
Athletics Beat Padres 5-2 Behind Carlos Cortes Homer and Nick Kurtz’s Historic Streak
Carlos Cortes hit a leadoff home run and Nick Kurtz extended his on-base streak to 47 games as the Athletics beat the Padres 5-2 to avoid a sweep.
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Carlos Cortes hit a leadoff home run and Nick Kurtz extended his on-base streak to 47 games as the Athletics beat the Padres 5-2 to avoid a sweep.

Corbin Carroll hit two run-scoring triples and Ryne Nelson pitched eight dominant innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks crushed the Colorado Rockies 9-1 on Sunday.

Corbin Carroll tallied two run-scoring triples and Ryne Nelson pitched eight stellar innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Colorado Rockies 9-1 on Sunday.

The Minnesota Twins completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 6-5 win at Fenway Park. Brooks Lee provided the heroics with a tiebreaking two-run single in the sixth.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres has paused his hitting activities as his recovery from a left oblique strain continues. Torres noted on Sunday that the injury is not yet fully healed.

Colorado Rockies veteran Jose Quintana was forced to exit Sunday's start against the Diamondbacks in the second inning due to left elbow discomfort.

Heriberto Hernández delivered a career-defining moment on Sunday, hitting a walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning to lead the Miami Marlins to a 4-0 win and a series sweep of the New York Mets.

Christian Walker smashed a three-run home run to lead a five-run fifth inning as the Houston Astros defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-5, completing a three-game series sweep.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched seven strong innings and the Dodgers' bullpen extended its historic scoreless streak to 38 innings in a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Heriberto Hernández delivered a career milestone on Sunday, hitting a walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning to lead the Miami Marlins to a 4-0 win and a three-game sweep of the New York Mets.

Salvador Perez delivered a clutch go-ahead single after the Mariners intentionally loaded the bases, sparking an 8-6 Kansas City Royals victory over Seattle.

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The Cleveland Guardians continued their dominant stretch with a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, led by an RBI double from Rhys Hoskins and a home run from Travis Bazzana.

Aaron Judge snapped a career-long 11-game RBI drought in spectacular fashion, hitting a two-run walk-off home run in the ninth inning to lead the New York Yankees past the Tampa Bay Rays.

Aaron Judge snapped a career-worst 11-game RBI drought with a two-run walk-off home run in the ninth inning, lifting the New York Yankees to a 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Colton Cowser delivered a clutch three-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning to secure a 5-3 win for the Baltimore Orioles against the Detroit Tigers, extending Detroit's losing streak to eight.

Esmerlyn Valdez recorded his first career hit in spectacular fashion, launching a home run to help the Pittsburgh Pirates avoid a sweep with a 4-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Washington Nationals have placed starter Jake Irvin on the 15-day IL with a shoulder strain following a dominant hitless performance against the Braves. Manager Blake Butera confirmed the move.

Sunday's game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds was postponed due to rain. The teams will now play a day-night doubleheader on Monday, August 17, as managers Oliver Marmol and Terry Francona adjust their rotations.

Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet is set to throw batting practice at Fenway Park this Tuesday as he continues his recovery from shoulder inflammation.

New York Mets star Juan Soto was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup against the Miami Marlins due to an illness. The team adjusted its order just before first pitch.

Toronto Blue Jays stars Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. both exited Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates early due to injuries, leaving the team and fans concerned about their long-term status.

The Milwaukee Brewers have optioned 26-year-old lefty Robert Gasser to Triple-A Nashville after a difficult outing against the Dodgers. Manager Pat Murphy cited potential pitch tipping as a factor in the decision.

Los Angeles Dodgers utilityman Kiké Hernández is expected to be activated and make his season debut this Monday following a successful recovery from left elbow surgery.
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