Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Finally some good news on the pitcher health front as Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer return

Gerrit Cole pitched four-plus innings Wednesday for the New York Yankees and Max Scherzer worked five scoreless frames Sunday for the Texas Rangers

Finally some good news on the pitcher health front as Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer return
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After pounding the Rangers this past week, the Astros have a chance to take control in the AL West

The Houston Astros swept the Rangers in a Texas-sized rout, and now the question is whether the defending World Series champions will deny the AL West a thrilling division race. The Astros won three games at Texas by a combined score of 39-10 this past week, then followed that up by taking two of three at home against San Diego. Houston now leads the AL West by 2 1/2 games over Seattle and three over Texas. And there’s more bad news for those two challengers: Nine of the Astros’ next 12 games are against Oakland or Kansas City, a stretch

After pounding the Rangers this past week, the Astros have a chance to take control in the AL West
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Caitlin Clark makes 7 3-pointers, scores 30 in Indiana win vs Washington before sellout of 20,000

Caitlin Clark tied the rookie record with seven 3-pointers, equaled a career high with 30 points and made 3 of 4 free throws down the stretch to help the Indiana Fever hold on for an 85-83 victory over the winless Washington Mystics on Friday night

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Willie Mays was baseball's greatest living Hall of Famer — and the heir isn't obvious

Willie Mays may have been baseball’s greatest living Hall of Famer — not just at the time of his death this week, but from the moment he was inducted in 1979

Willie Mays was baseball's greatest living Hall of Famer — and the heir isn't obvious
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This week's Yankees-Orioles showdown could be the start of an epic race for the AL East title

The showdown starts Tuesday night

This week's Yankees-Orioles showdown could be the start of an epic race for the AL East title
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Even after a rough week against Yankees and Dodgers, it's been a remarkable season for Royals

The Kansas City Royals took their lumps this past week against two of the best teams in baseball

Even after a rough week against Yankees and Dodgers, it's been a remarkable season for Royals
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish goes back on the injured list with more elbow problems

The Baltimore Orioles are dealing with another injury to a starting pitcher

Orioles' Kyle Bradish goes back on the injured list with more elbow problems
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With Shohei Ohtani out of the picture, get ready for what could be a wide open race for AL MVP

Shohei Ohtani won American League MVP honors unanimously twice in the past three years

With Shohei Ohtani out of the picture, get ready for what could be a wide open race for AL MVP
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Caitlin Clark says no apology is needed from Chennedy Carter for her flagrant foul

Caitlin Clark was asked before her game at Washington whether she thinks Chennedy Carter owes her a public apology

Caitlin Clark says no apology is needed from Chennedy Carter for her flagrant foul
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Resetting the division races: Acuña's injury, Phillies' fast start puts Braves' streak in jeopardy

The Atlanta Braves were already in a bit of a hole in the NL East before they got the type of news every team dreads

Resetting the division races: Acuña's injury, Phillies' fast start puts Braves' streak in jeopardy
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Henderson's 18th homer was a grand slam, and it happened because McCann finally drew a walk

Gunnar Henderson made Boston pay for a very ill-timed walk

Henderson's 18th homer was a grand slam, and it happened because McCann finally drew a walk
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Brian Keefe will remain coach of the Washington Wizards after serving as an interim in that role

The Washington Wizards have hired Brian Keefe as their coach, sticking with the man who led the team on an interim basis from late January until the end of the season

Brian Keefe will remain coach of the Washington Wizards after serving as an interim in that role
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As Dallas competes for NBA and NHL crowns, the Texas Rangers are struggling with their title defense

The Texas Rangers host the Arizona Diamondbacks this week in a rematch of last year’s World Series

As Dallas competes for NBA and NHL crowns, the Texas Rangers are struggling with their title defense
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Cardinals struggling for a 2nd straight season, and the NL Central's top young players are elsewhere

The St. Louis Cardinals are struggling to stay relevant after being a model of consistency for so long

Cardinals struggling for a 2nd straight season, and the NL Central's top young players are elsewhere
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Orioles owner takes a turn in the Camden Yards 'Splash Zone' -- and the team quickly scores twice

New Orioles owner David Rubenstein has turned out to be quite a rally starter at Camden Yards

Orioles owner takes a turn in the Camden Yards 'Splash Zone' -- and the team quickly scores twice
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It was a big week for Baltimore's pitchers, including a couple just back from arm injuries

Kyle Bradish and John Means are back

It was a big week for Baltimore's pitchers, including a couple just back from arm injuries
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Mike Trout is healthy and producing. That hasn't been enough for the Shohei Ohtani-less Angels

Mike Trout has been healthy this year and is leading the major leagues in home runs

Mike Trout is healthy and producing. That hasn't been enough for the Shohei Ohtani-less Angels
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The Mets' bullpen with a healthy Edwin Díaz has helped New York rebound from a rough start

The New York Mets have won 12 of 16 after beginning the season with five straight losses

The Mets' bullpen with a healthy Edwin Díaz has helped New York rebound from a rough start
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Pitching injuries are forcing some less familiar names into important roles early in the season

Baseball has been overrun lately by injuries to star pitchers that are forcing teams to make contingency plans they’d have loved to avoid

Pitching injuries are forcing some less familiar names into important roles early in the season
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Holliday's first hit helps the Orioles rally to a 6-4 win over the Brewers and avoid a sweep

Jackson Holliday delivered his first big league hit in the seventh inning, then scored the tiebreaking run to help the Baltimore Orioles avoid a sweep with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

Holliday's first hit helps the Orioles rally to a 6-4 win over the Brewers and avoid a sweep
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Orioles are calling up top prospect Jackson Holliday, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the decision says the Baltimore Orioles plan to call up top prospect Jackson Holliday before Wednesday night’s game at Boston

Orioles are calling up top prospect Jackson Holliday, AP source says
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Ronel Blanco has been a bright spot in a shaky start for the Houston Astros

Ronel Blanco’s brilliant start to the season is about the only thing going right for the Houston Astros

Ronel Blanco has been a bright spot in a shaky start for the Houston Astros
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LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars

LeBron James figures there’s at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament — recognizable stars

LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars
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Can the Knicks or 76ers finally get back to the East finals? Their health may tell the tale

The New York Knicks have not made the conference finals since 2000

Can the Knicks or 76ers finally get back to the East finals? Their health may tell the tale
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Welcome, newcomers: Soto, Burnes and Chapman have made strong impressions after switching teams

The New York Yankees opened 2024 with a four-game sweep at Houston, and their new star outfielder made big plays the whole way

Welcome, newcomers: Soto, Burnes and Chapman have made strong impressions after switching teams

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