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Padres, Phillies make final push before All-Star break
As one of the best pitchers in the National League, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler might have had a chance to start the All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Atlanta.,But Wheeler instead opted for rest over glory and will skip that game, making his Saturday start at the San Diego Padres...
Astros host Rangers, seek consistency to remain atop AL West
The Houston Astros will complete the first half of the season atop the American League West despite debilitating injuries to their rotation, with a trio of starters -- right-handers Hayden Wesneski, Ronel Blanco and Spencer Arrighetti -- sidelined for significant portions of the season.,If Houston i...
Against Nationals, Brewers go for sixth consecutive win
The Milwaukee Brewers are winning games, yet they are far from satisfied. ,The hottest team in the National League took its fifth straight victory on Friday in the series opener against the Washington Nationals. The host Brewers will try to keep pounding out timely hits in the middle game of the set...
Mets aim for series victory against Royals
Going into the All-Star break with momentum will be vital for the New York Mets, who have righted the ship following a 12-15 record in June. ,The Mets will look for a second straight win and a series victory Saturday afternoon against the host Kansas City Royals, who don't want to be streaking in th...
Rockies meet Reds, seek rare series win
The Colorado Rockies have a chance Saturday to do something they've accomplished only twice this season -- and an opportunity to put the Cincinnati Reds on the verge of suffering a fate they haven't endured this year.,The Rockies will look to lock up a rare series victory Saturday afternoon when the...
Red Sox aim for ninth straight victory and third in series vs. Rays
Alex Bregman's return from the injured list earlier Friday gave the Boston Red Sox a boost, but Ceddanne Rafaela provided the biggest.,Rafaela's walk-off, two-run home run helped the Red Sox overcome a 4-1 deficit and beat Tampa Bay 5-4, setting up the opportunity for a third straight win to begin a...
White Sox look to shut down Guardians' catalysts again
Chicago White Sox pitching has limited Cleveland Guardians catalysts Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez to 2-for-17 with three strikeouts through the first two games of a four-game weekend set.,While the host White Sox have just one victory to show for those efforts as the series continues Saturday aftern...
Shohei Ohtani's San Francisco mound debut adds to Dodgers-Giants lore
San Francisco Giants fans will get an opportunity to see Shohei Ohtani pitch at Oracle Park for the first time, albeit for the Los Angeles Dodgers, when the National League West rivals continue a three-game series Saturday afternoon.,Pitching took a back seat to some powerful hitting, including an O...
Orioles look to continue taking steps toward .500 vs. Marlins
The Baltimore Orioles are on a roll. Now it's a matter of keeping it up.,They go into Saturday's game against the visiting Miami Marlins on a three-game winning streak.,"I feel like there's so much talent in this room and there's so many good players that we've been waiting to kind of get the ball r...
Yankees aim for season-best winning streak against Cubs
Cody Bellinger spent the past two years rejuvenating his career with the Chicago Cubs. But the New York Yankees were nonetheless able to acquire him via trade rather easily this past offseason.,On Friday, Bellinger hit three homers against his old team, helping his new team win yet again.,Bellinger ...
Twins seek series victory vs. slumping Pirates
The Minnesota Twins will try to make it three series victories in a row when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.,The Twins are coming off a 2-1 win over the Pirates in the series opener Friday night. They won two of three games against the Chicago Cubs in their ...
Cardinals giving Erick Fedde another start against Braves
The St. Louis Cardinals are giving struggling starting pitcher Erick Fedde at least one more opportunity to get his season back on track.,Fedde (3-9, 4.79 ERA) draws the start Saturday afternoon when the Cardinals host the Atlanta Braves in the middle game of a three-game series at Busch Stadium. Th...
Tigers' All-Star Casey Mize hunts 10th win vs. Mariners
Casey Mize got some big news before his final start prior to the All-Star break. The Detroit Tigers right-hander was named as an All-Star replacement, his first trip to the annual event.,"Pretty proud," Mize told the Detroit News. "Obviously super grateful. It's been a long journey. Still have a lon...
Jacob Misiorowski makes All-Star team, breaks Paul Skenes' mark
Having already gotten the better of Paul Skenes in the regular season, Milwaukee Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski just one-upped his divisional rival in the All-Star Game annals, as well.,Misiorowski, the 6-foot-7, 23-year-old fireballer who has taken the majors by storm, was named to National Leagu...
Trevor Larnach's HR off Paul Skenes enough for Twins to top Pirates
Trevor Larnach belted a two-run home run and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night in Minneapolis.,Larnach's blast marked the only extra-base hit for Minnesota, but that proved to be enough as the Twins took the series opener. Byron Buxton finished 2-f...
Cards 3B Nolan Arenado (sprained finger) taken out vs. Braves
The St. Louis Cardinals removed star third baseman Nolan Arenado from their game against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Friday night with a sprained right index finger.,Arenado, who was 1-for-3, was replaced in the seventh inning by Thomas Saggese. While it was unclear how Arenado hurt the finger, i...
Brewers drop big inning on Nationals to win fifth straight
Christian Yelich swatted a two-run home run in a six-run third inning, as the Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to five with an 8-3 home victory over the Washington Nationals Friday night.,The Brewers continued their stretch of dominance after sweeping the National League-leading Los A...
Reports: Isaiah Jackson signs 3-year deal to stay with Pacers
Isaiah Jackson will remain an Indiana Pacer, as the free agent center agreed to a three-year, $21 million contract, according to multiple reports Friday.,Jackson only played in five games in the 2024-25 campaign before suffering a torn Achilles' tendon in November.,The Kentucky product showed promis...
Reports: Matt Olson to replace Ronald Acuna Jr. in Home Run Derby
Matt Olson will replace Atlanta Braves teammate and fellow All-Star Ronald Acuna Jr. in Monday's Home Run Derby. ,This marks Olson's second Home Run Derby after he participated in 2021 when he was with the Oakland Athletics. The 31-year-old first baseman has tallied 17 home runs this season and was ...
Rays All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe heads to IL
The Tampa Bay Rays placed All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe on the 10-day IL due to left oblique tightness and recalled 1B Curtis Mead from Triple-A Durham.,Lowe's move is retroactive to July 8 and he could be back in the lineup when the Rays host Baltimore when the regular season resumes on July...