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Behind Kumar Rocker, Rangers seek another win vs. Angels
Right-hander Kumar Rocker will face the team he defeated for his first major league win earlier this season when the Texas Rangers continue their four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif., ,Rocker (3-4, 5.80 ERA), the third overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft ...
Closers in focus as Padres, Diamondbacks meet
Tuesday was a big day for San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez.,Earlier in the day, he found out that he would become the team's fourth representative in the All-Star Game, replacing injured Atlanta Braves starter Chris Sale. And later that night, Suarez registered his MLB-high 26th save to seal hi...
Guardians seek to close series against Astros with a sweep
With Houston closer Josh Hader having last worked on Saturday and the Astros set for an off day on Thursday, manager Joe Espada opted to send his All-Star reliever back out for a second inning of work in the top of the 10th against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.,That roll of the dice came up sn...
After stepping up 'everywhere you looked,' Twins host Cubs again
The Minnesota Twins enjoyed a near-perfect series opener against the Chicago Cubs.,The next challenge for the Twins will be to duplicate it., ,The Twins will meet the Cubs on Wednesday night in the second installment of a three-game set in Minneapolis. Minnesota will try to stay hot after winning th...
MacKenzie Gore, Nationals face Cardinals, seek to halt skid
After replacing Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez on an interim basis, Miguel Cairo will try to guide this re-tooling team onto a positive track.,"We have a lot of interesting, exciting young pieces to build on," interim general manager Mike DeBartolo said Tuesday. "We have a lot more we ne...
Royals aim to complete rare home sweep in matchup vs. Pirates
Left-hander Kris Bubic is headed to his first All-Star Game next week, but he hasn't been sharp of late for the Kansas City Royals. ,However, Bubic could still pose a serious challenge for the offensively struggling Pittsburgh Pirates. ,Bubic and the Royals will look to complete their first home ser...
Reds send All-Star Andrew Abbott to the mound vs. Marlins
Andrew Abbott thought he'd be showing the rest of the National League what they'd be missing when he takes the mound for the Cincinnati Reds in the third game of their four-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.,Despite having one of the lowest ERAs in the majors, Abbott ...
Tigers eye win No. 60 in series finale vs. Rays
The streaking Detroit Tigers can reach the 60-win mark as early as Wednesday when they host the Tampa Bay Rays.,Detroit has won five straight games, including the first two of the three-game series. The start time of Wednesday's contest has been adjusted from 1:10 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. ET due to incleme...
Giants seek to ride momentum of wild walk-off win vs. Phillies
The San Francisco Giants will continue an improbable quest to nearly catch the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers before the All-Star break when the Giants go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon.,The Giants were two outs away from having to settle for a t...
Dodgers hope return of Tyler Glasnow vs. Brewers results in skid end
The struggling Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to turn to right-hander Tyler Glasnow as they look to avoid a series sweep against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set.,Glasnow (1-0, 4.50 ERA) is scheduled to come off the injured list, while the Brewers...
Blue Jays look to close out White Sox, extend win streak
A 10-game winning streak has vaulted the Toronto Blue Jays to the top of the American League East standings while raising the club's confidence.,"Once I wake up, I just can't wait to get to the field to be with my teammates," Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said. "It's been unbelievabl...
Masataka Yoshida set to make season debut as Red Sox host Rockies
Masataka Yoshida is expected to be in the lineup when the Boston Red Sox try to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.,Before Boston's 10-2 triumph over Colorado on Tuesday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Yoshida will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list and...
Cam Schlittler to make MLB debut for Yankees in start vs. Mariners
After a week of angst that saw them fall out of first place in the American League East, the New York Yankees enjoyed a big night at the plate and their pitching held up on Tuesday.,The Yankees' attempt to win three straight games for the first time in nearly a month occurs on Wednesday night when t...
After All-Star snubs, Mets playing with purpose as they face Orioles
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto might be trying to prove a point this week after he was bypassed for selection to next week's MLB All-Star Game.,"He's an All-Star for us," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said.,He'll have another chance to put his talents on display Wednesday night when the Mets meet ...
Bilibili Gaming ousts FlyQuest in Lol Mid-Season Invitational
Bilibili Gaming outlasted FlyQuest 3-2 to advance in the lower bracket of the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational on Tuesday in Vancouver.,Anyone's Legend is next up for Bilibili Gaming on Thursday in Round 3 of the lower bracket. Anyone's Legend had eliminated CTBC Flying Oyster 3-1 on Monday...
Lawrence Butler homers twice, Nick Kurtz adds slam as A's rout Braves
Lawrence Butler homered twice and Nick Kurtz belted his first career grand slam to lead the Athletics to a 10-1 trouncing of the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.,Brent Rooker and Max Muncy also went deep as the Athletics rolled up nine runs over the first two innings. Butle...
Lawrence Butler homers twice, Nick Kurtz adds slam as Athletics rout Braves
Lawrence Butler homered twice and Nick Kurtz belted his first career grand slam to lead the Athletics to a 10-1 trouncing of the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Brent Rooker and Max Muncy also went deep as the Athletics rolled up nine runs over the first two innings. Butle...
Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) out of lineup; A's SS Jacob Wilson exits after HBP
Atlanta Braves All-Star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the host Athletics due to lower back tightness., ,Meanwhile, the Athletics lost All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson when the rookie was hit on the left wrist by a pitch in the bottom of the first inning., ...
Reports: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic to wait until next summer for contract talks
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, eligible as of Tuesday for a contract extension, will wait until next summer to negotiate a new deal, the Denver Post and ESPN reported.,A three-time MVP, Jokic is eligible for a three-year, $206.4 million contract extension, which Nuggets management has public...
LAFC look to climb standings, beginning with visit from Rapids
Los Angeles FC has played just 17 matches this season while all six teams ahead of them in the Western Conference standings have played 20 or 21.,Having games in hand leaves LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo believing his team can make a run up the standings. LAFC looks to start the climb when they host t...