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Max Fried looks to rebound as Yankees host Guardians in series finale
Max Fried was unbeatable for nearly two months into his first season with the New York Yankees until running into the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.,Coming off his first defeat of the season, Fried aims to start another winning streak Thursday night when the Yankees host the Cleveland Guardi...
Robbie Ray, Giants look for series split with Padres
One day after a newcomer contributed to the team's best offensive output in almost three weeks, the San Francisco Giants hope for more from another fresh face when they seek a four-game series split with the visiting San Diego Padres on Thursday afternoon.,With Daniel Johnson chipping in with two hi...
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...
Phils await word on J.T. Realmuto (groin) ahead of finale vs. Jays
The Philadelphia Phillies will know more about the status of catcher J.T. Realmuto before the rubber match of their three-game series on Thursday afternoon against the host Toronto Blue Jays.,Realmuto left the game in the bottom of the ninth of a 2-1 loss to Toronto on Wednesday after he took a foul...
Tigers' Casey Mize looks to beat White Sox for first time
Colt Keith contributed a go-ahead double for the Detroit Tigers in a Wednesday road victory against the Chicago White Sox.,He may provide a game-changing play at third base in the series finale on Thursday. Or maybe five weeks from now.,All Tigers manager A.J. Hinch knows is the organization is read...
D-backs' Brandon Pfaadt aims for bounce-back effort vs. Braves
Brandon Pfaadt will have a lot to prove when he takes the mound on Thursday afternoon while trying to help the Arizona Diamondbacks complete a three-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves.,The Diamondbacks, who beat the Braves 8-3 on Tuesday and 2-1 on Wednesday, haven't swept a set in Atlanta since 2019....
After postponement due to rain, Royals, Cardinals set to play doubleheader
The St. Louis Cardinals pitching staff was already showing signs of strain heading into a difficult stretch of schedule.,Its challenge got even greater after rain postponed Wednesday's home game against the Kansas City Royals. The teams will play a day-night doubleheader Thursday at Busch Stadium.,T...
Mercury, Valkyries relieved to be facing one another
The Phoenix Mercury and Golden State Valkyries get a reprieve from the league's elite when they meet in Phoenix on Thursday.,Each lost to the 8-0 Minnesota Lynx the last time out -- the injury-depleted Mercury falling 88-65 on Tuesday in Minneapolis. The expansion Valkyries lost to the Lynx 86-75 on...
Unbeaten Liberty eye another win over Mystics
The New York Liberty look to remain unbeaten and beat the Washington Mystics for the second time this season when the two teams face off Thursday in D.C.,The Liberty (7-0) won 85-63 over the Mystics (3-5) last Friday and are coming off a dominant 100-52 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday.,Washin...
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...
Thunder, Pacers open battle in search of first NBA title
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. The Indiana Pacers haven't been to the finals since 2000.,Neither has ever won an NBA title, but one will hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy in 2025. The final step there begins Thursday when the teams square...
Golf Glance: Rory returns in Canada; LIV Golf hits Virginia
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: the Memorial Tournament (Scottie Scheffler),THIS WEEK: RBC Canadian Open, Caledon, Ontario, Canada, June 5-8,Course: TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, North Cou...
Redblacks, Roughriders to kick off CFL season
The Ottawa Redblacks and Saskatchewan Roughriders will kick off the CFL season on Thursday night in Regina, Saskatchewan.,Both clubs finished with 9-8-1 records and qualified for the playoffs last season. The Redblacks fell to the eventual Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts in the East Division sem...
Willi Castro looks to stay hot as Twins face Athletics
Willi Castro has never been viewed as having a power bat over his seven big league seasons, but he's suddenly displaying plenty of strength.,Castro has belted two homers in a game twice in the past five contests, and he'll look to provide the Minnesota Twins with another boost when they face the Ath...
Dodgers' Max Muncy looks to ride power surge vs. Mets
With his early-season power outage all but a memory, Max Muncy will be out to continue his hot stretch as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the New York Mets on Wednesday night in the third contest of a four-game series.,Muncy hit two home runs Tuesday, including the game-tying homer in the ninth inning,...
Giants continue search for missing offense vs. Padres
One day after the San Francisco Giants sent a message that offensive help could soon be on the way, the San Diego Padres hope their own prospect can contribute again as they go for a third straight road win on Wednesday night.,Mired in an offensive slump that dates back to mid-May, the Giants wasted...
Return of Colton Cowser adds dimensions for Orioles vs. Mariners
A lot has happened to the Baltimore Orioles since Colton Cowser last appeared in a game.,Cowser made his return from a broken left thumb Tuesday night against the host Seattle Mariners and homered in a 5-1 victory, and the three-game series between the teams will continue Wednesday night.,After Cows...
New-look Royals seek another win in rematch vs. Cardinals
After hitting just 34 homers and averaging just 3.23 runs through 60 games, the Kansas City Royals made a move to power up their offense.,That's why they promoted top prospect Jac Caglianone and put him in the middle of the battle order. Caglianone, the sixth overall pick in the 2024 draft, had 15 h...
Junior Caminero, Rays aim to continue hot streaks vs. Rangers
Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero will look to continue his torrid hitting when the Rays chase a series victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.,Caminero, the American League co-Player of the Week, belted a solo shot in the Rays' 5-1 victory Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series....