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Mets and, yes, White Sox are upbeat going into series
The New York Mets hope they delivered a statement by winning two out of three games against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Chicago White Sox, fresh off one of the worst seasons of all-time, traveled to New York frustrated they didn't finish authoring a more declarative ...
Cubs' MLB-best offense looking to feast on dreadful Rockies
One of baseball's most formidable offenses will square off against the majors' worst pitching staff when the Chicago Cubs play host to the hapless Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game series on Monday.,Chicago enters the series a winner in seven of its last nine games, including two of thr...
Reds, Royals each looking for winning formula
Two teams coming off vastly different series will square off on Memorial Day in Kansas City, Mo., where the Kansas City Royals host the Cincinnati Reds.,The Royals, who wrapped up a six-game road trip on Sunday, recorded just seven total runs across their three games against the Minnesota Twins. Aft...
Brewers hope first late-inning rally kickstarts hot streak
After rallying for their first late-inning comeback victory of the season, the Milwaukee Brewers will look to bring that momentum home when they host the Boston Red Sox on Monday afternoon in the opener of a three-game series.,Rookie right-hander Chad Patrick (2-4, 3.23 ERA) starts for the Brewers, ...
Aces on mound as Rangers clash with Blue Jays
The Texas Rangers will have a modicum of momentum when they host the swooning Toronto Blue Jays on Monday afternoon in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,The Memorial Day matinee will begin with a pair of ace right-handers on the mound. Kevin Gausman (4-4, 4.03 ERA) will start fo...
Orioles find positives heading into series with Cardinals
The Baltimore Orioles finally have something to build off, and they'll be back home trying to do so.,The Orioles take on the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday afternoon to start a three-game series.,"The last two games were right where we should be," Baltimore pitcher Dean Kremer said. "It's something t...
Hayden Birdsong looks to lock in permanent spot in Giants' rotation
Hayden Birdsong began the season as a long reliever. The San Francisco Giants right-hander was so effective in that role, he earned an opportunity to join the starting rotation.,Birdsong will make his second start of the season in the opener of a three-game series at Detroit on Monday afternoon.,In ...
Kyle Larson crashes out of Indy, Charlotte races in going for 'Double'
Kyle Larson's dream of completing auto racing's classic double on Sunday ended early after he crashed on lap 91 of the Indianapolis 500. His long day got worse when he also crashed out of NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night.,In his second attempt at "The Double" for a combined 1,100 possible mile...
New York City FC rally to defeat short-handed Chicago Fire
Hannes Wolf scored on a stunning 70th-minute strike and New York City FC rallied to a 3-1 victory over the nine-man Chicago Fire on Sunday.,Halftime substitute Mounsef Bakrar leveled earlier in the second half to help New York City FC (7-5-3, 24 points) complete consecutive home wins and their fourt...
Pete Alonso homers, Mets take series from Dodgers
Pete Alonso snapped the longest home run drought of his career Sunday night, when his two-run shot in the first inning sparked the New York Mets to a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the rubber game of a three-game series.,The Mets dropped Friday's series opener 7-5 in 13 innings before winni...
NCAA selects 16 baseball regional hosts, including 8 from SEC
The NCAA revealed on Sunday night the 16 schools that will host regionals in the NCAA baseball tournament, half of them belonging to the Southeastern Conference.,The teams' seeds were not yet announced, as the full 64-team field is set to be unveiled Monday, but leading the list were LSU -- ranked N...
U.S. wins first IIHF world championship since 1933
Tage Thompson scored the only goal 2:02 into overtime to give the United States a 1-0 victory over Switzerland in the gold-medal game of the 2025 IIHF World Championship on Sunday in Stockholm.,The gold is Team USA's first in the event since 1933. ,The United States had lost 12 straight semifinal ga...
After lopsided loss to Wolves, Thunder promise to respond in Game 4
The sting of a 42-point loss has lingered for Oklahoma City guard and NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.,On Monday night, Gilgeous-Alexander and his teammates will try to prove that Game 3 was an aberration instead of a crack in the team's foundation. The Thunder will tip off against ...
Panthers look to clinch spot in Stanley Cup Final vs. Hurricanes
The Florida Panthers are one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup Final for a third straight season. And though the opportunity to defend their title is within reach, the Panthers aren't looking beyond Monday's Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes in Sunrise, Fla.,Florida took a 3-0 series lead ...
New York City FC rallies to defeat short-handed Chicago Fire
Hannes Wolf scored on a stunning 70th-minute strike and New York City FC rallied to a 3-1 victory over the nine-man Chicago Fire on Sunday.,Halftime substitute Mounsef Bakrar leveled earlier in the second half to help New York City FC (7-5-3, 24 points) complete consecutive home wins and their fourt...
Well-timed doubles key Brewers rally over Pirates
Caleb Durbin and Brice Turang hit key run-scoring doubles to rally the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-5 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon.,The Brewers snapped a two-game skid and split the four-game series against the Pirates, who had won four of their previous five.,Trailing 5-3 in...
Orioles C Adley Rutschman exits game after taking foul tip to mask
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman exited Sunday's road game against the Boston Red Sox after taking a foul tip off his mask in the third inning.,Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Rutschman was removed as a precaution and will be monitored over the next 24 hours. He didn't say whether Rutsc...
Yankees GM: Giancarlo Stanton 'really close' to rehab assignment
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who hasn't played this season due to injuries in both elbows, is nearing a rehab assignment, according to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.,Speaking to MLB Network Radio, Cashman said that his designated hitter could return to live batting practice wi...
Padres place RHP Michael King (shoulder) on IL
The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Michael King on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation on Sunday and recalled right-hander David Morgan from Triple-A El Paso.,King, 30, is 4-2 with a 2.59 ERA in 10 starts this season. He was scratched from his start Saturday against the Atlanta ...
Roger Goodell: USA Football will select Olympic flag football rosters, not NFL
While the NFL has approved active players to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympic flag football tournament in Los Angeles, commissioner Roger Goodell made it clear that the NFL will not determine which players will compete for the United States.,Rather, Goodell said during this week's meeting of l...