review Page 44 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Blue Jays' Max Scherzer aims to hit right notes vs. D-backs
Max Scherzer's off-day preparation includes time on the piano. Don't knock it until you try it.,Scherzer (1-2, 9.58 ERA) will get the ball on Saturday for the Toronto Blue Jays against Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.60) of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The veteran right-handers will meet Saturday in Phoenix in the ...
With Yainer Diaz struggling, Astros aim to even series vs. Cards
Houston catcher Yainer Diaz was absent from the starting lineup on Friday when the Astros lost 9-4 to the visiting St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a three-game interleague series.,While the Astros have enjoyed success offensively this season, leading the American League in several categories, D...
'Patient' Mariners chase elusive win vs. Rangers
Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson is preaching patience.,Which is exactly what long-suffering fans of the Seattle Mariners -- a franchise celebrating its 50th anniversary season while still seeking its first World Series appearance -- don't want to hear.,The host Mariners were shut out this season...
Chris Sale, Braves eager to add to Phillies' woes
A pair of talented left-handers will take the mound on Saturday night when Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves visit Cristopher Sanchez and the scuffling Philadelphia Phillies.,Both pitchers are off to solid starts this season. Sale (3-1, 3.27 ERA), the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner, rema...
Now, positivity surrounds Orioles' Jeremiah Jackson as Guardians await
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson hit the foul ball that caused manager Craig Albernaz to suffer a broken jaw and seven facial fractures on Monday.,Jackson gave fans something more pleasant to talk about Friday night when he hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning off re...
Brewers work to overcome injuries in rematch vs. Marlins
Injuries have slowed Milwaukee's offense.,The Brewers, who will play the middle contest of this weekend's three-game series at the Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon, are without three of their top hitters. On the injured list are first baseman Andrew Vaughn (fractured left hamate), center fielder ...
After 15-hit game vs. Nationals, Giants aspire to keep offense rolling
Heliot Ramos and the San Francisco Giants will try to continue their offensive burst when they visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon for the middle contest of the teams' three-game series.,Ramos hit a three-run homer as part of a 15-hit attack in a 10-5 San Francisco win on Friday nig...
Pirates turn to ace Paul Skenes against Rays
A day after he was presented his 2025 National League Cy Young Award, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will be on the mound to face the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.,Skenes (3-1, 4.00 ERA), who will oppose fellow right-hander Drew Rasmussen (1-0, 1.13) on Saturday, was presented t...
Against Red Sox, Tarik Skubal strives to squash Tigers' road losing streak
With two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal taking the mound, a pitchers' duel could be on tap as the visiting Detroit Tigers look to even their four-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.,Skubal (2-2, 2.22 ERA), a left-hander, will try to play th...
White Sox ride offensive surge into rematch vs. A's
The Chicago White Sox will look to build on an elite offensive performance when they face the Athletics on Saturday afternoon in the middle contest of a three-game set at West Sacramento, Calif.,Chicago equaled its top scoring output of the campaign and racked up a season-high 15 hits during Friday'...
Cubs aim to extend offensive surge at expense of skidding Mets
The Chicago Cubs have a chance Saturday to do something they have achieved only twice since 1900.,The New York Mets can only hope they don't inch closer to yet another bit of ignoble history.,The Cubs will look to remain red-hot Saturday afternoon when they host the free-falling Mets in the middle c...
Reds' bullpen geared up for another look at Twins
The stout Cincinnati bullpen appears to be at full strength as the Reds prepare for the middle contest of a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Connor Phillips (2.25 ERA), Graham Ashcraft (1.64 ERA), Tony Santillan (0.00 ERA) and Emilio Pagan (six save...
Yankees bring knack for late heroics into rematch with Royals
In their past five wins, the New York Yankees experienced jubilation in their dugout during their final at-bat.,The Yankees hope to experience more good feelings but secure a win even earlier when they host the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.,New York is 4-8 over its past 12 games after wi...
Santiago Moreno, FC Dallas put unbeaten streak on line vs. Galaxy
FC Dallas, with Santiago Moreno's arrival this year adding to an already potent attack led by Petar Musa, will try to keep their early-season form going Saturday night when they continue a homestand against the Los Angeles Galaxy in Frisco, Texas.,Moreno enjoyed 4 1/2 good years in Portland, scoring...
Sounders ready for homecoming, rematch with St. Louis City
St. Louis City and the Seattle Sounders met six weeks ago, but St. Louis coach Yoann Damet isn't focusing much on that match as the clubs are set to square off Saturday in Seattle.,"It feels like it was months ago, to be honest," Damet said of St. Louis' 1-0 defeat. "That's how much we've played sin...
Surging Salt Lake ready for rematch with San Diego
Real Salt Lake have their sights set on continuing the second-best start in franchise history when they oppose San Diego FC on Saturday night at Sandy, Utah.,The only time Real Salt Lake (4-1-1, 13 points) have notched a better six-match start during their 22-season history came in 2011 when they we...
Timbers hope to stop road skid at Minnesota
The Portland Timbers might be the more desperate team. The Minnesota United could be the more fatigued team.,The clubs meet Saturday night at Saint Paul, Minn.,Following Saturday's match, Portland (2-4-1, 7 points) travels to San Diego and Salt Lake. The Timbers are 0-3-0 in road matches.,"It's a gr...
D.C. United's Tai Baribo (thigh) questionable for Philly return
Striker Tai Baribo's return to Philadelphia may be delayed beyond D.C. United's scheduled visit to the Union on Saturday night.,The Israeli international led Philadelphia with 16 MLS goals in 2025. After joining D.C. (2-4-1, 7 points) from Philadelphia (1-6-0, 3 points) in a $4 million cash trade du...
Surging Flyers, Sidney Crosby-led Pens bring rivalry back to playoffs
For the first time in eight seasons and the eighth time overall, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers will meet in the Stanley Cup playoffs, with the opening game of their first-round series taking place Saturday night in Pittsburgh.,The latest chapter of the Battle of Pennsylvania featur...
Orlando City, Houston hope to build off U.S. Open Cup victories
As Orlando City prepares to host the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night, both teams are coming off victories in the U.S. Open Cup.,But wins have been rare this season for both sides when it comes to MLS league games.,Orlando City (1-5-1, 4 points) and Houston (2-4-0, 6 points) still have time to battl...