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Zac Gallen aims to send Diamondbacks to series win vs. Mets
The Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets ended April with winning records.,But the last day of the month offered reminders that the rest of the season will present both teams with plenty of challenges.,The Diamondbacks and Mets will play the rubber match of their three-game series on Thursday afte...
Ben Lively, Guardians chase series win over Twins
The Cleveland Guardians have rebounded nicely from getting thumped by the visiting Minnesota Twins to open the current four-game series.,On Thursday, the Guardians will look to take the series from the Twins with a third consecutive victory.,Cleveland dropped the final two contests of a three-game h...
Cardinals look to continue newfound road success vs. Reds
After winning consecutive road games for the first time this season, the St. Louis Cardinals will try to capture their first road series victory Thursday when they finish a four-game set with the Cincinnati Reds.,The Cardinals entered a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday with a 2-12 mark away from ...
Pirates send out Paul Skenes in series decider vs. Cubs
It can be tough for second-year players to match a strong rookie season. However, for Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes, it's been business as usual.,The right-hander looks to continue his effective sophomore campaign when he faces the visiting Chicago Cubs in the rubber match of a thr...
Journalism (4-1) aims to end Kentucky Derby favorites' hex
The betting favorite has not won the Kentucky Derby since 2018, adding to the drama when Journalism enters the starting gate at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday evening.,The 3-year-old colt, trained by Michael McCarthy, was a 4-1 favorite on Wednesday after opening at 3-1 on Saturday follo...
Rockets get off to hot start, cruise past Warriors in Game 5
Fred VanVleet scored 14 of his game-high 26 points in a runaway first quarter, and Amen Thompson produced 25 points as the Houston Rockets surged to a 131-116 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of this Western Conference first-round series Wednesday.,Houston seized control wit...
Wild 'made for it' despite backs to wall vs. Golden Knights
Marcus Foligno knows the Minnesota Wild are one loss away from the end of their season.,He also knows they are one win away from forcing a winner-take-all Game 7.,Forgive Foligno if he is taking the glass-half-full approach as the Wild prepare to face off against the Golden Knights in Game 6 of thei...
In control of series, Nuggets aim to bounce host Clippers
The Denver Nuggets were wobbling and in complete disarray after losing by 34 points in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers.,Their plight has changed quickly with back-to-back victories, and now the Nuggets will try to close out the Western Conference series when they ...
Sens aim to add to Leafs' recent playoff woes, force Game 7
Technically speaking, it's the Ottawa Senators who remain on the brink of elimination when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday for Game 6 in their Eastern Conference first-round series. ,However, it's safe to say there's as much pressure on the Maple Leafs, who won the first three games in...
Stars aim to eliminate Avs for second straight year
A year later and a round earlier, the Dallas Stars are in the same situation -- heading to Denver with a chance to end Colorado's season.,Dallas routed the Avalanche 6-2 in Game 5 on Monday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference quarterfinal series. Now it can move on with a win in Gam...
Oilers out to seal fourth consecutive elimination of Kings
The Edmonton Oilers have a golden chance to move to the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs when they play host to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.,The Oilers, having won three straight and leading the Western Conference first-round series 3-2, can dispatch the Kings in the opening round for a ...
Back home, Scottie Scheffler eyes first Byron Nelson title
Scottie Scheffler had a good reason for skipping the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in 2024: the birth of his first child., ,Scheffler seemingly has won everywhere on the PGA Tour since his breakthrough in 2022, but only once in his home state of Texas and not at the Byron Nelson. He makes his return to the to...
Pistons need rare home playoff win to stay alive vs. Knicks
J.B. Bickerstaff was part of a previous coaching staff that rallied from a 3-1 deficit to win an NBA playoff series. Ten years later, he's trying to do it with his Detroit Pistons.,Bickerstaff was an assistant coach with Houston when it came back against the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2015 Western ...
Golf Glance: Scottie Scheffler seeking first win of '25; LPGA's Utah debut
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Zurich Classic of New Orleans (Ben Griffin, Andrew Novak),THIS WEEK: The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, McKinney, Texas, May 1-4,Course: TPC Craig Ranch (Par 71, 7,56...
Rangers hope to continue scoring in bunches while hosting Athletics
The Texas Rangers have finally broken out of a prolonged scoring slump and will attempt to keep that momentum going when they square off against the Athletics on Wednesday in the third contest of a four-game series in Arlington, Texas., ,It will be a battle of high-profile starters as the Athletics ...
Tobias Myers, Brewers seek to be 'dialed in' vs. White Sox
After working through difficulties during his season debut on Thursday, Milwaukee right-hander Tobias Myers will seek more consistency Wednesday night when the Brewers visit the Chicago White Sox.,For Myers, the pursuit begins with locating key pitches.,"The back-door cutter, just being able to get ...
Freddy Fermin, Royals look to capture series against Rays
The Kansas City Royals started their six-game swing through the American League East with a win Tuesday night in Tampa against the Rays, tallying their seventh victory in the past eight games.,After that 3-1 victory, the Royals could capture their third consecutive series on Wednesday in the middle ...
Mets bring blazing bats, hot gloves into matchup with D-backs
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said "there's a lot to like about the offense right now" after his team scored 27 runs in lopsided wins Monday and Tuesday night.,The rest of the Mets' game isn't too shabby, either.,The Mets will look to continue their all-around impressive play Wednesday night ...
Red Sox P Lucas Giolito looks to put pieces together vs. Jays in debut
Lucas Giolito finally will make his season debut on Wednesday night in a bid to help the Boston Red Sox clinch their three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays.,The Red Sox signed the 30-year-old right-hander before the 2024 season to bolster their rotation.,In his first spring training wi...
Cubs take on Pirates in battle between stellar and subpar offenses
Veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd was delighted to join a Cubs team that had potential for offensive firepower and a strong defense when he signed with Chicago in the offseason. ,And the Cubs, leading the National League in batting average and runs -- and sitting second in home runs -- have not been ...