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Out to halt slide, Braves turn to Chris Sale vs. Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers will be looking to rediscover their offense when they host the struggling Atlanta Braves on Monday in the opener of a three-game series., ,Left-hander Chris Sale (3-4, 2.93 ERA) starts for the Braves, opposed by right-hander Aaron Civale (1-1, 5.19)., ,The host Brewers lost 1-0...
Cubs, Phillies skidding into each other for 3-game series
The Chicago Cubs are coming off a disappointing weekend, but they won't be getting any sympathy cards from the Philadelphia Phillies.,The Cubs and Phillies are both hungry for a win when they match up Monday evening in Philadelphia.,Chicago is coming off a lethargic series against the Detroit Tigers...
Marlins' Eury Perez to face Pirates in first start since '23
The Miami Marlins are expecting right-hander Eury Perez to make his long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery on Monday night when they open a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates.,Perez, who was 20 when he made his major league debut on May 12, 2023, is expected to make his first...
California foes clash again as Sparks face Valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries and host Los Angeles Sparks each come into their Commissioner's Cup matchup on Monday looking to build off much-needed victories.,Golden State (3-5) dropped four straight following an 82-73 victory at Los Angeles on May 23. But an emphatic, 95-68 blowout win over the Las V...
Rookies providing lift as White Sox seek sweep of Royals
The Chicago White Sox's youth movement continues to show progress.,The team's rookies supplied all of the runs in a 4-1 home win over Kansas City on Saturday, clinching a series victory against the Royals for the first time since 2023.,Tim Elko hit a two-run homer in the second inning, Chase Meidrot...
Surging Jays go for series sweep against skidding Twins
The Toronto Blue Jays might be starting to feel a little greedy.,After winning four games in a row and nine of their last 10, the Blue Jays are oozing confidence heading into their series finale against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. They will try to finish off a three-game ...
Tigers try to keep Cubs from flexing their muscles again
The Chicago Cubs put on a power display against the host Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Detroit will look to strike back in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.,Seiya Suzuki led a five-homer barrage with a pair of solo shots. Michael Busch, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Matt Shaw also...
Out to sweep Guardians, Astros likely to rely on 'pen
Houston got an outstanding bullpen performance in a 5-3, 10-inning win over the host Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, and the Astros will likely need another strong outing from their relievers if they want to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday., ,Sunday's scheduled starter is left-hander Brandon ...
RHP Zac Gallen remains confident in D-backs as they struggle in Cincinnati
Zac Gallen believes the Arizona Diamondbacks still have what it takes to get back to the World Series this season.,Gallen is set to take the mound on Sunday afternoon against the host Cincinnati Reds in the finale of their three-game series.,Arizona came into the series riding a four-game winning st...
Seeking 1st '25 sweep, Pirates send Paul Skenes vs. Phillies
The Pittsburgh Pirates have yet to sweep a series this season.,They will look to capitalize on an opportunity when they host the slumping Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set.,Having won three of their past four games, the Pirates send ace right-hander Paul Ske...
St. Louis City looking up with new coach, faces Timbers
St. Louis City will try for consecutive victories under interim manager David Critchley when they visit a Portland Timbers side that returns from a well-deserved weekend off.,St. Louis City's 2-1 home win over the San Jose Earthquakes halted an 11-match winless run (0-8-3) in league play that result...
Carson Hocevar shooting for first Cup Series win in native Michigan
Chevrolet driver Carson Hocevar is on the verge of doing something enormous in the NASCAR Cup Series, and he would love to do it this Sunday at Michigan International Speedway in the Firekeepers Casino 400 in Brooklyn, Mich.,Hocevar's aim: Winning his first race in NASCAR's most prestigious series.,...
Alouettes hand reins to Davis Alexander in opener vs. Argos
For better or worse, the Montreal Alouettes are Davis Alexander's team now.,The offseason trade of veteran Cody Fajardo to Edmonton makes Alexander QB1 in Montreal. His first chance to prove himself as the every-week starter comes Friday night when the Als open the season at home against the defendi...
Dream put four-game winning streak on line vs. Sun
The Connecticut Sun need to start somewhere to get their season together, and they've had a few days to prepare for their next chance at a reset as the Sun (1-6) take on the visiting Atlanta Dream (5-2) on Friday night.,"Every time we play,," said Sun coach Rachid Meziane, "we compete. ... Understan...
Panthers hope to use 1-0 Final deficit to their advantage vs. Oilers
The defending champion Florida Panthers are not on the ropes, but they are well aware they need to counter-punch when they visit the Edmonton Oilers for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday.,Florida appeared to have the series opener in hand when they held a 3-1 lead early in the second period,...
Twins aim to continue barrage vs. A's, sweep series
The Minnesota Twins are beating up on the Athletics in ferocious fashion and will look to complete a four-game sweep on Thursday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.,Minnesota scored 10 runs in each of the first two games and has outscored the Athletics 26-8. The Twins have five homers among 11 extr...
Out to avoid sweep by O's, M's turn to reliable Bryan Woo
Bryan Woo has been a model of consistency this season.,Entering a Thursday afternoon start against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, the Seattle Mariners right-hander is the only pitcher in the major leagues who has gone at least six innings 11 times this season.,Woo has hit that mark in each of his o...
Rory McIlroy headlines field at RBC Canadian Open
Apart from last year, when it flipped with the Memorial Tournament on the schedule, the RBC Canadian Open has served as an important tune-up directly before the U.S. Open.,Rory McIlroy, who opted to miss the Memorial last week before traveling to the Toronto area, certainly likes it this way.,McIlro...
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw, 11-0 vs. Mets, out to even series
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw intends to have a proper start against the New York Mets when he faces them on Tuesday for the second time in less than two weeks.,Kershaw has made just three starts since returning from knee and toe surgeries in the offseason, and his road outing agai...
Twins aim to extend dominance of freefalling Athletics
If their first game at Sutter Health Park is any indication, the Minnesota Twins are going to enjoy visit this week to the Athletics' temporary home in West Sacramento, Calif.,After opening a four-game series with a 10-4 win on Monday, the Twins will look to carry the momentum into Tuesday's matchup...