Hunter Brown, Astros attempt to cool Athletics’ bats

Jul 23, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (4) hits an RBI double during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports Houston right-hander Hunter Brown will attempt to continue his career-long dominance of a team he might have trouble recognizing when the…

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Skidding Mariners seek solutions vs. Angels

Jul 23, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) throws his bat after walking against the Los Angeles Angels during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports The Seattle Mariners got hits Tuesday from three players — Tyler Locklear, Jason Vosler and Cade Marlowe — who weren’t…

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Cubs look to make it two in a row vs. Brewers

Jul 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs first base Michael Busch (29) hits an RBI single against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports Michael Busch has settled in nicely as the everyday first baseman for the Chicago Cubs. He’ll try to help the Cubs…

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Can Twins keep slumping Phillies stuck in reverse?

Jul 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Cole Sands (44) and catcher Ryan Jeffers (27) celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Twins will go for back-to-back wins over the team with the best record in baseball when they face the Philadelphia Phillies…

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Diamondbacks aim to slow Bobby Witt Jr., Royals

Jul 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) gestures to the dugout after hitting a double during the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Preparing for the second game of their three-game road series against the Kansas City Royals,…

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White Sox oppose Rangers, attempt to end 8-game slide

Jul 12, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (45) delivers against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports After taking consecutive losses to start the second half of the season, the Texas Rangers picked up back-to-back victories, including a series-opening, extra-inning…

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Play 18? NFL, NFLPA talking expanded regular season

Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd (56) sacks New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) early in the first quarter during the home opener at MetLife Stadium on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford. Rodgers was carted off the field after being hit. An 18-game regular season could be closer to reality than initially…

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ACC notebook: Cal, Stanford ready for cross-country trips

Jul 23, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Cal running back Jaydn Ott answers questions from the media during the ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports As the Pac-12 Conference fell apart in summer 2023, a lifeline came for San Francisco Bay Area institutions Cal and Stanford from an unlikely destination:…

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