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Boosted by former Bay Area players, Braves chase another win over Giants
The Atlanta Braves hope to continue what has been a happy mass homecoming when they send their transplants against the host San Francisco Giants for a third consecutive time on Wednesday night.,Former Giants players Jorge Soler (RBI double) and Pierce Johnson (one unearned run in one inning), and ex...
Will Wagner looks to fuel Blue Jays to sweep of Angels
The Los Angeles Angels and Toronto Blue Jays will wrap up their three-game series Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif., with neither team having much reason to keep an eye on the standings. ,Out of the pennant race, the focus for both teams is on the future and developing younger players who are getti...
Resilient D-backs shoot for sweep vs. Rockies
Jake McCarthy and the Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to parlay a pair of comeback wins into a series sweep on Wednesday when they conclude a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies in Phoenix.,After Arizona scored two runs in the seventh inning to rally for a 5-4 victory in the opener on Mond...
Dodgers' Walker Buehler set to return to face Brewers
Walker Buehler is returning just in time for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have an opening in their rotation after River Ryan sustained a season-ending elbow injury last weekend.,Buehler (1-4, 5.84 ERA) will make his first start since June 18 as the Dodgers continue their four-game series against the...
Yankees hope to build off Juan Soto's heroics vs. White Sox
With a major boost from Juan Soto, the New York Yankees evened their road series with the Chicago White Sox and regained the American League East lead with a 4-1 win on Tuesday.,Soto provided the offensive highlights with his first career three-homer game, but an uneven effort from the bullpen nearl...
Athletics aim to give Mets more trouble
The Oakland Athletics aren't going to the playoffs, but they have proven over the last month that they can compete with teams bound for the postseason.,The New York Mets, meanwhile, might be running out of time to prove they can be a playoff-caliber club.,The A's will look to hand the stumbling Mets...
Surging Astros have sights on series sweep vs. Rays
The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays have help on the way, but one of the clubs needs it more than the other.,Houston, after recording a 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Tuesday, will seek a three-game series sweep on Wednesday in St. Petersburg, Fla.,The Astros used solo homers from Alex Bregman and ...
Reds target home sweep of Cardinals
The Cincinnati Reds will try to continue stifling the hitters for the visiting St. Louis Cardinals when they go for a sweep of their three-game series on Wednesday evening.,The Reds won the first two games of the series behind strong pitching performances from left-hander Andrew Abbott and right-han...
Soaring Padres eye three-game sweep of sliding Pirates
With wins in 18 of their past 21 games, the San Diego Padres have jumped into contention for the National League West title or perhaps the league's top wild-card spot.,Either of those scenarios would give the Padres home field to begin the postseason, but starting with the series finale against the ...
Marlins shoot for sweep of two-game series with Phillies
Jake Burger and Jesus Sanchez will attempt to continue their power surges on Wednesday as the visiting Miami Marlins vie for a two-game series sweep of the free-falling Philadelphia Phillies.,Burger homered in his fourth straight game and Sanchez went deep for the second consecutive contest in Miami...
Kerry Carpenter, Tigers look for another win against Mariners
The Detroit Tigers have been lacking power since Kerry Carpenter was placed on the injured list in late May., ,Carpenter returned in a big way on Tuesday in the first game of a three-game home series against Seattle. He blasted two home runs in a 15-1 romp.,The second game of the series will be play...
Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) misses practice
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was held out of practice on Wednesday due to back tightness.,Kamara did participate in the team's walkthrough, though, and New Orleans coach Dennis Allen told reporters that the injury was "not a big deal.",A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Kamara violated ...
Twins leaning on fundamentals in search of sweep of Royals
The Minnesota Twins hope a simple approach helps them finish a difficult three-game series sweep against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Minnesota is coming off an 8-3 win in the series opener Monday and a 13-3 victory in the second game of the series on Tuesday. The Tw...
Leagues Cup roundup: Crew KO defending champ Miami
Diego Rossi scored a second-half brace and the host Columbus Crew rallied from two goals down to earn a 3-2 Leagues Cup round-of-16 victory over defending tournament champions Inter Miami on Tuesday night.,Christian Ramirez also scored to begin the reigning MLS Cup champions' comeback, which was com...
Red Sox shoot for rare sweep in finale vs. Rangers
The Boston Red Sox will attempt to complete their first sweep in more than a month when they conclude a three-game series against the visiting Texas Rangers on Wednesday.,A 9-4 win against Texas on Tuesday put Boston on the verge of sweeping a series for the first time since July 2-4 at Miami. The b...
Enjoying role of spoiler, Nationals take on Orioles
The Washington Nationals won't be mistaken for a team stocked with experience, but they've fared well recently against some playoff contenders., ,The Nationals would like to repeat what they just produced when they face the Baltimore Orioles again Wednesday night in Baltimore., ,The Nationals won 9-...
Alex Cobb trying to settle into groove as Guardians take on Cubs
With his season debut out of the way, right-hander Alex Cobb can focus on trying to help the Cleveland Guardians continue their latest run of success.,Cobb will be looking to lead host Cleveland to a fifth straight win and a three-game series sweep when the Guardians face the Chicago Cubs on Wednesd...
Dana White: Conor McGregor won't return to UFC until at least 2025
Former two-division titleholder Conor McGregor won't make his anticipated return to the Octagon for at least four more months, UFC president Dana White said on Tuesday.,McGregor (22-6), who has been sidelined for more than three years, was to take on lightweight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 earlier t...
Cowboys OL Chuma Edoga (toe) out at least a month
Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Chuma Edoga has a toe injury that will keep him sidelined for at least a month, the team announced Tuesday.,Edoga, currently the starting left tackle on the Cowboys' depth chart, was injured in the first quarter of the preseason opener on Sunday, a 13-12 loss to the ...
Dodgers pound four home runs, pummel Brewers
Gavin Lux and Andy Pages each hit two-run homers during a five-run fourth inning and Gavin Stone tossed five solid innings as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Tuesday for their fifth straight victory.,Will Smith and Shohei Ohtani also homered for Los Angeles, which ...