Aug 4, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes will get his first chance to pitch near home when he faces the host Los Angeles Dodgers on…
Aug 8, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell (7) hits a three run double in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports A pair of teams trending in opposite directions will meet in the nation’s capital on Friday as…
Aug 3, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell (52) throws against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports The Tampa Bay Rays are about to open a nine-game homestand that figures to play a key role in their quest for…
Aug 7, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Mason Miller (19) delivers against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller appears ready to dominate again entering Friday night’s opener of a three-game series against the host Toronto…
Aug 7, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) rounds the bases past third base coach Tony Beasley (27) after Semien hits a home run against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Texas Rangers spent their off day celebrating…
Aug 3, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Martin Perez (54) throws against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-USA TODAY Sports The San Diego Padres bring a five-game winning streak, the longest current burst in the majors, into Friday night’s opener of a…
Aug 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) hits a home run during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Royals aim to continue their power surge on Friday when they resume their I-70 Series…
On New Year’s Day, a Telegram user in Portugal posted an ominous message that the wait was over. This was the year to stop the “Population Replacement” — a conspiracy theory that immigrants of color are taking over. On New Year’s Day, a Telegram user in Portugal posted an ominous message that the wait was…
Aug 8, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Jackson Chourio (11) reacts after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Two teams that experienced power surges on the road will square off when the visiting Cincinnati Reds and National…
Aug 4, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) reacts to his strikeout in a game against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves were surging a week ago after posting six wins in seven games and adding 2021…
