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Royals send red-hot Brady Singer to face Red Sox
The Kansas City Royals look for right-hander Brady Singer to continue his second-half success as they open a three-game series against the visiting Boston Red Sox on Monday.,Since the All-Star break, Singer (8-6, 2.88 ERA) has won three straight, going seven innings in each game and allowing a combi...
With offense clicking, Twins open series vs. Cubs
A pair of confident teams meet at Wrigley Field for the first of three games on Monday, as the Chicago Cubs host the Minnesota Twins in interleague play.,On the heels of a four-game winning streak and a three-game sweep of the lowly Chicago White Sox, the Twins bring a red-hot offense into play on M...
A's looking to deal White Sox their 21st straight loss
A team that once won 20 straight games will attempt to hand its guest a 21st consecutive defeat when the Oakland Athletics open a three-game home series against the reeling Chicago White Sox on Monday night.,Both teams enter the series on a losing streak, but Oakland's two-game skid -- the last two ...
Astros, Rangers enter rivalry series desperate to awaken bats
The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers will both be looking to jump-start their offenses Monday when they open a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,Monday's game will kick off a nine-game road trip for the Astros, who are coming off a 1-0 loss to Tampa Bay in which they were held to three hits. Ho...
Giants carry momentum into series with Nationals
Fresh off of back-to-back wins over a division leader, the Washington Nationals will host the red-hot San Francisco Giants for a four-game series that begins Monday night.,The Giants are one game below .500 and have had their struggles on the road at 23-34, but they have won seven of their past nine...
AL-leading Guardians to face test vs. surging Diamondbacks
The surging Arizona Diamondbacks have yet to lose a start made by ace Zac Gallen since the All-Star break.,That might not bode well for the American League-leading Cleveland Guardians, who have momentarily cooled off after their own run of extended success.,Gallen will strive to help the visiting Di...
Gasping for postseason contention, Reds visit Marlins
This is our chance.,That's surely what the Cincinnati Reds are thinking as they get ready to open a four-game series in Miami against the Marlins on Monday night.,At 53-58, the Reds are on the fringe of the National League's wild-card race. Miami (42-70), meanwhile, has the third-worst record in the...
With offense scuffling, Mets face Cardinals in makeup game
After suffering a rocky start to their 10-game road trip, the New York Mets will try to restart their offense during their brief stopover in St. Louis.,The Mets will face the Cardinals in a makeup game Monday afternoon, after the teams' series finale scheduled for May 8 was postponed due to inclemen...
Josh Lowe looks to power Rays over Astros
If the Tampa Bay Rays are to make a push toward the postseason, they'll need the contributions of Josh Lowe.,Hampered by injuries and inconsistency this season, the outfielder is finding his groove. In the Rays' 6-1 road victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday, Lowe had his first career four-hit...
Randy Arozarena, Mariners aim to light up foundering Phillies
Randy Arozarena has re-energized the Seattle Mariners' offense.,The Mariners have scored six or more runs in seven of eight games since it was announced they were acquiring the left fielder from the Tampa Bay Rays.,Arozarena had two doubles and scored twice Saturday, including the winning run on a b...
Padres meet Rockies, seek another series win
At 30 games under .500 after Saturday night's 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres, the Colorado Rockies moved closer to a last-place finish in the National League West. ,But Colorado has looked more like a playoff contender against San Diego.,Winners of six of nine games against the Padres this year, C...
Playoff hopes alive, Cardinals conclude series with rival Cubs
The Chicago Cubs learned Saturday afternoon how fleeting momentum can be for teams on the outside looking in on the National League wild-card race.,On Sunday night, the Cubs will face a team -- the St. Louis Cardinals -- that is in a much more favorable spot in the wild-card standings. ,The Cubs lea...
Rangers face Red Sox, look for another boost from bottom of order
Texas manager Bruce Bochy liked what he saw from the bottom of his team's batting order Saturday night, and he undoubtedly would like to see more of the same when the Rangers wrap up a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas., ,Texas had lost three games ...
A's try to turn page after frustrating loss to Dodgers
The Oakland Athletics will get an opportunity to exact revenge in the wake of a humiliating defeat when they close a three-game interleague series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon.,With a season-high 35,207 in attendance -- the bulk of them Dodgers fans -- the A's watched...
In heat of wild-card race, Mets look to rebound after tough loss to Angels
The New York Mets received a reminder Saturday night of just how challenging it is to rebuild a bullpen during a playoff race. ,The Mets on Sunday afternoon will look to bounce back from a disappointing defeat when they meet the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber game of a three-game interleague serie...
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. looks to start streak anew against Tigers
Royals star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had his 15-game hitting streak halted on Saturday night, and he'll look to start a new one Sunday afternoon when Kansas City wraps up a four-game series at Detroit.,Witt went 0-for-4 with a sacrifice fly as Kansas City had its five-game winning streak snapped in ...
Twins look to hand White Sox sixth consecutive series loss by sweep
Ryan Jeffers is starting to feel better at the plate, and the Minnesota Twins are feeling as good as they have all season.,The Twins will go for a three-game sweep of the hapless Chicago White Sox when the teams meet in the series finale Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Jeffers homered in the Twins'...
Corbin Burnes, Orioles seek split of key AL series vs. Guardians
A needed victory over the Cleveland Guardians has the Baltimore Orioles in position to split this key four-game series. ,And the Orioles have a chance to remain undefeated in post All-Star Game starts by Corbin Burnes as he looks to match his career high for victories Sunday afternoon at Cleveland. ...
Nationals try to take season series against Brewers
In a season without many bright spots, the Washington Nationals will take the field Sunday afternoon with a chance to take the season series from the team holding the biggest divisional lead in the National League.,Having won three of five games from the Milwaukee Brewers this season, the Nationals ...
Diamondbacks set for ultimate test vs. Pirates' Paul Skenes
The Arizona Diamondbacks' offense has done plenty of damage against opposing pitchers this season, but the visitors will be put to the test Sunday afternoon against Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes in the rubber match of the teams' three-game set.,The Diamondbacks lead the National Le...