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Bryce Elder, Braves bid to continue torrid pace vs. Red Sox
After claiming a series-opening win in walk-off fashion, the Atlanta Braves look to continue their majors-best pace when they host the middle of three interleague games against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.,The Braves have the right man on the mound as they look to follow up Friday's 3-2, 10...
Brewers, Twins navigating holes in lineups ahead of rematch
Both teams could use reinforcements in the middle of their lineups when the visiting Milwaukee Brewers square off with the Minnesota Twins on Saturday in Minneapolis. ,The Brewers rallied for a 3-2 win in the opener of a three-game series on Friday behind an eighth-inning RBI double by Jake Bauers a...
Astros bid to pick up steam vs. Jacob deGrom, Rangers
Since winning the final five games of a season-opening seven-game homestand, the Astros have not won more than two games in a row.,That served as a factor in their inability to gain ground in the American League West despite four of the five teams entering Friday with sub-.500 records.,After squande...
Cubs out to continue timely hitting vs. White Sox
Four Chicago Cubs delivered multi-hit games on Friday while the team collected six hits with runners in scoring position.,That's the kind of production the Cubs are used to, and they'll try to do it again Saturday as they aim to earn a series victory against the host Chicago White Sox.,The Cubs ente...
Reds' Chris Paddack happy for fresh start against Guardians
Chris Paddack is slated to make his first start for the Cincinnati Reds when they face the host Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.,Paddack (0-5, 7.63 ERA) signed a one-year deal as a free agent with the Reds on Wednesday after being designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins and subsequently relea...
Red-hot Rays look to squeeze out another win against Marlins
The Tampa Bay Rays are getting plenty of bang for their buck after signing right-hander Nick Martinez in the offseason to a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $13 million.,Martinez will look to continue to pay dividends on Saturday when the red-hot Rays attempt to win the three-game series against...
Nationals' Daylen Lile eager to continue power surge vs. O's
Daylen Lile looks to continue his hot streak when the Washington Nationals host the Baltimore Orioles in the middle game of the Beltway Series on Saturday.,Lile belted his fourth homer in four games and added a double and a single in Washington's 3-2 win over Baltimore on Friday night.,He is batting...
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez aims to remain 'handful' vs. Pirates
Cristopher Sanchez has shown this month why he's considered one of the best pitchers in baseball. ,The talented left-hander aims for another sparkling effort Saturday when the Philadelphia Phillies visit the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second contest of a three-game set.,Sanchez (4-2, 2.11 ERA) entere...
D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez shoots to extend unbeaten mark vs. Rockies
The Arizona Diamondbacks will look for a strong performance from starter Eduardo Rodriguez as they try and clinch a series win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday in Denver.,The D-backs started off the weekend set with a commanding 9-1 win on Friday night and celebrated a major milestone as Merril...
Cardinals chase series-clinching win over scuffling Royals
Despite sitting eight games above .500 ahead of the second contest of a three-game set against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Saturday, the St. Louis Cardinals don't have a roster littered with household names.,That's more than fine with manager Oliver Marmol.,St. Louis' depth was on display in ...
Casey Mize's return will bolster Tigers in matchup with Blue Jays
Casey Mize will make a swift return from the injured list when the Detroit Tigers host the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.,The Tigers right-hander left his most recent start on April 28 in Atlanta due to a right adductor strain. Mize was able to go through a rehab program at the team's spri...
Stephon Castle, Spurs finish Wolves in Game 6, set date with Thunder
The San Antonio Spurs stamped themselves ready for a showdown with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, using an early offensive explosion and a brilliant all-around effort to finish off the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals with a 139-109 victory in Game 6 on Frid...
Mets RHP Clay Holmes (fractured fibula) out 'a long time'
New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes suffered a fractured fibula during Friday night's game, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed following the Mets' 5-2 loss to the crosstown rival Yankees.,Holmes, 4-3 with a 1.86 ERA entering the contest, had his worst outing of the season, surrendering four runs on seven...
Quakes, eager to shake off rare loss, clash with FC Dallas
After a midweek stumble in what otherwise has been a brilliant revival season, the San Jose Earthquakes will look to get back on track when they play host to FC Dallas on Saturday.,The Earthquakes (9-2-2, 29 points) gave up a season high in goals during a 3-2 road loss to the Seattle Sounders on Wed...
With 2-month winless streak snapped, San Diego hosts Cincinnati
Two teams with identical records, San Diego FC and FC Cincinnati, will meet for the first time ever Saturday night in San Diego.,Cincinnati (4-5-4, 16 points) is coming off a tough loss Wednesday night, 5-3 at home against Inter Miami. It was Cincinnati's first loss since April 4, snapping a streak ...
Brewers rally on controversial call to edge Twins
Jake Bauers' RBI double and a controversial eighth-inning call helped the Milwaukee Brewers edge the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Friday in Minneapolis.,Jackson Chourio had two hits and two runs and Bauers was 2-for-4.,Reliever Aaron Ashby (8-0) allowed the tying run, yet was awarded the win as he gave up...
Brendan Fraser named Indy 500 honorary starter
The Indianapolis 500's named its honorary starter on Friday, tabbing actor Brendan Fraser for the role.,Fraser follows a long list of celebrities to wave the green flag at one of racing's most famous events. Fellow actors Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Chris Hemsworth, Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Pine ha...
Gina Carano says she lost 100 pounds to fight Ronda Rousey
Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey each made weight on Friday, clearing the way for their featherweight MMA battle on Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.,Rousey weighed in at 142 pounds, while Carano checked in at 141.4.,Carano took to social media following the weigh-in to speak about that n...
Dynamo try to find way to cool off MLS-leading Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps look to continue their blazing start when they visit the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.,The Whitecaps (9-1-2, 29 points) are tied with the San Jose Earthquakes for most points in the league but have played one fewer match.,Vancouver is 5-0-2 in its last seven MLS matches a...
Rapids optimistic entering Rocky Mountain Cup clash with Real Salt Lake
After a one-match tactical shift, the Colorado Rapids expect to return to their normal formation when they visit Real Salt Lake on Saturday in Sandy, Utah.,The Rapids shook up their approach in a 1-0 road win over Minnesota United on Wednesday. Colorado (5-7-1, 16 points) turned to a 5-3-2 formation...