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Yankees' offense on cruise control as Pirates' sputters
Marcus Stroman knows he needs to be better if he's to fortify a short-handed New York Yankees rotation, and he will get that chance on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh against the Pirates.,Stroman (0-0, 5.79 ERA) lasted only 4 2/3 innings in his first start of the season last Sunday, a game the Yank...
Cubs turn to Matthew Boyd in bid for series win vs. Padres
After handing the visiting San Diego Padres their first loss of the season on Friday, the Chicago Cubs will look to clinch the weekend series on Saturday afternoon.,Chicago finally got to enjoy its home opener at Wrigley Field following a pair of games in Tokyo, four in Arizona and three in West Sac...
Tigers seek to ride power surge into rematch vs. White Sox
The Detroit Tigers showed off their power during their home opener on Friday. ,They'll try to build off that display of strength in the second contest of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday afternoon.,Kerry Carpenter hit a pair of solo home runs in Detroit's 7-4 win. Riley ...
Ryan Kent might debut for Sounders at San Diego FC
English winger Ryan Kent could make his MLS debut on Saturday night when the Seattle Sounders make their first-ever visit to San Diego FC.,The Sounders (1-2-3, 6 points) signed Kent -- a free agent after terminating his contract with Fenerbahce in Turkey last fall -- to fill a void left by injuries ...
Whitecaps aim to protect Western Conference lead vs. Rapids
The Vancouver Whitecaps, the top team in the MLS Western Conference through six matches, look to extend a hot start to the season as they face the visiting Colorado Rapids on Saturday evening.,Vancouver (4-1-1, 13 points) is wrapping up a stretch of three matches in eight days after a 0-0 draw again...
Sporting KC face St. Louis in first game under Kerry Zavagnin
For the first time since 2009, Sporting Kansas City will play under new leadership.,When they host St. Louis City on Saturday night, SKC will be run by longtime assistant coach Kerry Zavagnin. Sporting (0-5-1, 1 point) parted ways with Peter Vermes on Monday after the team lost 2-1 at FC Dallas on M...
LAFC out to keep rolling against winless Dynamo
Still looking for more consistency amidst a crowded schedule, Los Angeles FC will visit winless Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday.,Los Angeles (3-3-0, 9 points) has been a Jekyll-and-Hyde team through its six regular-season matches. LAFC has outscored opponents 4-0 in their three victories but have been...
Reds finally score, but Brewers hold on for victory
Brice Turang socked a two-run homer and Tyler Alexander and four relievers combined on a five-hitter as the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 3-2 victory over visiting Cincinnati on Friday night, the Reds' fourth consecutive loss.,Milwaukee has won four straight since opening the season with four loss...
Kraken showing strength late in season, turn to face Sharks
With six games remaining in the regular season, the Seattle Kraken still have a chance to finish at hockey's version of .500.,But they'd have to win all six, starting with Saturday night's contest at the San Jose Sharks.,The Kraken (32-38-6, 70 points) have shown they're capable, defeating visiting ...
Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky’s record with 894th goal
Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the NHL's all-time scoring mark Friday night when the Washington Capitals forward netted his second goal of the game against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks.,Ovechkin scored the historic goal with 13:47 left in regulation to give the Capitals a 4-3 lead. The powe...
Golden Knights aim to get back on track vs. hopeful Flames
The Vegas Golden Knights kick off a three-game road trip on Saturday against the Calgary Flames needing to change their recent fortunes.,Thanks to a two-game losing skid, the Golden Knights (45-22-8, 98 points) have seen their lead on the Los Angeles Kings in the Pacific Division standings fall to t...
Orlando City face Union in matchup of high-powered offenses
Two of the most dynamic attacks in MLS clash when Orlando City visit the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night in Chester, Pa.,Orlando (3-2-1, 10 points) is in the better form after consecutive victories, 4-1 at home to D.C. United two weeks ago and 2-1 at the Los Angeles Galaxy last Saturday night. ...
Angels call up No. 2 prospect Caden Dana
The Los Angeles Angels recalled right-handed pitcher Caden Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Ryan Johnson was placed on the paternity list.,Dana is ranked as the No. 76 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline. He is rated as the organization's No. 2 overa...
Hugo Cuypers, Fire look to continue road dominance vs. Red Bulls
Hugo Cuypers and the Chicago Fire will try to continue their strong form away from home when they visit the New York Red Bulls on Saturday evening in Harrison, N.J.,Cuypers has netted three of his MLS second-best five goals on the road as the Fire (3-1-2, 11 points) enter the weekend with the most a...
Chargers agree to deal with QB Trey Lance
The Los Angeles Chargers announced Friday that they have agreed to a deal with quarterback Trey Lance.,According to published reports, the deal is for one year and worth up to $6.2 million.,Lance figures to the third-string quarterback behind starter Justin Herbert and veteran reserve Taylor Heinick...
Winless Montreal hopes new coach helps vs. undefeated Columbus
While CF Montreal is winless to start the season, there is a light at the end of the tunnel with Saturday's visit to the unbeaten Columbus Crew.,No matter how the match turns out for Montreal (0-4-2, 2 points), it will be done with its stretch of seven straight road trips to start the season.,The Cr...
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte exits game with hamstring injury
Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte was removed from the Washington game in the top of the first inning Friday after suffering an apparent hamstring injury while running out a double.,Marte doubled off the center field fence with one out but pulled up as he approached second base and was replaced by ...
5-time All-Pro WR Julio Jones announces retirement
Wide receiver Julio Jones officially announced his retirement from the NFL via the social media app Squad on Friday.,Jones is one of the most prolific pass-catchers of the modern era. He is a five-time All-Pro (twice selected to the first team) and a seven-time Pro Bowler.,Jones, who spent the bulk ...
Twins believe off day can lead to better result vs. Astros
The Minnesota Twins' home opener did not turn out as they hoped it would.,Now, the Twins will try to deliver a successful sequel after the original flopped.,"You've got to kind of pack it in and get ready for the next game," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. "I'm not really harping on disappointmen...
Reds manager Terry Francona, some players out due to illness
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona will miss Friday's road game against the Milwaukee Brewers due to an illness going around the team.,Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall declined to identify which players the team sent back to the hotel, telling reporters he didn't want to put Cinc...