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NBA Playoff Bet Picks: Spurs vs. Timberwolves & Knicks vs. 76ers Predictions
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs look to take control against the Timberwolves while the 76ers try to avoid elimination against the Knicks....
Mercury brace for heated battle vs. Valkyries
The Phoenix Mercury will jump right from the microwave into the frying pan Sunday night when they complete a season-opening road back-to-back with a visit to the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco.,One day after the Valkyries traveled north to secure a 91-80 win at Seattle on the WNBA's Opening...
Aces have on-court problems to fix before they meet Sparks
The Las Vegas Aces will try to shake off a deflating start to the 2026 season when they visit a Los Angeles Sparks team tipping off its campaign on Sunday. ,Reigning WNBA champion Aces (0-1) gave up huge runs in the second and third quarters of their regular-season opener on Saturday against the Pho...
Red-hot Royals chase series sweep of tumbling Tigers
Last month, the Detroit Tigers continued their recent dominance of Kansas City by sweeping a three-game series. ,On Sunday night, the host Royals can return the favor by handing the reeling Tigers a season-high sixth straight defeat. ,From April 14-16, Detroit posted three straight one-run victories...
Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres seek to secure split with Cardinals
Craig Stammen saw something in the at-bats of Fernando Tatis Jr. Friday night that no one else did.,The first-year manager of the San Diego Padres liked Tatis' approach, even as he was going 0-for-2 with a walk as his team was being one-hit by the St. Louis Cardinals in a 6-0 shutout. So Stammen mov...
Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski eager to keep rolling vs. Braves
A pair of pitchers intent on continuing hot starts to the season will face off Sunday when the host Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves close out a three-game series.,While the Dodgers send left-hander Justin Wrobleski (5-0, 1.25 ERA) to the mound, the Braves will counter with right-hander Bryce ...
Diamondbacks pitchers determined to 'be better' vs. Mets
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo summoned the starting rotation to his office on a road trip in Chicago during a recent rough patch.,"It was to remind us that we are really good, and what we are going through now is not who we are," right-hander Merrill Kelly said.,Maybe the meeting was no...
With first career HR in books, Giants' Bryce Eldridge to go for another vs. Pirates
San Francisco Giants fans undoubtedly will hope to see more of the same from top prospect Bryce Eldridge and less from their bullpen when the club closes out a three-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon.,Fifteen outs after starting pitcher Landen Roupp left a scoreless...
Ranking the Best Moms in the History of Professional Sports
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a look at Serena Williams, Gloria James and Wanda Durant — some of the most inspirational mothers in sports....
Yankees Lead Weak American League Field Entering Summer
The AL East appears to be dominating the American League as the Yankees continue to emerge as World Series favorites....
Cubs aim to launch new streak in series finale vs. Rangers
One day after having their 10-game winning streak snapped, the Chicago Cubs will look to begin a new streak when they face the Texas Rangers in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.,Chicago went 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position and stranded 11 runners in a 6...
Carlos Rodon makes return to Yankees' rotation against Brewers
Veteran left-hander Carlos Rodon is scheduled to make his season debut for the visiting New York Yankees as they look to avoid a series sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. ,Rodon has been sidelined since undergoing elbow surgery last October. He will be opposed by right-hander Logan Hende...
White Sox RHP Davis Martin putting up serious numbers, takes on Mariners
Right-hander Davis Martin had delivered seven shutout innings for the Chicago White Sox on Monday when fellow starter Anthony Kay approached him with a question.,"Why couldn't you go eight?",Chicago calls that "chirping," and the club credits it in part for the success of a starting rotation that ha...
Guardians, buoyed by addition of C Patrick Bailey, take on Twins
The Cleveland Guardians go into their game on Sunday afternoon against the visiting Minnesota Twins with possibly the best defensive catching duo in baseball.,`,That's because the Guardians acquired two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday for left...
After halting long skid, Reds go for series win over Astros
Thanks largely to an impressive outing from young starting pitcher Chase Burns, the host Cincinnati Reds snapped their longest losing streak since 2024 with a win Saturday over the Houston Astros and now seek a series win in Sunday's rubber game.,Left-hander Andrew Abbott (1-2, 5.13 ERA) has the sta...
Ace Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies go for series win vs. Rockies
The Philadelphia Phillies will turn to their ace Cristopher Sanchez on Sunday as they look to win their weekend set with the visiting Colorado Rockies. ,The Phillies dropped Friday's opener 9-7 in 11 innings but fought back with a comfortable 9-3 win Saturday to set up the rubber game.,Sanchez (3-2,...
Angels turn to RHP Jose Soriano after recent success vs. Jays
The Los Angeles Angels will pin their hopes on Jose Soriano on Sunday afternoon as they aim to avoid a three-game sweep by the host Toronto Blue Jays.,Even though the right-hander did not factor in the decision on April 22 at Anaheim, the Angels went on to defeat the Blue Jays 7-3 in that series fin...
On upswing, Red Sox try to crack Rays' tough pitching staff
Following a sluggish start to their season, the Boston Red Sox will enter Sunday's rubber game with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays seeking their fifth victory in their last six games., ,Although Boston is battling with Baltimore to stay out of the American League East cellar, the Red Sox have surrender...
Athletics not surprised by success as they seek sweep of Orioles
The Athletics aren't surprised about their rising levels of success as they look for a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles when they close out a road trip Sunday afternoon.,"The expectation level was there," Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said. "For us as a club, we've gotten better each year. ...
Marlins tab ace Sandy Alcantara for rubber game vs. Nats
The Miami Marlins look to end their 10-game homestand on a winning note when they host the Washington Nationals in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday.,After splitting the first two games, Miami is 3-6 on its homestand which began with series losses to the Philadelphia Phillies and...