Giants bring hot bats to three-game series at Braves

Jun 30, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (26) high fives teammates after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports The San Francisco Giants will test their new-found offensive muscle when they open a three-game road series on Tuesday…

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Taj Bradley (11 K’s), Rays blank Nats to earn series win

Jun 30, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) steals second base from Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jose Caballero (7) in the third inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Taj Bradley kept rolling with his strong June pitching, Isaac Paredes finished a single shy of the…

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Seth Lugo, Royals chase series win against Guardians

Jun 25, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (67) pitches in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports After Saturday’s 7-2 win, the visiting Cleveland Guardians will try to earn a series split against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday…

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After stern wake-up call, Cubs eye series win vs. Brewers

Jun 29, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the eighth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports An irate Justin Steele implored his Chicago Cubs teammates to “wake the (expletive) up” on Saturday after…

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Byron Buxton buzzing along as Twins wrap Seattle series

Jun 25, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Sometimes, it pays to simplify. That, and coffee, of course. Since embracing what he called a “see…

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Phillies look to salvage series split vs. Marlins

Jun 25, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (55) pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports The Miami Marlins are on the verge of winning a four-game series against the major leagues’ top team, but they’ll need to overcome one…

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