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Mariners' George Kirby seeks another gem in encounter vs. Angels
Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby will make his second start of the season against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday in Anaheim, Calif.,The first one went very well for Kirby, who struck out a career-high 14 batters and didn't walk one in seven innings of a 3-2 victory on June 8. He allowe...
David Peterson, Robbie Ray go head-to-head as Mets visit Giants
David Peterson will get an opportunity to personally thank Robbie Ray for his All-Star invitation when they go head-to-head on the mound as the New York Mets and host San Francisco Giants continue their three-game series on Saturday evening.,Francisco Lindor hit his 20th home run of the season, and ...
True test for hot Sparks awaits as they meet Liberty
The Los Angeles Sparks, who have not qualified for the WNBA playoffs since 2020, are making a strong push.,Los Angeles, which will visit the defending league champion New York Liberty on Saturday, is 1 1/2 games outside the eighth and final playoff spot.,The Sparks (10-14), however, are on their big...
Padres looking for more pop from lineup in clash vs. Cards
San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller has made it clear he wants to acquire more offense before the trade deadline.,The Padres, for the time being, are trying to make do with what they have. That challenge continues when they visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday in the ...
Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers look to build on success vs. Red Sox
Los Angeles' Teoscar Hernandez is trending in the right direction at the plate as the visiting Dodgers prepare to face the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night in the second game of a three-game series. ,Hernandez missed two weeks in May with an adductor strain. When he returned to the Dodgers' lineup, ...
Royce Lewis, Twins look to keep Nationals in check
Royce Lewis is seeing results after starting a new pregame ritual. ,For the past week, the Twins' talented 26-year-old has sought out manager Rocco Baldelli for a conversation before the first pitch. Sometimes the discussions take place on the field while batting practice is underway, and sometimes ...
Rangers out to keep rolling behind Kumar Rocker as they face struggling Braves
The Texas Rangers have won six of seven games since the All-Star break and will look to continue that roll when they clash with the sputtering Atlanta Braves on Saturday in the middle game of a three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas., ,The contest will be a meeting of right-handed starter...
Brewers hope to put rare loss behind them in matchup vs. Marlins
One key to the success of the Milwaukee Brewers this season is they've avoided long losing streaks and don't savor victories very long.,"They turn the page really quick," Milwaukee left-hander Jose Quintana said. "If we get a win, we're on to the next step.",The Brewers will need to turn the page on...
Merrill Kelly to face Pirates in potential swan song with Diamondbacks
Arizona veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly will take the mound for what could be the final time with the Diamondbacks when he opposes Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney on Saturday night in Pittsburgh.,As the uncertainty that comes with the final days before the July 31 trade deadline intensifies, Ke...
Rockies ride momentum into rematch vs. Orioles
The Colorado Rockies and host Baltimore Orioles are dealing with extremes heading into the second game of their three-game series on Saturday.,For a change, the Rockies are on the positive side when it comes to the emotional component.,The Rockies won their third straight on Friday with a 6-5 comeba...
White Sox seek to sustain scoring surge in clash vs. Cubs
The Chicago White Sox boast a major-league-best 61 runs since the All-Star break and have gone 6-1 over that span.,It's certainly a feel-good run for a team that toiled during much of the first half, and the White Sox hope to maintain their surge as they host the crosstown rival Chicago Cubs on Satu...
Tyler Stephenson, Reds look to stay hot in rematch vs. Rays
The Cincinnati Reds are on the outside looking in when it comes to the National League playoff picture. ,Cincinnati sits one game behind the San Diego Padres in the race for the final wild-card berth. ,The Reds will look to potentially climb into that spot when they host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturd...
Tarik Skubal, skidding Tigers aim to slow down Blue Jays
The Detroit Tigers will look to their ace to end another losing streak -- if he's in uniform on Saturday.,Left-hander Tarik Skubal was placed on the paternity list this week but is expected to start against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays in the third contest of a four-game series between division le...
Kyle Schwarber, Phillies shoot for another win over Yankees
Kyle Schwarber earned MVP honors for hitting three homers in the swing-off at the All-Star Game.,In the first week since the All-Star break, Schwarber is still rolling, and the slugger will attempt to continue his power surge Saturday afternoon when the Philadelphia Phillies visit the New York Yanke...
Guardians, Royals set for doubleheader after washout
When the Cleveland Guardians take the field in Kansas City for a split doubleheader with the Royals on Saturday, they will do so with a familiar face back with the team.,So will the Royals.,Before inclement weather postponed the scheduled series opener on Friday, Cleveland announced that Gabriel Ari...
On heels of 4-HR game, Nick Kurtz takes aim at Astros again
The Houston Astros couldn't have picked a worse time to put yet another starting pitcher on the injured list. After all, Nick Kurtz is still in town.,Kurtz, the Athletics' breakout star rookie, took some serious lumber to the record books on Friday night, becoming the first rookie to hit four home r...
Nathan Eovaldi throws 5 scoreless innings as Rangers crush Braves
Jonah Heim homered and Sam Haggerty had an RBI double and scored a run to back a solid start by Nathan Eovaldi as the Texas Rangers stayed hot with an 8-3 win over the sputtering Atlanta Braves on Friday in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers won their fourth straight game and ninth in their past 11 outin...
San Diego FC edge Nashville FC in heavyweight matchup
Chucky Lozano scored the decisive goal early in the second half as host San Diego FC notched a 1-0 victory over Nashville SC on Friday night.,Anders Dreyer set up the tally to raise his MLS assists lead to 16 while helping San Diego FC maintain its hold on first place in the Western Conference.,San ...
Nathan Eovaldi continues to dominate as Rangers cruise past Braves
Jonah Heim homered and Sam Haggerty had an RBI double and scored a run to back a solid start by Nathan Eovaldi as the Texas Rangers stayed hot with an 8-3 win over the sputtering Atlanta Braves on Friday in the first of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers won their fourth straight g...
CF Montreal extend Revs' winless stretch to nine in 3-1 win
Prince Owusu scored his team-leading 11th goal and league-worst CF Montreal defeated the New England Revolution 3-1 to halt a four-match winless run on Friday night in Foxborough, Mass.,Dante Sealy had what proved to be the match-winner later in the first half and Olger Escobar scored a third in sec...