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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: Dodgers look to lean on Eric Lauer in opener vs. Rockies

Once believed to be a temporary emergency addition to the starting rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers are finding a comfort level when left-hander Eric...

MLB: Padres strive to pick up steam in opener vs. Diamondbacks

The San Diego Padres' longest losing streak since 2013 is history. After their 5-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday ended an eight-game...

MLB: Brewers bid for more from starters ahead of opener vs. Cards

Not much has gone wrong for the Milwaukee Brewers this season, but manager Pat Murphy does have at least one concern as they open...

MLB: Fresh off escaping with win, Mets vie for series split vs. Braves

New York Mets interim manager Andy Green was intent on focusing on the positives as his team prepares to play the finale of a...

MLB: Nats’ Luis Garcia Jr., Astros’ Yordan Alvarez showing no mercy to pitchers this season

Luis Garcia Jr. looks to continue his home run barrage as the Washington Nationals open a three-game home series against the Houston Astros on...

MLB: Phillies All-Star LHP Cristopher Sanchez looks to improve road numbers at Royals

Cristopher Sanchez was named an All-Star for the second time, but the left-hander has struggled lately on the road for the Philadelphia Phillies. Meanwhile, Kansas...