Nationals seeking momentum with Giants in town

Aug 5, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. (2) reacts after hitting a single against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports MacKenzie Gore hopes to see more progress when he takes the mound for the Washington Nationals…

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Cardinals attempt to shake slump in opener vs. Rays

Aug 1, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (46) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports With his St. Louis Cardinals fading in the National League wild-card race, manager Oliver Marmol…

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Shota Imanaga, Cubs out to slow surging Twins

Aug 1, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports As Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga walked into Wrigley Field on Friday, he bought an extra cup of coffee that he…

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Tyler Mahle set for Rangers debut against Astros

Apr 21, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Mahle (51) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports Texas right-hander Tyler Mahle will step on a major league mound for the first time in 15-plus months when the Rangers face the Houston Astros on Tuesday…

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Red Sox, with bullpen reinforcements coming, face Royals

May 16, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Martin (55) pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports As the visiting Boston Red Sox prepare for the middle game of a pivotal three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, they expect…

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Woeful White Sox look to avoid AL infamy vs. A’s

Jul 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon (48) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports One day after matching the American League record for consecutive defeats, the Chicago White Sox will attempt to end their epic…

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Clayton Kershaw seeks bounce-back effort vs. Phillies

Jul 31, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitches during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Clayton Kershaw will take another crack at finding his top form when he faces the visiting Philadelphia…

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