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Jordan Montgomery returns to starter role for D-backs at Colorado
Jordan Montgomery pitched his way out of Arizona's rotation and into the bullpen in August after a seven-start stretch in which he posted a 7.88 ERA.,Montgomery made four relief appearances for the Diamondbacks after the switch, but with Ryne Nelson landing on the 15-day injured list due to right sh...
Brewers, closing in on division clincher, oppose Phillies
Right-hander Frankie Montas gets the call for Milwaukee against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, with the Brewers having a chance to clinch the National League Central title.,Montas (7-10, 4.49 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Zack Wheeler (15-6, 2.60), who ranks second in the NL i...
Athletics charged with slowing hot Cubs lineup
After a stretch of offensive utility, the Cubs' lineup has found its footing ahead of Chicago's Tuesday game against the visiting Oakland Athletics.,Following a 9-2 win in the series opener against Oakland on Monday, the Cubs have scored five or more runs in seven straight games, averaging seven run...
Tigers aim to continue playoff push against Royals
Since mid-August, the Detroit Tigers have become a surprise entry into the American League playoff sweepstakes.,The Tigers will continue their postseason pursuit on Tuesday in the middle game of a three-game series against the host Kansas City Royals.,After a 3-1 loss in San Francisco on Aug. 10, De...
Francisco Lindor acting as 'cheerleader' for Mets' meeting with Nats
The New York Mets survived one game without Francisco Lindor as he deals with a lower back injury, eking out a victory to grab sole possession of a playoff position.,The Mets will likely be without Lindor again on Tuesday and attempt to withstand the shortstop's absence when they host the Washington...
Dodgers, chasing NL's top seed, look to take advantage of Marlins
The Los Angeles Dodgers, who are trying to become the top seed in the National League playoffs, are set to open a three-game road series against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.,Los Angeles (89-61) sits one game behind the Philadelphia Phillies (90-60) in the battle for the NL's best record. The ...
Coming off shutout win, Cards turn to Lance Lynn vs. Pirates
Lance Lynn is enjoying his reunion with the St. Louis Cardinals, having recorded his 2,000th strikeout and pitching in his 2,000th career inning this season.,"When you're old and you play long enough, you get the luxury of having fun milestones like that," said Lynn, who previously was with the Card...
Guardians sniffing playoff berth as they host sinking Twins
Continued success against the Minnesota Twins has the Cleveland Guardians on the verge of clinching a playoff berth.,After rallying to beat the visiting Twins in the opener of this four-game set, the Guardians try for their fourth consecutive victory Tuesday night.,Kyle Manzardo, amid a second big-l...
Braves feeling pressure in wild-card race with Reds up next
The Atlanta Braves will continue their fight for the final National League wild-card spot in when they open a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.,Cincinnati has had Atlanta's number in 2024, winning the first three games of the six-game season series between the team...
Resurgent No. 22 Nebraska, No. 24 Illinois clash in Big Ten opener
For the first time since October 2011, No. 22 Nebraska and No. 24 Illinois find themselves listed in the same Associated Press Top 25 poll. They'll meet in a Big Ten opener Friday night in Lincoln, Neb., to decide which team gets to stay there., ,The Cornhuskers (3-0) are off to their best start sin...
Kyle McCord, Syracuse welcome Stanford to ACC
After a long run in the Pac-12 Conference, Stanford makes its Atlantic Coast Conference debut Friday night when it visits Syracuse and its impressive quarterback, Kyle McCord.,The Cardinal (1-1, 0-0 ACC) are now part of a 17-team league that features a recognizable face in Cal, another newcomer in S...
Yankees-Mariners opener to pit Luis Gil against Bryan Woo
Short and sweet.,That's what fans can expect Tuesday night when the New York Yankees send Luis Gil (13-6, 3.18 ERA) to the mound for the opener of a three-game series in Seattle against fellow right-hander Bryan Woo (8-2, 2.38).,The six combined letters in their surnames will at least tie a major le...
Facing Storm, Aces out to clinch home court for first round
A'ja Wilson broke the WNBA single-season scoring record last week., ,On Sunday, the Aces star became the first player to score 1,000 points in a season., ,Now, the likely league MVP and her teammates can focus on peaking for the start of the playoffs as the Aces visit the Seattle Storm on Tuesday ni...
Arch Manning may get first start as No. 1 Texas faces ULM
No. 1 Texas will showcase its considerable depth and look to stay on the improve when it hosts Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday evening in Austin, Texas, in the Longhorns' final tune-up for Southeastern Conference play., ,Texas (3-0) ascended to the top of the Associated Press Top 25 poll this week afte...
Red Sox, Rays in desperation mode as wild-card hopes dim
Time is running out for the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays, with each of them thinking of a sweep when they meet for the first of six remaining matchups.,The third- and fourth-place teams in the American League East -- spots they have held much of the season -- will meet in St. Petersburg, Fla., ...
Mercury set for playoff tuneup vs. last-place Sparks
The Phoenix Mercury will be the No. 7 seed heading into the WNBA playoffs, while the Los Angeles Sparks, with the league's worst record, are trying to end their season on a positive note when the teams play Tuesday in Los Angeles.,The Mercury improved to 18-20 after their 93-88 win on the road again...
Jaxson Dart, elite defense lead No. 5 Ole Miss vs. Georgia Southern
Ole Miss Heisman Trophy candidate Jaxson Dart and his 11 total touchdowns created many of the headlines during a 3-0 start, but the team's defensive showing has produced the Southeastern Conference school's best stat.,Off to an outstanding start in a less-than-challenging nonconference schedule, the...
Rangers lament what went wrong as Blue Jays come to town
There has not been a back-to-back World Series champion in 23 years and it looks like there will not be one this year either.,The Texas Rangers hit a brick wall in their bid to win consecutive World Series titles and all that's left is 12 more regular season games, beginning with the opener of a thr...
Orioles face Giants, out to build momentum in final homestand
The Baltimore Orioles open a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday and are counting on the final homestand of the season to revive their fading division-title hopes.,The Orioles (84-66) are three games behind the New York Yankees in the American League East entering Monday's pla...
Dream meet Sky with final playoff spot up for grabs
The last remaining playoff spot will be in full view when the Atlanta Dream host the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night in College Park, Ga.,With seven postseason spots already booked, the Dream and Sky are tied with the Washington Mystics for the No. 8 berth with two games to play. All three teams have 1...