PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Baseball takes center stage on Wednesday with a set of matinee games and several aces on the mound, including an afternoon start from Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola in Minnesota and the nightcap featuring Gerrit Cole trying to play stopper against the Mets. Philadelphia Phillies at Minnesota Twins, 12:36 p.m. ET…
Jul 23, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray (22) throws during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports The Texas Rangers have won three in a row and 10 of their past 14 games to remain within striking distance in the…
Jul 19, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals first base Juan Yepez (18) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Juan Yepez will look to continue what has been a stellar start…
Jul 19, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin (24) pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports The visiting Tampa Bay Rays aim to go two games above .500 for the first time since May 20 when they…
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…
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…
Jul 19, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports It’s certainly possible the Detroit Tigers will trade Jack Flaherty by the end of the month. Before then, the veteran right-hander’s focus…
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…
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…
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,…
