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Byron Buxton paces Twins into series finale vs. Astros
As Byron Buxton goes, the Minnesota Twins tend to go.,That could be good news for the Twins as they take on the Houston Astros in the rubber match of a three-game series Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. Houston captured the series opener on Friday before Minnesota bounced back to win on Saturday.,Bu...
Orioles seek offensive consistency in series finale vs. Royals
The Baltimore Orioles could be a little more predictable now that they have a roster closer to the one they envisioned for this season.,When they play the last game of their three-game series Sunday afternoon in Kansas City, the Orioles would like a repeat of production that has surfaced at times ac...
Mets ride late heroics into series finale vs. Blue Jays
The New York Mets ended 2024 with the understanding that the identity they built during a surprising run to the National League Championship Series wouldn't carry into 2025.,Then again, maybe it has.,The Mets will look to build on another dramatic win and complete their first sweep of the season on ...
Red Sox, Cardinals meet in doubleheader after Saturday rainout
The Boston Red Sox will attempt to extend their three-game winning streak when they play a day-night doubleheader against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.,The teams were scheduled to play the second game of their three-game series on Saturday, but that contest was postponed because of rai...
Nationals host Diamondbacks, seek first series win
After breaking a four-game losing streak Saturday, the host Washington Nationals will look for their first series victory of the season in the finale of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. ,Getting there has not been easy for the Nationals. ,They lost all but one ...
Yankees aim to continue homer barrage in series finale vs. Pirates
The New York Yankees will look to continue their historic home-run-hitting start while the host Pittsburgh Pirates will try to break out of their offensive woes when the teams face off Sunday afternoon in the finale of their three-game series.,The Yankees have 25 home runs entering Sunday's game, a ...
Cristopher Sanchez looks to help Phillies rebound vs. Dodgers
The Philadelphia Phillies will close a six-game homestand on Sunday afternoon by looking to take the rubber match in their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.,The first two games of the series have been defined by strong pitching. The teams have combined to allow just nine runs and 21...
Marlins vie for rare series win in Atlanta
Sandy Alcantara will try to help the visiting Miami Marlins accomplish a rare road-series victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon when he starts the rubber match of the teams' three-game series.,Miami evened the series on Saturday with a 4-0 win.,The Marlins most recently won a three-gam...
White Sox turn to Martin Perez in series finale vs. Tigers
After making a dazzling debut, Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Perez will look to post back-to-back wins when he starts against the host Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.,Perez (1-0, 0.00 ERA) held the Minnesota Twins without a hit for six scoreless innings while posting nine strikeouts on Mo...
Jays' George Springer leaves game after crashing into wall
Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer exited Saturday's game against the host New York Mets in the eighth inning after crashing face-first into the fence.,With runners on first and second, Springer raced back to the warning track in an attempt to field a triple on Jesse Winker and hit the ...
Reds blast four homers to beat Brewers, snap 4-game skid
TJ Friedl and Jose Trevino each had a two-run homer as the visiting Cincinnati Reds snapped a four-game skid with an 11-7 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.,The Reds, who had scored a total of two runs in their previous four games, tagged Elvin Rodriguez (0-2) for four homers in f...
Rockets, Warriors meet in late-season clash of contenders
The Houston Rockets can take a big step toward clinching the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference but will have to deal with a longtime nemesis, when they visit the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Sunday night.,A 52nd win by the Rockets (51-27) would assure them at least a tie for second p...
Crew hold off winless Montreal
Jacen Russell-Rowe scored and had an assist when the host Columbus Crew held off winless CF Montreal 2-1 on Saturday.,The Crew (4-0-3, 15 points) and Inter Miami are the only unbeaten teams in MLS. Miami plays Toronto FC on Sunday.,Aziel Jackson in the 11th minute and Russell-Rowe in the 26th made i...
FC Cincinnati keeps Revolution at bay in rainy win
CINCINNATI -- Sergio Santos picked up his first goal of the season in the 65th minute and Roman Celentano made three saves in goal to lead FC Cincinnati past the visiting New England Revolution, 1-0, Saturday night in an Eastern Conference match.,One week after earning their first road win of the se...
Reports: 5-time Pro Bowl OT Terron Armstead retires
Offensive tackle Terron Armstead is retiring from the NFL, according to multiple media reports.,Armstead is a five-time Pro Bowl selection and was a second-team All-Pro in 2018.,The New Orleans Saints selected him in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played nine seasons for the franchise, st...
Angel Cabrera grabs 2-shot lead at Hall of Fame Invitational
Angel Cabrera fired two eagles en route to a 6-under 66 in a roller coaster of a second round of the inaugural James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational in Boca Raton, Fla., on Saturday.,Cabrera, of Argentina, who was playing the back nine first, eagled a pair of par-5 holes, Nos. 16 and 1...
As playoffs near, Nuggets looking to cut back turnovers as they host Pacers
The Denver Nuggets will be desperate to arrest their potentially terminal form slide when they host the surging Indiana Pacers on Sunday.,After spending much of this season vying for the second position in the Western Conference, Denver (47-31) has slipped below the Los Angeles Lakers into the fourt...
Nashville SC star Walker Zimmerman (facial injury) released from hospital
Nashville SC star Walker Zimmerman was released from a Charlotte, N.C., hospital on Saturday night after being carted off the field during a match due to being kicked in the face.,Charlotte FC's Kerwin Vargas attempted a bicycle kick in the 72nd minute and his foot smacked Zimmerman's face just as t...
Earthquakes, D.C. United face off in rematch of league's inaugural game
When the San Jose Earthquakes host D.C. United on Sunday afternoon, it will be a celebration of the 30th MLS season and a rematch of the league's inaugural game.,It also will be a fitting tip of the cap to the most decorated coach in MLS history, San Jose's Bruce Arena, who was on the D.C. sideline ...
Blazers, Spurs square off with fleeting postseason hopes on the line
The Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs look to keep their waning postseason chances alive when they square off Sunday in a late-season Western Conference game.,Neither team has been officially eliminated from playoff contention.,Portland (34-44) still has the best chance of the two of work...