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Astros find momentum going into series against reigning champion Dodgers
The Houston Astros, desperate for production from a pitching staff ravaged by injuries, turned to an old postseason hero on Sunday, one whose struggles this season have come to represent the club's as a whole.,Right-hander Bryan Abreu worked two scoreless innings of relief and notched his first win ...
Tanner Bibee aims for elusive first win as Guardians face Royals
The Cleveland Guardians have won enough to compete for the early lead in the middling American League Central. However, they've struggled to win with Tanner Bibee on the mound.,Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals are amid their most successful stretch of the season -- just as veteran Michael Wacha has...
Brewers' Andrew Vaughn set to return for opener vs. Cardinals
Milwaukee first baseman Andrew Vaughn is expected to rejoin the lineup when the Brewers begin a three-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, but left fielder Jackson Chourio's return remains on hold.,Vaughn, out since March 27 after fracturing the hamate bone in his left hand on...
Reds prospect Chase Petty tested in season debut against streaking Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds are calling up their No 7 prospect Chase Petty to face the red-hot Cubs on Monday in the first game of a four-game series in Chicago.,The 23-year-old right-hander is taking the place of Cincinnati starter Brandon Williamson, who went on the injured list Thursday with left shoulde...
Yankees out to continue offensive onslaught, sweep O's
The New York Yankees are experiencing virtually no difficulties making contact and piling up big numbers against the Baltimore Orioles.,After a trio of blowout wins, the Yankees seek another productive showing at the plate Monday night when they host the Orioles in the finale of a four-game series.,...
Phils' Aaron Nola eyes bounce-back start, series win vs. Marlins
Not much has gone right for Aaron Nola over his last two starts.,Janson Junk, however, couldn't have pitched much better over his last two trips to the mound.,Nola (1-3, 6.03 ERA) will look to alter his current fortunes on Monday as the Philadelphia Phillies complete a four-game series against fello...
Veteran-laden Knights, youthful Ducks to clash in second round
The Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks have played each other 38 times over the last nine seasons but have never met in the Stanley Cup playoffs., ,That changes on Monday night in Las Vegas when the two teams open a best-of-seven Western Conference second-round series., ,The Pacific Division...
Joel Embiid-led 76ers crash the party, now face Knicks
Three straight victories to close out their first-round series put the New York Knicks in a position almost everyone expected - if not demanded - they would occupy.,Three straight victories to close out their first-round series put the Philadelphia 76ers in a position almost no one could have antici...
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...
Wild open up second round against high-scoring Avalanche
The celebration Thursday was a decade in the making for the Minnesota Wild, but now the road gets tougher. Minnesota eliminated the Dallas Stars in six games to advance for the first time since 2015, and the reward is taking on the Colorado Avalanche, the Presidents' Trophy winners, in the second ro...
Fire, Cincinnati bring unbeaten streaks into rematch of draw
Two weeks after playing to a draw, the Chicago Fire and visiting FC Cincinnati battle again on Saturday.,The 3-3 draw in Cincinnati on April 18 contributed to both teams' ongoing unbeaten streaks in MLS play. FC Cincinnati (3-4-3, 12 points) are 1-0-3 in their last four regular-season matches, while...
Dynamo strive for more clinical finishing vs. Rapids
Houston Dynamo coach Ben Olsen wants a sharper offensive performance when his club hosts the Colorado Rapids on Saturday.,The Dynamo (4-5-0, 12 points) have struggled to capitalize on possessions around the box, a trend that Olsen said must improve.,"We are a little toothless in our attack," Olsen s...
Galaxy in need of 3 points vs. Whitecaps
While there's a lot of time left in the MLS season, it's also true that every result you book now means one less you need in October.,That's why the Los Angeles Galaxy could use three points from Saturday night's fixture with the Vancouver Whitecaps in Carson, Calif.,While Vancouver (8-1-0, 24 point...