Soaring Padres eye three-game sweep of sliding Pirates

Aug 3, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Martin Perez (54) throws against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-USA TODAY Sports With wins in 18 of their past 21 games, the San Diego Padres have jumped into contention for the National League West…

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Reds target home sweep of Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Jeimer Candelario (3) hits a 2-run home run in the sixth inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. The Cincinnati Reds will try to continue stifling the hitters for the visiting St….

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Emmanuel Clase Deserves American League Cy Young

The Cleveland Guardians have the best record in baseball heading into the third week of August. The “dog days of summer” are ending as serious playoff races around the MLB are heating up. The Guardians are the leader in the American League Central, and closer Emmanuel Clase deserves some props.  On Tuesday night, Clase’s dominant…

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Resilient D-backs shoot for sweep vs. Rockies

Aug 13, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy (31) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two RBI walk off single against the Colorado Rockies during the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Jake McCarthy and the Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to parlay a pair of comeback wins…

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Will Wagner looks to fuel Blue Jays to sweep of Angels

Aug 13, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Will Wagner (7) runs after hitting a double against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Angels and Toronto Blue Jays will wrap up their three-game series Wednesday night in…

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Surging Astros have sights on series sweep vs. Rays

Aug 13, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) is congratulated by catcher Victor Caratini (17)) after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays have help on the…

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Athletics aim to give Mets more trouble

Aug 7, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Joey Estes (68) delivers against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports The Oakland Athletics aren’t going to the playoffs, but they have proven over the last month that they can compete with…

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