Julio Rodriguez, Mariners face new-look Angels

Aug 28, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) points back to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports The Seattle Mariners will meet the Los Angeles Angels to begin a three-game…

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Giants, with slim postseason hopes, host NL-worst Marlins

Aug 18, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) throws a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports The postseason-chasing San Francisco Giants will face their last non-contending team of the season on Friday when they open a…

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Blue Jackets’ Johnny Gaudreau, brother killed in N.J.

Apr 6, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) carries the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports Columbus Blue Jackets left winger Johnny Gaudreau died Thursday night when he was struck by a car while riding a bicycle…

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Zac Gallen, D-backs test mettle vs. NL West-leading Dodgers

Aug 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (23) pitches during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports A National League Division Series clash between the teams defined the 2023 season for both the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers. The…

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Carlos Alcaraz stumbles in second round at U.S. Open

Aug 29, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Jannik Sinner (ITA) hits to Alex Michelsen (USA) on day four of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Carlos Alcaraz saw his bid for a third consecutive Grand Slam title end in the second round…

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A’s hope Lawrence Butler stays hot against Rangers

Oakland Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler (4) reacts after hitting his second home run of the game during the ninth inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Oakland Athletics, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at Cintas Center in Cincinnati. The Reds won 10-9. Oakland right fielder Lawrence Butler is providing some much-needed power…

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After game-saving play, Rangers seek sweep of White Sox

Aug 28, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Texas Rangers players celebrate after defeating the Chicago White Sox in game two of the doubleheader at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Texas Rangers reserve outfielder Travis Jankowski called his game-saving, home run-stealing catch against Andrew Vaughn of the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday “the…

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