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With an early MVP candidate in tow, Padres look for series win over Angels
The quarter pole of a 162-game MLB season might be a bit early to speculate about Most Valuable Player candidates, but there's no question that San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is playing like someone determined to win the award in the National League.,His game-winning two-run homer...
Versatile Royals vie for series victory versus Astros
The defensive play of the series opener on Monday undoubtedly came in the third inning when Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey smothered an Isaac Paredes grounder before executing a backhanded flip to shortstop Maikel Garcia to start an inning-ending double play.,On Tuesday, Jonathan I...
Cubs' Jameson Taillon aims to forget most recent outing as Marlins visit
Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon was left to lament a porous performance in his most recent outing.,Fresh off allowing a career-high four homers, Taillon will look to keep the ball in the park on Wednesday as the Chicago Cubs vie for a three-game series sweep of the visiting Miami Marlins.,...
Rangers seek series sweep of reeling Rockies
The Texas Rangers will look for their third series sweep of the season when they take on the reeling Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in the finale of a three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas., ,The Rangers took the first two contests of the series by relying on their pitching, which allowed...
Drake Baldwin, Braves bid to continue hot stretch in clash vs. Nats
Atlanta rookie catcher Drake Baldwin will aim to continue his team's momentum when the Braves host the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night in the third contest of their four-game series.,The Braves won 5-2 on Tuesday to hand Washington its seventh straight loss. The victory leveled the season re...
White Sox face Reds, look for third straight victory
After picking up a rare victory away from home, the Chicago White Sox will look to win a third straight game for the first time this season when they visit the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.,Chicago improved to 4-17 on the road with a 5-1 triumph over the Reds in 10 innings on Tuesday. The seco...
Rays, after unlikely win off Jays closer, look to ride momentum
The Tampa Bay Rays hope their chaotic 11-9 victory over the host Toronto Blue Jays can serve as a catalyst for success heading into the middle game of the teams' three-game series Wednesday night.,The Blue Jays had a 92.6 percent chance of victory on Wednesday, leading 7-6 with closer Jeff Hoffman o...
Brett Baty bids to power Mets to sweep of Pirates
One timely hit Tuesday night provided further evidence that Brett Baty may be back in the majors for good. It also confirmed there is no shortage of players who have contributed to the New York Mets' fast start.,For the Pittsburgh Pirates, repeated failures to get one timely hit served to deepen the...
Tigers' Tarik Skubal looks to continue torrid run in finale vs. Red Sox
Tarik Skubal might be even better than he was last season. ,Considering Skubal was the runaway choice for the American League Cy Young Award last year, that's a scary thought for opposing batters.,Skubal, who has been on an amazing run, will take the mound for the Detroit Tigers in the series finale...
Mariners will look to show patience once again vs. Yankees
Last season, the Seattle Mariners struck out a major league-worst 1,625 times, an average of 10 per game.,Perhaps if they had put the ball in play a few more times, they wouldn't have missed the postseason by a single game.,Entering Wednesday afternoon's home game against the New York Yankees, the M...
Jordan Lawlar, Diamondbacks eye series win over Giants
One day after watching fellow rookie Christian Koss celebrate the accomplishment of a lifetime, Arizona youngster Jordan Lawlar would love to follow suit when the Diamondbacks conclude a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon.,It took 23 games but Koss smacked...
Struggling Brewers look to end scoreless streak at Cleveland
The Milwaukee Brewers are struggling to find their confidence on offense.,Shut out in the first two games of their road series against the Cleveland Guardians, the Brewers will aim to get their bats going in the finale of the three-game set on Wednesday.,Milwaukee had just three hits in a 2-0 loss o...
Cards look to extend 9-game win streak in DH at Philadelphia
The St. Louis Cardinals had to wait an extra day for the chance to extend their winning streak to 10 games.,Following a rainout on Tuesday, the Cardinals carry the longest winning streak in the majors this season into a day-night doubleheader against the host Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.,St. ...
Braves get to .500 as Spencer Schwellenbach tops Nationals
Spencer Schwellenbach pitched seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Washington Nationals 5-2 on Tuesday to reach the .500 mark for the first time this season.,The Braves lost their first seven games of the season and had failed on four previous attempts to reach the break-eve...
Report: Mavs unlikely to trade away 'gift' of No. 1 pick
Having beaten long odds to win the top pick in next month's NBA draft -- and blessed with an obvious candidate to become the No. 1 selection -- the Dallas Mavericks reportedly aren't planning to use it as a trade chip.,The Mavericks have their sights set on 18-year-old forward Cooper Flagg, who led ...
Pacers escape 19-point hole, KO Cavaliers in Game 5
Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points and dished out eight assists as the Indiana Pacers eliminated the host Cleveland Cavaliers with a 114-105 decision in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday.,Pascal Siakam put up 21 points for fourth-seeded Indiana, which closed the best-of-seven se...
Braves get to .500 after Spencer Schwellenbach's gem vs. Nationals
Spencer Schwellenbach pitched seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Washington Nationals 5-2 on Tuesday to reach the .500 mark for the first time this season.,The Braves lost their first seven games of the season and had failed on five previous attempts to reach the break-eve...
Guardians place starting pitcher Ben Lively (forearm) on 15-day IL
The Cleveland Guardians placed right-handed starter Ben Lively on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of a right flexor tendon strain.,In a corresponding move, rookie right-handed reliever Zak Kent was recalled from Triple-A Columbus.,Lively, 33, was warming up for the top of the fourth innin...
Twins, O's kick off 3-game series with a doubleheader after Tuesday PPD
The Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles should be well-rested going into a busy day.,The teams will play a traditional doubleheader Wednesday, starting in the early afternoon, to begin a three-game series.,This comes following Tuesday night's postponement. For a doubleheader, both teams can add an...
Braves' star Ronald Acuna Jr. homers in first rehab game
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. homered in the first game of his minor-league rehab stint on Tuesday night to highlight his initial on-field contest in nearly 12 months.,The 2023 National League MVP tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on May 26, 2024, while taking a secon...