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Nationals' MacKenzie Gore latest lefty to challenge Marlins
The Miami Marlins, who are a National League-worst 11-42 against left-handed starters this season, get to face another one on Sunday afternoon as they go for a series split with the host Washington Nationals.,MacKenzie Gore (8-12, 4.34 ERA), who is 1-1 with a 2.95 ERA in three career starts against ...
Resilient Phillies chase series victory vs. Mets
The Philadelphia Phillies' best quality might be their resilience. ,Fresh off a comeback win against the New York Mets, the Phillies will aim to capture the rubber match of their three-game series Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia. ,The Phillies (89-59) have an eight-game lead over the second-place M...
After snapping home skid, White Sox aim for rare series win in matchup vs. A's
Nothing comes easily for the Chicago White Sox, who will face the visiting Oakland Athletics in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.,The White Sox (34-115) snapped a franchise-worst 16-game home losing streak with a 7-6 walk-off victory on Saturday night, but only after Oakla...
Rafael Devers, Red Sox aim to take down Yankees
Rafael Devers was surprised when Gerrit Cole opted to intentionally walk him with one out and nobody on base in the fourth inning Saturday.,The odd situation ultimately spurred the Boston Red Sox to their first road victory in two weeks and put them above .500. ,They can record a split of their four...
Keider Montero, Tigers look to top Orioles in series finale
Keider Montero threw a complete-game shutout in his most recent start. ,The Detroit Tigers' rookie right-hander will look to deliver another sparkling outing in the finale of a three-game home series against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon.,Montero required just 96 pitches to blank the Col...
Sporting Kansas City’s Peter Vermes will hit milestone in game at Seattle
Sporting Kansas City's Peter Vermes will coach in his 500th regular season match Sunday at Seattle, becoming the first in Major League Soccer history to do that with one team.,But Vermes won't dwell on the milestone, as Sporting KC (7-14-7, 28 points) enters the weekend eight points shy of the final...
Playoff seeding on the line for league-leading Liberty, second-place Lynx
The New York Liberty can lock up the top seed in the WNBA playoffs on Sunday afternoon when they host the Minnesota Lynx.,The Liberty (31-6) have a three-game lead on the Lynx (28-9) for the top seed with three games remaining in the WNBA regular season. The Lynx have a one-game lead on the Connecti...
Stumbling Sky aim to keep pace in playoff race vs. Mercury
An extended rough stretch has left the Chicago Sky outside of a playoff spot in the final days of the regular season. ,Meanwhile, the Phoenix Mercury aren't playing like a team headed to the playoffs. ,With little room for error, the Sky can avoid a third straight loss by handing the Mercury their f...
Playoff-bound Storm out to avoid letdown vs. lowly Sparks
Aiming to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the WNBA playoffs, the Seattle Storm begin their final three-game stretch of the regular season on Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Sparks. ,Seattle (23-14) sits in fifth, one game behind Las Vegas entering Sunday. The Storm and Aces...
Aces star A'ja Wilson has milestone within reach vs. Sun
Las Vegas center A'ja Wilson is approaching another milestone, something that could be attained with another big outing Sunday.,The Aces are home against the Connecticut Sun in a battle between two of the top teams in the WNBA.,The Sun enter the game third in the league's overall standings, while th...
Caitlin Clark, Fever close out home slate vs. Wings
The Indiana Fever will take the court for their final regular-season home game of a franchise-changing campaign Sunday when they host the Dallas Wings.,Though the Fever are coming off a 78-74 loss to the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Friday, rookie Caitlin Clark made more history by ...
Twins to face Reds with Carlos Correa back in fold
The Minnesota Twins added a key player on Saturday, hours ahead of their game against the Cincinnati Reds in Minneapolis. ,Minnesota (78-69) activated shortstop Carlos Correa before the second contest of the three-game series. Correa has been sidelined since July 12 because of plantar fasciitis in h...
Arsenal focused on taking down Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal will try to continue their unbeaten start to the Premier League season when they visit Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday for the latest edition of the North London Derby.,Despite the Gunners' strong beginning to the new campaign, they find themselves two points behind four-time defending league ch...
M's relying on Julio Rodriguez vs. Rangers as games dwindle
It might be a little late to salvage the Seattle Mariners' playoff hopes, but Julio Rodriguez finally is getting untracked.,Rodriguez hit a three-run homer into the upper deck in left field with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning Friday night as the Mariners rallied from a four-run deficit ...
Astros' Justin Verlander aims to get back on track vs. Angels
The Houston Astros haven't punched their ticket to the playoffs just yet.,But for Justin Verlander, the postseason may as well begin Saturday night.,Verlander will look to snap an extended slump and audition for a spot in the Astros' playoff rotation when he takes the mound in the middle contest of ...
Brewers bid for series victory in encounter vs. Diamondbacks
The Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks finally faced each other in the 147th game of the 2024 season.,The late-season crush of games between two teams that met in last season's National League wild-card round continues Saturday night when the Brewers and Diamondbacks clash in Phoenix.,Milwau...
Fernando Tatis Jr. on a tear as Padres visit Giants
Fernando Tatis Jr. will continue the pursuit of his third consecutive 20-home run season when the San Diego Padres go for a second straight road win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.,Tatis followed a game-opening single by Luis Arraez with his 17th homer in a three-run first inning ag...
Rockies look to deal another blow to Cubs' slim playoff aspirations
The Colorado Rockies have been eliminated from postseason contention but are doing their best to hurt teams with hopes to reach the playoffs.,The Rockies defeated the surging Detroit Tigers on Thursday and followed that with a dramatic 9-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. Chicago has littl...
Braves' Chris Sale out to further Cy Young case vs. Dodgers
Chris Sale will look to bolster his already strong case for the National League Cy Young Award on Saturday night when the host Atlanta Braves continue their four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.,On a broader scale, Sale (16-3, 2.38 ERA) leads the NL in wins and ERA and is second in strik...
Carlos Correa expected to return for Twins' rematch vs. Reds
The Minnesota Twins will add a key player when they face the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night in the second contest of their three-game series in Minneapolis. ,Minnesota (78-69) is expected to activate shortstop Carlos Correa before the game. Correa has been sidelined since July 12 because of plant...