Frankie Montas, Brewers chase sweep of skidding Braves

Aug 2, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports The visiting Milwaukee Brewers will send recently acquired right-hander Frankie Montas to the mound on Thursday as they go for…

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A’s put White Sox back in loss column with 3-2 win

Aug 7, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker (25) gets back to second base ahead of the pickoff throw to Chicago White Sox second baseman Brooks Baldwin (27) during the second inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports Lawrence Butler capped a three-run seventh inning with…

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Three Americans dominate first round in Montreal

Aug 7, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Ben Shelton (USA) returns the ball to Alexander Bublik (KAZ) (not pictured) in first round play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports A trio of seeded Americans had their way with their respective opponents on Wednesday, as Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton completed sweeps…

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LSU Can Become SEC’s Biggest Surprise in 2024

Brian Kelly has been really good at this third-year stuff. In each of his last three tenures, his program experienced a breakthrough in the third season. He hopes to continue that trend as he begins his third season as LSU’s head coach in 2024. The Tigers could be the SEC’s big surprise this season, and…

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Paul Blackburn looks to guide Mets past Rockies

Aug 2, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Paul Blackburn didn’t steal the headlines when the New York Mets acquired him from the Oakland A’s before the trade deadline last…

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Behind Tyler Phillips, Phillies chase series win vs. Dodgers

Aug 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Tyler Phillips (48) walks in the dugout after being relieved for against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports It will be time for rookie right-hander Tyler Phillips to apply some lessons learned when he takes…

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