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Royals hope Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) doesn't need first IL stint
Since making the Kansas City Royals' roster out of spring training in 2022, Bobby Witt Jr. has not needed a trip to the injured list.,Though the two-time All-Star shortstop missed his first game of the season Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals due to a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee, the R...
Shohei Ohtani could return Saturday after welcoming second child
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani could be back in the Los Angeles lineup on Saturday after missing one game for the birth of his second child.,Ohtani was not present Friday night due to the baby's impending birth when the Dodgers defeated the visiting Baltimore Orioles 6-5.,The Dodgers declined to pl...
Mariners to oppose another lefty in matchup with Red Sox
When the Seattle Mariners were in West Sacramento, Calif., late last month, the Athletics started left-handers in two of the teams' three matchups.,The Mariners swept the series to move past the A's and into first place in the American League West, where they remain.,The Boston Red Sox are scheduled...
J.T. Ginn aims for different ending as A's host Angels
J.T. Ginn had both a magical and heartbreaking night when he took the mound against the Los Angeles Angels last month. ,The right-hander will seek a different ending when the Athletics host the Angels on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning in Anaheim...
Diamondbacks counting on Zac Gallen to pitch deep into game vs. Twins
The Arizona Diamondbacks are running thin on pitchers heading into their matchup against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night in Phoenix.,Before the Diamondbacks beat the Twins 9-5 in the opener of their three-game series on Friday night, the team announced that Ryne Nelson has a strained flexor te...
Astros' Jose Altuve hopes to heat up vs. Guardians
Before Houston's Jose Altuve flipped the opener of a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, he struck out twice in two at-bats, the first of which ended with Altuve slamming his bat and helmet into the turf in disgust.,Altuve will look to lead t...
Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto back vs. Orioles after another no-hit attempt fails
The task for the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night already was a tall one.,A walk-off loss Friday might have made it even tougher.,The Orioles will look to bounce back from a discouraging defeat Saturday night, when they visit the Los Angeles Dodgers in the middle contest of a three-game series.,L...
Rays eager to continue hot home cooking in game against Nationals
The Tampa Bay Rays are glad to be back in their domed home, where they win much more often than not, and it helps to get run-producer Jonathan Aranda swinging well again.,A night after Aranda poked an opposite-field, three-run homer off the left-field foul pole early in a 5-2 victory over Washington...
Pirates look to Paul Skenes to even series against Rockies
Paul Skenes has dominated the Colorado Rockies in his home park, but his one start in Denver didn't go as well.,The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander has made one start at Coors Field when he allowed four runs in five innings on Aug. 2, 2025 in a game Colorado won, 8-5. ,Skenes (6-6, 2.85 ERA) gets an...
Marlins' Max Meyer strives to continue torrid play in matchup vs. Giants
Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer's emergence this season is not surprising in one sense -- but it's very surprising in another.,Meyer, who is set to start against the visiting San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon, is having an All-Star-type season with a 7-0 record and a 2.75 ERA.,That kin...
Surging Cubs shoot to roll another 7 in clash vs. Blue Jays
Fresh off recording their second seven-run inning in as many games, the Chicago Cubs will vie to win their third series in a row on Saturday afternoon when they host the Toronto Blue Jays.,Carson Kelly belted his second career grand slam to highlight a seven-run first inning as Chicago set a season ...
Rested Chris Sale, Braves chase series win vs. Brewers
All indicators point toward another pitching duel on Saturday afternoon when the Atlanta Braves host the Milwaukee Brewers in the second contest of a three-game series between two first-place teams.,The National League East-leading Braves won the series opener 3-2 on Friday to halt a three-game losi...
Rangers ride positive response into rematch vs. Padres
After posting their largest comeback win of the season, the Texas Rangers will look to carry that momentum into the second contest of a three-game set with the San Diego Padres on Saturday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.,Texas, which had dropped five of its last six games, trailed 5-0 in the first in...
Reds ask Andrew Abbott to slow surging Yankees, Ben Rice
While Cam Schlittler dominates every few games, Ben Rice seemingly is productive every day for the New York Yankees.,Rice is among the reasons the Yankees are off to a good start since losing Aaron Judge to a right rib stress fracture, and the first baseman will attempt to contribute to another vict...
Injury-plagued Tigers hope Troy Melton continues success vs. White Sox
Troy Melton missed his most recent turn in the Detroit rotation due to back tightness. The right-hander avoided a trip to the injured list, however, and is scheduled to start for the Tigers against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Saturday.,The Tigers won the opener of the three-game series 4-3 on ...
Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercising option to stay in Memphis
After missing out on nearly half of last season, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reportedly is giving it another go in Memphis.,The two-time NBA champion swingman will exercise his $21.6 million player option for next season and remain with the Grizzlies, ESPN reported Friday.,Caldwell-Pope, 33, missed 31 ...
Shohei Ohtani misses game, away from Dodgers awaiting birth of child
For the second Friday in a row, the Dodgers held Shohei Ohtani out of the lineup.,But it wasn't knee inflammation sidelining him this time.,Prior to their game against Baltimore in Los Angeles -- a game the Dodgers won on a walk-off 6-5 -- the Dodgers announced their star is away from the team on pa...
10-man Paraguay eke out win over 1-0 Turkey, still alive in World Cup
Paraguay's Matias Galarza scored the fastest goal in any World Cup match this year barely more than a minute in, leading Paraguay to a 1-0 win over Turkey on Friday night in Santa Clara, Calif.,The South American team overcame the loss of veteran Miguel Almiron to a red card just before halftime.,Pa...
Corbin Carroll's 4 RBIs help D-backs outlast Twins
Corbin Carroll had three hits and four RBIs for the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 9-5 win against the Minnesota Twins in the opener of their three-game series on Friday night in Phoenix.,Ketel Marte homered, Nolan Arenado had two hits and scored a run, and Ildemaro Vargas drove in two runs for the Diamo...
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron gets red card due to covering mouth
Paraguay's road to the knockout rounds at the World Cup grew a little more difficult on Friday night.,In the third minute of first-half stoppage time during the La Albirroja's match against Turkey in Santa Clara, Calif., Paraguay forward Miguel Almiron was sent off with a red card, putting his team ...