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Cardinals chase series win vs. Zack Wheeler, Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Ryne Stanek noticed a change in his team since the trade deadline earlier this month.,And not just from a shuffling of personnel, with the Cardinals trading away right-hander Dustin May for prospects.,Among those who remain, Stanek said the attitude is different.,"I ...
Orioles' Gunnar Henderson stepping up ahead of finale vs. Twins
Gunnar Henderson has struggled this season. But he offered a reason for optimism on Tuesday and will try to build on that momentum when his Baltimore Orioles face the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis. ,The teams have traded victories in the first two contests of the three-game s...
Lynx hope Kayla McBride provides elite encore against Fire
Kayla McBride is fresh off a contest in which she established a career high with 43 points and set a WNBA record with 10 3-point baskets.,That makes for one hard act to follow as McBride and the Minnesota Lynx visit the Portland Fire on Wednesday night.,Minnesota (27-7) also became the first team to...
Wings look to right ship as Tempo come to town
A recent rut has left the Dallas Wings in eighth place, the final playoff spot when the regular season ends next month.,There's a 5 1/2-game gap between Dallas and ninth-place Portland, but the Wings would like to turn the ship around and avoid putting themselves in danger of missing the postseason....
Golf Glance: FedExCup Playoffs begin; LPGA and Champions in PNW
The FedExCup Playoffs begin in Memphis, the LPGA Tour and Champions Tour are in the Pacific Northwest, while the DP World Tour returns following a three-week break.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: FedEx St. Jude Championship, Memphis, Aug. 13-16,Course: TPC Southwind (Par 70, 7,288 Yards),Purse: $20M (Winner: $...
Dodgers' Blake Snell set to return vs. Royals as 'mission' begins
The Los Angeles Dodgers rolled out the "Welcome" banner on Monday and will amend that to read "Welcome back" on Tuesday night. ,One day after Tarik Skubal made his home debut for the Dodgers, fellow left-hander Blake Snell will return from an elbow procedure Tuesday when Los Angeles hosts the Kansas...
Fresh off late rally, Astros strive to take down Giants again
Having experienced the late-season thrills of a tight pennant race in the series opener, the Houston Astros hope to discover an easier way to retain or increase their American League West lead when they continue a road series against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.,Down to their last strike and...
Jackson Merrill, Padres strive to keep surging in clash vs. Brewers
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen was talking about the response of pitcher Casey Mize to allowing a two-run homer Monday night to Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich.,"It's not always what happens to you," Stammen said. "It's what happens to you after that.",Stammen also could...
Red-hot Rays eager to continue winning ways vs. A's
The Tampa Bay Rays are the hottest team in the majors and stand just two victories away from a perfect road trip at 9-0.,The Rays will look to increase their latest winning streak to eight games when they oppose the Athletics on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,A late four-run deficit in Mon...
Behind Mitch Bratt, D-backs chase series win vs. Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie left-hander Mitch Bratt made history in his last start.,His encore outing will come Tuesday night, when the Diamondbacks meet the Colorado Rockies in the second contest of a three-game series in Phoenix.,Bratt (1-1, 3.90 ERA) gave up one hit and struck out nine batters ov...
Rangers' Cody Bradford gets rare road start at Angels
Left-hander Cody Bradford will make his first road start in almost two years Tuesday night when the Texas Rangers continue a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.,Bradford (0-0, 0.00 ERA), who is 1-1 with a 5.02 ERA in three career starts against Los Angeles, last started a...
Phils' bullpen in better shape to back up Cristopher Sanchez vs. Cards
A winning effort by three pitchers helped rest a tired bullpen, but the visiting Philadelphia Phillies still could use a lengthy outing from left-hander Cristopher Sanchez when they face the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.,Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, middle man Alan Rangel and closer-for-a-d...
Twins in position to earn series win against Orioles
Dean Kremer got his revenge.,Now the Baltimore Orioles will try to get revenge for Kremer's revenge.,One night after Kremer shut down his former team, which shipped him to Minnesota before the trade deadline, the Orioles will look to bounce back. They will take on the Twins in the second installment...
Blue Jays' Dylan Cease out to hand once-hot Red Sox 4th straight loss
The last time Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease faced the Boston Red Sox, he pitched a one-hit shutout with 12 strikeouts.,Toronto would enjoy seeing a repeat performance on Tuesday of that July 25 result, a Blue Jays 6-0 victory in Boston.,The Red Sox will not be so eager to face Cease (7-...
Surging Mets look to continue recent road success vs. Braves
The New York Mets are eager to build on their surprising late-season road success.,The Mets, who play the middle contest of a three-game series at Atlanta on Tuesday, have won six of seven on their current road trip and are guaranteed to take the season series against the Braves for the first time s...
Slumping Mercury visit Sparks with Kelsey Plum unavailable to face old team
Kelsey Plum won't be able to compete against her former teammates when the Phoenix Mercury visit the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday.,The Mercury (12-22) acquired Plum on Aug. 2 in exchange for second-year guard Monique Akoa Makani as well as draft picks in 2027 and 2028. The five-time All-Star scored...
Road-weary Aces return home to face surging Mystics
The Las Vegas Aces are back at home on Tuesday after a turbulent five-game road trip, but the task at hand doesn't get much easier with the emerging Washington Mystics coming to town for the first of two games.,The Aces went 2-3 during their road trip, punctuated by a 111-71 short-handed loss to the...
Caitlin Clark, Fever out to halt Liberty's winning ways
The New York Liberty will aim to extend a four-game winning streak Tuesday night when they face superstar Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis.,It initially looked like Clark would not be on the floor for the Fever (20-12) against the Liberty (20-13) after she picked up her eighth tec...
Ian Happ, Cubs rolling as they visit Nationals
Chicago's Ian Happ looks to continue his rebound at the plate when the Cubs open a three-game series on Tuesday at the Washington Nationals.,Chicago, winners of six of seven, has a firm grip on the top NL wild-card spot. On Sunday, the Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 to complete a stretch of 1...
Kelsey Plum returns to LA as Mercury face Sparks
A little more than a week removed from her trade to the Phoenix Mercury, Kelsey Plum will compete against her former teammates with a visit to the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday.,The Mercury (12-22) acquired Plum on Aug. 2 in exchange for second-year guard Monique Akoa Makani as well as draft picks i...