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Dodgers opt for bullpen game, rest Ohtani in finale vs. Athletics
The Los Angeles Dodgers are racking up hits and runs in droves as they look to complete a three-game sweep of the Athletics on Wednesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,The Dodgers scored 18 runs over the first two games and piled up 31 hits -- 17 in Monday's 9-4 victory and 14 in Tuesday's 9-3 tri...
With Liam Hicks back in fold, Marlins chase series win vs. Rockies
Liam Hicks has returned from injury to bolster an already red-hot lineup for the Miami Marlins, who continue their four-game series at the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in Denver.,Hicks, who leads Miami with 13 home runs and 53 RBIs, was activated ahead of Tuesday's game and immediately was re-inser...
D-backs pursue third straight series sweep of Giants
Two teams happy to turn the page on the month of June will complete a three-game set Wednesday night when the Arizona Diamondbacks go for a third consecutive series sweep of the San Francisco Giants.,The Diamondbacks have taken the first two games of the set in Phoenix, 5-4 and 8-2, giving them eigh...
Brewers tab hurler Shane Drohan to continue dominance of Reds
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to rookie Shane Drohan as they look to clinch the four-game series and continue their recent dominance of the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.,Drohan (3-2, 3.12 ERA) will be opposed by Andrew Abbott (5-4, 3.90 ERA) in a matchup of left-handers.,Jake Bauers and J...
Red-hot Junior Caminero, Rays face Royals, seeking 7th straight win
The Kansas City Royals have seen firsthand how potent Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero has been at the plate.,After homering in his fifth straight contest Tuesday to open a three-game set in Kansas City, Caminero will look to stay hot and help the Rays to a seventh consecutive victory Wednesday night.,Ca...
Astros take aim at Twins, chase sixth straight series win
The Astros expressed optimism that shortstop Jeremy Pena will have a minimum stint on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain, a positive development for hard-charging Houston.,The Astros' 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday was their 10th in their last 14 games and set the stage for...
Key cogs likely to return for Jays in Canada Day clash vs. Mets
Infielders Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Kazuma Okamoto are expected to return to the Toronto Blue Jays' lineup Wednesday afternoon for the rubber match of the team's three-game series against the visiting New York Mets.,The series will conclude on Canada Day and will end a disappointing 10-game homesta...
Braves hope to wake up bats against visiting Cardinals
The Atlanta Braves will try to snap out of their offensive funk on Wednesday when they host the visiting St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of their three-game series.,The Cardinals won the series opener 5-3 on Monday to hand Atlanta its third straight loss. The Braves have dropped 13 of their l...
Surging Cubs searching for sweep of staggering Padres
The Chicago Cubs are riding a four-game winning streak and will be looking for a three-game sweep over the visiting San Diego in a Wednesday afternoon contest.,Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is 5-for-8 in the series and slammed two home runs and three RBIs in Tuesday night's 9-7 win.,Swanson has 13 h...
Tigers focus on sweeping Yankees, losers of six straight
An impressive power display and some overpowering pitching are putting the Detroit Tigers in position for a sweep at Yankee Stadium.,After jumping to big leads early in the first two contests of the three-game set, the Tigers will attempt to complete a series sweep Wednesday afternoon when they visi...
Nationals, Red Sox look to avoid fracas in series finale
Tensions have been high in the first two contests of the three-game series pitting the Washington Nationals and the host Boston Red Sox, with Boston's Willson Contreras getting ejected both times.,The teams will look to keep their emotions in check on Wednesday afternoon in the decisive game of the ...
Paul Skenes, Pirates strive for revenge vs. Zack Wheeler, Phillies
Last month's highly anticipated matchup between Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes and Philadelphia's Zack Wheeler turned into more of a mismatch.,Skenes will aim to exact some revenge on Wheeler on Wednesday night when the Pirates continue their four-game road series with the Phillies.,Two of the best pitche...
Joc Pederson, Rangers eager to overpower Guardians again
Joc Pederson's power has propelled the Texas Rangers to their longest regular-season road winning streak in nine years. Their six-game surge will be on the line Wednesday as they wrap up a three-game series against the host Cleveland Guardians.,Rangers left-hander MacKenzie Gore (5-6, 4.05 ERA) face...
Noah Schultz returns as White Sox gun for sweep of Orioles
The Chicago White Sox finally have solved the Baltimore Orioles, and now they will shoot for a three-game series sweep.,The teams meet for the final time in the 2026 regular season Wednesday afternoon in Baltimore.,By winning 9-3 on Tuesday night, the White Sox clinched their first series victory ag...
Heavily favored England expect DR Congo's best in their knockout debut
The end result of England finishing atop their World Cup group was not a surprise.,The process, though, left something to be desired.,England look to carry over how they finished the group stage when their pursuit of their first World Cup title in 60 years ramps up in the knockout stage. Their journ...
Golf Glance: John Deere hosts PGA's young stars; Champions at U.S. Senior Open
The PGA Tour is in Illinois, where several rising young stars highlight the field, while the Champions go major hunting at the U.S. Senior Open Championship.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: John Deere Classic, Silvis, Ill., July 2-5,Course: TPC Deere Run (Par 71, 7,327 Yards),Purse: $8.8M (Winner: $1.584M),Defe...
USMNT aiming for historic win vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
The U.S. Men's National Team haven't won a World Cup knockout match since 2002 nor have they defeated a European side in any competition in more than five years.,For the current squad, it's not about revisiting history but making history when the United States plays Bosnia and Herzegovina in a round...
With Dodgers facing A's, Dave Roberts awaits milestone win
Dave Roberts was speaking about the possibility of Shohei Ohtani hitting two homers to reach 300 for his career, while not mentioning he has a bigger milestone in his own sights.,Roberts will look to record his 1,000th regular-season victory as a manager when his Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Athlet...
TJ Rumfield, Rockies aim to cool off Marlins
Hunter Goodman grabbed the headlines with a three-homer day at Minnesota on Saturday, and the well-earned attention overshadowed what his Colorado teammate is doing.,Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield is riding a 12-game hitting streak and will have a chance to extend it when Colorado faces the Miami...
Mariners ride youth movement into rematch vs. Angels
It would appear the Seattle Mariners' middle infield is set for the foreseeable future.,Second-year second baseman Cole Young went 3-for-3 with two home runs and combined with rookie shortstop Colt Emerson, the team's top prospect, to turn three double plays in a 6-2 victory Monday night against the...