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'Frustrated' D-backs seek to get back on track vs. Pirates
The Arizona Diamondbacks return home Monday hoping a change of venue can alter their recent fortunes.,The Diamondbacks have lost a season-worst five games in a row as they prepare to face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game series on Monday in Phoenix.,"We're all extremely frustrate...
Mets and, yes, White Sox are upbeat going into series
The New York Mets hope they delivered a statement by winning two out of three games against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Chicago White Sox, fresh off one of the worst seasons of all-time, traveled to New York frustrated they didn't finish authoring a more declarative ...
Cubs' MLB-best offense looking to feast on dreadful Rockies
One of baseball's most formidable offenses will square off against the majors' worst pitching staff when the Chicago Cubs play host to the hapless Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game series on Monday.,Chicago enters the series a winner in seven of its last nine games, including two of thr...
New York City FC rally to defeat short-handed Chicago Fire
Hannes Wolf scored on a stunning 70th-minute strike and New York City FC rallied to a 3-1 victory over the nine-man Chicago Fire on Sunday.,Halftime substitute Mounsef Bakrar leveled earlier in the second half to help New York City FC (7-5-3, 24 points) complete consecutive home wins and their fourt...
Knicks surge past host Pacers to take Game 3
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and collected a game-high 15 points to help the New York Knicks notch a crucial 106-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday night at Indianapolis.,Jalen Brunson scored 23 points despi...
Pete Alonso homers, Mets take series from Dodgers
Pete Alonso snapped the longest home run drought of his career Sunday night, when his two-run shot in the first inning sparked the New York Mets to a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the rubber game of a three-game series.,The Mets dropped Friday's series opener 7-5 in 13 innings before winni...
Yankees eke out win, deny Rockies first series victory of season
Rookie J.C. Escarra had the first three-hit game of his career and drove in two runs, including the eventual game-winner, as the New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on a stormy Sunday in Denver.,Mark Leiter Jr. (3-3) pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless, hitless relief and Luke Weaver survi...
Sparks stop skid with victory over Sky
Kelsey Plum went 6-for-10 from 3-point range and paced the Los Angeles Sparks with 28 points as they snapped a three-game losing streak with a 91-78 defeat of the visiting Chicago Sky on Sunday. ,Plum did the majority of her work in a pivotal third quarter. She knocked down 5 of 6 shots from beyond ...
Yankees eke out 5-4 win, deny Rockies first series victory of season
Rookie J.C. Escarra had the first three-hit game of his career and drove in two runs, including the eventual game-winner, as the New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on a stormy Sunday in Denver.,Mark Leiter Jr. (3-3) pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless, hitless relief and Luke Weaver survi...
Roughnecks stop last-second 3-point try to upset Defenders
The Houston Roughnecks reeled off 22 straight points during the middle quarters and held on for a 24-21 upset of the visiting DC Defenders on Sunday afternoon.,Jalan McClendon completed 21 of30 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns as the Roughnecks (4-5) snapped a two-game losing streak. Justin H...
New York City FC rallies to defeat short-handed Chicago Fire
Hannes Wolf scored on a stunning 70th-minute strike and New York City FC rallied to a 3-1 victory over the nine-man Chicago Fire on Sunday.,Halftime substitute Mounsef Bakrar leveled earlier in the second half to help New York City FC (7-5-3, 24 points) complete consecutive home wins and their fourt...
Cardinals edge Diamondbacks to finish sweep
Ivan Herrera drove in two runs as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.,Masyn Winn hit a home run and scored twice for the Cardinals, who have gone 16-4 after starting the season 14-19.,Cardinals starter Sonny Gray allowed t...
Yankees GM: Giancarlo Stanton 'really close' to rehab assignment
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who hasn't played this season due to injuries in both elbows, is nearing a rehab assignment, according to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.,Speaking to MLB Network Radio, Cashman said that his designated hitter could return to live batting practice wi...
Sunday May 25th MLB Best Bets: Yankees vs. Rockies, Mets vs. Dodgers Props
Yankees look to tee off on Antonio Senzatela at Coors Field, while Mets' Kodai Senga faces a tough strikeout matchup against the patient Dodgers lineup....
Report: Knicks C Mitchell Robinson could crack starting lineup
The New York Knicks reportedly are mulling a change to their starting lineup in an effort to climb back into contention in the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers.,SNY reported that Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is pondering elevating center Mitchell Robinson into the starting lin...
Yankees, Will Warren try to claim series victory over woeful Rockies
The New York Yankees got another great outing from Max Fried in Saturday's 13-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies, and Will Warren will try to get a series win for the Yankees on Sunday afternoon.,Warren (3-2, 4.05 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Antonio Senzatela (1-8, 6.34) in the finale of a...
Spirit of St. Louis: Cards ride home success into finale vs. D-backs
The St. Louis Cardinals have built one of the better home-field advantages in the majors this season.,They will try to continue their run of good fortune on Sunday afternoon when they bid for a three-game sweep of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.,The Cardinals improved to 18-8 at home Saturday aft...
Dynamo's Griffin Dorsey scores late in draw vs. Earthquakes
Griffin Dorsey scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to give the visiting Houston Dynamo a 3-3 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night., ,Dorsey, who also had an assist, booted a right-footed shot from outside the box that glanced off defender Dave Romney and went into...
Dynamo's Griffin Dorsey scores late in draw vs. Earthquuakes
Griffin Dorsey scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to give the visiting Houston Dynamo a 3-3 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night., ,Dorsey, who also had an assist, booted a right-footed shot from outside the box that glanced off defender Dave Romney and went into...
Whitecaps nip Real Salt Lake on late goal, extend unbeaten run to 14 matches
Pedro Vite scored in the 90th minute and the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps rallied from an early two-goal deficit to earn a 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night.,Vite's fourth goal of the season came on a perfectly struck left-footed strike from the far right corner of the penalty area, ...