight ...
Rays, minus Randy Arozarena, open series with Reds
With the major league trade deadline fast approaching, there is a clear sense of urgency surrounding the interleague series between the visiting Cincinnati Reds and Tampa Bay Rays this weekend.,Ahead of the three-game set that starts Friday night, the Rays were sellers in a deal late Thursday night ...
Big hitters could return as Twins visit Tigers
The Minnesota Twins won a series against the team with the majors' best record this week. They could add a couple of reinforcements during their weekend series against the Detroit Tigers that begins on Friday night.,Minnesota took two of three from the Philadelphia Phillies, including a 5-4 victory ...
After three straight series losses, Phillies face Guardians
The Philadelphia Phillies boast the best record in baseball, but they sure aren't playing as if they are the majors' top team.,After losing two of three games in each of their past three series, the Phillies look to reverse course on Friday when they play the opener of a three-game set against the v...
Wild-card hopefuls begin series as Pirates visit D-backs
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a chance to end their eight-year postseason drought with just 60 games left in the regular season.,The red-hot Pirates continue their push when they battle the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series at Phoenix.,Pittsburgh has won 10 of i...
Cubs open series with Royals desperate to find offense
The fading Chicago Cubs open a three-game series against the host Kansas City Royals, hoping their first road trip after the All-Star break goes better than the six home games that preceded it.,Needing wins badly to climb into wild-card contention to start the second half, the Cubs saw their offense...
Red Sox, Yankees each trying to get out of rut
Returning home following a six-game road trip, the Boston Red Sox take aim at their third straight series win over the New York Yankees when the teams begin a three-game weekend set on Friday night.,The ancient rivals are meeting for the second time this month after the Red Sox pitched a 3-0 shutout...
A's, Angels face off with plenty to prove
The Los Angeles Angels will host the Oakland Athletics on Thursday night in Anaheim, Calif., both teams out of the playoff race but both with players trying to make their mark and prove they belong in the majors.,That's been the case for a while now for Jo Adell, who likely will be starting in right...
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw set for season debut vs. Giants
The home fans are expected to be in full roar Thursday afternoon when Los Angeles left-hander Clayton Kershaw makes his 2024 debut as the Dodgers complete a four-game series against the San Francisco Giants.,Kershaw missed the opening four months of the campaign after offseason shoulder surgery, the...
Mets look to keep rolling in series against Braves
The last time the Atlanta Braves visited Queens, they earned a decisive series win to send the New York Mets into a tailspin that threatened to ruin their season.,The Braves and Mets will be in decidedly different positions Thursday night when skidding Atlanta visits red-hot New York in the opener o...
Stampeders hope to change road fortunes vs. Redblacks
The Stampeders are making noise at home this season. Unfortunately for coach Dave Dickenson's team, it has been quiet away from Calgary.,The Stampeders will look to change their winless road record and deal the Ottawa Redblacks their first home loss when the teams meet on Friday.,Calgary (3-3) has l...
Rays' Taj Bradley brings hot streak into start vs. Jays
Taj Bradley aims to win his fifth consecutive decision for the Tampa Bay Rays in the decisive contest of a three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday afternoon.,While going 4-0 over his past seven starts, the right-hander has compiled a 0.82 ERA with an .170 opponents' batting ...
Guardians attempt to seal series win over Tigers
The Cleveland Guardians just might be back on track following an extended rough stretch. And they have possibly cooled off the surging Detroit Tigers in the process.,The American League Central-leading Guardians will look for a third straight victory and a series win over the visiting Tigers on Thur...
Streaking Rangers chase sweep of woeful White Sox
The Texas Rangers aim to match their season-high winning streak of five games on Thursday afternoon when they bid to record a four-game sweep of the spiraling Chicago White Sox in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers followed up a trio of one-run victories by igniting their offense in a 10-2 romp over the ...
Resurgent Marlins shoot for sweep of Orioles
The Miami Marlins' quest for a second-half turnaround might come in small increments.,Winning multiple games in a row needs to be part of that effort.,The Marlins take on the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Thursday afternoon looking for their first three-game winning streak since June 18-21. Miami wo...
Patrick Corbin, Nats look to shut down hot Padres
The San Diego Padres look to complete a three-game sweep when they visit the Washington Nationals in a Thursday matinee.,The Padres pounded out 20 hits in routing the Nationals 12-3 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. San Diego improved to 5-0 against Washington this season.,San Diego ...