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Cal Raleigh implores Mariners to get back to basics against Angels
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh leads the major leagues in home runs with 24, but he said his team needs more than the long ball if it's going to solve its recent offensive woes. ,The Mariners have lost 11 of their past 16 games and have given up their lead in the American League West as a resu...
Red Sox out for reversal of fortune against Yankees
About two hours before his team opened its season series with the New York Yankees, Boston manager Alex Cora was asked to describe the state of the Red Sox.,With a matter-of-fact tone, Cora simply said: "Not great.",Garrett Crochet can be considered among the exceptions for the Red Sox, and he will ...
Struggling offenses seek a breakthrough as Rangers, Nationals meet
Despite a string of lackluster offensive performances, the Washington Nationals have a chance to post a series victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday afternoon.,Following Washington's 2-0 win in the series opener on Friday night, the club has only nine runs since the calendar turned to ...
Prized prospects in spotlight as White Sox host Royals
A hit, a run, two walks and a caught stealing were part of Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel's major league debut on Friday, a 7-2 victory against the visiting Kansas City Royals.,On Saturday afternoon, Teel will aim to secure another milestone -- his first winning streak as a big-leaguer -- in th...
Braves, in middle game vs. Giants, seek skid-ending win
Eased back into action in middle relief Friday night, veteran Craig Kimbrel hopes to help the Atlanta Braves end their five-game losing streak when the struggling club visits the San Francisco Giants for a second consecutive day on Saturday afternoon.,Three innings after Kimbrel threw a shutout seve...
Veteran lefties clash as Phillies try to level set vs. Pirates
Philadelphia left-hander Ranger Suarez has been a good remedy for the Phillies as they continue to deal with injuries to several starting pitchers.,Suarez will try to lead the Phillies to a bounce back win on Saturday afternoon when he opposes Pirates lefty Andrew Heaney in the second game of a thre...
Suspended game forces long day for Diamondbacks, Reds
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds won't play two on Saturday, but they will try to play more than one.,The opener of the three-game series in Cincinnati was suspended because of rain on Friday night with the score tied 3-3 heading to the top of the seventh inning.,The game will resume on ...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers seek bounce-back outing vs. Cards
The Los Angeles Dodgers hope to see the typical Yoshinobu Yamamoto re-emerge on Saturday when they continue their road series against the St. Louis Cardinals.,Yamamoto (6-4, 2.39 ERA) took a 7-3 loss to the New York Yankees on Sunday, snapping his string of 11 starts of five or more innings. He allo...
Jameson Taillon, Cubs shoot to level series with Tigers
Jameson Taillon doesn't rack up large strikeout totals, but the veteran Chicago Cubs right-hander consistently delivers strong starts.,Taillon will seek his fourth consecutive victory in the middle game of a three-game road series against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon.,Taillon (5-3, 3.76 ...
Twins look to shut down hot Blue Jays bats
The Toronto Blue Jays have found a number of ways to win over the past two weeks, but the No. 1 reason for the recent success is offense.,The Blue Jays will try to stay hot at the plate when they play the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Toronto rallied for a 6-4 win over Minnes...
Rays' Taj Bradley hopes to build on great outing vs. Marlins
The Tampa Bay Rays' recent climb in the standings has centered around their strong pitching, and suddenly everyone is chipping in.,A key component of the American League East club's surge, starting pitcher Taj Bradley will be on display Saturday afternoon when the team continues its three-game serie...
Two homers spark Blue Jays' comeback against Twins
George Springer and Addison Barger homered as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis.,Bo Bichette added a two-run single for Toronto, which overcame a 3-0 deficit to win its third game in a row. The Blue Jays improved to 8-1 in their past ...
Five Padres pitchers blank Brewers, 2-0
Manny Machado homered and five pitchers combined on a four-hitter as the visiting San Diego Padres opened a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 2-0 win on Friday.,Randy Vasquez, Wandy Peralta (3-0), Jeremiah Estrada and Adrian Morejon held the Brewers scoreless through eight innin...
Texas blasts Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady, wins 1st WCWS title
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Texas battered star Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady in the first inning and rolled, beating the Red Raiders 10-4 to win the decisive Game 3 of the Women's College World Series championship series and the first national title in program history on Friday.,The Longhorns (56-12) had ...
Katie Ledecky win 400 freestyle for 32nd U.S. title
Katie Ledecky fell short of her national-record time but still won the 400-meter freestyle title at the U.S. Swimming Championships in Indianapolis on Friday.,Though Ledecky was on pace to break her U.S. mark (3 minutes, 56.46 seconds) midway through the final, she tailed off to finish in 3:58.56. C...
House v. NCAA settlement approved, paving way for revenue sharing
The settlement of House v. NCAA was given final approval by Judge Claudia Wilken on Friday night, allowing colleges to directly pay players via revenue sharing for the first time.,Wilken's stamp of approval was long expected, and the settlement marks the end of the NCAA's previous model of amateuris...
Yankees SS Anthony Volpe (elbow) exits game
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe exited New York's Friday game against the visiting Boston Red Sox with a left elbow contusion and was undergoing x-rays and a CT scan.,Volpe was hit on the elbow with a changeup by Walker Buehler with the bases loaded in the second inning to give the Yankees a 7-0 lea...
Orioles reacquire well-traveled RHP Scott Blewett
It did not take long for right-handed reliever Scott Blewett to find a new home. Perhaps it would be more accurate to refer to it as a previous, short-term home. ,One day after he was designated for assignment by the Braves, the Baltimore Orioles reacquired Blewett for cash considerations on Friday...
LAFC prepares for resurgent Sporting Kansas City
Los Angeles FC's return to MLS play against Sporting Kansas City at home Sunday has taken on a whole new meaning with a LAFC set for an unprecedented opportunity in just over a week.,The matchup against Sporting KC is LAFC's last chance to get some in-game preparation for a matchup with Chelsea of t...
St. Louis City looking up with new coach, faces Timbers
St. Louis City will try for consecutive victories under interim manager David Critchley when they visit a Portland Timbers side that returns from a well-deserved weekend off.,St. Louis City's 2-1 home win over the San Jose Earthquakes halted an 11-match winless run (0-8-3) in league play that result...