Olympians in spotlight as Aces battle Liberty

Aug 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) and guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) celebrate in the first half against the LA Sparks Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Paris Games may be over but Saturday’s contest between the Las Vegas Aces and the visiting New York…

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Struggling to score, Mariners visit win-starved Pirates

Aug 10, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) throws to first base for a force out against the New York Mets during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports When the Seattle Mariners ventured east to start a nine-game road trip, their offense must have…

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Offense clicking as Phillies continue series with Nats

Aug 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Weston Wilson (37) reacts after hitting a double during the eighth inning to complete the cycle against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia Phillies are showing glimpses of the team that ran roughshod over their opponents during…

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Twins rookie looks to repeat teammate’s gem vs. Rangers

Aug 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (78) throws to the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports Simeon Woods Richardson has hit a roadblock in his bid for his fourth win of the season. The Minnesota Twins rookie gets…

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Cardinals take on Dodgers to begin daunting stretch

Aug 15, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a single as Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) looks on in the fifth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports After playing one of their worst series of the season, the St. Louis Cardinals begin…

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Mets hope matchup with Marlins sparks new surge

Aug 5, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea (59) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports The New York Mets began turning around their season with a dramatic win over the Miami Marlins on June 13. Two…

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Guardians aim to extend win streak at Brewers’ expense

Aug 3, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Aaron Civale (32) throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports August has been kind to Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez. Gimenez is 16-for-48 (.333) through 13 games this month,…

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