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MLB: Red Sox win 10th straight in first game of doubleheader vs. Rays

Jake Bennett threw six scoreless innings before a six-run sixth inning allowed the Boston Red Sox to blow open a 10-0 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays in...

MLB: Rays’ Junior Caminero (hand) in lineup against Red Sox

Tampa Bay third baseman Junior Caminero was in his customary No. 3 spot in the batting order for...

MLB: Mariners see reasons for optimism heading into series against Giants

Leave it to Jerry Dipoto to look on the bright side. "If the season ended today, somehow, magically, we're...

MLB: Series at sliding A’s could be just the boost the Nationals need

The Washington Nationals haven't been part of the postseason since winning the 2019 World Series, but they hope...

MLB: Tigers hope for happy homecoming for Troy Melton against Angels

Right-hander Troy Melton will make his first career start against his hometown team when the Detroit Tigers open...

MLB: Angels aim to end losing skid in series opener at Rangers

The Los Angeles Angels will try to avoid matching a season-long seven-game losing streak when they open a three-game series with the Texas Rangers...

MLB: Tigers’ Tarik Skubal brings dominant form into opener vs. Athletics

Tarik Skubal regained the dominant form that made him a two-time American League Cy Young Award winner during his last start. That's bad news...

MLB: Royals collect season-high 22 hits, pound Phillies

Luke Maile, Salvador Perez, Lane Thomas and Tyler Tolbert homered to lead the host Kansas City Royals to a 15-1 rout of the Philadelphia...

MLB: Cubs hit road before break, take on offensively challenged O’s

The Chicago Cubs have largely done good work so far this season, and they're looking to put together a strong push going into the...

MLB: White Sox appreciate Central view, ready for warming Red Sox

The Chicago White Sox will greet the visiting Boston Red Sox on Tuesday with a one-game lead atop the American League Central. While the White...

MLB: Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman to test mettle vs. Giants

Kevin Gausman returns to Oracle Park for just the second time since leaving the San Francisco Giants as a free agent on Monday when...