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Twins ace Joe Ryan leaves after nine pitches Sunday
The Minnesota Twins removed right-hander Joe Ryan after just nine pitches due to right elbow soreness during Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.,Ryan fanned leadoff man Yohendrick Pinango on three pitches, then walked Kazuma Okamoto. After Ryan's full-count fastball to Okamoto finished abov...

Canadiens D Noah Dobson game-time decision for Game 7
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson is considered a game-time decision for Game 7 of the team's Eastern Conference first-round series versus the host Tampa Bay Lightning.,Dobson has been sidelined with an upper-body injury after blocking a shot against the Columbus Blue Jackets on April 11.,"H...

Astros' Christian Walker batting cleanup one day after HBP to head
Less than 24 hours after taking a fastball to the helmet, Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker was penciled into the starting lineup for the Astros' series finale on Sunday at Boston.,Facing an 0-2 pitch from Red Sox rookie left-hander Tyler Samaniego, Walker was drilled over his left eye b...

Raptors' Brandon Ingram downgraded to doubtful for Game 7
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram was seen in a walking boot during the team's shootaround on Sunday morning, several hours before Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the host Cleveland Cavaliers.,Ingram initially was listed as questionable to play due to right heel infl...

76ers' Joel Embiid to home fans: 'Don't sell your tickets'
It's just a little more than 100 miles from Madison Square Garden in New York to Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia -- a relatively short car ride or train trip for Knicks fans who wanted to see their team in action against the 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.,But 76ers star Joel ...

Raptors' Brandon Ingram in walking boot ahead of Game 7
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram was seen in a walking boot during the team's shootaround on Sunday morning, several hours before Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the host Cleveland Cavaliers.,Ingram is listed as questionable to play in the game due to right heel inf...

Brewers recall RHP Logan Henderson to start vs. Nationals
The Milwaukee Brewers recalled right-handed pitcher Logan Henderson from Triple-A Nashville and announced him as the starter for their Sunday afternoon road game against the Washington Nationals.,Henderson, 24, will be inserted into the lineup immediately, starting on the mound for the Brewers. Milw...

Braves put RF Ronald Acuna Jr. on IL, recall P Spencer Strider
Atlanta Braves star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. went on the injured list on Sunday, with right-hander Spencer Strider returning from the IL to make his season debut against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.,Acuna was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring. The Braves selec...

Mets' Clay Holmes to start against Angels for first time
National League ERA leader Clay Holmes will start against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon as the New York Mets try for just their second road series win of the season.,When Holmes takes the mound in Anaheim, Calif., it will be his first career start against the Angels., ,The right-handed ...

Mets' Bo Bichette could move to SS with injury to Ronny Mauricio
New York Mets shortstop Ronny Mauricio broke his left thumb Saturday, meaning starting third baseman Bo Bichette temporarily could take over at his former position.,Mauricio hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning Friday night, leading the Mets to a comeback road win against the Los Angeles An...

Tigers hope to steal a series from Rangers
Aggressiveness on the bases could become a new dynamic for the Detroit Tigers. ,As the Tigers look for a series win in the finale of a three-game home set with the Texas Rangers on Sunday night, Detroit's sudden penchant for stealing bases could be a key.,The Tigers swiped four bases in a 5-1 win on...

White Sox pursue sixth straight victory, sweep of Padres
While the Chicago White Sox's power duo of Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery didn't homer on Saturday night, their ability to hit the long ball has fueled the team's longest winning streak in four years.,Chicago beat the host San Diego Padres 4-0 on Saturday night for its fifth straight victor...

After late rally, Royals bid for rare road sweep of Mariners
As Emerson Hancock was warming up Saturday, he caught himself watching some of the video tributes on the scoreboard at T-Mobile Park for Randy Johnson, whose No. 51 jersey was retired by the Seattle Mariners in a pregame ceremony.,Hancock then went out did his best impression of the "Big Unit.",The ...

Guardians' Travis Bazzana strives to heat up in finale vs. A's
Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana is breathing a sigh of relief after recording his first major league hit in Saturday's game against the Athletics, snapping an 0-for-12 spell to start his career.,Bazzana will look for more production at the plate on Sunday afternoon when Cleveland v...

Mets' Clay Holmes to make first career start against Angels
National League ERA leader Clay Holmes will make his first career start against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon as the New York Mets try for just their second road series win of the season., ,The right-handed Holmes (3-2, 1.75 ERA) hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of his six start...

Braves' Spencer Strider set for season debut in finale vs. Rockies
It's been a long road for Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider since his 20-win All-Star season in 2023.,Strider, 27, will be out to prove he's not a shadow of his former self on Sunday afternoon when he makes his first start of the season as the Braves bid for a three-game sweep of the C...

Cubs eager to continue home dominance in clash vs. D-backs
The Chicago Cubs will turn to left-hander Matthew Boyd in an attempt to sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon and bump their home winning streak to 11 games.,Winners of 14 of their last 17 games overall and 13-5 at home this season, the Cubs secured a series win with a 2-0 triumph on Sa...

On 6-game win streak, Cards out to keep Dodgers' bats cold
Two teams trending in opposite directions meet when the St. Louis Cardinals aim for a sweep of their three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.,St. Louis beat the Dodgers 3-2 on Saturday for their sixth straight win, while Los Angeles' offense has gone quiet during its fou...

Fresh off gem for Phillies, ex-Marlin Jesus Luzardo takes hill
Jesus Luzardo will be hoping to build on his last start when the left-hander takes the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday against the host Miami Marlins.,That outing Tuesday was not only notable for Luzardo's performance but also for its timing.,It was the day the Phillies fired manager R...

Nats' Zack Littell eyes turnaround as Brewers go for sweep
Veteran right-hander Zack Littell will try to get back on track and help the Washington Nationals avert a three-game sweep against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.,The 30-year-old Littell (0-4, 7.85 ERA) signed as a free agent during spring training. He will be looking to turn things around...