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Blue Jays turn to Jose Urena vs. Mariners in finale
After being designed for assignment by the New York Mets on May 1, veteran right-hander Jose Urena told himself to have faith.,That seems to have worked out.,Urena was signed as a free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays at the start of last week and is scheduled to make his second start for them Sunday ...

Rockies aim to rebound from shellacking by Padres as dismal homestand ends
The Colorado Rockies will wind up a six-game homestand when they host the San Diego Padres on Sunday in Denver, and they want to hit the road with some momentum.,And to forget Saturday night's 21-0 loss to the Padres, their eighth in a row.,There have not been many chances for momentum for Colorado,...

Athletics’ Luis Severino eager to face Yankees
The New York Yankees will see a familiar face on the mound when they take on the Athletics in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.,Right-hander Luis Severino (1-3, 3.62 ERA) is set to start for the Athletics, who snapped a three-game losing streak wi...

Finally at .500, streaking Twins take on Giants
A .500 record might not seem like much to an observer of the standings., ,However, for the Minnesota Twins, their .500 mark is meaningful and provides optimism this season.,After starting 7-15 and holding a 13-20 record a little more than a week ago, Minnesota has won seven games in a row to reach ....

Royals have the opportunity to finally take a series from Red Sox
The Kansas City Royals will try to accomplish something they haven't been able to do in nearly three years when they face the visiting Boston Red Sox in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday.,Win a series., ,Boston has won five consecutive series against the Royals dating back to Aug....

Facing Astros, Reds pitcher Chase Petty looks to improve on MLB debut
Outfielder Jake Fraley became the fourth Cincinnati Reds player to land on the injured list this week, continuing a spate of injuries that would test the fortitude of most rosters. ,The Reds showcased their resilience on Saturday, though, slugging their way to a 13-9 road victory over the Houston As...

Marlins' Sandy Alcantara, facing White Sox, aims to 'just get better'
After scuffling against the high-powered Los Angeles Dodgers over consecutive starts, former Miami ace Sandy Alcantara will look to regroup Sunday afternoon when the Marlins visit the slumping Chicago White Sox.,Alcantara enters the game on a four-start losing streak. He's 2-4 with an 8.42 ERA while...

Rays' Drew Rasmussen looking forward to holiday, facing Brewers
Sunday will be a special day for Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen.,The right-hander looking forward to taking to the mound on Mother's Day in tribute to his mother, mother-in-law and wife.,"It's just really cool to get to pitch on a day to celebrate them," he said.,He also will get to ...

Family reunion for Jung brothers when Tigers host Rangers
The weekend series between Texas and Detroit has featured a brotherly sideshow.,Third basemen Josh Jung of the Rangers and Jace Jung of the Tigers have been holding a family reunion as their teams square off. Their parents have been in town, adding to the familial atmosphere.,The series finale will ...

Cards go for 8th straight win in series finale vs. Nats
The St. Louis Cardinals bring the majors' longest current winning streak into the series finale on Sunday afternoon against the host Washington Nationals.,St. Louis won its seventh in a row on Saturday, and a win on Sunday would mark the club's longest streak since winning eight straight Aug. 14-22,...

Braves hope for another strong effort from Chris Sale at Pirates
The Atlanta Braves' pitching rotation continues to put together strong performances over their past 10 games.,Veteran left-hander Chris Sale (1-3, 4.07 ERA) started that positive stretch on April 30 with a solid outing in Colorado, and he will look to keep it going on Sunday afternoon when he oppose...

Cubs, Mets turn to stellar starters for rubber game of series
The Chicago Cubs were thrilled with right-hander Cade Horton's major league debut and an offense which got just enough big hits.,The New York Mets lamented the numerous missed chances, resulting in a rare home loss.,A pair of early division leaders conclude a three-game set with an early start when ...

Stars ready to enjoy home cooking in Game 3 vs. Jets
The Dallas Stars already have wrested away home-ice advantage from the Winnipeg Jets in their Western Conference semifinals series.,Now the Stars have the opportunity to assume control of the series when they play host to the Jets in Game 3 on Sunday afternoon.,The best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff ...

Celtics trounce Knicks, cut series deficit to 2-1
Jayson Tatum finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Boston Celtics pulled away for a 115-93 win over the host New York Knicks on Saturday afternoon in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series., ,Payton Pritchard scored a team-high 23 points off the bench for Bos...

Thunder need to fix fourth-quarter issues vs. Nuggets
Nikola Jokic struggled to make shots and Denver lost the offensive rebounding battle 18-5, yet the Nuggets won Game 3 over Oklahoma City and have an opportunity to take a commanding lead in their Western Conference semifinal series on Sunday afternoon.,The Nuggets' 113-104 overtime win Friday night ...

Panthers have momentum now ahead of Game 4 vs. Maple Leafs
Two months after the Florida Panthers acquired an injured Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins, it is the Toronto Maple Leafs who are starting to feel the pain.,Florida will face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday in Game 4 of a second-round Eastern Conference playoff series at Sunrise, Fla., with th...

Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers chasing bounce back in Game 4 vs. Cavaliers
In some circles, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was perceived as a no-show both during and after his team's loss on Friday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.,First off, Haliburton created little noise on the court by scoring just four points ...

Rested Whitecaps look to continue good fortune vs. LAFC
The Vancouver Whitecaps will look to strengthen their place atop the MLS standings on Sunday when they welcome a Los Angeles FC side that is trying to play its way back into contention following a slow start. ,The Whitecaps (8-1-2, 26 points) have been the story of MLS in 2025. ,Vancouver earned its...

Chelsea begin tough stretch with road match vs. Newcastle
After assuring their place in the UEFA Conference League final on Thursday night, fifth-place Chelsea must refocus on their pursuit of a Champions League berth in Sunday's tricky trip to fourth-place Newcastle.,Both teams would qualify if they could maintain their current league status. Newcastle ho...

Blue Jays' Addison Barger aims for encore vs. Mariners
One might say Addison Barger got a triple-double.,Barger hit three doubles and drove in two runs in a homecoming of sorts as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-3 Friday night.,The three-game series is scheduled to continue Saturday night.,Barger also robbed the Mariners' Juli...