Twins aim to halt skid as Blue Jays arrive

Aug 28, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Ryan Jeffers (27) hits a ground rule double against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Twins hope their day off arrived at the perfect time. Minnesota just got swept in a three-game series…

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Whit Merrifield, Braves look to extend Twins’ skid

Aug 25, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) throws out Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young (30) (not shown) after fielding a ground ball during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Whit Merrifield is not joking when he says he enjoys the leadoff spot…

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Taijuan Walker out to halt personal skid as Phillies face Royals

Jun 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) throws third inning pitch against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports After a disappointing series loss to the division rival Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies travel to Kansas City for a weekend series with…

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Red Sox look to end 4-game skid vs. Rangers

Aug 6, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (51) throws during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Red Sox will attempt to end a four-game losing streak on Monday when they open a three-game series against the visiting…

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Zack Wheeler twirls gem vs. M’s, ends Phillies’ skid

Aug 4, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports Zack Wheeler pitched eight scoreless innings and was backed by four home runs as the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a six-game skid with a 6-0…

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Having ended own skid, Cardinals look to extend Rangers’

Jul 4, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante (53) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports While the St. Louis Cardinals have shopped for starting pitching help ahead of the trade deadline, converted reliever Andre Pallante has…

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Skid over, Braves aim to split key series with rival Mets

Jul 13, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (40) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports One of the least experienced starting pitchers in the majors provided the struggling Atlanta Braves with an immeasurable boost Saturday afternoon. Atlanta…

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