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Mariners ride 4-homer performance into rematch vs. A's
The Seattle Mariners will look to make up more ground on the first-place Athletics when the teams meet Tuesday night in the second contest of a three-game series at West Sacramento, Calif.,The Mariners moved to within 1 1/2 games of the American League West leaders by slugging four home runs for the...
Aaron Nola aims to continue Phillies' strong pitching in clash vs. Padres
Over the last four games, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitchers have allowed just two runs in 26 2/3 innings.,Right-hander Aaron Nola hopes to contribute to that run on Tuesday night when Philadelphia shoots for a series win over the host San Diego Padres.,Nola (2-4, 6.04 ERA) struggled in his las...
After combined no-hitter vs. Rangers, Astros strive for fifth straight win
One day after recording the 18th no-hitter in franchise history, the Houston Astros will look to carry the momentum into Tuesday night's game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.,Houston won the series opener 9-0 on Monday on a gem behind Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert and Alimber Santa. The t...
Rookies in focus as Giants, Diamondbacks clash
Two prospects experiencing vastly different welcomes to the big time get another opportunity Tuesday night when Tommy Troy and the Arizona Diamondbacks visit Bryce Eldridge and the San Francisco Giants in the continuation of a three-game series.,Troy singled, scored and walked in his second big leag...
Cardinals face tall task vs. stellar Kyle Harrison, Brewers
The visiting St. Louis Cardinals will look to bounce back behind right-hander Michael McGreevy on Tuesday night and tie their three-game series with the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers.,McGreevy (3-3, 2.40 ERA) will oppose left-hander Kyle Harrison (5-1, 1.77) in a matchup of start...
Fresh off late rally, Yankees intent on flustering Royals again
Considering how well Cam Schlittler has pitched this season, the New York Yankees appear in good shape to continue their recent dominance of the Kansas City Royals.,Schlittler, one of the majors' top pitchers, will try to help the Yankees post their 13th straight win over the host Royals on Tuesday ...
Twins tasked with slowing White Sox's Japanese rookies
Only three Japanese-born players had appeared for the Chicago White Sox before this season.,Now Chicago can put two Japanese countrymen in the same starting lineup as recent call-up Rikuu Nishida joins slugging rookie first baseman Munetaka Murakami.,After connecting for a solo shot in the first inn...
Hot Reds RHP Chase Burns gets his first look at slumping Mets
The New York Mets have scored a total of four runs in a four-game losing streak, and now they must face one of the hottest starting pitchers in the game.,The Mets will try to snap out of their slump on Tuesday, when they host the Cincinnati Reds in the middle game of a three-game series.,Left-hander...
Jays hope Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will be back for rematch with Marlins
The Toronto Blue Jays, who played without Vladimir Guerrero Jr. while losing the series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday, hope the first baseman will be back in action as the three-game set continues on Tuesday.,Guerero was hit by a pitch on the right elbow on Sunday in Toronto's ...
Cubs turn to Jordan Wicks vs. Pirates, hope to stave off 10th straight loss
Jordan Wicks will make his season debut on Tuesday night as the Chicago Cubs try to snap a season-long nine-game losing streak when they face the host Pittsburgh Pirates.,The left-hander will hope to bolster an injury-plagued Cubs rotation when he opposes Pittsburgh right-hander Braxton Ashcraft (3-...
Guardians search for offensive improvement vs. Nationals
The Cleveland Guardians will try to bounce back from an ugly loss when they host the Washington Nationals in the middle game of a three-game series on Tuesday.,The Guardians came home to start a six-game homestand after a 6-1 road trip and were poleaxed by the surging Nationals 10-2 on Monday. Cleve...
Orioles gaining confidence in chase of AL East-leading Rays
The Baltimore Orioles see the Tampa Bay Rays at the top of the American League East standings and know there's work to do, but there's confidence brewing for the Orioles.,They'll go into Tuesday night's meeting with the visiting Rays on a big-time high.,"It feels like the AL is kind of a toss-up rig...
Nathan MacKinnon ailing as Avs face must-win Game 4 vs. Knights
With his Presidents' Trophy-winning team on the brink of elimination following a 5-3 loss on Sunday night, Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar stated the obvious heading into Tuesday night's must-win Game 4 of their best-of-seven Western Conference finals with the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas...
In pivotal Game 5, Thunder aim to be early aggressor vs. Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs have gotten off to big starts in each of the last two games of the Western Conference finals.,Heading into Game 5 on Tuesday with the seven-game series deadlocked at 2, the host Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to reverse that trend.,"They just punched us in our face early," T...
Red Sox desperate to turn it around at home with Braves on tap
It's been a season full of questions for the Boston Red Sox, none more perplexing than this: Why has Boston struggled so much at Fenway Park?,The Red Sox are 8-17 at home, the worst mark in Major League Baseball, entering Tuesday's matchup with the visiting Atlanta Braves, who happen to have the spo...
Tigers, Angels meet as both see reasons for optimism
The Detroit Tigers finally exhaled on Sunday. Their long losing streak ended in the second game of a doubleheader in Baltimore.,They will now try to make the long climb back into division contention when they host the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game series that begins Tuesday.,Closer Kenley Jans...
Fire eager to fluster Liberty in teams' third meeting of season
This could be the WNBA's golden age for expansion teams.,Last year, Golden State became the league's first team to make the playoffs as a first-year franchise.,This year, the Portland Fire -- set to visit the New York Liberty on Monday night -- hope to become the second team to earn that distinction...
Nick Kurtz strives to match A's record in meeting vs. Mariners
Star first baseman Nick Kurtz will look to make franchise history Monday night when the Athletics begin a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners at West Sacramento, Calif.,Kurtz, 23, has reached base in 47 consecutive games, one short of the single-season franchise record held by Mark McGwir...
Dodgers bring streaking bullpen into opener vs. Rockies
Back to resembling the team that stormed to consecutive World Series titles, the Los Angeles Dodgers will return home Monday night for the opener of a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies.,After sputtering following a trip to Denver in April, the Dodgers took their time before reverting to...
Marlins ride momentum into series opener vs. Blue Jays
The Miami Marlins will be riding a three-game winning streak and a walk-off grand slam when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.,The Marlins completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 4-0 win on Sunday. Heriberto Hernandez provided the fireworks with a grand slam in the ni...