Justin Verlander, Giants face tall task in ascending Pirates

Jul 23, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Having ended a personal losing streak, Justin Verlander will turn his attention to the San Francisco Giants’ current four-game skid when he faces the…

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Ascending Astros ride momentum into series opener vs. A’s

Jun 15, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon (14) reacts after hitting a walkoff single against the Minnesota Twins during the tenth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images The Houston Astros are a season-best 11 games over .500 after stringing together five straight victories. The last two were…

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Ascending Rays take aim at Twins in series opener

May 25, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (14), shortstop Taylor Walls (6) and infielder Curtis Mead (25) high five after they beat the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Coming off a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays, the Tampa…

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