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Robbie Ray to make debut for Padres against Astros
If you can't beat them, trade for them.,After watching San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray shut them down in a 4-1 win on July 30, the San Diego Padres dealt for him a few hours before the Monday trade deadline to beef up a weak starting rotation.,Ray will pitch his first game for the Padres...
Rays' Ben Williamson ailing ahead of series opener vs. Mariners
This was supposed to be the weekend Ben Williamson got a chance to show the Seattle Mariners they made a mistake when they traded him last offseason.,Instead, it appears the Tampa Bay Rays' infielder could be headed to the injured list.,Williamson exited Tampa Bay's 4-0 victory Wednesday at Colorado...
Dodgers, D-backs square off in suddenly key NL West showdown
The star-studded, payroll-guzzling Los Angeles Dodgers have hit a speed bump.,Even the trade-deadline addition of two-time Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal could not stop a losing streak that has reached six games as the Dodgers open a three-game series against the surging Arizona Diamondbacks in ...
Orioles out to regroup in series opener vs. Rangers
A series with wild-card implications will take place this weekend in Arlington, Texas, when the Texas Rangers open a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.,The Rangers were idle on Thursday, one day after posting a 6-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. ,It was the second s...
Kevin Gausman likely to make Cubs debut vs. Royals
It's been a rough season for Kevin Gausman, but his experience -- especially in the playoffs -- is a key factor in the Chicago Cubs trading for him this week. ,The veteran right-hander reportedly will make his Cubs debut when the team tries for a fifth straight victory Friday night against the host ...
Brewers sailing through season; Twins still afloat in AL playoff chase
The Milwaukee Brewers will look to improve on their MLB-best record when they welcome the Minnesota Twins for a three-game series that starts Friday night.,The Brewers (72-43) have won three straight games and five of their past seven, scoring a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday af...
Last-place Angels eager to turn around fortunes in matchup vs. Marlins
The Los Angeles Angels, who have the worst record in the majors, are on the fast track toward their 11th consecutive losing season.,Los Angeles will look for a spark on Friday night when it turns to right-hander George Klassen (0-1, 11.57 ERA) in the opener of a three-game series against the host Mi...
Fresh off rally, 'exhausted' Red Sox put 8-game win streak on line vs. A's
There is no rest for the weary in the middle of a major league season.,After refusing to lose an incredible 13-inning game en route to a sweep of the Chicago White Sox, the Boston Red Sox will be back at it on Friday night, hosting the Athletics in the opener of a three-game series. ,On Thursday, Ca...
Guardians, White Sox limp into crucial AL Central series
The first series after the trade deadline did not go the way either the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Guardians would have liked.,The White Sox and Guardians each will look to bounce back from discouraging sweeps Friday night, when Chicago hosts Cleveland in the opener of a pivotal three-game serie...
Max Fried, Yankees take aim at surging Braves
New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried is rounding into form following a two-month layoff due to an elbow injury, but he has been backed by a lineup struggling to consistently generate offense.,On Friday night, the host Yankees hope their offense can do just enough under Fried to prevent the Atlanta...
Reds hope to get by with bullpen game vs. skidding Nationals
The Cincinnati Reds' pitching staff is in rough shape as the team heads to Washington to take on the Nationals in a three-game series starting Friday.,Hunter Greene was scheduled to start on Thursday, but a day earlier he landed on the 15-day injured list due to soreness in his surgically repaired r...
Pirates' postseason push in need of reset against Mets
It's make-or-break time for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they return home on Friday to open a three-game series against the New York Mets.,The Pirates bolstered their bullpen at the trade deadline in the hopes of making a playoff push, but they lost their third consecutive game on Thursday and dropped ...
Surging Phillies send Zack Wheeler to face road-weary Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays will play three road games in three days in three cities this week, capped by the opener of a series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.,Toronto wrapped up a series victory in Houston on Wednesday, posting a 5-4, 10-inning win over the Astros before flying to Chicago f...
Wings strive to avoid another fourth-quarter flop against Valkyries
The Dallas Wings will have to be better in the fourth quarter if they expect to prevail over the surging Golden State Valkyries when the teams square off on Friday at the American Airlines Center, the Wings' home away from home.,The Wings (19-12) return to action after a 96-92 loss in Washington on ...
Roughriders hope to stay hot against winless Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders take aim at their fourth win in five games when they host the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night at Regina.,The stretch began with a 27-22 road victory over Ottawa on July 3 behind two touchdown passes from Trevor Harris.,Harris is tied for second in the CFL with 17 touchd...
Cardinals wish for Jordan Walker's return as Rockies roll into St. Louis
The return of slugger Jordan Walker might provide a boost for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Colorado Rockies, who could use some aid in their precarious position in the National League wild-card race.,Walker, an All-Star and Home Run Derby champ having a breakthrough season, has missed the pas...
Dream, Mystics each bring strong form into season rubber match
The Atlanta Dream and the Washington Mystics have both surged into strong position to make the playoffs two-thirds of the way through the regular season., ,Now both teams are trying to improve their seeding as they prepare to meet Friday night in Washington., ,The Dream (19-11) had won five games in...
Mercury looking to fuel playoff drive at Sun's expense
The Phoenix Mercury, with new star guard Kelsey Plum, have a lot of work to do if they are going to make the WNBA playoffs, and they will looking to power their Friday night against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.,The Mercury were 6 1/2 games out of the final playoff spot on Thursday before...
AL Central cellar-dwelling Royals vie to take Twins to task again
The Kansas City Royals are last in the American League Central, but they've had their way with the playoff-contending Minnesota Twins this season. ,Having already secured a winning series against the Twins, the Royals try to record a sweep of this three-game home set against their division foe Thurs...
Padres battle D-backs, look to narrow wild-card gap between the teams
Arizona's Mitch Bratt stymied the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, and the Diamondbacks will hand the ball to another rookie left-hander when they go for a series victory on Thursday in Phoenix.,The Padres had only one hit in seven scoreless innings in a 10-4 loss Wednesday against Bratt, who had a ca...