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Justin Verlander, Giants face tall task in ascending Pirates
Having ended a personal losing streak, Justin Verlander will turn his attention to the San Francisco Giants' current four-game skid when he faces the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.,Andrew McCutchen delivered the key blow in the Pirates' 6-5 win on Monday in the opener of a three-game ...
Padres, Mets look to restore order after wild start to series
There was a 99.6 mph one-hopper off the back of Dylan Cease's head, the fiery ejection of New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, a home run robbery by Fernando Tatis Jr., a grand slam by Mark Vientos and then a five-run rally by the San Diego Padres after Vientos' slam.,And that was just the first fi...
Astros hunt for missing offense, home victory against Nationals
Perhaps the greatest display of evidence showcasing the Houston Astros' offensive struggles came Monday in the opener of a three-game home interleague series against the Washington Nationals.,Four Houston pitchers -- starter Framber Valdez and relievers Bryan King, Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader -- comb...
Angels heating up, look for series win vs. Rangers
The Los Angeles Angels will try to accomplish something they haven't done in over a month when they face the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Win three games in a row.,The Angels haven't won a trio of consecutive games since June 23-25 when they swept a three-game series from the Bo...
For emotional Cubs, Colin Rea bids to beat former club in matchup vs. Brewers
The emotional Chicago Cubs will turn to veteran right-hander Colin Rea on Tuesday night in a bid to even their three-game series with host Milwaukee and move back into a tie with the Brewers atop the National League Central. ,Rea (8-4, 4.06 ERA), who pitched the previous two seasons for Milwaukee, w...
Marlins' Sandy Alcantara aims for solid effort vs. Cards
If Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara makes his scheduled road start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night, he will have the full attention of contending teams seeking pitching help.,Alcantara (5-9, 6.66 ERA) is one of the top starters who could be dealt before Thursday's trade de...
After weathering storm vs. Red Sox, Twins hope for better days
The Minnesota Twins' patience paid off after they waited out a big storm. ,Now, the Twins hope brighter days are ahead. ,Minnesota will face the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night in the second installment of a three-game series in Minneapolis. The Twins are coming off a 5-4 comeback win in the series ...
Fresh off extension, Seth Lugo looks to lead Royals past Braves
What might have been right-hander Seth Lugo's final start as a member of the Kansas City Royals has turned into the beginning of an extended stay with the club. ,Meanwhile, one of Atlanta's recent acquisitions will try to help the Braves' depleted rotation. ,Fresh off of signing a contract extension...
Dodgers counting on Tyler Glasnow for strong outing vs. Reds
The Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching situation is coming into focus.,Manager Dave Roberts has had to work his rotation around injuries throughout the season, but the Dodgers are just about back at full strength. ,On Tuesday night, in the second game of their three-game set in Cincinnati, the Dodgers wi...
Luis Robert Jr. in spotlight as White Sox host Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Tanner Banks shared a clubhouse with Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. as Chicago teammates for parts of three seasons.,With Robert surging entering Tuesday night's game between visiting Philadelphia and Chicago and rumored to be on the trading block, mi...
Yankees turn to Max Fried in rematch vs. Rays
Max Fried is in the midst of his worst stretch in an otherwise solid first season of an eight-year contract with the New York Yankees.,On Tuesday night, the Yankees hope to see the version of Fried they saw for most of the first three months when they continue a four-game series against the visiting...
D-backs (and Tigers) await news on Eugenio Suarez's hand
There was plenty of drama during the first game of the Arizona-Detroit series on Monday night, though it had little to do with the outcome. The Tigers and Diamondbacks will play the second game of the three-game series on Tuesday evening in Detroit.,The Diamondbacks and the many trade suitors for Eu...
Guardians, adjusting to closer's absence, face Rockies again
The Cleveland Guardians' postseason chances took a major hit on Monday when closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave, joining starting pitcher Luis Ortiz on MLB's administrative leave list amid gambling investigations.,The Guardians took another step in the wrong direction lat...
Improving Orioles brace for doubleheader vs. Jays
Maybe it's not too late to alter the narrative on the season for the Baltimore Orioles. With the lineup closer to looking the way the club expected it to, there is growing confidence even with the trade deadline looming on Thursday.,Now another test comes with a day-night doubleheader against the vi...
Brewers acquire Rays C Danny Jansen for minor-leaguer
The Milwaukee Brewers made a move Monday night to add power at the catcher position, acquiring Danny Jansen and cash from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league infielder Jadher Areinamo.,Jansen, who has 11 homers this year, will take the roster spot of Milwaukee backup catcher Eric Haase, ...
Twins wait out storm, grab walk-off win over Red Sox
Brooks Lee hit a walk-off, two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night in Minneapolis.,The game was delayed by violent storms before the start of the bottom of the ninth. The teams resumed after more than an hour ...
Brewers overcome rough first inning to take down rival Cubs
Christian Yelich had a two-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers overcame a shaky first inning from All-Star rookie Jacob Misiorowski to rally for an 8-4 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Monday in the opener of the three-game series between NL Central leaders.,The Brewers, who moved into firs...
Legendary Cubs 2B Ryne Sandberg dies at 65
Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, a longtime Chicago Cubs star who was one of the game's greatest-ever second basemen, died on Monday at age 65.,Sandberg battled prostate cancer for more than a year.,The Cubs tweeted, "With great sadness, we share that Ryne Sandberg has passed away today.",<bloc...
Broncos, WR Courtland Sutton reach four-year extension
The Denver Broncos and wide receiver Courtland Sutton agreed to a four-year contract extension on Monday, and head coach Sean Payton is eager to get the team's No. 1 target back in the flow of the offense.,Sutton's deal is worth $92 million, per multiple reports. The Broncos confirmed the four-year ...
Dusty Baker to manage Nicaragua at 2026 World Baseball Classic
Former MLB manager Dusty Baker is reportedly set to manage Nicaragua during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.,Baker, 76, retired from the major leagues two years ago after winning a World Series with the Houston Astros in 2022 and being named National League Manager of the Year three times. Baker is ...