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Twins take on the Nationals in first of 3-game series

Washington Nationals (41-61, fifth in the NL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (49-53, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (4-9, 3.59 ERA, 1.

Giants host the Mets in first of 3-game series

New York Mets (59-44, first in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (54-49, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Friday, 10:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Clay Holmes (8-5, 3.48 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 86 strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (9-7, 3.

Athletics bring 1-0 series lead over Astros into game 2

Athletics (43-62, fifth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (60-43, first in the AL West) Houston; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (8-7, 4.34 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 90 strikeouts); Astros: Ryan Gusto (6-3, 4.46 ERA, 1.
Henderson's go-ahead RBI single helps Orioles edge Guardians

Henderson's go-ahead RBI single helps Orioles edge Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Gunnar Henderson singled in Alex Jackson with the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and Charlie Morton matched his longest start of the season, helping the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday afte
Rodríguez, Arozarena and Polanco hit homers and Mariners beat Angels 4-2

Rodríguez, Arozarena and Polanco hit homers and Mariners beat Angels 4-2

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Julio Rodríguez, Randy Arozarena and Jorge Polanco homered, Logan Evans gave up one run in five innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Thursday night.
Severino and Urias power Athletics to a 5-2 win over the AL West-leading Astros

Severino and Urias power Athletics to a 5-2 win over the AL West-leading Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — Luis Severino struck out eight in seven innings and Luis Urias homered to lead the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros on Thursday night.
Surging Blue Jays beat slumping Tigers in a matchup of 1st-place teams going in opposite directions

Surging Blue Jays beat slumping Tigers in a matchup of 1st-place teams going in opposite directions

DETROIT (AP) — Ernie Clement and Joey Loperfido hit back-to back hit home runs in the sixth inning to help the surging Toronto Blue Jays rout the slumping Detroit Tigers 11-4 on Thursday night in a matchup of first-place teams going in opposite direc
Donovan and Contreras hit 3-run HRs in 2nd inning, Cardinals beat Padres 9-7

Donovan and Contreras hit 3-run HRs in 2nd inning, Cardinals beat Padres 9-7

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras hit three-run homers in the second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Mariners acquire Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks for 2 pitchers as trade deadline deals begin

Mariners acquire Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks for 2 pitchers as trade deadline deals begin

PHOENIX (AP) — The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday as the franchise tries to beef up its lineup ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. The 28-year-old Naylor is hitting .
Surging Blue Jays beat slumping Tigers in a matchup of 1st-place teams going in opposite directions

Surging Blue Jays beat slumping Tigers in a matchup of 1st-place teams going in opposite directions

DETROIT (AP) — Ernie Clement and Joey Loperfido hit back-to back hit home runs in the fifth inning to help the surging Toronto Blue Jays rout the slumping Detroit Tigers 11-4 on Thursday night in a matchup of first-place teams going in opposite direc