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'Frustrated' Cubs, plunging in standings, in dire need of win vs. Rockies
The good start to the season for the Chicago Cubs has devolved into a slide heading into the series finale against the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Thursday afternoon.,Chicago began May tied for first place and stayed atop the National League Central for the next 18 days, but a prolonged slump has ...
Cards' Jordan Walker showing what he can do vs. Mets
Jordan Walker entered the season on a mission -- to finally show consistency and become an important part of the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup.,So far, so good.,In his fourth season in the majors, the 24-year-old boasts a .303 batting average, .360 on-base percentage and .566 slugging percentage throu...
Otto Lopez strives to stay hot as Marlins chase sweep of D-backs
The Miami Marlins will look to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games and record their second sweep in the past three series when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the finale of a three-game set on Thursday afternoon.,The Diamondbacks, who have lost nine of their last 12 games, ...
With Byron Buxton on HR surge, Twins take on Tigers again
Minnesota's Byron Buxton hit a career-high 35 homers last season. He seems intent on setting a career high this season, as the Detroit Tigers have discovered during their home series against the Twins this week.,After homering in the first two games of the series, Buxton will look to remain hot in t...
Aces' A'ja Wilson, after historic night, takes aim at Fire
Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson is coming off a big milestone as her Las Vegas Aces head to Portland to visit the expansion Fire on Thursday night.,Wilson had a monster performance Monday in the Aces' 101-91 home win over the Seattle Storm, compiling 34 points, 12 rebounds, a career-best nine assists and ...
Blue Bombers, buoyed by opening win, head home to face Tiger-Cats
Getting off on the right foot is important in most aspects of life.,Even more so in football, where players and teams have fewer chances to prove themselves in competition simply because of the nature of the game.,That's why the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were happy to open the season with a 30-28 road w...
Wings welcome Mercury looking to start new win streak
The Dallas Wings and Phoenix Mercury both look to return to their winning ways when they square off Thursday in a Commissioner's Cup clash in Arlington, Texas.,The Wings (7-4, 2-1 in Commissioner's Cup) head home after being thrashed 100-76 by the Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis on Tuesday. Paige Buec...
Dream's Angel Reese finding range going into battle with Liberty
First place in the Eastern Conference will be on the line Thursday night when the Atlanta Dream host the red-hot New York Liberty in College Park, Ga.,Atlanta (8-3, 3-1 Commissioner's Cup) enters its first matchup of the year with New York atop the conference standings and winners in four of its las...
Fever eager for another chance to play struggling Sky
For the Indiana Fever, piling up victories in any form is all that matters.,Historically, that hasn't been a problem when they face the Chicago Sky.,Looking to build on Monday's emotional victory courtesy of Caitlin Clark, the Fever try for a seventh straight win over the scuffling Sky on Thursday n...
Mexico have history, pressure hosting South Africa in World Cup opener
Javier Aguirre knows exactly what awaits his Mexico side when it hosts the World Cup opener against South Africa on Thursday in Mexico City to kick off Group A.,Forty years and one week ago, Aguirre played all 90 minutes of host Mexico's impressive 2-1 victory over Belgium to open El Tri's 1986 Worl...
U.S. primed to plant flag in 'home' World Cup opener vs. Paraguay
IRVINE, Calif. -- The long-awaited World Cup opener on home soil Friday promises to contain deep shades of red, white and blue for the United States men's national team.,Manager Mauricio Pochettino might be from Argentina and goal-producing forward Folarin Balogun grew up in England after he was bor...
Knights aim to cool off Canes' Jordan Staal in pivotal Game 5
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal picked a great time to get hot.,Staal has five goals through the first four games of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, helping keep the best-of-7 series tied heading into Game 5 on Thursday evening in Raleigh, N.C.,"I just want to contri...
World Cup primer: Players, places, plotlines and politics
After an unusual and at times underwhelming buildup, the 2026 World Cup is suddenly, finally the spectacle on everyone's mind.,From questions surrounding Neymar's health and fitness for Brazil, to political drama between co-hosts United States and Iran, to European complaints about the intensity of ...
'Stubborn' Angels seek rare series win vs. Astros
The Los Angeles Angels will attempt to win a series against the Houston Astros for the first time in nearly 25 months when the teams complete a three-game set on Wednesday night at Anaheim, Calif.,The Astros regularly have beaten the Angels since, winning six series and tying two others, including a...
Rockies' Cole Carrigg eager to make impression vs. Cubs
Coors Field usually is packed with Chicago Cubs fans when the team comes to Denver, but Tuesday night there wasn't much for them to cheer about against the Colorado Rockies.,Colorado jumped ahead early and cruised to a 7-3 win to snap a four-game skid. ,The Rockies will go for their second straight ...
Brewers roll dice with inconsistent starter Brandon Sproat vs. A's
LAS VEGAS -- Milwaukee Brewers rookie Brandon Sproat will have the challenge of keeping the ball in the park against the long-ball launching Athletics on Wednesday at the hitter-friendly home of the A's Triple-A affiliate.,Sproat (1-4, 6.17 ERA), who has given up 11 homers in 54 innings this season,...
Max Scherzer to return as Jays go for series win vs. Phillies
The Toronto Blue Jays are getting healthier.,Max Scherzer will be the second Blue Jays' starting pitcher in a row to return from the injured list when he starts the series finale Wednesday night against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.,Dylan Cease returned from the IL Tuesday night to strike out ...
Alec Burleson, Cards look to extend streaks vs. Mets
The St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a stress-free victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday.,The Cardinals hope to combine timely hitting, strong defense and stellar pitching again Wednesday night when they visit the Mets for the second game of their three-game series.,St. Louis, which will attempt to m...
Hot Jac Caglianone, Royals out to halt Rangers' quest for .500
Jac Caglianone has been a key factor in fueling the Kansas City Royals' successful start to June. ,He also continues to fare well against the Texas Rangers. ,After powering the Royals to a series-opening triumph over the visiting Rangers, Caglianone will look to help his team record a fourth straigh...
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continues quest for excellence in clash vs. Pirates
As Shohei Ohtani continues his attack on the record books, he will take the mound for the 11th time this season when the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night.,Ohtani (6-2, 0.74 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Jared Jones (1-0, 4.82) of the Pirates as he continue...