Improved Dream host Mercury for first of 2 games

Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2), Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) and Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) sit son the bench during the final minutes of the Mercury win over the Chicago Sky on Aug. 18, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Atlanta Dream look like a new team in their return…

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Reds chase first road series win over Blue Jays

Aug 19, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) and center fielder TJ Friedl (29) celebrate after a win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports The Cincinnati Reds will look to win a series in Toronto for the first time when they…

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Mets hope to pick on Orioles’ beleaguered ‘pen again

Aug 19, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (56) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the ninth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde didn’t mince words when asked about his ever-fluid bullpen Monday afternoon. “I’m kind of…

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With help on the way, Astros look to top Red Sox again

Aug 14, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) looks on against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eight inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Immediately after announcing that veteran right-hander Justin Verlander would return to the rotation for the first time in more than two…

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Angels keep looking but still can’t find offense

Aug 10, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington (37) looks out onto the field before the game between the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Angels at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-USA TODAY Sports Heading into the middle contest of a three-game series against the host Kansas…

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