review Page 696 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. looks to continue power display in matchup vs. White Sox
Losing in the final of Monday's Home Run Derby seemingly hasn't knocked Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. off course. ,After going 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs Friday in his first game since the All-Star break, Witt will look to stay hot Saturday night when host Kansas City continu...
Guardians start second half on positive note; Padres continue slump
The Cleveland Guardians returned from the All-Star break Friday with a victory to get back on track.,The win came at the expense of the San Diego Padres, who continue to scuffle.,The Guardians can clinch another winning home series by handing the Padres their eighth loss in nine games on Saturday ni...
Orioles' All-Star hitting trio looks to stay hot vs. Rangers
Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman and Anthony Santander found their swing at the Texas Rangers' home ballpark on Friday.,The Orioles' trio of All-Star hitters will look to continue that success at Globe Life Field on Saturday night when Baltimore continues its three-game series against the Rangers i...
Juan Yepez, Nationals aim to continue 'fun' times vs. Reds
The Washington Nationals are expected to be sellers when the trade deadline arrives at the end of the month. But while the club continues its rebuild, it remains in the hunt for a National League wild-card spot.,The Nationals can move closer to that berth on Saturday evening when they host the Cinci...
Now above .500, Pirates look to extend win streak in clash with Phillies
The Pittsburgh Pirates will aim to extend their winning streak to a season-high six games on Saturday evening when they continue their three-game series against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.,The Pirates, who won five in a row to start the season, entered the All-Star break with four consecutiv...
Marlins to go for second straight win over Mets
In the category of "take your good news where you can get it," the Miami Marlins resumed their lost season Friday night by returning from the All-Star break to edge the New York Mets 6-4.,However, while Miami made a successful playoff push last season, it's relegated to a murky future and will conti...
Yankees hope Nestor Cortes continues home success vs. Rays
The New York Yankees returned from the All-Star break and were awestruck of Juan Soto's big performance.,The Yankees hope they can discuss another big showing in a win Saturday afternoon when they continue a four-game series with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.,Although the Yankees are 9-18 in their pa...
A's hold breath on Jacob Wilson's status against Angels
Jacob Wilson hopes to be able to shake off a strained left hamstring and return to the lineup Saturday afternoon when the Oakland Athletics attempt to continue a recent offensive rampage at the expense of the visiting Los Angeles Angels.,Wilson experienced the ups and downs of a big-league career wi...
Tigers looking to take down Blue Jays for second straight day
The visiting Detroit Tigers aim to win a series from the Toronto Blue Jays for the second time this season on Saturday afternoon.,The Tigers held on to defeat the Blue Jays 5-4 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series. They won three of four from the Blue Jays May 23-26 at Detroit.,The T...
SKC, St. Louis City to meet again, both desperate for wins
A pair of teams near the bottom of the Western Conference standings are out to enter the upcoming All-Star and Leagues Cup break on a positive note when Sporting Kansas City plays host to St. Louis City on Saturday in the Missouri rivalry.,Sporting Kansas City (6-14-5, 23 points) sit in 12th place i...
Olivier Giroud could debut for LAFC in matchup with Sounders
Los Angeles FC aims to continue their dominance of Seattle FC when the Western Conference powers meet on Saturday night in the Pacific Northwest.,Los Angeles FC are 5-0-2 in the last seven matches against Seattle, including a 2-1 win early this season and a 1-0 victory in last year's playoffs to eli...
Galaxy look to extend conference lead vs. Timbers
On a march toward the glory days of their past, the Los Angeles Galaxy will be out to pad their lead atop the Western Conference standings on Saturday in a matchup with the visiting Portland Timbers in Carson, Calif.,With Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids, the Galaxy (13-5-7, 46 point...
Whitecaps host Dynamo in battle of hot squads
The Vancouver Whitecaps look for their third consecutive victory on Saturday night when they host a Houston Dynamo side going in search of back-to-back away wins in a potential Western Conference playoff preview.,Fafa Picault's 76th-minute tally lifted Vancouver (11-7-5, 38 points) to a 2-1 home win...
RSL, Rapids to play rubber match of season series
Real Salt Lake will travel to Commerce City, Colo., on Saturday night to face the Colorado Rapids in the third and deciding match of the Rocky Mountain Cup.,The teams have met twice this season, both in Sandy, Utah. RSL won 5-3 in the most recent meeting on May 18, while the Rapids took the first ma...
Struggling Minnesota United, Earthquakes both need a win
Minnesota United FC haven't won in their last nine matches.,But they still are in better shape than the San Jose Earthquakes.,The teams meet Saturday night at Saint Paul, Minn., where Minnesota United will be desperate to get things turned around.,Minnesota (8-10-6, 30 points) has just two draws sin...
Austin FC eyeing better discipline vs. Charlotte FC
Austin FC must be more disciplined if it wants to snap a two-match losing streak as it hosts Charlotte FC on Saturday in Texas in the second-ever match between the sides.,The Verde (8-10-6, 30 points) have finished both of their last two matches short-handed after having a player sent off. ,Austin h...
Union hunting rare win streak vs. slumping Nashville SC
After snapping a 10-match winless streak, the Philadelphia Union will look to make it two straight victories when they welcome Nashville SC to Chester, Pa., on Saturday night.,The Union (5-10-9, 24 points) halted a 0-6-4 slump on Wednesday night as Tai Baribo's hat trick led them to a 5-1 win over t...
Winless Tiger-Cats seek victory against 'comfortable' Argonauts
Head coach Scott Milanovich seeks his first win with Hamilton on Saturday when the Tiger-Cats host his former team, the Toronto Argonauts.,Milanovich coached the Argonauts from 2012-16, guiding them to victory in the 100th Grey Cup championship in his debut campaign.,His first season as the sideline...
Brewers, Twins bask in positives as second half begins
After an extra day off, the Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers will start their second-half action when they meet Saturday evening to open a two-game series at Minneapolis., ,Both teams enjoyed five days off for the All-Star break, including a rare day off Friday as most of the other teams in the...
Red Bulls out to avoid 5th straight draw vs. FC Cincinnati
The New York Red Bulls are aware that the 12-point gap between first and fourth place in the Eastern Conference could be tighter, if only they could protect leads and finish off opponents.,Failing to finish has been a source of major frustration for the Red Bulls, who hope to avoid a fifth straight ...