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Rangers' Corey Seager expected to return vs. Blue Jays
The Texas Rangers expect to receive a jolt to their lineup when they clash with the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in the finale of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said he "fully anticipates" shortstop Corey Seager will be activated from the injured list Wednesda...
Behind Matthew Boyd, Cubs bid for sweep of Rockies
The Chicago Cubs boast the majors' highest-scoring offense, but their pitching staff has done the heavy lifting of late.,The Cubs will aim for a sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night following a 3-1 win on Monday and a 4-3 victory in 11 innings on Tuesday. ,Chicago, which leads t...
Phillies' Zack Wheeler looks to atone for lone misstep vs. Braves
Zack Wheeler is enjoying another stellar season, although his worst start of the campaign came last month against the Atlanta Braves.,Wheeler gets another shot at the Braves on Wednesday when the Phillies' ace takes the ball in the middle contest of a three-game set in Philadelphia.,Wheeler (6-1, 2....
Cardinals turn to Miles Mikolas in series finale against Orioles
The St. Louis Cardinals might be feeling comfortable in close games because they've played quite a few.,They'll try to figure out a way to win Wednesday night's series finale against the host Baltimore Orioles after a comeback in their latest game.,Close outcomes have defined the Cardinals during th...
Paul Skenes, Pirates chase series win vs. Zac Gallen, Diamondbacks
All Star, meet All-Star.,The past two National League starting pitchers in the All-Star Game will take the mound when the Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates meet in the rubber match of a three-game series Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix. ,Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes (3-5, 2.36 ERA) beca...
Fast-starting Mets look to get jump on White Sox, earn series sweep
Getting off to fast starts hasn't been a problem lately for the otherwise offensively challenged New York Mets. ,The Mets will find out if they can start quickly again Wednesday afternoon when they attempt to complete a sweep of the Chicago White Sox in their three-game interleague series.,Griffin C...
Padres' Kyle Hart set to return to rotation against Marlins
Whoever said you never get a second chance to make a first impression hasn't heard of Kyle Hart.,After starting the year as the No. 5 starter in the San Diego Padres' rotation, Hart lasted five starts before being sent to Triple-A El Paso with a 6.00 ERA and a 2-2 mark.,But Michael King's trip to th...
Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. aims to continue success vs. A's
The Houston Astros remain coy regarding the availability of slugger Yordan Alvarez, who resides on the 15-day injured list and missed his 23rd consecutive game Tuesday.,Alvarez, sidelined with right hand inflammation, continues to ramp up baseball activities and appears to be nearing a return, given...
Drew Rasmussen, Rays pursue series victory over Twins
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen appears to be getting comfortable with longer starts as he works his way back following his third major elbow surgery.,After pitching into the sixth inning just once in his first eight starts this season, he has tossed a season-best six innings in each of h...
Freddy Peralta, Brewers eye sweep of slumping Red Sox
The run-starved Boston Red Sox will be looking for offense of any kind as they attempt to avert a series sweep by the host Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.,Right-hander Freddy Peralta (5-3, 2.55 ERA) starts for the Brewers, while right-hander Brayan Bello (2-1, 4.08) gets the nod for Boston, which ha...
Guardians calling up pitching help for matchup vs. Dodgers
A team can never have too much starting pitching.,Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and predecessor Terry Francona have said it so many times, it could be the franchise's mission statement.,And yet, the Guardians' rotation is a mess going into the interleague series finale against the visitin...
Giants' Landen Roupp, riding scoreless streak, opposes Tigers
San Francisco Giants right-hander Landen Roupp, who hasn't allowed a run in his past two starts, will look to extend that streak during a Wednesday matinee against the host Detroit Tigers.,Detroit won the first two games of the three-game series, each by a 3-1 count.,The stats from Roupp's last two ...
Carlos Rodon's 7 sharp innings send Yankees past Angels
Carlos Rodon threw seven scoreless innings, Ben Rice and Oswald Peraza homered and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Rodon (7-3) struck out 10, didn't walk a batter and didn't allow an Angels baserunner to get as far as third base. The A...
Cal Raleigh's 2 homers propel Mariners past Nationals
Cal Raleigh hit two home runs and Julio Rodriguez also went deep as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 9-1 in the opener of a three-game interleague series Tuesday night.,Raleigh's 18th and 19th homers of the season moved him past the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge for th...
Terry Bradshaw rips idea of Aaron Rodgers joining Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw isn't rooting for his old team to land Aaron Rodgers, the biggest-name free agent QB on the market.,Rodgers and the Steelers reportedly have discussed a deal since the end of last season, but he remains on the market.,"That's a joke. That t...
Christian Yelich's 10th-inning slam lifts Brewers over Red Sox
Christian Yelich delivered a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-1 comeback victory over visiting Boston on Tuesday, the fourth consecutive loss for the Red Sox.,Brice Turang opened the 10th against Liam Hendricks (0-2) with a line single to center, sending runne...
Shawn Kemp pleads guilty to 2nd-degree assault in shooting incident
Six-time NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp pleaded guilty on Tuesday to second-degree assault in relation to a shooting incident outside a Tacoma, Wash., mall in March 2023.,According to reports, the prosecuting attorney suggested to the Pierce County Superior Court judge that Kemp be sentenced to nine months...
Twins get back on track, end Rays' win streak at six
Joe Ryan tossed six strong innings and Kody Clemens hit a 415-foot home run, lifting the visiting Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.,Ryan (5-2) allowed one run on five hits and struck out five batters in a matchup against the franchise that selected him in the seven...
Whitecaps face stiff test against Loons before Mexico trip
The Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps take a 14-match unbeaten streak into arguably their most challenging week of the season beginning with a Wednesday night contest against visiting Minnesota United.,Vancouver (9-1-4, 31 points) holds a one-point lead over the Eastern Conference-leadi...
Demaryius Thomas selected to enter Broncos' Ring of Fame
The late Demaryius Thomas, who starred as a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos for 8 1/2 seasons, will be inducted into their Ring of Fame at halftime of their game vs. the New York Giants on Oct. 19.,The Broncos made the announcement Tuesday, and Thomas was the only former player or coach selecte...