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Dodgers turn to Ohtani to continue pitching success against Giants
Shohei Ohtani hopes his second career start at San Francisco's Oracle Park is a longer version of his first when the Los Angeles Dodgers seek to even their three-game series against the Giants on Wednesday night.,Landen Roupp outdueled Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a 3-1 Giants win in the series opener on T...
After robbing HR, Evan Carter fuels Rangers into rematch vs. Pirates
Texas Rangers center fielder Evan Carter is off to a slow start at the plate, but the 23-year-old still is finding ways to impact the game with his glove.,Carter will look to build on his impressive defensive play when the Rangers continue their three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on We...
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton feels right at home vs. Red Sox at Fenway
Teams at opposite ends of the American League East standings will meet Wednesday when the visiting New York Yankees take on the Boston Red Sox in the second game of a three-game series., ,The Yankees have a five-game lead over the last-place Red Sox following Tuesday night's 4-0 victory. It was the ...
At 41, LeBron James Is Still Dominating the NBA Playoffs
LeBron James leads the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead with a historic playoff performance at age 41....
Top Seeds in Eastern Conference in Trouble During NBA Playoffs Round 1
The Knicks and Pistons are already feeling playoff pressure—here’s what their Game 2 struggles mean moving forward....
Jose Soriano on a mission to jolt Jays, end Angels' losing streak
Jose Soriano has been the most dominating starting pitcher in the majors so far this season, and the Los Angeles Angels need another strong performance.,The right-handed Soriano will carry a microscopic 0.28 ERA to the mound Wednesday afternoon when he attempts to pitch the Angels to a victory in th...
Guardians' Chase DeLauter looking to heat up in finale vs. Astros
Chase DeLauter was the most impactful rookie in the majors during the opening weekend of the season, homering four times and driving in five runs over his first three games with the Cleveland Guardians.,Things haven't gone nearly as well since then. However, they might be trending upward as the Guar...
Nicolas Roy's OT tally gives Avalanche 2-0 advantage over Kings
Nicolas Roy scored at 7:44 of overtime to lift Colorado to a 2-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday in Denver, giving the Avalanche a 2-0 lead in a Western Conference first-round playoff series.,Roy got to a loose puck in the slot and shot it through the legs of Kings defenseman Brandt Cla...
Landen Roupp, Giants claim first matchup of season with Dodgers
Landen Roupp outpitched Yoshinobu Yamamoto, San Francisco got RBI singles from Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee in a three-run first inning, and the Giants held off the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night.,Roupp (4-1) allowed just one run on one hit in f...
Seeking elusive win, Austin FC tasked with slowing Quakes
The San Jose Earthquakes are enjoying the best eight-match start in franchise history and coach Bruce Arena doesn't want to hear any chatter about a letdown.,The destructive Earthquakes (7-1-0, 21 points) have outscored opponents 17-3 and look to inflict more damage when they host Austin FC on Wedne...
Victor Wembanyama sustains concussion in Spurs' Game 2 loss
San Antonio star center Victor Wembanyama was concussed during Game 2 of the Spurs' first-round playoff series with the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, his coach confirmed following the contest.,"I just know he has a concussion and he's in the protocol and we'll obviously take the proper and appr...
Rangers open homestand with victory over Pirates
Kumar Rocker allowed one run on four hits over a season-high six innings and the Texas Rangers began a nine-game homestand with a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.,Rocker (1-1) walked one and struck out five for Texas, which returned home after playing 16 of its first 22 games on the r...
J.J. Moser, Lightning bounce back for OT win over Habs
J.J. Moser scored 12:48 into overtime, giving the host Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday and evening their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at one win each.,Tampa Bay fully controlled the game in the extra period and was rewarded when Mose...
Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees shut out rival Red Sox to open trip
Giancarlo Stanton hit a solo home run and collected three RBIs as the New York Yankees opened a three-game series with a 4-0 road victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.,Stanton's home run came against Boston starter Connelly Early. It was his third home run of the season. He added a two-run dou...
Late 6-run rally carries Guardians past Astros
Rookie Chase DeLauter delivered a go-ahead three-run triple and Kyle Manzardo added a two-RBI single in a six-run eighth inning, rallying the Cleveland Guardians to a 8-5 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday night.,DeLauter's sinking liner toward the foul line in left dropped just in ...
Victor Wembanyama (concussion) to miss rest of Spurs-Blazers Game 2
San Antonio star center Victor Wembanyama was forced from Game 2 of the Spurs' first-round playoff series with the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday with an apparent concussion after hitting his face on the floor early in the second quarter.,The Spurs later announced that Wembanyama had entered conc...
Frustrated San Diego FC vying for better result at Dynamo
San Diego FC hope to snap out of an extended funk when they travel east to square off against the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday in a Western Conference match.,San Diego (3-3-2, 11 points) hasn't tasted victory since a 1-0 win at Sporting Kansas City on March 7 and heads to the Bayou City with a five-g...
Orlando City want attack to catch up to defense vs. Charlotte
Orlando City will be hoping for a much-needed attacking breakthrough on Wednesday night when they host a Charlotte FC side in search of a second consecutive away victory.,Orlando (1-6-1, 4 points) has been one of Major League Soccer's most disappointing teams this season, costing former manager Osca...
OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA's top clutch performer
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the runaway winner in the Clutch Player of the Year award balloting, revealed Tuesday night.,Gilgeous-Alexander received 96 of 100 first-place votes in balloting for the Jerry West Trophy. He had 484 total points, well ahead of Denver Nuggets st...
Dodgers reinstate Freddie Freeman; Blake Snell to begin rehab
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated star first baseman Freddie Freeman from the paternity list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder/infielder Ryan Ward to Triple-A Oklahoma City.,Also, left-hander Blake Snell will begin his rehab stint Wednesday by pitching for Class A Ontario. He has been sidelined wit...