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Following heated stretch, Dodgers set sights on Nationals
After a successful, tension-filled run through a pair of opponents from their own division, the Los Angeles Dodgers will move out of what they considered a "gauntlet" of the schedule when they welcome the Washington Nationals on Friday night.,The Dodgers went 7-3 against the San Diego Padres and San...
Nick Kurtz, A's strive to continue heroics in clash vs. Guardians
Nick Kurtz's power display already has become the stuff of highlight reels for the Athletics just 37 games into his major-league career.,The 22-year-old has belted three game-winning homers in the last five games for the Athletics, who open a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians on Frid...
After heated series with rival, Padres reset at home vs. Royals
The San Diego Padres hopped on Interstate 5 late Thursday night and headed south toward home, happy to escape Los Angeles with a 5-3 win over the Dodgers that averted a series sweep. ,Whether they'll have their leadoff hitter and star right fielder in the lineup, or their manager in the dugout, Frid...
Astros aim to continue dominance of Angels
The visiting Houston Astros will look to continue their good fortune against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night when the teams open a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif.,The Astros have won seven of their past nine games overall this season and 18 of their last 26 against the Angels since the b...
Reds look to turn tables against division foe in opener vs. Cardinals
The Cincinnati Reds are feeling pretty good, having won four of five and nine of their past 12 games even with a loss in their most recent game.,But while the Reds are rolling, they now will have to overcome their struggles against National League Central rivals when they kick off a three-game serie...
Twins veteran Byron Buxton, Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski in spotlight
Minnesota's Byron Buxton is making a case to earn an All-Star selection for the second time in his career. ,The veteran outfielder will get another opportunity to improve his chances when the Twins play the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night to start a three-game series in Minneapolis. The contest wi...
Zack Wheeler, Phillies take aim at reeling Mets in series opener
This isn't September 2007 or September 2008 for the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets.,But the surging Phillies and reeling Mets are in familiar historical positions on Friday as the National League East rivals open a three-game series in Philadelphia.,Ace right-hander Zack Wheeler (7-2, 2.76 ...
Blue Jays bid to put 'best foot forward' in opener vs. White Sox
The Toronto Blue Jays are beginning to chirp about chasing first place in the American League East.,The next step in that pursuit will come Friday night when they open a three-game series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.,The Blue Jays stumbled with a 9-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Th...
Braves continue march through division with visit to Marlins
The Atlanta Braves have every reason to smile after beginning an extended stretch against National League East foes with a resounding three-game series sweep.,Winner of six of their past seven games overall, the Braves will bid to continue their recent good fortune on Friday night when they send rig...
Rays seek offensive consistency in series vs. Tigers
Coming off a long, action-filled day of baseball, the major-league-leading Detroit Tigers visit the Tampa Bay Rays for the opener of a three-game set on Friday.,Detroit split a doubleheader with the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. After earning a 9-2 victory in Game 1 following a 40-minute ...
Skid snapped, Yankees aim to continue upturn vs. O's
For about a week, the New York Yankees presented a tone of calm inside their quiet clubhouse as their woes at the plate persisted through a six-game losing streak.,After halting their struggles at the plate, the Yankees hope the worst is behind them and they can embark on another lengthy run of wins...
Rangers' Jacob deGrom out to keep rolling vs. Pirates
A day after celebrating his 37th birthday, Jacob deGrom will try to put the Texas Rangers back on the right track when he takes the mound against rookie Mike Burrows and the host Pittsburgh Pirates to open a three-game series on Friday night.,Amid the Rangers' uneven season, deGrom (6-2, 2.19 ERA) h...
Red Sox visit Rafael Devers, Giants after stunning trade
Rafael Devers will get a visit from his former team less than a week after he was traded when the Boston Red Sox venture into San Francisco to take on the Giants in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.,Right-handers Hunter Dobbins (4-1, 3.74 ERA) of the Red Sox and Hayden Birdsong (3-1, 2...
Mariners open 10-game trip vs. NL Central-leading Cubs
The Seattle Mariners embark on a challenging 10-game road trip, starting with the opener of a three-game interleague set on Friday against the Chicago Cubs, who sit atop the National League Central.,The Mariners, who will also visit the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers before heading home to finish...
Pirates' Dennis Santana involved in altercation with fan
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana was involved in an incident in which a fan was ejected from the nightcap of a doubleheader against the host Detroit Tigers on Thursday night. ,A spokesperson for the Tigers confirmed the fan was removed from Comerica Park after the altercation, which happen...
Rays' Hunter Bigge hit in face with foul ball, stretchered off
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was stretchered away after being hit in the side of the face by a foul ball as he sat in the dugout on Thursday.,Rays manager Kevin Cash said postgame to the team's TV reporter, "He's coherent. He's talking to the physician. He's going to have a lot of tests right...
Reports: Red Sox to option struggling 2B Kristian Campbell
The Boston Red Sox are optioning rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell to Triple-A Worcester, ESPN and MassLive reported Thursday.,The move is expected to make room for outfielder Wilyer Abreu, who is ready to be reinstated from the injured list.,Campbell, 22, made Boston's Opening Day roster as i...
Michigan State's Kaleb Glenn out for 2025-26 season
Michigan State forward Kaleb Glenn will miss the 2025-26 season after tearing his patellar tendon.,Glenn, Michigan State's top-rated incoming transfer, reportedly suffered the injury during a non-contact shooting drill. The Florida Atlantic transfer was scheduled to have surgery on his right knee on...
D-backs, Rockies riding high entering weekend series in Denver
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies are both feeling upbeat for their weekend series in Denver, but for different reasons.,Arizona ended a five-game road losing streak with a 9-5 win at Toronto on Thursday while Colorado, despite an extra-innings loss to Washington, heads home after a 4-3 ...
Diamondbacks, Rockies riding high entering weekend series in Denver
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies are both feeling upbeat for their weekend series in Denver, but for different reasons.,Arizona ended a five-game road losing streak with a 9-5 win at Toronto on Thursday while Colorado, despite an extra-innings loss to Washington, heads home after a 4-3 ...