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Giants' Justin Verlander draws start vs. Rockies with next season on his mind
Justin Verlander hopes his final impression on his new fans is better than his first when he looks to end what could be a one-year relationship with the San Francisco Giants on a positive note in a matchup with the visiting Colorado Rockies on Saturday afternoon.,The Giants have won nine of 11 again...
Phillies' Ranger Suarez to work out kinks vs. Twins
Ranger Suarez knows the postseason is the Philadelphia Phillies' top priority at this point, but he still wants to close the regular season on a positive note.,Suarez will get the start for the Phillies on Saturday when the Minnesota Twins visit to play the penultimate game of the regular season for...
White Sox, Nationals meet again after scoring barrage
A pair of struggling right-handers will try to end their seasons on a high note when the Chicago White Sox visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday.,Hitters dominated the series opener Friday night as the Nationals (65-95) hit six home runs and rallied from an 8-1 deficit for a 9-8 lead, only to s...
Astros face must-win situation vs. Mike Trout, Angels
After squandering a golden opportunity to improve their postseason chances, the Houston Astros look to keep their slim hopes alive when they continue a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday in Anaheim, Calif.,Houston (85-75) was on the verge of gaining a game on the Detroit Ti...
AL wild card, potential division win on line for Guardians vs. Rangers
The Cleveland Guardians' path to the postseason is crystal clear.,Despite back-to-back home losses to the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers, Cleveland's magic number to clinch at least a wild-card berth was reduced to one when the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Houston Astros Friday night.,Gu...
In control of playoff destiny, Reds brace for rematch vs. Brewers
The Cincinnati Reds will continue their pursuit of the final wild-card berth in the National League when they turn to Andrew Abbott to start Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.,Abbott (9-7, 2.80 ERA) is expected to be opposed by fellow left-hander Robert Gasser (0-1, 6.00), who is making ...
Marlins aim to spoil Mets' fading playoff hopes
New York's season is on the brink.,The Mets, who are set to play the host Miami Marlins again on Saturday night, have baseball's highest payroll at $323 million (according to USA Today and other sources).,Yet the Mets (82-78) lost to the low-budget Marlins 6-2 on Friday night in a game New York desp...
Pursuing AL East crown, Jays need another win over Rays
The Toronto Blue Jays are still in control of their own fate entering the middle game of a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.,The Blue Jays (92-68) registered a 4-2 win on Friday in the series opener.,That left Toronto tied for first in the American League E...
Red Sox in playoffs, while tumbling Tigers look to earn berth
The Boston Red Sox walked off into October with a Friday win, but the final two days of the regular season at Fenway Park will still have plenty of meaning.,After Ceddanne Rafaela's ninth-inning RBI triple lifted Boston (88-72) to a memorable 4-3 victory, clinching its first postseason berth since 2...
Yankees clash with Orioles in midst of fight for AL East
Scoreboard watching to see how the Toronto Blue Jays are doing is a way of life for the New York Yankees in their late pursuit of the American League East title.,On Saturday, the Yankees will continue their chase of the division crown when they host the Baltimore Orioles, but finding out what the Bl...
With win vs. Cards, Cubs would host Padres in wild-card series
The Chicago Cubs can clinch home-field advantage for their National League wild-card series with a win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon. However, that's not the only item on their to-do list as they look to rejuvenate key offensive contributors.,Kyle Tucker came off the 10...
With Orlando City on deck, FC Cincinnati trending in right direction
After a bleak August (three losses), FC Cincinnati has bounced back with wins against Nashville SC and the Los Angeles Galaxy to put themselves back in contention for the top spot in the Eastern Conference and Supporters' Shield race.,Cincinnati (18-9-4, 58 points) is in second place in the Eastern ...
First-place San Diego FC out to derail Quakes' playoff hopes
For San Diego FC, it's been a banner expansion season. They have clinched a playoff spot and sit atop the Western Conference table with three matches remaining.,Now the trick is to stay atop the West and perhaps win the Supporters' Shield that goes to MLS' top regular-season squad. San Diego will lo...
Brian White's positive omeback continues as Whitecaps face Sounders
Vancouver Whitecaps star Brian White missed slightly more than a month with a hamstring injury and returned in style.,White helped Vancouver salvage a tie in its last match and he now craves a victory when the Whitecaps visit the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night.,The Whitecaps (16-6-8, 56 points) ...
LA Galaxy, Sporting KC wind down season with eye to '26 rosters
The LA Galaxy and Sporting Kansas City face off Saturday night in Southern California in a match few would have expected to have so little competitive significance when the schedule was first released.,The Galaxy (4-17-9, 21 points) entered 2025 as the reigning MLS Cup champions. Sporting Kansas Cit...
Galaxy, SKC wind down season with eye to 2026 rosters
The Los Angeles Galaxy and Sporting Kansas City face off Saturday night in Carson, Calif., in a match few would have expected to have so little competitive significance when the schedule was first released.,The Galaxy (4-17-9, 21 points) entered 2025 as the reigning MLS Cup champions. Sporting Kansa...
Austin FC opens key stretch with visit to Real Salt Lake
Austin FC has plenty at stake over the next week, starting with a visit to Real Salt Lake on Saturday in a key late-season Western Conference match in Sandy, Utah., ,Austin FC might take minutes restrictions into account with the U.S. Open Cup final set for Wednesday at home against Nashville SC. Bu...
Minnesota United bring rare losing streak to Colorado
Still vying for the Western Conference's top overall seed, visiting Minnesota United will travel to Commerce City, Colo., to face the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night.,Minnesota (15-7-9, 54 points) has dropped consecutive matches for the first time this season but still sits third in the West behin...
Teammate tensions in spotlight as Round of 12 heads to Kansas
With the NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas Speedway for its second Round of 12 race Sunday afternoon, teammates will likely be a focal point again after a tumultuous time at New Hampshire last weekend.,Race winner Ryan Blaney put his Team Penske No. 12 Ford in position to win the 301-lap race, but not bef...
St. Louis City braces for powerful LAFC offense
Los Angeles FC enter Saturday's playoff tune-up at St. Louis City in high gear after winning three MLS matches in a span of eight days behind the brilliant work of Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga.,During the spree, LAFC (14-7-8, 50 points) scored four goals in each of the wins, with Son and Bouanga ...