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Mariners face adversity ahead of series vs. Astros
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Seattle Mariners.,Not only were they swept in a three-game series in San Francisco that concluded Sunday, but right fielder Victor Robles, their leadoff hitter, suffered an injury to his left arm and could miss playing time. ,The Mariners will return home ...
Hot Padres out to take advantage of A's hitter-friendly park
If their 8-7 road win against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday is any indication, the San Diego Padres will be a resilient, dogged team again in 2025.,"We just have it in us," right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. said. "We're just going to come back. We're going to find a way to create runs. We're going to hi...
Giants take 7-game win streak into Opening Day rematch vs. Reds
Two teams will get a chance to revisit Opening Day when the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants kick off a three-game series Monday night, this time in California.,One team would love a reset, while the other is perfectly content.,The Giants took two of three in their season-opening visit to Ci...
Kings look to carry momentum into meeting vs. Pistons
After opening their six-game road trip with three straight losses, the Sacramento Kings have bounced back with a pair of wins.,The Kings will look to build on one of their most impressive victories of the season when they conclude their trip with a matchup against the Detroit Pistons (43-35) on Mond...
D-backs, home to face Orioles, look to shake off tough weekend
The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to take out some frustrations when they return to Phoenix to begin a six-game homestand Monday, opening with three against the Baltimore Orioles.,Arizona lost a pair one-run games in a three-game series at Washington over the weekend, and right-hander Corbin Burnes...
After letting 6-run lead slip away, Twins set sights on Royals
The Minnesota Twins will look to turn the page in a hurry when they open a four-game series at the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.,The Twins squandered a 7-1 lead heading into the fifth inning against the visiting Houston Astros on Sunday and fell 9-7 in 10 innings in the rubber match of the thr...
Baserunning to be on display as Rangers face Cubs
Two teams emphasizing improved baserunning have used it to help them get off to promising starts.,The Texas Rangers and Cubs will test those upgrades on Monday night when they start a three-game series in Chicago.,American League West-leading Texas finished a three-game sweep at home against Tampa B...
Mets' bullpen making presence felt ahead of opener vs. Marlins
While Juan Soto attracts most of the headlines, the bullpen has been the main story for the New York Mets early this season.,New York carries a four-game winning streak into Monday night's opener of a three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins.,Miami had its series finale against the Atlan...
Dodgers to celebrate title, then get back to business vs. Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost two games and were without two integral pieces when they faced the Phillies in Philadelphia over the weekend. ,Next up is a trip to Washington, D.C., for a stop at the White House to acknowledge their 2024 World Series championship Monday before opening a three-game seri...
Red Sox look to continue hitting display in opener vs. Jays
As a new series begins, the Boston Red Sox hope to keep the good times rolling.,After recording a walk-off and an 18-run outburst in Sunday's doubleheader to finish a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals, Boston will focus on a four-game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays beginning...
Pirates bid for first win streak of season in opener vs. Cards
The Pittsburgh Pirates will attempt to win back-to-back games for the first time this season when they host the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night to open a three-game series.,Wins have been scarce for the Pirates, who are coming off their biggest victory of the young season -- 5-4 in 11 innings ov...
Tigers aim to maintain momentum against Yankees
The Detroit Tigers have caught fire after going 0-3 against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. ,The Tigers will try to stay hot in the spring cold when they host the New York Yankees for a three-game series that begins on Monday.,The Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago White ...
Reports: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Jays agree to $500 million extension
The Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have agreed to a 14-year, $500 million contract extension, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.,The deal reportedly includes no deferred money, making it the second-highest contract in present value in the majors, surpassed only by Juan Soto's 15-ye...
Flames try to stay in wild-card race vs. Sharks
The Calgary Flames will look to make the most of a road clash with the cellar-dwelling San Jose Sharks on Monday to keep their playoff hopes alive.,The Flames (36-27-13, 85 points) head out for a quick two-game trip, which includes a stop in Anaheim, on the heels of an emotional 3-2 overtime loss to...
Home-ice advantage next goal for Kings as Kraken pay a visit
After clinching a playoff berth for a fourth consecutive season, the Los Angeles Kings will focus on nailing down home-ice advantage for the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs when they host the Seattle Kraken on Monday.,Los Angeles (44-23-9, 97 points), second in the Pacific Division, holds ...
Houston eyes chance to make history against Florida in NCAA Championship
No school has made more Final Four appearances without winning a championship than Houston.,During their six previous Final Four forays, the Cougars have lost to legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Patrick Ewing and they've lost in legendary fashion -- specifically Lorenzo Charles' last-second dunk...
Pirates: Team ‘did not intend to disrespect’ Roberto Clemente
Pittsburgh Pirates president Travis Williams released a statement Sunday apologizing to Roberto Clemente's family and fans for an incident involving the removal of a memorial to Clemente from PNC Park.,The Pirates ran into some controversy over the weekend when it was pointed out on social media tha...
Reports: Raiders cut CB Jack Jones after failing to trade him
The Las Vegas Raiders released veteran cornerback Jack Jones on Sunday, according to multiple reports. ,Las Vegas had attempted to find a trade partner for the 27-year-old, but found no teams willing to acquire him via trade.,Jones started 16 games (17 appearances) for the Raiders in 2024. He record...
Tani Oluwaseyi remains hot as Minnesota United blanks New York City FC
Tani Oluwaseyi scored his team-leading fifth goal of the season in the second minute, and Minnesota United extended its unbeaten run to six matches with a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Sunday.,Wil Trapp added his first of the campaign before halftime and Joaquin Pereyra assisted both goals fo...
In push for playoff positioning, Heat host injury-riddled 76ers
Two Eastern Conference counterparts, the Philadelphia 76ers and host Miami Heat, meet on Monday following tough losses for both teams.,The Heat (35-43) dropped a 121-115 overtime decision at home on Saturday to Milwaukee in a game with postseason implications. Miami is locked into the play-in round,...