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Cubs out to continue timely hitting vs. White Sox
Four Chicago Cubs delivered multi-hit games on Friday while the team collected six hits with runners in scoring position.,That's the kind of production the Cubs are used to, and they'll try to do it again Saturday as they aim to earn a series victory against the host Chicago White Sox.,The Cubs ente...
Reds' Chris Paddack happy for fresh start against Guardians
Chris Paddack is slated to make his first start for the Cincinnati Reds when they face the host Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.,Paddack (0-5, 7.63 ERA) signed a one-year deal as a free agent with the Reds on Wednesday after being designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins and subsequently relea...
Red-hot Rays look to squeeze out another win against Marlins
The Tampa Bay Rays are getting plenty of bang for their buck after signing right-hander Nick Martinez in the offseason to a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $13 million.,Martinez will look to continue to pay dividends on Saturday when the red-hot Rays attempt to win the three-game series against...
Nationals' Daylen Lile eager to continue power surge vs. O's
Daylen Lile looks to continue his hot streak when the Washington Nationals host the Baltimore Orioles in the middle game of the Beltway Series on Saturday.,Lile belted his fourth homer in four games and added a double and a single in Washington's 3-2 win over Baltimore on Friday night.,He is batting...
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez aims to remain 'handful' vs. Pirates
Cristopher Sanchez has shown this month why he's considered one of the best pitchers in baseball. ,The talented left-hander aims for another sparkling effort Saturday when the Philadelphia Phillies visit the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second contest of a three-game set.,Sanchez (4-2, 2.11 ERA) entere...
D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez shoots to extend unbeaten mark vs. Rockies
The Arizona Diamondbacks will look for a strong performance from starter Eduardo Rodriguez as they try and clinch a series win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday in Denver.,The D-backs started off the weekend set with a commanding 9-1 win on Friday night and celebrated a major milestone as Merril...
Cardinals chase series-clinching win over scuffling Royals
Despite sitting eight games above .500 ahead of the second contest of a three-game set against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Saturday, the St. Louis Cardinals don't have a roster littered with household names.,That's more than fine with manager Oliver Marmol.,St. Louis' depth was on display in ...
Casey Mize's return will bolster Tigers in matchup with Blue Jays
Casey Mize will make a swift return from the injured list when the Detroit Tigers host the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.,The Tigers right-hander left his most recent start on April 28 in Atlanta due to a right adductor strain. Mize was able to go through a rehab program at the team's spri...
Mets RHP Clay Holmes (fractured fibula) out 'a long time'
New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes suffered a fractured fibula during Friday night's game, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed following the Mets' 5-2 loss to the crosstown rival Yankees.,Holmes, 4-3 with a 1.86 ERA entering the contest, had his worst outing of the season, surrendering four runs on seven...
Quakes, eager to shake off rare loss, clash with FC Dallas
After a midweek stumble in what otherwise has been a brilliant revival season, the San Jose Earthquakes will look to get back on track when they play host to FC Dallas on Saturday.,The Earthquakes (9-2-2, 29 points) gave up a season high in goals during a 3-2 road loss to the Seattle Sounders on Wed...
With 2-month winless streak snapped, San Diego hosts Cincinnati
Two teams with identical records, San Diego FC and FC Cincinnati, will meet for the first time ever Saturday night in San Diego.,Cincinnati (4-5-4, 16 points) is coming off a tough loss Wednesday night, 5-3 at home against Inter Miami. It was Cincinnati's first loss since April 4, snapping a streak ...
Brewers rally on controversial call to edge Twins
Jake Bauers' RBI double and a controversial eighth-inning call helped the Milwaukee Brewers edge the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Friday in Minneapolis.,Jackson Chourio had two hits and two runs and Bauers was 2-for-4.,Reliever Aaron Ashby (8-0) allowed the tying run, yet was awarded the win as he gave up...
Brendan Fraser named Indy 500 honorary starter
The Indianapolis 500's named its honorary starter on Friday, tabbing actor Brendan Fraser for the role.,Fraser follows a long list of celebrities to wave the green flag at one of racing's most famous events. Fellow actors Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Chris Hemsworth, Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Pine ha...
Gina Carano says she lost 100 pounds to fight Ronda Rousey
Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey each made weight on Friday, clearing the way for their featherweight MMA battle on Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.,Rousey weighed in at 142 pounds, while Carano checked in at 141.4.,Carano took to social media following the weigh-in to speak about that n...
Dynamo try to find way to cool off MLS-leading Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps look to continue their blazing start when they visit the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.,The Whitecaps (9-1-2, 29 points) are tied with the San Jose Earthquakes for most points in the league but have played one fewer match.,Vancouver is 5-0-2 in its last seven MLS matches a...
Rapids optimistic entering Rocky Mountain Cup clash with Real Salt Lake
After a one-match tactical shift, the Colorado Rapids expect to return to their normal formation when they visit Real Salt Lake on Saturday in Sandy, Utah.,The Rapids shook up their approach in a 1-0 road win over Minnesota United on Wednesday. Colorado (5-7-1, 16 points) turned to a 5-3-2 formation...
Bryson DeChambeau, Garrick Higgo miss PGA cut while Rory rallies
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- It was too little and far too late for Bryson DeChambeau to get it going at the end of his Friday round at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.,DeChambeau made just one birdie Thursday and one birdie through his first 15 holes Friday -- both came at the mild, par-5 nin...
Fresh off impressive win, Austin faces last-place Sporting KC
Austin FC looks to lean on their recent success at home to rebound from a definitive midweek loss when they host cellar-dwelling Sporting Kansas City on Saturday in a Western Conference match between teams well below the playoff line.,The teams each have two matches remaining before MLS's two-month ...
Sounders aim to protect home mark against road-weary Galaxy
The Seattle Sounders look to keep defending their home fortress when they host the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.,The Sounders (7-1-3, 24 points) are unbeaten in their last 22 home matches (16-0-6) across all competitions, including a 4-0-1 mark during the 2026 regular season. Beyond just their hom...
Toronto, Charlotte each hope to end extended winless streaks in clash
Charlotte FC will aim to end its five-game league winless streak with a home victory against a similarly embattled Toronto FC squad on Saturday evening.,Charlotte (4-6-3, 15 points) has gone nearly a month since its last win against New York City FC on April 18. Improving its stalling offense is a r...