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Orioles riding 6-game win streak into opener vs. struggling A's
The Baltimore Orioles were an easy pick as one of the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball this season -- well, through 55 games, at least.,In their past two series, Baltimore has pieced together six straight wins after sweeping the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners. ,The Orioles h...

Rockies enter home series against Mets with rare momentum
The Colorado Rockies haven't had much to celebrate this season, but they are coming home on a roll after sweeping the Miami Marlins.,Colorado entered that series 9-50 and with just one winning streak of two games this season. The Rockies have won three straight and will try to make it four in a row ...

BetBoom Team sneak into Group Stage 2 at Austin Major
BetBoom Team squeezed past Wildcard with a pair of overtime map wins on Thursday to clinch a berth in Group Stage 2 at the BLAST.tv Austin Major in Texas.,Two other teams advanced out of Group Stage 1 with 2-0 wins, as OG swept NRG and Nemiga Gaming topped FlyQuest.,In the three elimination matches ...

Steelers, Aaron Rodgers agree to one-year deal
Aaron Rodgers will wear black and gold for his 21st season in the NFL, as the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with the four-time MVP quarterback on a one-year contract.,The club confirmed the deal -- which isn't official pending a physical -- late Thursday night.,Rodgers, 41, reportedly plans to...

Steelers' Super Bowl odds improve with Aaron Rodgers coming
The Pittsburgh Steelers' futures were adjusted by many sportsbooks with Thursday's news that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a one-year contract.,While speculation has been rampant throughout the offseason that the four-time league MVP would ultimately play a 21st NFL season with the Steeler...

Dodgers use 3-run eighth inning to complete rally over Mets
Michael Conforto had a go-ahead RBI single to cap a three-run eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to earn a 6-5 victory over the visiting New York Mets in the final game this season between 2024 National League Championship Series foes.,Will Smith drove in two runs and Mookie Betts re...

Tyler Soderstrom's 2 HRs power A's to 14-3 blowout of Twins
Tyler Soderstrom had two home runs and six RBIs and Brent Rooker drove in three runs to lead the Athletics to a 14-3 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Thursday in West Sacramento, Calif.,Max Muncy and Jacob Wilson also homered for the A's, who snapped a nine-game losing streak. Mitch Spen...

Alouettes hand reins to Davis Alexander in opener vs. Argos
For better or worse, the Montreal Alouettes are Davis Alexander's team now.,The offseason trade of veteran Cody Fajardo to Edmonton makes Alexander QB1 in Montreal. His first chance to prove himself as the every-week starter comes Friday night when the Als open the season at home against the defendi...

Athletics RHP Michael Kelly reinstated after 1-year betting ban
The Athletics reinstated right-hander Michael Kelly from the suspended list on Thursday after he completed a one-year ban for betting on baseball games.,On June 4, 2024, Major League Baseball announced a lifetime ban for San Diego Padres infielder/outfielder Tucupita Marcano for betting on baseball ...

White Sox get clutch hitting to edge Tigers in 10 innings
Tim Elko delivered a game-winning single in the 10th inning and Josh Rojas contributed three hits as the host Chicago White Sox edged the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Thursday.,Slumping Chicago earned a split of its four-game series against major league-leading Detroit. The Tigers came to Rate Field on Mon...

Mets SS Francisco Lindor sits Thursday, no IL stint planned
Luisangel Acuna has been penned into the New York Mets' lineup on Thursday afternoon as the starting shortstop against the Los Angeles Dodgers as four-time All-Star Francisco Lindor takes a seat to deal with a broken toe. ,Lindor was hit by a pitch in the first inning of Wednesday's Mets-Dodgers gam...

Reports: Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers to 1-year deal
Aaron Rodgers will wear black and gold for his 21st season in the NFL, as the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with the four-time MVP quarterback on a one-year contract, several reports said Thursday.,Rodgers, 41, plans to fly to Pittsburgh to sign the contract and intends to participate in ...

Mets SS Francisco Lindor out of lineup Thursday with broken toe
Luisangel Acuna has been penned into the New York Mets' lineup on Thursday afternoon as the starting shortstop against the Los Angeles Dodgers as four-time All-Star Francisco Lindor takes a seat to deal with a broken toe. ,Lindor was hit by a pitch in the first inning of Wednesday's Mets-Dodgers gam...

D-backs' Andrew Saalfrank reinstated from betting ban
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated pitcher Andrew Saalfrank from the ineligible list on Thursday, marking the end of his one-year suspension for betting on baseball games.,The Diamondbacks optioned the 27-year-old left-hander to the Arizona Complex League. ,The team designated right-hander Scott Mc...

Lions LB Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) out until November
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez will not return from his knee injury until November, head coach Dan Campbell said Thursday.,"He's not going to be starting the season out," Campbell said when asked about a timetable for Rodriguez, who tore his right ACL in last year's Thanksgiving game. ,"...

Retired Derek Carr: Didn't want to 'just take the Saints money'
Derek Carr announced his retirement last month, a decision that saw him forgo $30 million by opting against shoulder surgery.,Had he gone under the knife, the veteran quarterback still would have been paid by the New Orleans Saints despite being sidelined for the duration of the 2025 season.,"That p...

Boxing star Vasiliy Lomachenko announces retirement at 37
Vasiliy Lomachenko, a three-division world champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and arguably the greatest amateur boxer in history, announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 37.,"I'm grateful for every victory and every defeat both in the ring and in life," the Ukrainian said in a vi...
Thursday’s June 5th MLB Best Bets, Top Predictions
Top MLB picks for Thursday, June 5: Back the Rangers early, Bryan Woo's strikeouts, and Matthew Liberatore vs. the Royals. Betting analysis and odds for all of these plays and more....
RBC Canadian Open Best Bets & Props: Rory McIlroy, Canadian Hopefuls, and a Pro Debut
Rory McIlroy leads the odds at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open as Scottie Scheffler skips the event. Full betting preview, picks, and Canadian hopefuls to watch....

Mets eager to cap season series with another win over Dodgers
The New York Mets took an adventurous route last season to the National League Championship Series, where they fell to the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in six games.,The first six games this season against the Dodgers are evidence the Mets could be in line for a straighter path...