Home runs could be key as A’s, Brewers face off

Aug 23, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Joey Ortiz (3) hits a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports The Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics both understand the importance of hitting two home runs Saturday afternoon when the clubs…

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After winning new manager’s debut, M’s aim to top Giants again

Aug 23, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson, center, greets San Francisco Giants pitching coach Pete Woodworth before a game at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports When the Seattle Mariners fired manager Scott Servais on Thursday, president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto stressed the need for “a different voice…

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High-octane Diamondbacks chase series win vs. Red Sox

Aug 23, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) runs the bases after hitting a grand slam during the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to extend their winning streak to five games Saturday afternoon when they…

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Cubs turn to Shota Imanaga in rematch vs. Marlins

Aug 18, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) delivers against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Cubs haven’t had a .500 record since they were 31-31 on June 5, but they are close now. On Saturday afternoon, the…

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Blue Jays look to continue winning ways vs. Angels

Aug 19, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Carson Fulmer (41) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis will be out to maintain the form he displayed in his past two…

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Reds sign veteran 1B Dominic Smith

Aug 14, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Dominic Smith (2) fields the ball during warmups before a game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports The Cincinnati Reds signed first baseman Dominic Smith to a major league contract on Thursday. In other moves Thursday, the…

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Broncos QB Bo Nix continues climb up OROY favorites

Aug 18, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles with the ball in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports It took Bo Nix only two preseason games to convince head coach Sean Payton to entrust the rookie…

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