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Cubs aim to launch new streak in series finale vs. Rangers
One day after having their 10-game winning streak snapped, the Chicago Cubs will look to begin a new streak when they face the Texas Rangers in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.,Chicago went 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position and stranded 11 runners in a 6...
Carlos Rodon makes return to Yankees' rotation against Brewers
Veteran left-hander Carlos Rodon is scheduled to make his season debut for the visiting New York Yankees as they look to avoid a series sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. ,Rodon has been sidelined since undergoing elbow surgery last October. He will be opposed by right-hander Logan Hende...
White Sox RHP Davis Martin putting up serious numbers, takes on Mariners
Right-hander Davis Martin had delivered seven shutout innings for the Chicago White Sox on Monday when fellow starter Anthony Kay approached him with a question.,"Why couldn't you go eight?",Chicago calls that "chirping," and the club credits it in part for the success of a starting rotation that ha...
Guardians, buoyed by addition of C Patrick Bailey, take on Twins
The Cleveland Guardians go into their game on Sunday afternoon against the visiting Minnesota Twins with possibly the best defensive catching duo in baseball.,`,That's because the Guardians acquired two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday for left...
After halting long skid, Reds go for series win over Astros
Thanks largely to an impressive outing from young starting pitcher Chase Burns, the host Cincinnati Reds snapped their longest losing streak since 2024 with a win Saturday over the Houston Astros and now seek a series win in Sunday's rubber game.,Left-hander Andrew Abbott (1-2, 5.13 ERA) has the sta...
Ace Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies go for series win vs. Rockies
The Philadelphia Phillies will turn to their ace Cristopher Sanchez on Sunday as they look to win their weekend set with the visiting Colorado Rockies. ,The Phillies dropped Friday's opener 9-7 in 11 innings but fought back with a comfortable 9-3 win Saturday to set up the rubber game.,Sanchez (3-2,...
Angels turn to RHP Jose Soriano after recent success vs. Jays
The Los Angeles Angels will pin their hopes on Jose Soriano on Sunday afternoon as they aim to avoid a three-game sweep by the host Toronto Blue Jays.,Even though the right-hander did not factor in the decision on April 22 at Anaheim, the Angels went on to defeat the Blue Jays 7-3 in that series fin...
On upswing, Red Sox try to crack Rays' tough pitching staff
Following a sluggish start to their season, the Boston Red Sox will enter Sunday's rubber game with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays seeking their fifth victory in their last six games., ,Although Boston is battling with Baltimore to stay out of the American League East cellar, the Red Sox have surrender...
Athletics not surprised by success as they seek sweep of Orioles
The Athletics aren't surprised about their rising levels of success as they look for a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles when they close out a road trip Sunday afternoon.,"The expectation level was there," Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said. "For us as a club, we've gotten better each year. ...
Marlins tab ace Sandy Alcantara for rubber game vs. Nats
The Miami Marlins look to end their 10-game homestand on a winning note when they host the Washington Nationals in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday.,After splitting the first two games, Miami is 3-6 on its homestand which began with series losses to the Philadelphia Phillies and...
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama demands more in Game 4 vs. Wolves
Victor Wembanyama is still years away from hitting his prime.,That's a scary factoid with the San Antonio Spurs star already rating as one of the best players in the NBA at age 22.,Wembanyama is coming off a historic performance and he will look to deliver another big-time showing when the second-se...
Ducks look to regroup against Golden Knights in Game 4
The Anaheim Ducks were taught big lessons last outing.,Now the Ducks must show how quickly they can put them to good use when they host the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday for Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series.,The Golden Knights claimed a thorough 6-2 victory on Friday to take a 2-...
Sabres, Habs knotted at a game apiece as series heads north
The Buffalo Sabres know they have to be much better with the puck Sunday night as their second-round series shifts north to Montreal for Game 3, all square at one game apiece with the Canadiens.,The Sabres played a heavy game against Montreal in Game 2 Friday night, but it was to no avail as the Can...
Knicks chase sweep of 76ers as conference finals beckon
Even without their lineup at full strength, the New York Knicks are showing they are on a different level than the Philadelphia 76ers., ,Jalen Brunson and the Knicks will try to sweep their best-of-seven second-round playoff series when they visit the Sixers in Game 4 on Sunday., ,New York, the No. ...
Dynamo carry positive momentum into showdown at LAFC
The Houston Dynamo have recovered from a slow start and look to win for the fourth time in five MLS matches when they visit Los Angeles FC on Sunday night.,Houston has recorded three 1-0 victories during the stretch and has allowed two goals during the span, which began after it was walloped 6-2 by ...
Minnesota United put strong form up against Austin FC
After losing just once in their previous seven MLS matches, Minnesota United will play host to Austin FC at Saint Paul, Minn., on Sunday.,Minnesota United (6-3-2, 20 points) are in the midst of a 5-1-1 stretch since March 22, with their only blemish a 1-0 loss to Los Angeles FC on April 25. The succ...
NYCFC bring 7-game winless skid into clash with Crew
With nearly one-third of the schedule completed, the Columbus Crew and New York City FC find themselves in similar spots in a crowded Eastern Conference race.,Two teams with the identical records convene Sunday afternoon when the Columbus visits New York.,The Crew (3-5-3, 12 points) have scored more...
Youthful Mystics seeking rare win against Liberty
After their first season-opening win on the road since 2015, the Washington Mystics host the New York Liberty in a Mother's Day matinee.,Washington, the WNBA's youngest team with eight rookies and three second-year players on the roster, spoiled the debut of the expansion Toronto Tempo on Friday nig...
Storm, Sun seeking stouter defensive efforts
The Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm are both looking to play better defensively when they meet Sunday in Uncasville, Conn.,The Sun fell 106-75 to the New York Liberty on the road Friday and now get to play their final home opener in their farewell season in Connecticut. The team is moving to Houst...
Giants' Rafael Devers shows signs of snapping out of slump, faces Pirates
The San Francisco Giants hope Rafael Devers can build upon a recent surge when they seek a second straight home win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.,Devers contributed a single and a solo home run to a 5-2 win in the series opener Friday, running his hitting streak to eight games.,The ...