Yordan Alvarez displays power as Astros sweep Royals

Sep 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez (44) celebrates with third base coach Gary Pettis (8) after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Yordan Alvarez produced the 21st multi-home run game of his…

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With wild-card hopes alive, Cubs look to sweep Nationals

Aug 31, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) tags out Washington Nationals right fielder Dylan Crews (3) at second base during a stolen base attempts during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports The visiting Chicago Cubs will look to complete a three-game sweep…

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After game-saving play, Rangers seek sweep of White Sox

Aug 28, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Texas Rangers players celebrate after defeating the Chicago White Sox in game two of the doubleheader at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Texas Rangers reserve outfielder Travis Jankowski called his game-saving, home run-stealing catch against Andrew Vaughn of the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday “the…

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Royals aim for sweep, division lead vs. Guardians

Aug 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Royals have won three straight at Cleveland to join the Guardians atop the AL Central standings. With…

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Nick Castellanos, Phillies chase sweep of Astros

Aug 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (8) reacts after hitting a three RBI home run during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Nick Castellanos never has to wonder whether he has the full support of his manager. Philadelphia Phillies…

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Blue Jays eye season series sweep vs. Angels

Aug 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) douses starting pitcher Bowden Francis (44) with gatorade following a win over the Los Angeles Angels at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports The Toronto Blue Jays nearly threw a no-hitter against the visiting Los Angeles Angels…

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