Catchers coming up big for A’s, Mariners

Sep 2, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (left) and shortstop Max Schuemann (right) douse catcher Shea Langeliers (center) after his walk-off home run against the Seattle Mariners at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-USA TODAY Sports The two most powerful catchers in the game today renew their rivalry Tuesday night…

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Pirates’ Paul Skenes gets his fourth crack at Cubs

Aug 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Rookie sensation Paul Skenes faces the Chicago Cubs for the fourth time this season when he takes the mound for the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates…

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Freddy Peralta, Brewers aim to start new streak vs. Cards

Aug 17, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) reacts after striking out Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (22) in the sixth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Coming off his best month of the season, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta will try to continue…

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Confident Padres return home to face surging Tigers

Sep 1, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; San Diego Padres third base Tyler Wade (14) is congratulated by outfielder David Peralta (24) after he scored a run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said it would…

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Rays face Twins with eyes late-season playoff push

Jul 13, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zack Littell (52) throws a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians in the second inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports If the Tampa Bay Rays hope to make a run at making the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season, a…

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Hoping to rebound after letdown, Mariners take on A’s

Aug 27, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports The playoff-contending Seattle Mariners and host Oakland Athletics open the first of two series over the final four weeks of the season on…

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