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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...
Carlos Prates Strengthens Title Case After Dominant Showing at UFC Perth
Carlos Prates delivered a dominant win at UFC Perth. Is a welterweight title shot next?...
Boston Celtics Title Window Could Be Closed After First-Round Exit
The 76ers stunned the Celtics in Game 7, completing a massive upset. What this means for Boston’s future....
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...
Why Cavaliers Should Cover at Home in Game 7 Against Raptors
Breaking down Cavaliers vs Raptors Game 7 with betting picks, analysis, and why Cleveland is positioned to cover at home....
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...
Emerging righties on hill as Pirates aim to sweep Reds
The host Pittsburgh Pirates look to continue their early-season dominance of the Cincinnati Reds with a three-game series sweep when the National League Central rivals meet Sunday.,The Pirates have outscored the Reds 26-8 in the first two games, while the Reds have used catcher Jose Trevino as a pos...
Rays pitching has dominated Giants so far in series
The Tampa Bay Rays will look to sweep the first half of their six-game homestand when they face the offensively-starved San Francisco Giants in the series finale Sunday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Manager Kevin Cash's club checked off a box in Saturday's 5-1 win over the National League West c...
Astros, Red Sox eye series win after tough first month
The Houston Astros are not used to looking up in the American League West standings.,While their first two games of a three-game road set against the Boston Red Sox have been a microcosm of an up-and-down season, a series win will be on the line when the teams return to the field on Sunday afternoon...
Hits keep coming for Yankees while Orioles having issues making contact
Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger are a pair of potent left-handed bats supporting Aaron Judge in the middle of the New York Yankees' lineup.,The duo keyed the previous two wins, and the Yankees attempt to secure another series victory Sunday afternoon when they host the Baltimore Orioles.,The Yankees are...
Seeking split, Twins turn to Joe Ryan to tame Jays' bats
Joe Ryan already has had one impressive win against the Toronto Blue Jays this season, a two-hit, seven-inning gem. ,The host Twins would like to see a repeat performance from the 2025 All-Star right-hander Sunday as they attempt to split the four-game series in Minneapolis.,Toronto feasted on Minne...