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Fresh off epic uprising, Phillies eager to fluster Nationals again
The Philadelphia Phillies will look to build momentum off their dramatic 14-9 comeback win when they face the Washington Nationals in the third contest of their four-game series on Wednesday.,The Nationals, in turn, will look to bounce back from a gut-punch loss on Tuesday.,And both teams will hope ...
Mariners' Bryan Woo searching for answers vs. Pirates
Seattle right-hander Bryan Woo will try to solve his road woes when he takes the mound for the Mariners against the Pirates on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh.,Woo (6-5, 3.94 ERA) will oppose Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft (6-3, 3.18) as he tries to lead the Mariners to the series win. Seattle ...
Tigers' Ben Malgeri likely to get a second shot at Yankees
Detroit's Ben Malgeri likely earned another opportunity to show what he can contribute when the Tigers host the New York Yankees in the rubber game of their three-game series on Wednesday evening.,Malgeri, 26, started in right field for the Tigers in his MLB debut on Tuesday and went 2-for-3 with a ...
Orioles embrace season's second half, starting with finale vs. Angels
The Baltimore Orioles finished the first half of the season with a 38-43 record and in fourth place in the American League East, 10 1/2 games out of first place. ,But the Orioles have a chance to start the second half on a more positive note Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif., as they try to fin...
Cubs navigating injuries ahead of doubleheader vs. Mets
Injuries to starting pitchers are putting the Chicago Cubs in a difficult spot, but manager Craig Counsell is optimistic his team can withstand it through the All-Star break.,The New York Mets hope Francisco Lindor's impending return from a strained calf can generate slightly more optimism as a mise...
Fueled by fans, White Sox vie for sweep of Guardians
Fueled by successive one-run victories against the rival Cleveland Guardians, the Chicago White Sox have won nine straight home series.,On Wednesday afternoon, Chicago will try for a sweep in an American League Central showdown that has seen the team grab a one-game division lead over Cleveland.,The...
Rockies aim to finish homestand on high in finale vs. Red Sox
The Colorado Rockies wrap up their six-game homestand on Wednesday, and it will give their fans a chance to take a breath.,A win against the Boston Red Sox to close out the three-game series in Denver will give them a 4-2 homestand heading on the road for a weekend series versus the Minnesota Twins....
Rangers' Jacob deGrom strives for better start vs. Marlins
From 2015-21, right-hander Jacob deGrom was a four-time All-Star and a two-time Cy Young Award winner for the New York Mets.,During that span, the Miami Marlins never won more than 79 games. ,Yet deGrom has never had it easy against the Marlins. While with the Mets, he had a stellar 2.91 ERA against...
Olympic champion Bode Miller: Drugs that led to arrest weren't mine
Six-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller, arrested earlier this month in Idaho on two misdemeanor charges of drug possession, denied on Tuesday that the substance was his.,Miller, 48, was charged on June 6 with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to cour...
Brazil's Raphinha to miss Scotland match; Neymar may go 90
Brazil will be without a key part of their attack for their Wednesday match against Scotland in Miami Gardens, Fla., as Raphinha will be sidelined due to a hamstring injury.,The Selecao could see the return of another star, though, as Neymar has recovered from a calf injury and is available to play ...
Canada's Alphonso Davies expected to make 2026 World Cup debut vs. Switzerland
Canada coach Jesse Marsch said he does not expect Alphonso Davies to start against Switzerland on Wednesday, but he does expect the star left back to play in their final Group B match.,It would mark the 2026 World Cup debut for Davies, who has not played since sustaining a left hamstring injury whil...
Giants' Rafael Devers: Pinch-runner flap was 'misunderstanding'
Two days after a dramatic incident in which San Francisco's Rafael Devers tried to refuse to exit a game for a pinch runner, the Giants first baseman said he apologized to manager Tony Vitello.,Devers spoke publicly about the situation for the first time on Tuesday.,"Two days before that, I had told...
Top available prospects entering second round
Thirty picks are in but the NBA draft resumes with the second round on Wednesday night. ,The NBA's shift to a two-night primetime event could make for a restless 24 hours for a few of the players remaining on the board in the 2026 draft. ,Here's a look at the top talent still available:,G Meleek Tho...
Freddie Freeman, Andy Pages help Dodgers pile up 17 hits, rout Twins
Freddie Freeman went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to a 12-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Alex Call went 2-for-4 with a solo homer for Los Angeles, which will attempt to complete a three-game series sweep on Wednesday. Max M...
Blackhawks trade 4th overall pick to Sabres for D Bowen Byram
The Chicago Blackhawks made a major move for their blue line on Tuesday, acquiring defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Louis Crevier and two high picks in this week's NHL draft.,Buffalo received the No. 4 overall pick and the No. 45 s...
Grizzlies trade back twice in first round, draft Karim Lopez
The Memphis Grizzlies collected five future second-round draft picks to move back from No. 16 overall to No. 21 in the first round of the NBA draft Tuesday night.,Memphis traded with the Oklahoma City Thunder and then the Detroit Pistons to land at No. 21 and select Mexican forward Karim Lopez.,The ...
Bucks Win Big in Giannis Trade, But Did the Heat Mortgage Their Future?
The Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat in a blockbuster deal. Here’s why Milwaukee may have emerged as the biggest winner....
Valkyries hope to prove mettle in 2-game set vs. Dream
While the Golden State Valkyries are off to a fine start, they need to prove they can beat the WNBA's best teams before they're taken seriously as a championship contender.,They are 0-4 against Las Vegas and Minnesota after a 92-73 loss Sunday to the Aces. The schedule-maker gives Golden State two c...
Cubs RHP Edward Cabrera carted off with hamstring/adductor injury
Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera was carted off the field after the fifth inning due to an injury in Chicago's Tuesday road game against the New York Mets.,The Cubs later announced that Cabrera sustained a left hamstring/adductor strain.,With two on, two outs and the Cubs holding a 7-2 lead, Jar...
Brandon Sproat takes no-hit bid into 6th as Brewers blank Reds
Brandon Sproat took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and combined with three other pitchers on a two-hitter as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the host Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Tuesday night.,The Brewers, who have won three straight, including the first two games of the series, only managed five hits....