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Tigers' Tarik Skubal on homecoming vs. Athletics: 'It’ll be fun'
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was a huge fan of the Oakland Athletics when he was growing up southwest of Sacramento.,He dreamed about pitching in the Oakland Coliseum and surely never suspected he'd one day be pitching in the majors at West Sacramento, Calif.,But that indeed will be the case Mond...
Rangers' Jacob deGrom 'good to go' vs. Angels
After being passed over in his last scheduled spot in the rotation, Jacob deGrom will return to the mound on Monday when the Texas Rangers host the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,deGrom (10-5, 2.76 ERA) will be opposed by fellow right hander Jose Soriano...
Reds, Dodgers meet with postseason on minds of both teams
The Los Angeles Dodgers turned on the power to avoid a series sweep and return home tied for first place in the National League West for the start of a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds beginning Monday. ,The Dodgers went a disappointing 3-4 during a seven-game road trip to Colorado and ...
Brandon Woodruff, Brewers bid to bounce back vs. D-backs
Brandon Woodruff is coming off his worst outing of the season, but Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said he isn't worried.,Woodruff will take the mound for the Brewers on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.,The two-time All-Star right-hande...
Cal Raleigh aims to power M's vs. Padres in showdown of contenders
Cal Raleigh was at a loss.,The Seattle Mariners catcher had just broken not one, but two major-league records with a second-inning home run -- his second of the afternoon -- and had walked the length of the dugout with the team's celebratory home-run trident, receiving high-fives.,When Raleigh turne...
Cards give rookie P Michael McGreevy a chance to show his stuff vs. Pirates
The St. Louis Cardinals are giving many young players an opportunity to advance themselves during this transition year, and rookie pitcher Michael McGreevy is taking full advantage.,McGreevy (5-2, 4.26 ERA) is 3-0 with a 3.38 ERA in four August starts. The right-hander has worked six innings in each...
Royals look to ride offensive outburst into clash vs. White Sox
After prevailing in a series finale that took them in several directions, the Kansas City Royals will visit the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a three-game set.,Firmly in contention for an American League wild-card spot, Kansas City swept a three-game set from the visiting White ...
Mets try to fix 'little things' and not lose more ground to Phillies
The New York Mets were 10 outs away Sunday from completing a rare road sweep of the Atlanta Braves, maintaining their lead in the race for the final National League wild-card spot and arriving home with plenty of momentum for a pivotal division series against the Philadelphia Phillies.,But a late st...
Jays expect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in lineup in series vs. Twins
The Toronto Blue Jays could have All-Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. back in full-time action at some point during their three-game series that opens Monday night against the visiting Minnesota Twins.,Guerrero had not played since last Monday, when he left early with inflammation in his lef...
Inconsistent Yankees turn to steady rookie Cam Schlittler vs. Nats
Rookie Cam Schlittler was nearly perfect in his seventh career start and the New York Yankees were riding the highs of eight wins in 10 games last Wednesday.,What followed was a frustrating weekend for the Yankees at home against the Boston Red Sox. Schlittler will be on the mound Monday night when ...
Injury-plagued Braves try to turn around season in opener vs. Marlins
Since winning the World Series in 2021, the Atlanta Braves have not won a playoff series.,Worse yet, this year's Braves are on pace to miss the postseason for the first time since 2017.,The Braves on Monday are set to start a 10-game road trip -- three at the Miami Marlins, four at the Philadelphia ...
Fresh off series win, Red Sox take aim at Orioles
The Boston Red Sox didn't get everything they wanted while in New York to face the Yankees, but they still ought to be encouraged entering their next series.,That begins Monday night against the host Baltimore Orioles to start a four-game series.,"Three out of four, that's the business we're in," Re...
Guardians feel 'urgency' to win heading into series vs. Rays
A 10-game losing streak from June 26 through July 6 put the Cleveland Guardians' postseason chances on the rocks.,Going 1-5 on a trip against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers over the last week likely ended their playoff aspirations.,Cleveland returns home Monday to begin a three-game seri...
Sun, Liberty trending in opposite directions ahead of final matchup
Tina Charles leads the suddenly hot Connecticut Sun into New York to meet the suddenly struggling Liberty on Monday night.,Connecticut (9-27) has pulled out of the WNBA basement, and its three-game winning streak -- albeit modest -- is the second-longest active streak in the WNBA (behind the Las Veg...
Aces ride 10-game winning streak into Chicago
The Chicago Sky recently upset the reigning WNBA champions, but pulling off the same feat against the sizzling Las Vegas Aces figures to be a much taller order.,The Aces bring a 10-game winning streak into Monday night's game against the host Sky.,Las Vegas (24-14) has gone from a middling squad to ...
Red Sox seek four-game sweep of 'angry' Yankees
After another win over the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox were unclear about why they are dominating their longest rival.,The Red Sox hope to field more inquiries about getting another victory over the Yankees on Sunday night when the American League East foes conclude a four-game set in New Y...
Padres turn to Nick Pivetta in bid for sweep vs. Dodgers
What a difference a weekend is making for the San Diego Padres.,After being swept out of first place in the National League West last weekend by the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego is a game away from returning the favor this weekend in its home park.,The Padres aim for a sweep in Sunday's series fin...
Mariners hope Victor Robles can provide spark vs. A's
The Seattle Mariners need Victor Robles for what he can do off the field as much as what he can do on it.,Robles returned Saturday night after missing 4 1/2 months with a left shoulder dislocation suffered April 6 in San Francisco while making an acrobatic catch into the protective netting.,Though R...
Reds' Brady Singer to face D-backs' Zac Gallen in key matchup
Cincinnati right-hander Brady Singer and Arizona righty Zac Gallen will meet for the second time this season on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix.,Their first matchup, in June, could be called a turning point for both teams, especially the Reds.,Although Singer was not around for a decision, the Reds beat...
Guardians' Gavin Williams brings moxie to mound vs. Rangers
Gavin Williams has earned the reputation as the Cleveland Guardians' "stopper" over a season that's seen him lead the rotation in ERA., ,Williams will put that reputation to the test on Sunday afternoon when he heads to the mound for the Guardians, who will try to salvage the finale of a three-game ...