MLB roundup: Red Sox sweep Yanks, trade Rafael Devers

Jun 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Romy Gonzalez (23) reacts to designated hitter Rafael Devers’ (11) one run home run during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images In his final appearance in a Red Sox uniform, Rafael Devers hit a…

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Behind Jorge Polanco, Mariners vie for sweep of Guardians

Jun 13, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Jorge Polanco (7) runs the bases after hitting a double against the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Through the end of April, Jorge Polanco was among the best players in baseball. In May, he arguably was…

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Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks seek sweep over Padres

Jun 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images The Arizona Diamondbacks will hunt for a home series sweep over National League West rival San Diego on Sunday afternoon behind Merrill Kelly, their most efficient…

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NL ERA leader Kodai Senga, Mets vie for sweep of Nats

Jun 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) pitches in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The National League ERA leader takes the mound Thursday afternoon for the New York Mets. However, Kodai Senga isn’t the only pitcher who…

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Streaking Giants eye three-game sweep of Rockies

Jun 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Mike Yastrzemski (5) hits a two run double in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The San Francisco Giants saw their string of one-run victories end on Wednesday, but their winning streak is intact. San…

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Yankees shoot for season-series sweep of Royals

Jun 11, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) rounds bases after hitting a home run during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images The Kansas City Royals only have been swept once in a series this season — against the…

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Dodgers need more offense to avoid sweep at Cardinals

June 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) throws against the New York Mets during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to revive their offense Sunday afternoon and avoid a three-game road sweep against the St. Louis…

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Rookies providing lift as White Sox seek sweep of Royals

Jun 7, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth (10) points after hitting a home run against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images The Chicago White Sox’s youth movement continues to show progress. The team’s rookies supplied all of the runs in…

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Ronny Mauricio, Mets vie for sweep of downtrodden Rockies

Jun 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets shortstop Ronny Mauricio (10) and first baseman Pete Alonso (20) and pinch hitter Francisco Lindor (12) and designated hitter Starling Marte (6) and third baseman Brett Baty (7) celebrate after the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Infielder…

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