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After erupting for 12 runs, Reds hope bats stay hot against Mets
The Cincinnati Reds broke out of their offensive slumber Monday night in a 12-0 rout of the visiting New York Mets. The hosts will look to continue that momentum Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game set.,The Reds, who scored just seven runs in their three-game series against the visiting...
Nationals, facing Royals, chase 4th consecutive series victory
The Washington Nationals can secure their fourth straight series win when they host the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.,The Nationals beat the Royals 7-3 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game set. Washington has won three consecutive games and seven of its past 10. At 38-35, the Nationals are...
Banged-up Mariners expecting star Cal Raleigh's return for series against Orioles
It would appear Cal Raleigh is ready to return.,Seattle's record-breaking catcher hit five home runs in his first four rehabilitation games with Triple-A Tacoma (Wash.) and could be activated from the injured list Tuesday, when the Mariners open a three-game series with the visiting Baltimore Oriole...
Cooper Pratt could debut when Brewers open series vs. Guardians
The series opener between the Brewers and visiting Cleveland Guardians could gain additional significance if Milwaukee promotes highly touted shortstop Cooper Pratt before Tuesday's game, as reported.,Left-hander Robert Gasser (0-3, 6.38 ERA), searching for his first big-league victory in more than ...
Slumping Braves getting Drake Baldwin back with Giants up next
The slumping Atlanta Braves will get catcher Drake Baldwin back from the injured list Tuesday when they return home to begin a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants.,Baldwin, who was reinstated from the IL on Monday, has been sidelined since straining his right oblique May 18. He was ba...
Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston have Fever on a roll as Tempo visit
The Indiana Fever are aiming to extend their win streak to four games when they host the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday night in Commissioner's Cup action in Indianapolis.,Following some turbulent moments this season -- including a heated exchange in the huddle with coach Stephanie White -- Caitlin Clark ...
Lionel Messi eyes history as Argentina begin Cup defense vs. Algeria
Lionel Messi has very little left to prove in his career, but the iconic Argentine forward gearing up for another World Cup is like Tom Brady running it back for three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.,There are records within reach, and then there is the unending desire for competition.,Messi ...
Athletics continue odd homestand against scuffling Pirates
The Athletics continue their unusual homestand Monday in their present home after winning four of six games in their future home.,The A's took two out of three contests from both the Brewers and the Rockies in Las Vegas. Now it is back to West Sacramento, Calif., to open a three-game series against ...
Mookie Betts giving Dodgers boost heading into series vs. Rays
After a break-even road trip against a pair of teams on the rise, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be in search of more clutch offense when they open a three-game home series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.,The Dodgers won two of three at Pittsburgh last week then dropped two of three against the ...
Hot Angels rookie Walbert Urena gets first look at Diamondbacks
Rookie Walbert Urena, riding a five-start hot streak, will attempt to get the Los Angeles Angels back on track when he pitches the opener of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday in Phoenix.,The Angels saw their four-game winning streak end on Sunday when they lost 8-3 to th...
Astros expect offense to ignite in opener vs. Tigers
A pair of shootout victories set the table for the Houston Astros to claim a three-game series sweep over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, but in a surprising twist, their offense dried up.,The Astros dropped the finale 4-0 and capped a six-game road trip through Anaheim and Kansas City at 3-3. In ...
Cubs, Rockies set to renew acquaintances in Chicago
The Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies meet for the second time in a week as the two teams open a three-game series in Chicago on Monday.,After taking two of the three games in Denver last week, the Rockies headed to Las Vegas for a series against the Athletics. Although they lost the first two, Colo...
Energized by Scottish fans and win, Rangers open set vs. Twins
The Texas Rangers might want to snack on Scottish shortbread and blast the bagpipes on their stadium speakers when they return home.,Sometimes, all it takes to snap out of a funk is a little variety.,The Rangers will open a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night in Arlington, ...
Dustin May, Cardinals host offensively struggling Padres
A pair of current National League wild-card teams will meet in a potential postseason preview on Monday as the St. Louis Cardinals host the San Diego Padres in the opener of a three-game set.,Nearing the halfway point of the regular season, St. Louis enters the matchup in the top wild-card slot, 1 1...
Surging Mets have tall task against Reds' Chase Burns
The New York Mets will continue trying to stack wins together when they open a three-game series at the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.,The Mets are coming off a series win against the visiting Atlanta Braves over the weekend, giving them three wins in the past four games and 10 in the past 16.,Ano...
Can Royals slow down Nationals, red-hot James Wood?
James Wood looks to continue his hot streak when the Washington Nationals open a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Monday.,Wood finished a triple short of the cycle, drove in two runs and scored twice as the Nationals beat the visiting Seattle Mariners 10-1 on Sunday in th...
Marlins aim to remain hot in visit to Phillies
The Miami Marlins are crossing Pennsylvania with some momentum as they open a three-game road set against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.,Miami is coming off a series victory in Pittsburgh, highlighted by a 4-2 win over ace right-hander Paul Skenes and the Pirates on Sunday. The Marlins rode a ...
Sparks, Valkyries aim to keep Commissioner’s Cup hopes alive
The Los Angeles Sparks and Golden State Valkyries look to keep their slim Commissioner's Cup hopes alive when they go head-to-head in what amounts basically to an elimination game Monday night in San Francisco.,Both the Sparks (7-6, 3-2) and Valkyries (8-5, 3-2) begin the week chasing the Las Vegas ...
Out to rebound from rare loss, Lynx take on expansion Fire
Their eight-game winning streak is over, but the Minnesota Lynx will seek the form that sent them through a three-week run of victories as they return to action Monday against the expansion Portland Fire in Minneapolis.,Minnesota (10-3, 4-1 in the Commissioner's Cup) has managed its impressive early...
Aces carry six-game win streak into road test against Wings
The Las Vegas Aces have found their stride and will look to build on a six-game winning streak when they travel to play the Dallas Wings on Monday in a Commissioner's Cup game at Arlington, Texas.,The Wings were the most recent team to defeat the Aces, producing a 95-87 victory at home on May 28. Si...