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Royals turn to Michael Wacha in bid for series win vs. D-backs
The Kansas City Royals are attempting to look beyond hot-hitting Bobby Witt Jr. as a means for success on Wednesday when they play the rubber match of their three-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.,"A good team identity is diversity," Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. "You can't...
Robbie Ray makes return as Giants face Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers
There might be "Welcome back" banners all around when the Los Angeles Dodgers play host to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.,The Giants will send left-hander Robbie Ray to the mound for his first start in a San Francisco uniform and his first outing in a major league game since March 31 of last...
Rays bid to pick up steam in rematch vs. Blue Jays
The visiting Tampa Bay Rays aim to go two games above .500 for the first time since May 20 when they face the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.,The Rays recorded a 4-2 win in the opener of the three-game series against Toronto on Tuesday night. Brandon Lowe belted a two-run homer for Tampa Bay, ...
Rangers feeling upbeat, face skidding White Sox
The Texas Rangers have won three in a row and 10 of their past 14 games to remain within striking distance in the American League West.,The Rangers will aim to keep the heat on Wednesday when they host the reeling Chicago White Sox in the third contest of their four-game series in Arlington, Texas.,...
Mets' turnaround reflected in season series vs. Yankees
In the weeks leading up to their first two meetings at Citi Field, the New York Mets seemed headed for a second straight losing season and possible sell off at next week's trade deadline, while the Yankees appeared poised to dominate the American League.,Instead, the Mets are firmly in the National ...
Nationals look for elusive win vs. Padres
Juan Yepez will look to continue what has been a stellar start to his time with Washington when the Nationals host the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.,Washington fell to San Diego for the fourth time in as many meetings this season following a 4-0 setback on Tuesday in the opener of a three-gam...
Orioles' Chayce McDermott set for debut against Marlins
The Baltimore Orioles, trying to get back in a groove, will turn to a newcomer for help.,Right-hander Chayce McDermott will make his major league debut as the starting pitcher Wednesday night when the Orioles meet the host Miami Marlins.,"We've got to figure a lot of things out at this point," Balti...
With trade rumors swirling, Tigers' Jack Flaherty faces Guardians
It's certainly possible the Detroit Tigers will trade Jack Flaherty by the end of the month. Before then, the veteran right-hander's focus is on continuing his stellar season with another strong effort against the Cleveland Guardians.,Flaherty will try to help the visiting Tigers regain the upper ha...
Skidding Mariners seek solutions vs. Angels
The Seattle Mariners got hits Tuesday from three players -- Tyler Locklear, Jason Vosler and Cade Marlowe -- who weren't with the club when the week began.,While that trio went 3-for-9, the holdovers were 0-for-20 in a 5-1 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Angels.,The Angels will go after a sweep of ...
Hunter Brown, Astros attempt to cool Athletics' bats
Houston right-hander Hunter Brown will attempt to continue his career-long dominance of a team he might have trouble recognizing when the visiting Astros seek to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the hot-hitting Oakland Athletics on Wednesday afternoon.,One night after riding pitching to a 4-...
Red Sox go for series win over Rockies
The Boston Red Sox are stuck with a losing road trip to start the second half of the season, but they can salvage something before heading home for a critical series against the New York Yankees.,Boston dropped its first four games out of the All-Star break but finally got a convincing 6-0 win over ...
Cubs face Brewers again, looking to make move in standings
The visiting Milwaukee Brewers likely will be without a key member of their lineup when they face the Chicago Cubs in the rubber game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.,Milwaukee outfielder Christian Yelich left the 1-0 win against the Cubs on Tuesday evening with back tightness.,Bre...
Twins seek offense against Aaron Nola, Phillies
The Minnesota Twins will try to get their offense back on track when they face the Philadelphia Phillies in the decisive game of a three-game series Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.,The Twins are coming off a 3-0 loss against the Phillies on Tuesday night. Minnesota managed just three hits and wa...
Reds, Braves set for doubleheader after rainout
The visiting Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves aren't going to get the early exit they expected for a getaway day on Wednesday. Bad weather got in the way, and instead the teams will play a doubleheader.,Heavy rains pelted Atlanta and caused the postponement of the scheduled Tuesday game. That crea...
After two nail-biters, Cards and Pirates vie for series win
Not much separates the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals in the National League wild-card race.,The Pirates beat the visiting Cardinals 2-1 on Monday to pull within one game of St. Louis, then the Cardinals won 2-1 on Tuesday to keep Pittsburgh from pulling even. The teams will play the dec...
MLS All-Stars have opportunity to shine against Liga MX contingent
The 2024 MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday night will point a national and potentially international spotlight on host club Columbus Crew, which is more than worthy after being one of the league's best teams in the last two decades.,The Crew are sometimes overshadowed by bigger markets -- and were once...
Golf Glance: FedEx Cup playoff chase heats up in Twin Cities
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: The Open Championship (Xander Schauffele); Barracuda Championship (Nick Dunlap),THIS WEEK: 3M Open, Blaine, Minn., July 25-28,Course: TPC Twin Cities (Par 7...
Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers look to flex muscles vs. Giants
It has been a stretch to remember for Teoscar Hernandez, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' power hitter will be out for more on Tuesday in the second contest of a four-game series against the visiting San Francisco Giants., ,Hernandez belted a home run to go along with a pair of RBI singles to give the D...
Astros, Athletics each looking for more from their first basemen
The spotlight will be on first base when the Houston Astros and host Oakland Athletics continue their three-game series on Tuesday night.,On a night when each team got eight hits -- none by a first baseman -- the A's used 3-for-7 hitting with runners in scoring position to produce a 4-0 victory on M...
Spiraling Mariners aim to reverse course in rematch vs. Angels
For a team tied for first place, the Seattle Mariners are dealing with a lot of angst.,Perhaps that's what comes from squandering a 10-game lead in the American League West in the span of a month.,"I'm tired of watching it," Mariners manager Scott Servais said after a 3-1 loss to the visiting Los An...