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Phillies' Zack Wheeler looks for elusive win vs. Blue Jays
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler has won 109 games in his major league career, but not one of those has come against the Toronto Blue Jays. ,He'll try to change that Sunday afternoon when the host Phillies go for a sweep of the three-game series.,Wheeler (6-2, 2.85 ERA) is 0-2 with a ...
Rays riding contributions of former Mets into finale vs. New York
It mostly has been a charmed year for the New York Mets. ,Their stars generally have played like stars, and their starting pitching unexpectedly has been excellent, allowing them to compile the best record in the National League.,But the Tampa Bay Rays are a game away from sweeping their three-game ...
Surging Red Sox seek rare sweep of Yankees
The host Boston Red Sox have an opportunity on Sunday afternoon to sweep the New York Yankees for the first time in a three-game series since August 2023.,After beating New York 4-3 on Saturday, the Red Sox have a four-game winning streak and have defeated the Yankees four straight times. The Red So...
Orioles vie for series sweep vs. Mike Trout, Angels
There's less gloom and doom around the Baltimore Orioles these days.,They'll look to make their situation even brighter when they host the Los Angeles Angels in Sunday afternoon's series finale.,The Orioles will aim for their third sweep in their last five series. Baltimore beat Los Angeles 6-5 on S...
Braves building steam ahead of series finale vs. Rockies
The Atlanta Braves will send right-hander Grant Holmes to the mound on Sunday afternoon in an effort to sweep their three-game series with the visiting Colorado Rockies.,A win would give the Braves momentum heading into next week's series against the National League East-leading New York Mets.,Atlan...
Reds turn to Wade Miley in bid to shut down Tigers
Both teams have put on a power display during the first two games of the weekend series between the Cincinnati Reds and the host Detroit Tigers.,Detroit blasted four home runs in an 11-5 romp during the series opener on Friday. Cincinnati countered with four long balls on Saturday while rolling to a...
Status of stars still in question as Aces face Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces will meet for the first time in the regular season Sunday when they battle in a Commissioner's Cup game in Las Vegas.,The Mercury (7-4) are 3-2 in Commissioner's Cup play, while the Aces (5-4) are 2-2 as both teams enter off victories.,Las Vegas rallied for an ...
Dream look to avenge season-opening loss to Mystics
The Atlanta Dream look to run their winning streak to three games Sunday when they visit the Washington Mystics for a Commissioner's Cup matchup in Washington, D.C.,Washington (4-6) opened the season with a 94-90 win over Atlanta. The Mystics have since endured two separate three-game losing skids, ...
Sky, Sun clash amid far from heavenly seasons
A pair of struggling squads one step above the WNBA basement will meet on Sunday afternoon as the Connecticut Sun play host to the Chicago Sky.,The Sun have allowed at least 100 points in three of their last five games, while the Sky enter riding a three-game losing streak. Both teams are 2-7.,Not o...
J.P. Crawford, Mariners bid to build on strong effort vs. Guardians
Father's Day will mean a little more to J.P. Crawford this year.,The Seattle Mariners' shortstop became a father for the first time in December when his wife, Kathy, gave birth to daughter Korra.,Between fatherhood and taking on a greater leadership role with rookies playing on either side of him in...
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw takes on old foe Giants with NL West lead on line
There is not a team Clayton Kershaw has faced more than the San Francisco Giants, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' legend will get his next shot against his club's fiercest rival at home on Saturday. ,Kershaw (1-0, 4.35 ERA) will make the 61st appearance and 59th start against the Giants over his 18-yea...
Red Sox seek to continue success vs. visiting Yankees
The Boston Red Sox will try to extend their winning streak to four games when they face the visiting New York Yankees on Saturday., ,Boston also has won three straight against New York, including a 2-1 victory in 10 innings Friday night. The victory improved Boston's record in one-run games to 8-17 ...
Amid pitching woes, D-backs counting on Zac Gallen vs. Padres
After losing another key pitching piece on Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks could use a return to form by 2023 All-Star Game starter Zac Gallen.,Gallen (4-8, 5.15 ERA) will take his next turn Saturday when he opposes San Diego right-hander Ryan Bergert (1-0, 1.26) in a veteran/rookie matchup in Phoe...
Rays turn to Drew Rasmussen in bid for series win vs. Mets
The Tampa Bay Rays were sloppy Friday night, issuing seven walks, hitting a batter and committing three errors that led to five unearned runs.,But none of it mattered because an offense that has been on a roll since the middle of May stayed in recent form during a 7-5 win over the New York Mets.,Tha...
Cardinals face Brewers, try to halt six-game losing streak
The St. Louis Cardinals will turn to right-hander Andre Pallante when they attempt to snap a season-high six-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon against the host Milwaukee Brewers., ,Pallante (4-3, 4.75 ERA) will oppose left-hander Jose Quintana (4-1, 2.66)., ,The Brewers took the second game o...
Royals aim to halt slide in rematch vs. Athletics
Whether facing one of the best teams in the majors or a club at the bottom of a division, the Kansas City Royals continue to struggle. ,They'll look to avoid a fifth straight defeat on Saturday afternoon when they face the visiting Athletics, who can secure their first winning road series in nearly ...
Leading AL in ERA, Astros' Hunter Brown takes on Twins
The Houston Astros have enjoyed a measure of success offensively with Jeremy Pena, Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve occupying the top three spots in their batting order.,With Paredes (hamstring strain) sidelined for the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday -- Gam...
Braves look to continue dominance of Rockies
The offensive resurgence of Michael Harris II is coming at an ideal time for the Atlanta Braves.,Harris has homered in back-to-back games and will try to keep it going when the Braves host Colorado in the second contest of their three-game series on Saturday. Atlanta won the opener 12-4, with Harris...
Marlins, Nationals right back at it after late-night ending
The Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals will have a quick turnaround for the middle game of their series on Saturday.,A 2-hour, 14-minute rain delay coupled with loads of offense pushed the completion of the Friday game past midnight. Miami built a six-run lead and held on for an 11-9 win.,The te...
Christian Moore, Angels seek bounce-back effort vs. Orioles
While the Los Angeles Angels have a new piece for their lineup, the Baltimore Orioles are trying to build momentum any way they can.,The teams meet Saturday in Baltimore in the second game of a three-game series.,The Orioles won 2-0 on Friday night, waiting through two weather delays to do so. Now, ...