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JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Winnipeg Goldeyes’ Joey Matulovich (16) pitches against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Winnipeg Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Goldeyes blank Milkmen, stretch streak to six

Zoe Pierce 4 minute read Yesterday at 6:58 PM CDT

The Winnipeg Goldeyes are the hottest team in the American Association right now.

With a clean 8-0 win against the Milwaukee Milkmen, the Fish completed their second series sweep in a row, extending their longest winning streak of the season to six games in front of 4,803 fans at Blue Cross Park on Sunday.

Dominant pitching, which is almost a guarantee for the Goldeyes this season, was led by starter Joey Matulovich who picked up his eighth win of the season.

“He’s been unbelievable,” said manager Logan Watkins. “I can’t even think if he’s had a bad game… He just continues to go out and prove that he’s one of the best pitchers out there.”

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Mariners star Julio Rodríguez day-to-day with sprained ankle after crashing into outfield fence

Shane Lantz, The Associated Press 2 minute read Preview

Mariners star Julio Rodríguez day-to-day with sprained ankle after crashing into outfield fence

Shane Lantz, The Associated Press 2 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 8:13 PM CDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Mariners star Julio Rodríguez is day-to-day with a sprained right ankle after crashing into the center-field fence Sunday while trying to catch a long drive hit by Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez.

Rodríguez grabbed his ankle in pain and remained on the ground for a few minutes before walking off the field with Seattle athletic trainer Taylor Bennett and manager Scott Servais in the sixth inning.

The two-time All-Star and 2022 AL Rookie of the Year was replaced in center field by Victor Robles, who shifted over from right. Luke Raley moved from first base to right field, and Ty France entered the game at first.

The initial X-rays on Rodríguez’s ankle were negative, according to Servais, and the 23-year-old outfielder will likely undergo an MRI before returning to the lineup.

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Updated: Yesterday at 8:13 PM CDT

Seattle Mariners centerfielder Julio Rodriguez hold his leg after crashing into the outfield wall while trying to catch the ball during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seattle Mariners centerfielder Julio Rodriguez hold his leg after crashing into the outfield wall while trying to catch the ball during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Talkative Giants manager Bob Melvin ejected before first pitch at Colorado

The Associated Press 2 minute read Preview

Talkative Giants manager Bob Melvin ejected before first pitch at Colorado

The Associated Press 2 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 7:45 PM CDT

DENVER (AP) — San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin wasn't around for the finish Sunday as his team defeated the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

He didn't even make it to the start, for that matter.

In an unusual scene, Melvin was ejected before the first pitch after he and bench coach Ryan Christensen delivered the lineup card to home plate umpire Alex MacKay.

“I just talked too much,” Melvin said following the Giants' 3-2 victory. “Umpiring’s a hard job, I’m aware of that, just probably said too much. I didn’t plan that, it wasn’t choreographed. I probably went too far.”

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Updated: Yesterday at 7:45 PM CDT

San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin looks on before a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in San Francisco on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin looks on before a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in San Francisco on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Marlins bring 2-1 series lead over Mets into game 4

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:01 AM CDT

New York Mets (50-48, third in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (35-64, fifth in the NL East)

Miami; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: David Peterson (4-0, 3.09 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 32 strikeouts); Marlins: Yonny Chirinos (0-1, 5.76 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, 21 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mets -167, Marlins +140; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Twins look to stop slide in game against the Phillies

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:01 AM CDT

Philadelphia Phillies (63-36, first in the NL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (54-44, second in the AL Central)

Minneapolis; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Ranger Suarez (10-4, 2.76 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 112 strikeouts); Twins: Bailey Ober (8-5, 4.14 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 106 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Phillies -132, Twins +111; over/under is 8 runs

Mariners host the Angels to begin 3-game series

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:01 AM CDT

Los Angeles Angels (42-57, fourth in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (53-48, second in the AL West)

Seattle; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Tyler Anderson (8-8, 2.97 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 81 strikeouts); Mariners: Bryce Miller (7-7, 3.63 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 98 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mariners -164, Angels +138; over/under is 7 runs

White Sox aim to stop 7-game slide, play the Rangers

The Associated Press 3 minute read 3:01 AM CDT

Chicago White Sox (27-74, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (47-52, third in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Monday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Erick Fedde (7-3, 2.99 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 99 strikeouts); Rangers: Michael Lorenzen (5-5, 3.52 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 65 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Rangers -170, White Sox +143; over/under is 8 runs

Rays bring 2-1 series lead over Yankees into game 4

The Associated Press 3 minute read 3:01 AM CDT

Tampa Bay Rays (50-49, fourth in the AL East) vs. New York Yankees (59-42, second in the AL East)

New York; Monday, 1:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Zack Littell (3-6, 4.26 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 94 strikeouts); Yankees: Carlos Rodon (9-7, 4.63 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 112 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Yankees -169, Rays +142; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Cubs host the Brewers to start 3-game series

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:01 AM CDT

Milwaukee Brewers (57-42, first in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (48-53, fourth in the NL Central)

Chicago; Monday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Tobias Myers (6-3, 3.12 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 62 strikeouts); Cubs: Javier Assad (4-3, 3.27 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 79 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Brewers -115, Cubs -105; over/under is 8 runs

Astros meet the Athletics after Alvarez hit for the cycle

The Associated Press 3 minute read 3:01 AM CDT

Houston Astros (52-47, first in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (39-62, fifth in the AL West)

Oakland, California; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Spencer Arrighetti (4-7, 5.63 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 93 strikeouts); Athletics: Hogan Harris (1-3, 3.40 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Astros -148, Athletics +124; over/under is 8 runs

Pirates host the Cardinals to begin 3-game series

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:01 AM CDT

St. Louis Cardinals (52-47, second in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (50-49, third in the NL Central)

Pittsburgh; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Andre Pallante (4-4, 4.21 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 41 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (10-5, 3.46 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 105 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Pirates -132, Cardinals +111; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Braves take on the Reds in first of 3-game series

The Associated Press 3 minute read 3:01 AM CDT

Cincinnati Reds (47-53, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (54-44, second in the NL East)

Atlanta; Monday, 7:20 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Hunter Greene (6-4, 3.34 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 126 strikeouts); Braves: Reynaldo Lopez (7-3, 1.88 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 95 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Braves -156, Reds +131; over/under is 8 runs

Red Sox visit the Rockies to open 3-game series

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:00 AM CDT

Boston Red Sox (53-45, third in the AL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (36-64, fifth in the NL West)

Denver; Monday, 8:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Tanner Houck (8-6, 2.54 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 112 strikeouts); Rockies: Austin Gomber (2-6, 4.61 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 67 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Red Sox -183, Rockies +153; over/under is 10 1/2 runs

Dodgers play the Giants in first of 4-game series

The Associated Press 3 minute read 3:00 AM CDT

San Francisco Giants (48-52, fourth in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (59-41, first in the NL West)

Los Angeles; Monday, 10:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Blake Snell (0-0); Dodgers: TBD

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Dodgers -143, Giants +120; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Diamondbacks visit the Royals to begin 3-game series

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:00 AM CDT

Arizona Diamondbacks (51-49, second in the NL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (55-45, third in the AL Central)

Kansas City, Missouri; Monday, 8:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Yilber Diaz (1-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, seven strikeouts); Royals: Cole Ragans (6-6, 3.16 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 141 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Royals -159, Diamondbacks +134; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Tigers visit the Guardians to begin 4-game series

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:00 AM CDT

Detroit Tigers (49-51, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (59-39, first in the AL Central)

Cleveland; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tarik Skubal (10-3, 2.41 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 140 strikeouts); Guardians: Carlos Carrasco (3-7, 5.02 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 68 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Tigers -123, Guardians +103; over/under is 7 1/2 runs

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