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Pirates trio looks to continue uptick against former team in San Francisco
Pittsburgh's Bryan Reynolds will attempt to complete a homecoming hat trick Wednesday afternoon when the visiting Pirates go for a sweep of the San Francisco Giants.,The Pirates, who occupy last place in the National League Central, clinched a third consecutive series win with 6-5 and 3-1 wins over ...
With Juan Soto in question, Mets aim to avert sweep by Padres
After flying into San Diego with a seven-game winning streak, the New York Mets hope to fly home Wednesday with a win that would avoid a series sweep by the Padres.,And the Mets might have to go about it without one of their sluggers in the lineup.,Right fielder Juan Soto left Tuesday night's 7-1 lo...
Cubs turn to Shota Imanaga in finale vs. Brewers
Left-hander Shota Imanaga will try to help the visiting Chicago Cubs avoid a sweep of their three-game series against division rival Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon.,Imanaga (7-4, 3.12 ERA) will start the contest opposite Milwaukee right-hander Freddy Peralta (12-4, 2.81).,The Brewers followed an 8...
Fresh off halting skid, Astros chase series victory vs. Nationals
With All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land and outfielders Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers continuing to ramp up baseball activities, the Astros are inching closer to having several starters back from the injured list.,Until those front-line performers re...
Braves, without injured Ronald Acuna Jr., seek series win over Royals
A disappointing season continues to get bleaker for the Atlanta Braves. ,As All-Star Ronald Acuna Jr. heads to the injured list, the Braves must try to rebound from their latest defeat. They will visit the Kansas City Royals, who finally have some consistent offense, in the rubber game of a three-ga...
Phils' Taijuan Walker, fighting for starting role, faces White Sox
Eyeing their second straight road series victory, the Philadelphia Phillies will turn to a pitcher who senses he likely is a lame duck in the rotation.,Taijuan Walker is set to get the call Wednesday in the decisive contest of the visiting Phillies' three-game series against the Chicago White Sox.,W...
Amid trade rumors, Twins chase series win over Red Sox
This is the time of the season when a hug can set off alarm bells.,The Minnesota Twins will try their best to avoid distractions when they face the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon in the teams' final game before the trade deadline.,On Tuesday night, Twins closer Jhoan Duran sparked a social-me...
Chris Paddack set for Detroit debut vs. Diamondbacks
Chris Paddack suddenly finds himself with the American League Central leaders, and the Detroit Tigers have high hopes for him.,Paddack, a 29-year-old right-hander, was acquired by Detroit from the Minnesota Twins on Monday. He will make his Tigers debut in the finale of a three-game series against t...
First-place Blue Jays hope to avoid sweep vs. Orioles
The Toronto Blue Jays have suddenly fallen into a rut.,And while they took one of Baltimore's players in a trade this week, they haven't been able to beat the Orioles.,The teams face off again Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a four-game series.,The Blue Jays have dropped four consecutive games ...
Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. is IL-bound with Achilles injury
Atlanta right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. exited the Braves' 9-6 road loss to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday with a right Achilles ailment that will force him onto the injured list.,After looking uncomfortable at the plate while getting retired in the third and fifth innings, Acuna unsuccessfully ch...
Mets' Juan Soto leaves game after fouling ball off left leg
New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto left Tuesday night's game at the San Diego Padres with an apparent left leg injury.,Soto fouled a Ryan Bergert pitch off his left shin in the top of the fourth inning and dropped to a knee between home plate and first base, receiving treatment from New York's tr...
Trevor Story drives in three as Red Sox even series in Minnesota
Trevor Story went 2-for-5 with a double, a homer and three RBIs, and the Boston Red Sox held on for an 8-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Jarren Duran also doubled and homered for Boston, which evened the series at one victory apiece. Ceddanne Rafaela tripled and drove...
Andrew Vaughn racks up 6 RBIs as Brewers top Cubs
Andrew Vaughn had a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs to back a strong start from Quinn Priester, who won his ninth consecutive decision in the Milwaukee Brewers' 9-3 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.,Priester (10-2) allowed two runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings...
Report: Las Vegas to host 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
Las Vegas is set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday.,Sources told the outlet that the date of the draw would be Friday, Dec. 5 and that Las Vegas was selected over cities in Canada and Mexico. FIFA officials have not confirmed the date or site.,For the first...
Reports: Whitecaps closing in on deal with Thomas Muller
The Vancouver Whitecaps are finalizing a deal to sign former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller, according to multiple reports.,Vancouver's next step in closing the deal, which would be its highest-profile signing in team history, is to acquire Muller's discovery rights. Discovery rights allow MLS clu...
Playoff-like atmosphere expected for Liberty's visit to Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx will not be thinking about revenge when they tip off against the New York Liberty on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.,As far as the Lynx are concerned, last season's WNBA Finals are in the rearview mirror. Minnesota (22-5) is focused on this season as it prepares to face New York (...
Mets option Huascar Brazoban, sign fellow RHP Chris Devenski
The New York Mets optioned relief pitcher Huascar Brazoban to Triple-A Syracuse and signed fellow right-hander Chris Devenski on Tuesday.,Brazoban, 35, is 5-2 with a 3.83 ERA in 44 relief appearances this season. He established himself as one of the Mets' best relievers early on, pitching to a stell...
Florida QB DJ Lagway (calf) wearing boot to start camp
Florida starting quarterback DJ Lagway has a calf strain and is not practicing as the Gators' fall camp kicks off.,Lagway is wearing a walking boot after he hurt his lower leg during a team run last week, Gators Online reported.,Coach Billy Napier did not have a timetable for Lagway's return when he...
Reports: Bengals star Trey Hendrickson to end holdout Wednesday
Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson plans to end his holdout and report to training camp on Wednesday, ESPN and NFL Network reported Tuesday.,The four-time Pro Bowl defensive end has been seeking a big contract extension. He is slated to make $15.8 million in base salary in 2025.,He...
Son healthy, Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen reaching for stars with 2025 goals
Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen said his seven-year-old son, Wesley, is in remission after fighting acute promyelocytic leukemia. ,Hines-Allen missed Week 18 of the 2024 season following the initial diagnosis but is back at work as Jacksonville ramps up for the 2025 regular season. ,Hines-All...