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Short-handed Braves sign 2B/OF Whit Merrifield
The Atlanta Braves agreed to a contract with second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield on Monday.,The signing comes one day after All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies fractured his left wrist.,Merrifield, 35, was released by Philadelphia on July 12 after batting .199 with three homers in 53 games.,M...
Rangers’ Michael Lorenzen aims for better control vs. White Sox
After struggling to find the strike zone before the All-Star break, Michael Lorenzen vowed to be better in the second half for the Texas Rangers.,The right-hander's first chance at improvement comes Monday night in Arlington, Texas, when the Rangers host the Chicago White Sox to begin a four-game se...
Homer-happy Dodgers welcome rival Giants
A pair of comeback victories followed by a six home-run game have the Los Angeles Dodgers riding some momentum heading into Monday's opener of a four-game series at home against the rival San Francisco Giants., ,Shohei Ohtani crushed a 473-foot blast among a season-high collection of home runs Sunda...
Mariners may be without Julio Rodriguez vs. Angels
When Seattle manager Scott Servais was asked if Julio Rodriguez would be back in the lineup Monday night when the Mariners open a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels, he reminded a reporter that he's "not a doctor.","We'll let you know (Monday)," Servais said. "I'm not sure.",R...
Astros out to continue dominance of A's
Two teams looking to rebound from their first loss since returning from the All-Star break will kick off a three-game series Monday night when the Houston Astros visit the Oakland Athletics.,Both American League West clubs failed to complete a sweep over a division rival on Sunday. The Astros lost 6...
Rockies look to keep bats alive in series vs. Red Sox
The Red Sox coming to Denver reminds Colorado fans of the magical 2007 season. The Rockies made an improbable run to the World Series, winning 21 of 22 games to capture the National League pennant, only to be swept by Boston.,Those memories will be plentiful when the Red Sox and Rockies start a thre...
D-backs, Royals look to prolong stout starting pitching
Both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Kansas City Royals enjoyed stout starting pitching upon returning from the All-Star break. ,They will look for more of the same on Monday when the Royals host the Diamondbacks to open a three-game interleague series.,Kansas City is coming off a dominant home swe...
Cubs out to make strides in wild-card race vs. Brewers
Despite all the ups and downs of the first half, the Chicago Cubs are still in the hunt for a National League wild-card spot heading into their three-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers that starts on Monday night. ,The Cubs, who are 3 1/2 games out of the final wild-card spot, salvag...
Injury-riddled Braves look to rebound vs. Reds
After placing two of their best players on the injured list, the banged-up Atlanta Braves now get ready to host the Cincinnati Reds on Monday to open a three-game series.,Atlanta's Sunday started on a sour note when the club placed All-Star left-hander Max Fried on the 15-day IL retroactive to Thurs...
Phillies look to build win streak at Twins
Even the best team in baseball needs to breathe a sigh of relief now and then.,The Philadelphia Phillies, who lead the majors with 63 wins, avoided a three-game sweep when they posted a 6-0 road win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.,Now, the Phillies will look to build a winning streak as they ...
Paul Goldschmidt hopes to get bat going as Cards face Pirates
Paul Goldschmidt's production has dropped, and so has his spot in the batting order.,The new No. 7 hitter for the Cardinals will spend his second straight game hitting in the bottom third of the lineup when St. Louis faces the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night in the opener of a three-game ser...
Marlins look to show off trade target Tanner Scott vs. Mets
In the Miami Marlins' 4-2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday, closer Tanner Scott recorded his 16th save in 18 chances with a 1-2-3 ninth inning that lowered his ERA to 1.27.,But how much longer will Scott be around to lock down the team's infrequent wins?,Miami is 35-64 and going nowhere, so the ...
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal takes aim at slumping Guardians
Facing Detroit Cy Young Award contender Tarik Skubal might not be the ideal way for the scuffling Cleveland Guardians to get back on track. ,Aiming for his 11th victory, Skubal looks to help the Tigers send the Guardians to a season-high third straight home loss Monday night. ,Cleveland leads the Am...
Rays' power to challenge reeling Yankees
While the Tampa Bay Rays continue to hit for power, things are becoming increasingly frustrating for the New York Yankees.,After smacking eight homers over the past two games, the Rays will attempt to continue their power display when they visit the Yankees on Monday afternoon for the finale of a fo...
PGA Tour player, broadcaster Mark Carnevale dies at 64
Mark Carnevale, a PGA Tour player turned golf broadcaster who worked a radio assignment as recently as two weeks ago, died unexpectedly Monday at 64, the tour announced.,Carnevale grinded on the PGA Tour and mini tours for a decade before regaining his PGA Tour card in late 1991. Less than a year la...
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...
Rockies place RHP German Marquez (elbow) on 15-day IL
One start into his return from Tommy John surgery, Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez was put on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right elbow inflammation.,The move is retroactive to Friday. In a corresponding move, the Rockies recalled right-hander Noah Davis from Triple-A Albuquerq...
Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason to finally fill HC role
Dean Evason was named head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, ending a methodical search for Pascal Vincent's replacement.,Evason, 59, was 147-77-27 in parts of five seasons as Minnesota Wild head coach with an 8-15 record in the Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifying each of his four previous seasons bef...
Dodgers DFA LHP James Paxton in rotation shuffle
The Los Angeles Dodgers designated veteran left-hander James Paxton for assignment Monday to begin a rotation transformation.,The Dodgers called up right-hander River Ryan to make his major league debut Monday night against the San Francisco Giants. On Wednesday, Los Angeles anticipates the return o...
10 Prospects Who Could Disrupt 2024 MLB Playoffs
Every MLB postseason, young, unheard of prospects kick the door down in the playoffs. This postseason is no different, as these 10 youngsters could look to disrupt the current MLB landscape....