Royals, desperate for bullpen turnaround, host Red Sox

Jul 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher James McArthur (66) pitches during the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Facing the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night in the finale of a crucial three-game series, the Kansas City Royals’ bullpen…

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Pair of pitchers desperate for win face off in D.C.

Jul 21, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Civale (32) walks to the dugout after the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports Both long overdue for wins, Aaron Civale of the Milwaukee Brewers and DJ Herz of the host Washington Nationals take the mound…

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Desperate for win, White Sox host Royals

Jul 24, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) reacts after striking out during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports As if enduring its second 14-game losing streak of the season isn’t tough enough, the Chicago White Sox…

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Cubs open series with Royals desperate to find offense

Jul 20, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) delivers against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The fading Chicago Cubs open a three-game series against the host Kansas City Royals, hoping their first road trip after the All-Star break goes…

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Sparks visit Mercury, desperate to avoid 0-7 road trip

May 25, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) is introduced during the game against the Las Vegas Aces at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Sparks visit the Phoenix Mercury on Friday, hoping to leave behind the lengthy losing streak that sent them into their…

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