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Red Sox seek to continue success vs. visiting Yankees
The Boston Red Sox will try to extend their winning streak to four games when they face the visiting New York Yankees on Saturday., ,Boston also has won three straight against New York, including a 2-1 victory in 10 innings Friday night. The victory improved Boston's record in one-run games to 8-17 ...
Amid pitching woes, D-backs counting on Zac Gallen vs. Padres
After losing another key pitching piece on Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks could use a return to form by 2023 All-Star Game starter Zac Gallen.,Gallen (4-8, 5.15 ERA) will take his next turn Saturday when he opposes San Diego right-hander Ryan Bergert (1-0, 1.26) in a veteran/rookie matchup in Phoe...
Rays turn to Drew Rasmussen in bid for series win vs. Mets
The Tampa Bay Rays were sloppy Friday night, issuing seven walks, hitting a batter and committing three errors that led to five unearned runs.,But none of it mattered because an offense that has been on a roll since the middle of May stayed in recent form during a 7-5 win over the New York Mets.,Tha...
Cardinals face Brewers, try to halt six-game losing streak
The St. Louis Cardinals will turn to right-hander Andre Pallante when they attempt to snap a season-high six-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon against the host Milwaukee Brewers., ,Pallante (4-3, 4.75 ERA) will oppose left-hander Jose Quintana (4-1, 2.66)., ,The Brewers took the second game o...
Royals aim to halt slide in rematch vs. Athletics
Whether facing one of the best teams in the majors or a club at the bottom of a division, the Kansas City Royals continue to struggle. ,They'll look to avoid a fifth straight defeat on Saturday afternoon when they face the visiting Athletics, who can secure their first winning road series in nearly ...
Leading AL in ERA, Astros' Hunter Brown takes on Twins
The Houston Astros have enjoyed a measure of success offensively with Jeremy Pena, Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve occupying the top three spots in their batting order.,With Paredes (hamstring strain) sidelined for the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday -- Gam...
Braves look to continue dominance of Rockies
The offensive resurgence of Michael Harris II is coming at an ideal time for the Atlanta Braves.,Harris has homered in back-to-back games and will try to keep it going when the Braves host Colorado in the second contest of their three-game series on Saturday. Atlanta won the opener 12-4, with Harris...
Marlins, Nationals right back at it after late-night ending
The Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals will have a quick turnaround for the middle game of their series on Saturday.,A 2-hour, 14-minute rain delay coupled with loads of offense pushed the completion of the Friday game past midnight. Miami built a six-run lead and held on for an 11-9 win.,The te...
Christian Moore, Angels seek bounce-back effort vs. Orioles
While the Los Angeles Angels have a new piece for their lineup, the Baltimore Orioles are trying to build momentum any way they can.,The teams meet Saturday in Baltimore in the second game of a three-game series.,The Orioles won 2-0 on Friday night, waiting through two weather delays to do so. Now, ...
Jacob deGrom in vintage form as Rangers face White Sox
The Texas Rangers will send the closest example of a sure thing to the mound when they battle the improving Chicago White Sox on Saturday afternoon in the middle contest of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,Rangers ace right-hander Jacob deGrom (6-2, 2.12 ERA) will get the start. The White So...
Jays have faith Bowden Francis can rebound vs. Phillies
It's been almost two months since Toronto starter Bowden Francis picked up a victory, but Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he still has trust in the 6-foot-5, 220-pound right-hander heading into Saturday afternoon's road start against the Philadelphia Phillies., ,Francis (2-8, 6.12 ERA) has dro...
Tigers' Jack Flaherty looks for another strong outing vs. Reds
Following a slow beginning, Jack Flaherty has regained the form that made the Detroit Tigers want to re-sign him in free agency.,The right-hander will face a familiar foe when he starts the middle game of a three-game home series against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday afternoon.,Flaherty has made f...
Cubs out to boost run production vs. improving Pirates
There has been a common theme in the Chicago Cubs' recent losses: an inability to produce with runners on base. It's something the Cubs will look to rectify on Saturday when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third matchup of a four-game set.,The Cubs stranded nine runners and went 0-for-10 wit...
Freddy Peralta sharp as Brewers extend Cards' skid to 6
William Contreras drove in two runs, Freddy Peralta allowed one run in six innings and the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 3-2 victory Friday over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, who dropped their sixth consecutive game., ,Milwaukee snapped a 1-all tie with two runs in the sixth. Sal Frelick singl...
Astros get to Chris Paddack early, run away from Twins
Jeremy Pena recorded a four-hit game, and Jose Altuve drove in three runs in support of rookie left-hander Colton Gordon, who produced a second consecutive strong start as the Houston Astros claimed a 10-3 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday.,Gordon (2-1) notched his second career vi...
Report: Anthony Richardson should be healthy for Colts training camp
Despite a recent injury scare surrounding his right (throwing) shoulder, quarterback Anthony Richardson is expected to be healthy for Indianapolis Colts training camp, NFL Network reported Friday.,The third-year signal-caller aggravated the AC joint in his right shoulder and was held out of team min...
Blue Jays RHP Max Scherzer (thumb) makes rehab start
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer of the Toronto Blue Jays threw 56 pitches over 4 1/3 innings of a Triple-A rehab start on Friday night as he eyes a return to the majors from a right thumb injury.,Scherzer allowed two runs and four hits for the Buffalo Bisons in the game against the vis...
Bryson DeChambeau misses U.S. Open cut; Rory McIlroy survives
OAKMONT, Pa. -- The two players who went head-to-head in the final round of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 had starkly different finishes on Friday at Oakmont Country Club.,Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy recovered from an ugly start to his second round and beat the cut line by one stroke at ...
Wade Miley denies wrongdoing regarding late Tyler Skaggs
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley said Friday that he has been not accused of any wrongdoing, one day after reports stated a deposition from a lawsuit alleged he supplied Tyler Skaggs with drugs when both players were with the Arizona Diamondbacks.,The deposition is part of a motion for summary...
A’s RHP Gunnar Hoglund (hip surgery) to miss rest of season
The Athletics announced Friday that right-hander Gunnar Hoglund will be shelved for the remainder of the 2025 season after successful hip surgery.,The first-year pitcher had been placed on the 15-day injured list with hip impingement on June 2, retroactive to June 1. The A's described the surgery as...