Red-hot Xander Bogaerts leads Padres into series vs. Dodgers

Jul 24, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts (2) singles against the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Xander Bogaerts is slugging and the San Diego Padres are winning. The two things are very related. As San Diego starts…

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Michael A. Taylor’s homer lifts Pirates past Astros

Jul 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Ji Hwan Bae (3) is out after a play by Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton (28) at first base during the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Michael A. Taylor clubbed a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs…

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Desperate for win, White Sox host Royals

Jul 24, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) reacts after striking out during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports As if enduring its second 14-game losing streak of the season isn’t tough enough, the Chicago White Sox…

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Phillies turn to Zack Wheeler in opener vs. Yankees

Jul 9, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia Phillies still sit comfortably atop the National League East, but they’re beginning to get uneasy with their recent results….

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After weekend sweep, Mariners face struggling Red Sox

Jul 28, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena (56) celebrates after hitting a single against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Back in a tie atop the American League West standings following a weekend sweep of the White Sox in…

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Now with Cubs, Isaac Paredes to face Reds again

Jul 28, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes (17) fields a ground ball in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Isaac Paredes will attempt to make an immediate impact for the Chicago Cubs when they open a three-game set…

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