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Dodgers sluggish entering finale vs. Diamondbacks
The Los Angeles Dodgers suddenly are crawling into the All-Star break, and manager Dave Roberts said he will look for a professional approach from his team in its series finale against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon.,The Dodgers, who have a 12 1/2-game lead over the second-pla...
Aces riding high but quick turnaround for visit from Fever
The Las Vegas Aces put together the largest margin of victory in franchise history on Saturday and don't have a lot of hours to enjoy it.,After a 48-point shellacking of the Phoenix Mercury, the Aces are back on the floor Sunday night when they host the Indiana Fever.,Las Vegas (17-6) clicked on all...
Giants' Trevor McDonald works to put summertime blues behind him vs. Rockies
Trevor McDonald has had a rough rookie season with the San Francisco Giants, and the summer has been especially cruel.,McDonald, who had four career appearances entering the 2026 season, will try to bounce back from a disastrous start in his most recent outing when the Giants host the Colorado Rocki...
Astros' Yordan Alvarez aims to remain at home on road vs. Rangers
LaMonte Wade Jr. struck the biggest blow among the Houston Astros' three home runs against the Texas Rangers on Saturday, but as is usually the case in Arlington, Yordan Alvarez was involved.,While Wade hit his first career grand slam, Alvarez sparked the Astros' 9-3 victory with a two-run homer in ...
Twins turn to Taj Bradley in series finale vs. Angels
A pair of eight-game winners will oppose each other on Sunday afternoon when the Minnesota Twins meet the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of a three-game series in Minneapolis.,The Twins will send Taj Bradley (8-3, 3.67 ERA) to the mound against fellow right-hander Jose Soriano (8-5, 3.40).,Neither...
Noah Schultz on a mission to control walks, A's in first-half finale
After a frustrating sweep by the Boston Red Sox, the Chicago White Sox have a pair of home wins over the Athletics and will look to complete a sweep of their own on Sunday afternoon in the series finale.,White Sox manager Will Venable said his club's performance in the first two games against the sl...
Cardinals' Dustin May strives to regain form vs. Braves
The St. Louis Cardinals will search for their first series sweep in over a month when they host the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set that will close the first half of the regular season.,Sitting just a game behind the Miami Marlins in the race for the final wild-c...
Mariners aren't finding key hits on Florida road swing, to the benefit of Rays
During a seven-game homestand that will end Sunday afternoon against the Seattle Mariners in St. Petersburg, Fla., the Tampa Bay Rays have been getting contributions up and down the lineup.,It was former Seattle draft pick Ben Williamson's turn on Saturday.,The utility infielder, dealt in February b...
Red Sox, seeking pristine 9-0 road trip, face lowly Mets
The last time the Boston Red Sox won nine straight games on the road, it was 1977 and their stars were named Jim Rice, Carl Yastrzemski and Carlton Fisk.,Back in the 2026 playoff hunt going into the All-Star break, Boston will try to not just sweep the weekend series with the New York Mets on Sunday...
Stars Zack Wheeler, Tarik Skubal face off in Phillies-Tigers finale
The pitching matchup in Detroit on Sunday sounds like it belongs in Tuesday's All-Star Game.,The Phillies' Zack Wheeler and the Tigers' Tarik Skubal were not named All-Stars this season, but they're easily among the best pitchers on the planet. The pair will start the rubber game of a three-game ser...
Marlins hope to finish strong first half by avoiding sweep vs. Guardians
Cleveland Guardians left-hander Joey Cantillo, who has a 1.80 ERA in two July starts, isn't easy to hit.,Cantillo, who will start against the host Miami Marlins on Sunday as the Guardians look for a three-game sweep, has an over-the-top delivery that gives batters fits. In fact, from last year to th...
Trent Thornton stepping up as Cubs eye series win vs. Reds
Right-hander Trent Thornton is emerging as a much-needed weapon in the Chicago Cubs' bullpen, which is exceeding expectations while closer Daniel Palencia remains sidelined with right elbow inflammation.,Thornton has made four straight scoreless outings for the Cubs, who face the host Cincinnati Red...
Clutch Yankees out for sweep of Nats, who search for answers
The New York Yankees will go for the series sweep against the Washington Nationals on Sunday as the teams close out the first half and enter the All-Star break.,After losing 11 of 13 games, the Yankees have won three straight, the last two coming via dramatic late-inning comebacks against the strugg...
Orioles look to enter break on first 4-game win streak of '26 vs. Royals
Now that they're guaranteed to win a home series for the first time since May, the Baltimore Orioles look to tack on more success before the visiting Kansas City Royals leave town.,The teams complete a three-game series Sunday afternoon in the final game before the All-Star break. Both teams occupy ...
Out to sweep first-place Brewers, Pirates turn to ace Paul Skenes
Sunday's series finale was slated to feature a marquee matchup on the mound when the Milwaukee Brewers face the host Pittsburgh Pirates before the league pauses for its midseason showcase.,The Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski was originally scheduled to get the nod against fellow ace right-hander Paul Ske...
Tempo upbeat on playing in Montreal, but seek different outcome vs. Liberty
The Toronto Tempo aim to use the energy from another big Montreal crowd Sunday afternoon against the New York Liberty to end a four-game losing streak.,The expansion Tempo (9-13) lost the first of two home games at Montreal, 108-95 to the Dallas Wings before a WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,...
Mystics try to revive offense against struggling Storm
The Washington Mystics begin a stretch of six games in 11 days by hosting the struggling Seattle Storm on Sunday. ,Washington is the youngest team in the WNBA, with only two rostered players beyond their second season of WNBA competition, but even its young roster is expected to be tested by the bus...
Wings to take big stage vs Sky, look to extend winning streak
The Dallas Wings will look to build on a four-game winning streak when they host the Chicago Sky on Sunday in their home away from home.,The Wings' home venue in Arlington, Texas, seats 7,000, but they will play host to the Sky in the 19,200-seat arena that is home to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.,The...
Roughriders to assemble full rushing attack vs. Tiger-Cats
After playing the last two games without the back who makes their running game go, the Saskatchewan Roughriders will welcome A.J. Ouellette back on the field when they host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday night in Regina, Saskatchewan.,Ouellette amassed 153 yards on 33 carries over the first two g...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto bids to give Dodgers length vs. D-backs
The Los Angeles Dodgers know they can count on Yoshinobu Yamamoto to throw a lot of innings, and that trait is of extra importance entering Saturday's game against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.,The Dodgers used seven pitchers Friday after Shohei Ohtani (left knee) was scratched from his start, ...