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Mets chase series win over Brewers after lineup shake-up
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza made a simple switch atop the batting order, and it paid big dividends.,Placed in the leadoff position in Game 2 of a doubleheader, Brandon Nimmo hit a grand slam in the second inning and Francisco Lindor added a solo homer and three RBIs in New York's 7-3 home v...
Blue Jays turn to Chris Bassitt in bid for 4-game sweep of Yankees
Sole possession of first place in the American League East will be on the line Thursday night when the Toronto Blue Jays vie for a four-game sweep of the visiting New York Yankees.,The Blue Jays rebounded after squandering an eight-run lead to record an 11-9 decision on Wednesday.,New York tied the ...
Jake Irvin, Nationals eye series victory vs. Tigers
The Washington Nationals will shoot for their second straight series win when they host the Detroit Tigers on Thursday evening.,After dropping seven consecutive series, Washington took two of three games from the Los Angeles Angels last weekend. On Wednesday, the Nationals rallied for six runs in th...
Kyle Freeland, Rockies seek improvement against Astros
Kyle Freeland was getting into a good rhythm for the Colorado Rockies before he landed on the injured list in mid-June. ,The left-hander posted three consecutive quality starts and dropped his ERA by more than half a run, but his first start after coming off the IL broke that string of good outings....
Marlins, win streak over, chase series win against Twins
The host Miami Marlins, who had their eight-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday, will try to get back on track Thursday afternoon in the decisive contest of a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins.,Minnesota recorded a 2-1 victory on Wednesday, but the Marlins are still on an impressive...
Blue Bombers hope to continue hot start vs. Stampeders
The last time the Winnipeg Blue Bombers won their first four games, they eventually had a 9-0 start to crow about.,Three years later, the Blue Bombers are looking for another 4-0 start when they visit the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday night.,Winnipeg and the Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-0) are the l...
Wings shuffle roster before visit from surging Mercury
The Dallas Wings will have a decidedly different look and added personnel when they clash with the soaring Phoenix Mercury on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.,The Wings (5-13) conclude a four-game homestand that's produced two wins in their past three contests, including a 79-71 victory over Washington...
Shorthanded Toronto FC takes aim at New York City FC
Toronto FC will look to register points in three straight matches when they travel to New York for a midweek clash with their Eastern Conference rival New York City FC on Thursday.,Toronto (4-10-5, 17 points) begins life without Italian designated players Federico Bernardeschi and Lorenzo Insigne, b...
Lynx aim to bounce back, avenge recent loss to Mystics
After their highest-profile loss of the season, the Minnesota Lynx are focusing on the bright side., ,The Lynx (14-2) will try to regain their positive momentum when they tip off against the Washington Mystics (8-9) on Thursday night in Minneapolis., ,Minnesota is coming off a 74-59 loss at home aga...
Contenders in Storm, Dream match up in Atlanta
Following a three-day break for both teams, the Atlanta Dream and the Seattle Storm will each look to gain ground in their respective conferences when they meet Thursday night in College Park, Ga.,Atlanta (11-6) is coming off an impressive 90-81 victory over the Eastern Conference-leading New York L...
Fever, winning without Caitlin Clark, now host Aces
The Indiana Fever are figuring out how to win without Caitlin Clark.,The Fever (8-8) have won their last two games without their star guard -- winning road games against Dallas (to reach the Commissioner's Cup championship game) and at Minnesota 74-59 on Tuesday to win the title.,They will again be ...
Rickie Fowler, Max Homa make rare appearance at John Deere Classic
Rickie Fowler and Max Homa are some of the most well-liked players on the PGA Tour, but their results of late have not come close to matching their popularity.,With the regular season entering its home stretch and the playoffs no guarantee, Fowler and Homa are playing a tournament they don't always ...
Liberty look to recommit to defense against Sparks
The New York Liberty are in a defensive slump, and it has resulted in their tumble from first to third place in the standings.,Coming off another rough showing, the Liberty hope to start reversing the trend Thursday night when they host the Los Angeles Sparks in the opener of an eight-game homestand...
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw on the cusp of history vs. White Sox
The countdown to 3,000 will be at the forefront when Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw takes the mound Wednesday night against the visiting Chicago White Sox.,The three-time National League Cy Young Award winner and 2014 NL Most Valuable Player is three strikeouts away from becoming th...
Salvador Perez looks to propel Royals to another win vs. M's
While Cal Raleigh seemingly has put a stranglehold on the mantle of best catcher in baseball this season, Salvador Perez showed he's not done yet.,Perez went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three RBIs to lead the visiting Kansas City Royals to a much-needed 6-3 victory against Raleigh and the Mariners ...
Veteran, 'rookie' pitchers the focus as Rangers host Orioles
Two pitchers who have been underwhelming recently will take the mound when the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers square off Wednesday night in the rubber game of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas. ,The Orioles will begin the game with Japanese veteran but MLB rookie Tomoyuki Sugano (6-4, 4.0...
Diamondbacks look for third consecutive win vs. struggling Giants
The Arizona Diamondbacks seem to have found some confidence with the San Francisco Giants in the visiting dugout.,The Diamondbacks will try for three straight wins against their National League West rival when they meet on Wednesday evening in Phoenix.,The Giants, meanwhile, will try to avoid losing...
Astros keep winning despite injuries, seek series victory vs. Rockies
The Houston Astros are getting unhappy injury updates on a daily basis, but it hasn't stopped them from winning.,Houston built on its impressive 19-win June with a 6-5 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night in Denver in the opener of a three-game series.,The Astros will try to make it...
Cubs' Shota Imanaga aims to shut down struggling Guardians
Shota Imanaga returned from injury last week and immediately regained his star form on the mound for the Chicago Cubs. ,Imanaga, however, hopes to be better than his only other career appearance against Cleveland when the host Cubs try to hand the Guardians a sixth consecutive loss on Wednesday nigh...
Jurickson Profar set to return in Braves' rematch vs. Angels
Atlanta left fielder Jurickson Profar will return to the lineup Wednesday night when the Braves host the Los Angeles Angels in the second contest of their three-game set.,Profar signed a three-year, $42 million free-agent contract in the offseason but was suspended 80 games for violating MLB's banne...