Surging Tigers face Angels with chance to go above .500

Aug 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (36) pitches during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Johnny Cueto will make his second major league start of the season when the Los Angeles Angels begin a three-game series…

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Justin Verlander, with no plans to slow down, faces Phils

Aug 21, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches against the Boston Red Sox in there second inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports As Justin Verlander treks toward 300 career wins, the veteran right-hander knows he will need a combination of strong pitching and fortuitous…

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Gerrit Cole aims to continue strong August at Washington

Aug 22, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) pitches against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole looks to cap an impressive August when New York visits the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. Cole (5-2, 3.72…

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Jared Jones looks to cool off Cubs in Pirates return

Jul 3, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones (37) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Paul Skenes won’t be the only star rookie to take the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their series this week…

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Whit Merrifield, Braves look to extend Twins’ skid

Aug 25, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) throws out Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young (30) (not shown) after fielding a ground ball during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Whit Merrifield is not joking when he says he enjoys the leadoff spot…

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Mike Shildt, Padres shoot for another win over Cards

Aug 11, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) talks to first base umpire Bill Miller (26) after a ground-rule double by shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (7) against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt is enjoying…

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George Springer helps Blue Jays beat Red Sox twice

Aug 26, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) hits a three run home run against the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports George Springer went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer that highlighted Toronto’s five-run fifth inning, leading the…

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