MINNEAPOLIS — Steven Kwan tied a season high with four RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians made it 10 straight wins by beating the Minnesota Twins 8-0 on Saturday to sweep a day-night doubleheader without giving up a run. Winners in 15 of their last 16 games, the Guardians are one game back of the first-place Detroit Tigers in the AL Central after trailing by 11 on Sept. 4. The … [Read more...] about Cleveland Guardians — 11 back on Sept. 4 — pull within 1 game of AL Central lead after 10th straight win
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Cal Raleigh breaks Ken Griffey Jr.’s Seattle Mariners home run record with his 57th of the season
HOUSTON — Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit his 57th home run of the season Saturday night against the Houston Astros to pass Ken Griffey Jr. for the single-season franchise record. The Mariners held on for a 6-4 win to give them a two-game lead over the Astros in the AL West. The Mariners led 2-0 in the third inning when Raleigh smacked a 95.5 mph sinker from lefty … [Read more...] about Cal Raleigh breaks Ken Griffey Jr.’s Seattle Mariners home run record with his 57th of the season
Michael Busch hits 30th HR of season, becoming just the 5th Chicago Cubs first baseman to reach milestone
CINCINNATI — Michael Busch’s encore to a solid rookie season has seen the Chicago Cubs first baseman evolve into a key piece in the lineup. Busch entered Saturday owning the second-best OPS+ on the Cubs at 137, trailing only the currently sidelined Kyle Tucker (147). The 27-year-old first baseman reached a notable milestone in Saturday’s 6-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, hitting … [Read more...] about Michael Busch hits 30th HR of season, becoming just the 5th Chicago Cubs first baseman to reach milestone
Minnesota United takes on the Chicago Fire in non-conference action
Chicago Fire (12-11-6, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota United FC (15-6-9, second in the Western Conference) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. CDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Minnesota United FC -108, Chicago +245, Draw +279; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota United hosts the Chicago Fire in non-conference action. United is 7-4-4 at … [Read more...] about Minnesota United takes on the Chicago Fire in non-conference action
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech returns to the IL, putting his postseason status in doubt
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech is going on the injured list, leaving his status for the postseason in doubt. The 29-year-old right-hander has spent more time on the IL than the active roster this season. He rejoined the team on Sept. 1 after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Since then, Kopech has walked eight batters … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech returns to the IL, putting his postseason status in doubt