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Rangers hope lineup change keeps working vs. Athletics
The Texas Rangers hope a change to the lineup that paid huge dividends will continue to be successful when they clash with the Athletics on Wednesday night in the middle game of a three-game American League West series in West Sacramento, Calif., ,Right-hander Kumar Rocker (1-2, 6.38 ERA) will start...
Diamondbacks seek continued consistency in matchup vs. Rays
The Arizona Diamondbacks have found the offensive consistency that the Tampa Bay Rays have been missing recently.,With Pavin Smith getting two more extra-base hits, the Diamondbacks won the first game of a three-game series between the two teams on Tuesday and will look for their eighth victory in t...
Andrew Heaney back on familiar turf as Pirates visit Angels
Andrew Heaney should feel right at home when he takes the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.,The 33-year-old left-hander has made more appearances at Angel Stadium (55, including 53 starts) than in any other major league ballpark, ha...
Twins vie to remain aggressive in rematch vs. White Sox
The only way to break out of an early-season funk is to keep going.,For the Minnesota Twins, that means being as active as possible when they do get on base.,Minnesota will look to take another step forward when it faces the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday evening in the second contest of a three-gam...
Reeling Rockies face Royals, seek rare road win
Even when the Colorado Rockies delivered a stunning bases-clearing hit to take a ninth-inning lead, they still couldn't land a road victory.,The Rockies' road losing streak stands at 11 as they visit the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night in the finale of a two-game set.,Colorado was one strike a...
Cubs, Dodgers meet in early end to season series after big Chicago win
The Chicago Cubs will look to continue to flex their offensive muscle on Wednesday night when they conclude their season series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Cubs bolted to a five-run first inning before rallying for an 11-10 victory over the Dodgers in 10 innings on Tuesday. The win...
Astros bid for first series sweep of season in finale vs. Jays
It took 20 games for the Houston Astros to win consecutive contests for the first time this season. ,With their 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, the Astros have won back-to-back series.,Houston moved a game over .500 for the first time since winning the rubber match of a three-game...
Nationals' Dylan Crews aims to stay hot vs. Orioles
Dylan Crews will look to extend his hitting streak when the Washington Nationals host the Baltimore Orioles in the middle contest of their three-game series on Wednesday night.,Crews went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Washington's 7-0 win on Tuesday night. He has hit safely in seven straight games...
Sizzling Red Sox pursue series win over Mariners
The Boston Red Sox are rolling, and they hope their first baseman might be trending in that direction, too.,Boston will be seeking its seventh victory in eight games Wednesday in the middle contest of a three-game series against the visiting Seattle Mariners.,Triston Casas hit a three-run homer to h...
Zack Wheeler, Phillies aim to end Mets' winning streak
The Philadelphia Phillies have their ace pitcher going Wednesday -- and not a moment too soon.,Zack Wheeler will attempt to keep the Phillies from being swept when he takes the mound against the host New York Mets in the matinee finale of a three-game series between the National League East rivals.,...
Sandy Alcantara, Marlins shoot for sweep of Reds
Sandy Alcantara is off to a rough start this season, but the Miami Marlins are counting on him as they attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon.,Cincinnati's Brady Singer (3-0, 3.38 ERA) will face Alcantara (2-1, 7.27) in a battle of right-handers...
Victor Scott II out to help Cards win set vs. hometown Braves
St. Louis center fielder Victor Scott II, an Atlanta native, has made the most of his first trip home as a major-leaguer. On Wednesday, he will try to help the Cardinals win the rubber game of the three-game series against the Braves.,Scott, who grew up in Atlanta's western suburbs about 30 minutes ...
Yankees turn to Carlos Rodon to avoid being swept at Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians succumbed to the New York Yankees in last season's American League Championship Series, but already got a measure of redemption in 2025.,Looking for a sixth straight win, the Guardians aim to sweep this three-game set from the visiting Yankees on Wednesday.,The Guardians have...
After shutout win, Padres eye series victory over Tigers
The San Diego Padres are missing chunks of their offense, but their performance on Tuesday showed how they can win without key members of their lineup.,The Padres got stellar pitching in a 2-0 win over the host Detroit Tigers and will go for a three-game series victory on Wednesday afternoon.,The sh...
Luka Doncic leads Lakers to 1-1 tie with Timberwolves
Luka Doncic scored 16 of his 31 points in a dominating first quarter and added 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Los Angeles Lakers evened their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 94-85 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.,LeBron James added 21 points and ...
Cards end skid, cool off Braves with clutch hit in 8th
Nolan Gorman's tiebreaking three-run double in the eighth inning lifted the visiting St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, ending their five-game losing streak.,In a 4-4 game, Gorman lined a changeup from Enyel De Los Santos (1-1) into the right field corner to clear ...
Jordan Martinook, Canes grab 2-0 series lead vs. Devils
Jordan Martinook continued to haunt the Devils in the postseason, posting a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat New Jersey 3-1 on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C., to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series., ,Game 3 of the best-of-seven series is Friday night in ...
Oilers F Evander Kane could make season debut vs. Kings
Edmonton forward Evander Kane could make his season debut in the Western Conference first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings, Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said Tuesday.,Kane, 33, has not played since Game 2 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final on June 10 against the eventual champion Florida Panther...
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined $50K for obscene comment, gesture toward fan
The NBA has fined Anthony Edwards $50,000 for directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan during the Minnesota Timberwolves' 117-95 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.,According to the league, the incident occurred with 4:33 left in the third quarter, when th...
Oilers in familiar territory heading into Game 2 vs. Kings
The route taken to this point was unique, but the visiting Edmonton Oilers are not in unfamiliar territory heading into Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday.,Sure, the 6-5 Los Angeles victory in the series opener was a roller coaster ride for ...