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Merrill Kelly to make Rangers debut in key game vs. Mariners
With a rotation featuring the lowest ERA (3.25) in the major leagues, another starter didn't figure to be a priority for the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline.,But they got one anyway.,Right-hander Merrill Kelly (9-6, 3.22 ERA) was acquired in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks for three pitchi...
Kai-Wei Teng, Giants bullpen brace for rematch vs. Mets
Two teams whose new-look bullpens underwent a trial by fire in the series opener will get a rematch on Saturday afternoon when San Francisco Giants vie for a second consecutive road win over the New York Mets.,Promoted Friday in the wake of the Giants having traded two pitchers at the deadline, Kai-...
Steven Kwan feeling the love as Guardians host Twins
Guardians fans made sure that Steven Kwan knew they were happy he was still in Cleveland after he was the subject of trade-deadline speculation. ,The All-Star left fielder was showered with cheers and chants of "Kwan, Kwan, Kwan" each time he batted Friday in a 3-2, 10-inning win over the visiting M...
Astros' Jeremy Pena hopes to be in lineup vs. Red Sox
Although the Houston Astros locked up three position players before Thursday's trade deadline, shortstop Jeremy Pena may have been the team's best addition this week. ,That addition: Pena was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday. The Astros hope he'll man the shortstop position on Saturday ...
William Contreras, Brewers aim to keep hits coming against Nationals
William Contreras will look to continue his torrid week when the visiting Milwaukee Brewers play the middle game of their series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon.,Contreras had a career-high five hits, including his third home run in two games, to lead the Brewers to a 16-9 vic...
Aces wild: Tigers' Tarik Skubal to square off vs. Phillies' Zack Wheeler
It's not often a regular-season game carries the weight of history, but Saturday afternoon's matchup between Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler and Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal just might.,The two current Cy Young Award front-runners are set to face off in Philadelphia in a battle of divisio...
Pirates' Paul Skenes faces Rockies, looks to continue torrid stretch
The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't in the postseason hunt, but they do have a reason for optimism every fifth day when Paul Skenes takes the mound.,Skenes (6-8) will take his majors-best 1.83 ERA into hitter-friendly Coors Field in Denver on Saturday afternoon when Pittsburgh continues its series against...
New faces fitting in with Royals, Blue Jays
After reaping an immediate reward from a trade-deadline deal, the Kansas City Royals are positioned Saturday afternoon to clinch their three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays.,Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run home run in the second inning Friday night in his first plate appearance for the...
Dodgers’ Blake Snell set to return to face Rays
The Los Angeles Dodgers were relatively quiet at Thursday's MLB trade deadline, safe in the knowledge that several injured players would be returning soon.,One of those players critical to the team's postseason hopes will rejoin the Dodgers when they continue their three-game series against the host...
After lightning-quick opener, Cubs seek another win vs. O's
The Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles have a different outlook on the remainder of the season.,When they meet in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday afternoon in Chicago, the Cubs will be gearing up for a deep playoff run while the Orioles are already looking ahead to next season...
Kelsey Mitchell leads balanced attack as Fever beat Wings
Kelsey Mitchell poured in 23 points to lead a balanced attack as the visiting Indiana Fever pulled away from the Dallas Wings in the second half for an 88-78 win on Friday.,The Fever (16-12), playing their sixth straight game without injured star guard Caitlin Clark, won their fourth consecutive out...
Overwatch Midseason Championship: Virtus.pro among final playoff bids
Virtus.pro and Twisted Minds each pulled off two straight wins Friday to run through the lower brackets of their respective groups and clinch playoff berths at the Overwatch Champions Series' Midseason Championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Team Liquid and Geekay Esports joined Virtus.pro and Twisted...
Anastasija Sevastova ousts two-time defending champ Jessica Pegula in Montreal
Anastasija Sevastova saved nine of 13 break points on Friday while recording a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory over two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula in the third round of the National Bank Open in Montreal on Friday.,Sevastova of Latvia had a first-serve percentage of 71 percent while rallying to up...
Commanders cleared to build new stadium in D.C.
After nearly three decades of playing in Maryland, the Washington Commanders have the green light to build a new $3.7 billion stadium in D.C. that should bring them back to the nation's capital by 2030.,The D.C. Council voted 9-3 on Friday to ratify the deal between the city and the NFL team. The si...
Could the Iowa Corn 350 yield another surprise NASCAR winner?
The NASCAR postseason shaped up Sunday in a significant way, and the task of racing for a championship became a little more difficult for drivers gathered around the 16th-place cut line.,With a full August of racing that starts Sunday at Iowa Speedway with the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol, Tyler...
Will Benson powers Reds to victory over Braves
Will Benson had rare home run among his two hits to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves in the opener of a three-game series Friday afternoon.,Benson, who scored twice, drove in a pair of runs and stole a base before he crossed the plate on Matt McLain two-out ...
GK Matt Turner returns to Revolution on loan
U.S. men's national team goalkeeper Matt Turner is returning to the New England Revolution on loan from French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais.,Turner, the 2021 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, recorded 22 clean sheets in 102 MLS starts for the Revolution from 2018-22. He was also named an MLS All-Star a...
Yankees release RHP Marcus Stroman among post-deadline moves
After more than a year and a half of struggles, veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman was released by the New York Yankees on Friday as they revamped their roster following Thursday's trade deadline.,Stroman, 34, was 3-2 with a 6.23 ERA in nine starts this season, while spending 2 1/2 months on the in...
Bears to honor Virginia Halas McCaskey, Steve McMichael
The Chicago Bears will honor late team owner Virginia Halas McCaskey with a jersey patch this season and late Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael with a football-shaped helmet decal.,McCaskey, owner of the Bears for more than 40 years, died on Feb. 2 at the age of 102.,She will have her in...
After late-game scare Roughriders wide awake for Alouettes
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to record their first win in Montreal since 2021 when they visit the Alouettes on Saturday night.,Let's rewind nearly four years to when Saskatchewan last emerged victorious in Montreal. For starters, current Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris was under cent...