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'All hands on deck' in bullpen for Astros against Angels
Even as they near optimal health with their position players and rotation, the Houston Astros remain short-handed in their bullpen and have been forced to utilize relievers in unfamiliar roles.,Right-hander Bryan Abreu, the current closer with All-Star closer Josh Hader (shoulder strain) sidelined, ...
Yanks look to continue power barrage against White Sox
Rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler has only eight major league starts, yet his New York Yankees teammates maintain a certain trust when he pitches.,"It makes us feel way more confident in the day -- like, we've just got to go out there and score some runs," infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. said. "Get som...
Reds' Andrew Abbott faces Cardinals, aims to overcome poor outing
If they are to close ground in the National League wild-card race, the Cincinnati Reds must get left-hander Andrew Abbott back on track.,Abbott (8-4, 2.62 ERA) is coming off his worst outing of the season. He allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits, including two homers, in four innings of a 1...
Braves' Chris Sale likely to return vs. Phillies
After spending more than two months on the injured list, Atlanta left-hander Chris Sale is expected to return Saturday evening when the Braves continue their four-game road series against the Philadelphia Phillies. ,Sale (5-4, 2.52 ERA) was having a productive season before he suffered a fractured r...
Marlins' Edward Cabrera tasked with slowing Mets' potent offense
Edward Cabrera often has looked like an ace-caliber starter for the Miami Marlins this season.,On Saturday afternoon, the New York Mets will present Cabrera with his biggest test yet.,The Mets will look to continue their offensive surge on Saturday when they host the Marlins in the third game of a f...
Improving Pirates chase series win vs. Red Sox
Fresh off a Paul Skenes victory in the series opener, the Pittsburgh Pirates will look to make it two wins in a row in Boston and eight victories in their last 10 games when they face the playoff-chasing Red Sox again on Saturday afternoon.,The Pirates are seven games deep in the basement of the Nat...
Slumping Nationals look to come through in clutch vs. Rays
The Washington Nationals will look to snap a six-game losing streak when they host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.,The Nationals out-hit the Rays 12-8 on Friday night but went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position in a 4-1 loss.,"We left a lot of guys, less than two outs, on third base...
Brewers' Quinn Priester brings win streak into matchup with Jays
Quinn Priester will look for his 11th consecutive winning decision as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers attempt to clinch their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.,The Brewers, who own the best record in the majors, defeated the Blue Jays 7-2 on Friday in the series open...
Fever earn last-minute win, damage Sparks' playoff hopes
Odyssey Sims converted a go-ahead floater with 13.6 seconds left Friday night and the visiting Indiana Fever edged the Los Angeles Sparks 76-75.,It was the last of 21 points for Sims, who got the shot after Aliyah Boston rebounded the miss of Kelsey Mitchell's 3-point attempt. Lexie Hull fed Sims cu...
Phillies follow homer explosion with low-scoring win over Braves
Alec Bohm delivered the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning as the host Philadelphia Phillies nipped the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Friday.,One night after tying a team record with seven home runs -- including four by Kyle Schwarber -- in a 19-4 win, the Phillies only mustered six hits, all singl...
Mavericks waive former first-rounder Olivier Maxence-Prosper
Though the NBA off season has been going on for multiple months now, the roster gymnastics aren't quite finished yet for every team.,The Dallas Mavericks let go of Olivier Maxence-Prosper -- their 2023 first round pick -- by using the waive-and-stretch provision in his contract Thursday afternoon, a...
Malik Beasley Free Agency Fits: Cavaliers, Pistons Among Best Landing Spots
Malik Beasley’s free agency market is heating up despite an ongoing investigation. The Cavaliers and Pistons lead the race, with the Knicks and Timberwolves also showing interest....
Liverpool, Arsenal protecting perfect records early in season
Liverpool and Arsenal will both try to remain perfect in the Premier League on Sunday when they meet in Merseyside, England.,Liverpool (2-0-0, 6 points) have had the far more adventurous route to their flawless record, twice giving back late leads only to score match-winning goals even later.,Last M...
Rapids visit SKC shooting for rebound, revenge
Coming off a tough loss, the Colorado Rapids will aim to rebound when they visit Sporting Kansas City on Saturday in Kansas City, Kan.,Colorado (10-12-6, 36 points) is in seventh place in the Western Conference, and five points above the playoff line. With the postseason not a given, the Rapids can'...
Dynamo try to keep fading playoff hopes alive at St. Louis City
The Houston Dynamo seek to boost their fading playoff hopes on Saturday night when they visit a St. Louis City side in the thick of a front-office shakeup.,After a 2-1 home loss to San Jose last weekend, the 12th-place Dynamo (7-12-8, 29 points) begin the final August match day six points off the ni...
Ben Shelton retires, Frances Tiafoe bounced from U.S. Open
American tennis stars Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe saw their U.S. Open runs end less than an hour apart Friday in New York, one by retirement and the other by a straight-sets trouncing.,Shelton fought through pain in his left shoulder throughout the fourth set of his match against Frenchman Adrian...
D-backs place 1B Pavin Smith (quad) on 10-day IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed first baseman Pavin Smith on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with a left quad strain in advance of the opener of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.,The Diamondbacks also optioned right-hander Taylor Rashi to Triple-A Reno,...
Ailing Liberty take aim at streaking Mercury
The defending champion New York Liberty are on the outside looking in for home-court advantage in the first round of the WNBA playoffs, adding an additional layer to their game at the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday.,The Mercury and Atlanta Dream are both 24-14, tied for third place, and the Liberty (24...
Nashville SC focused on details vs. Atlanta United
A pair of teams on the opposite end of the Eastern Conference table will meet Saturday when Nashville SC plays host to reeling Atlanta United.,Nashville (15-8-5, 50 points) snapped a three-game losing streak in emphatic fashion last Saturday with a 5-1 victory over Orlando City. ,MLS leading scorer ...
Skylar Diggins, Storm go for season sweep of reeling Sky
After ending a five-game road swing with a big win over league-leading Minnesota, the Seattle Storm aim to keep rolling when they host the Chicago Sky on Saturday night.,The Storm (21-19) rallied from a 21-point deficit to claim a 93-79 win Thursday night behind 23 points from Skylar Diggins.,Diggin...