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Nationals, Padres hope to continue fast starts to second half
The Washington Nationals will go for their fourth straight win when they open a three-game series against the visiting San Diego Padres on Tuesday.,Both teams scuffled into the All-Star break but bolted out of it. Washington had lost six of eight before the break and the Padres, who took two of thre...
Dodgers look for timely hitting in series finale vs. Red Sox
Inconsistent on offense to close out the first half of the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers at least have figured out how to hit in the clutch lately. ,After rallying to two wins, Los Angeles will look to record a three-game series sweep of the visiting Boston Red Sox on Sunday night.,The Dodgers won...
Giants' Hayden Birdsong looks to make impression vs. Rockies
While the Colorado Rockies host the San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon, plenty of attention will be 1,800 miles away at Cooperstown, N.Y., where franchise icon Todd Helton will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.,Helton is the first player to make the Hall of Fame after playin...
Diamondbacks' Brandon Pfaadt finding right mix of pitches, takes on Cubs
When the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks try for a three-game sweep against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon, they'll have another confident pitcher on the mound.,Arizona right-hander Brandon Pfaadt is coming off six shutout innings against the Atlanta Braves in a 1-0 win on July 11.,Pfaadt (4-6, ...
Struggling Mariners turn to Bryan Woo in finale vs. Astros
The Seattle Mariners aren't scheduled to send All-Star Logan Gilbert to the mound Sunday as they try to regain a share of the American League West lead and avoid a three-game sweep by the visiting Houston Astros.,Instead, oft-injured Bryan Woo (3-1, 2.45 ERA) will pitch against Astros right-hander R...
Hot-hitting Orioles shoot for sweep against Rangers
The Baltimore Orioles have looked rejuvenated at the plate since returning from the All-Star break.,After putting up nine runs on Friday and eight more on Saturday, Baltimore's hot bats have propelled the team into Sunday's series finale against the Texas Rangers in Arlington with the chance to secu...
A's aim to finish off home season sweep of Angels
The Oakland Athletics have a chance to complete a season-long, six-game home sweep of the Los Angeles Angels for the first time since 1991 when the California rivals meet for what is expected to be the final time at the stadium by the San Francisco Bay on Sunday afternoon.,The A's added to a three-g...
Reds try to snap recent skid while Nationals eye sweep
Two and a half weeks ago, the Cincinnati Reds felt pretty good. They were third in the National League Central, had just swept the New York Yankees, and their next four opponents were all teams with losing records.,Fast forward and they've gone 5-7 against those clubs and are looking to avoid being ...
Royals ride strong pitching into finale vs. White Sox
The Kansas City Royals' starting rotation has been as strong as it has all season in the two games since the All-Star break. ,Looking to continue the trend, the Royals will aim for a three-game series sweep of the visiting Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon.,Michael Wacha struck out seven batters...
'Relentless' Brewers bid for abbreviated series sweep of Twins
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy wants his hitters to be woodpeckers. ,Murphy smiled wide after his hitters did their best impression of the bird in Saturday's series-opening win against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. He will look for them to do it again on Sunday afternoon when the teams m...
Mets hope to continue positive trend vs. Marlins
For the New York Mets, Saturday was a good news day -- on and off the field.,After receiving positive updates on the progress of a pair of injured players who could make important contributions down the stretch, New York answered a Friday night loss to the Miami Marlins with a 1-0 win that evened th...
Undefeated at home, Guardians' Ben Lively aims to shut down Padres
The Cleveland Guardians have lost just one series at home this season. They haven't lost even once when Ben Lively is on the mound in Cleveland.,Despite all that, the San Diego Padres -- looking to build momentum from a needed victory that evened this three-game set -- will try to win a third straig...
Tigers go for fifth straight win, sweep of Jays
The visiting Detroit Tigers look to continue their success against the Toronto Blue Jays this season when they vie for a three-game sweep on Sunday afternoon.,The Tigers, who took three of four from the Blue Jays in May, go for their season high-tying fifth straight win after a 7-3 victory on Saturd...
Rays look to unleash power once again at Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays are near the bottom of the majors in homers, but recently the power is appearing more consistently.,After tying a season high with four home runs, the Rays attempt to keep the power going and move back over .500 when they continue a four-game series with the host New York Yankees ...
Pirates out to sweep Phillies, stretch win streak to 7
The Pittsburgh Pirates have continued their hot streak by cooling off the team with the majors' best record.,The Pirates look to extend their season-high winning streak to seven games on Sunday afternoon when they vie for a three-game sweep of the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.,Pittsburgh followed ...
Red try to snap recent skid while Nats eye sweep
Two and a half weeks ago, the Cincinnati Reds felt pretty good. They were third in the National League Central, had just swept the New York Yankees, and their next four opponents were all teams with losing records.,Fast forward and they've gone 5-7 against those clubs and are looking to avoid being ...
Braves, Cardinals close season series
There could be long-term ramifications for whomever wins the rubber game between the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.,The teams split a doubleheader on Saturday, with Atlanta winning the opener 3-2 in 10 innings and St. Louis prevailing 9-5 in the nightcap.,If Atlanta w...
Braves brace for doubleheader vs. Cardinals
After their start to the second half of the season was delayed because of rain, the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves will resume their race for the top National League wild-card spot with a split doubleheader on Saturday.,The Braves have a 3 1/2-game lead over St. Louis in the wild-ca...
Vernon Adams Jr., BC Lions aim to topple Stampeders
Vernon Adams Jr. is coming off a monster game and now faces a team that struggles to pressure the quarterback.,Adams looks to help the BC Lions increase their winning streak to six games when they visit the Calgary Stampeders on Sunday night.,Adams passed for a season-high 451 yards last week when t...
Improving Kyle Freeland, Rockies host Giants
Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland was out for more than two months this season with a strained left elbow, but the time off has helped him find some consistency.,Freeland is 1-0 with a 1.71 ERA in four starts since coming off the injured list. He will try to build on that success when he ta...