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Rockies intent on altering fortunes at home in matchup vs. Rangers
Sitting in last place in the National League, the Colorado Rockies will look to play better at home as they face the Texas Rangers in the first contest of a three-game set Monday night in Denver.,The Rockies have just one series victory at Coors Field in 2026, a three-game sweep of the Houston Astro...
Undermanned Astros take aim at Twins in series opener
The Houston Astros enter a new series with the same old question.,When will the team's injury bug finally go away?,The Astros will be without another key player when they face the Minnesota Twins in the opener of a three-game series Monday night in Minneapolis. ,Houston ended the weekend with 14 pla...
Red Sox eager to regroup around Sonny Gray in visit to Royals
While the Boston Red Sox continue to struggle, they have played well with Sonny Gray on the mound this season. ,Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals haven't enjoyed much success of late when Seth Lugo has pitched.,With those veterans squaring off, these last-place teams will open a three-game set at Ka...
Michael Conforto adds to mix for Cubs against division-rival Brewers
The last time the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers met, it ended with a dogpile after Milwaukee clinched a Game 5 win in the National League Division Series in October.,Less will be at stake in the series opener in Chicago on Monday night, but both sides will be eager to flush recent losses and wi...
Jays set to face music in opener of 4-game series vs. Yankees
Last summer, the Toronto Blue Jays outplayed the New York Yankees and won the American League East via the head-to-head tiebreaker.,Toronto's success in those games culminated in manager John Schneider going viral for starting the raucous celebration following the elimination of the Yankees in Game ...
Mets hope momentum travels on road trip vs. Nationals
The New York Mets look to build on one of their most dramatic wins of the season when they open a four-game series at the Washington Nationals on Monday.,Tyrone Taylor belted a three-run homer in the ninth inning Sunday, and Carson Benge's infield grounder up the middle in the bottom of the 10th sco...
AL-leading Rays are on fire, while Orioles looking for a spark
The Tampa Bay Rays, baseball's best team since the start of May, will look to continue their dominant play as they welcome the Baltimore Orioles for a three-game set starting Monday evening in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Tampa Bay used a timely two-out, three-run triple by Taylor Walls to take down the vis...
Same records, but Phillies, Reds trending in opposite directions
The Philadelphia Phillies are back above .500, faster than most anyone thought possible -- except maybe the players in their locker room.,The surging Phillies aim to continue their hot play on Monday when they welcome the Cincinnati Reds to town for the opener of a three-game set.,Philadelphia sat a...
Guardians look to keep Tigers down, stay atop division
The first-place Cleveland Guardians can extend their American League Central Division lead when they visit Detroit to face the slumping Tigers for the first of a four-game series Monday.,Cleveland has won five of its last six games, including a 10-3 pounding of the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The Tig...
Marlins face NL-leading Braves as difficult stretch continues
It doesn't get any easier for the Miami Marlins. After playing a three-game series at Tampa Bay, the team with the best record in the American League, they return home to open a four-game set Monday against the Atlanta Braves, the team with the best record in the National League.,The Marlins lost th...
Nationals ban individual who displayed white nationalist sign at game
The Washington Nationals are investigating an incident during Sunday's game at Nationals Park when individuals unfurled a sign that directed fans to a white nationalist website and called for the deportation of "100+ million.",The individuals resisted removing the banner before fleeing the ballpark....
Defending champion Alex Palou on pole for Indy 500
Alex Palou put himself in prime position to defend his Indianapolis 500 title by winning the pole in qualifying Sunday for the May 24 race.,The Spaniard earned his second career pole with a four-lap average speed of 232.248 mph at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.,The four-time and reigning IndyCar Serie...
Thunder, Spurs set for battle of titans in Western Conference finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder were dominant for most of the season, posting the NBA's best record for the second consecutive season.,But the Thunder struggled against the San Antonio Spurs, dropping four of the five meetings during the regular season.,On Monday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder o...
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander repeats as NBA MVP
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been voted the NBA Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season, the league announced Sunday night.,Gilgeous-Alexander is the 14th player in league history to win back-to-back MVPs. He is the first player to win consecutive MVP awards ...
Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy lament missed chances at PGA
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- While Aaron Rai was pulling away from the pack Sunday at the PGA Championship, two of the biggest names in golf were unable to keep pace on the back nine and make the first-time major winner from England sweat it out.,Spanish star Jon Rahm tied for second three shots behind Ra...
Astros 2B Jose Altuve placed on IL with Grade 2 left oblique strain
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will go on the injured list after exiting Saturday's game with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, Houston manager Joe Espada told reporters Sunday.,Altuve underwent an MRI exam Sunday morning after he was removed ahead of the ninth inning. During his eighth-inning at-ba...
Top Mariners prospect Colt Emerson recalled from Tacoma
The Seattle Mariners recalled top prospect infielder Colt Emerson prior to Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres.,Seattle placed infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) on the 10-day injured list to open up a roster spot. The IL move is retroactive to May 16.,Emerson, 20, is set to make hi...
Kody Clemens helps Twins avoid sweep at hands of Brewers
Kody Clemens went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs as the Minnesota Twins escaped with a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Ryan Jeffers hit a solo homer for Minnesota, which salvaged a win in the three-game series. Victor Caratini added an RBI.,Garrett M...
USMNT hopefuls Brenden Aaronson, Chris Richards have injury scares
United States attacking midfielder Brenden Aaronson came away with left leg injury while playing for Leeds United on Sunday, although initial speculation is that the setback is not expected to jeopardize his World Cup status.,Prospective USMNT defender Chris Richards also went down with a injury Sun...
Ronda Rousey: ‘I respect you and I’m breaking your arm’
Ronda Rousey put a noteworthy capper on an incredible MMA career Saturday night when she forced Gina Carano into submission in 17 seconds.,On Sunday, Rousey, 39, revealed what she'd shared with Carano immediately prior to making short work of her in the ring.,"I told her, ‘I respect you and I'm brea...