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Magic hope bench shows up in Game 2 vs. Celtics
The Orlando Magic will be looking for more secondary scoring Wednesday when they visit the Boston Celtics for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.,Despite 36 points from Paolo Banchero and 23 from Franz Wagner, Orlando dropped the series opener 103-86 in Boston on Sunday. N...
Hurricanes out for more 'chaos' vs. undermanned Devils
The New Jersey Devils will be short-handed as they try to rebound in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday in Raleigh, N.C.,The Devils, already without star forward Jack Hughes and defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler for the series because of inju...
Relievers in spotlight as Giants square off with Brewers
Two teams that got an opportunity to show off shiny toys out of their bullpen in the series opener go head-to-head again on Tuesday when the San Francisco Giants look for a second straight win over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers.,Robbie Ray and Hayden Birdsong combined to limit the Brewers to two ru...
Zach Dezenzo, Astros eye series win over Jays
Opportunities have been few and far between for Astros utility man Zach Dezenzo, whose breakout performance on Monday helped pace Houston to a 7-0 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.,The Astros will try to clinch the three-game series in the middle contest on Tuesday.,Making his fifth start...
Twins hope return home to face White Sox will reverse fortunes
The Minnesota Twins hope that a return home can cure what ails them.,Minnesota is coming off getting swept in a three-game road series against the Atlanta Braves. The Twins have lost 15 of 22 games to start the season, and their biggest challenge has been at the plate.,Now the Twins travel back to M...
Braves set for bullpen day against slumping Cardinals
The Braves will go for their fifth straight win on Tuesday when they host the St. Louis Cardinals, but Atlanta won't have its recovering ace on the mound.,Atlanta opened the three-game series with a 7-6 come-from-behind win on Monday, handing St. Louis its fifth straight loss.,The Braves had planned...
Francisco Lindor, Mets chase more success against Phillies
Francisco Lindor led off the past two games with homers, positive omens for the New York Mets, who are tied for the major leagues' best record going into their Tuesday home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.,New York opened the three-game series with a 5-4 win on Tuesday, getting two long balls...
Reds starter Nick Martinez returns home to face Marlins
Right-hander Nick Martinez will make a homecoming on Tuesday night when his Cincinnati Reds visit the Miami Marlins for the middle contest of a three-game series.,Martinez (0-3, 6.00 ERA), a Miami native, is off to a slow start as the Reds are winless in his four starts. He has no quality starts thi...
Wounded Padres look to rebound in Detroit
The San Diego Padres won't have their offensive catalyst for at least a week.,First baseman Luis Arraez was placed on the 7-day injured list and is in concussion protocol after colliding with Houston's Mauricio Dubon during a bunt attempt on Sunday.,In their first game without Arraez, the Padres dro...
Tanner Bibee, Guardians aim to hold down Yankees
Tanner Bibee has had some trouble keeping the ball in the park this season for the Cleveland Guardians.,That might not bode well against the New York Yankees, who lead the majors in home runs.,Looking to avoid a second straight rough outing, Bibee will also try to help the Guardians win their fifth ...
Mariners look to continue power surge vs. Red Sox
The visiting Seattle Mariners will attempt to outmuscle the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday when the teams begin a three-game series.,Seattle has homered 13 times during its last six games and has 32 homers this season, good for fifth among MLB teams entering Monday. Cal Raleigh has homered a team-high ni...
Wild remaining confident after close Game 1 loss to Golden Knights
Despite dropping the opener of their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series with the Pacific Division champion Vegas Golden Knights, the Minnesota Wild are feeling positive about their chances heading into Game 2 on Tuesday in Las Vegas.,"(There's) no doubts on the bench," goaltender Fi...
Rays look to get back on track on road vs. Diamondbacks
The Tampa Bay Rays will make only their second road trip of the season when they begin a six-game trip against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. ,Getting away might not hurt as the Rays' severely front-loaded home schedule has not been much help.,Tampa Bay were shut out in three of the last five ...
Lakers aim to be more prepared for Wolves' physicality in Game 2
While the Minnesota Timberwolves might have an early lead in their Western Conference first-round playoff series, longtime team supporters know that nothing is safe when it comes to facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the postseason.,After the No. 6 seed Timberwolves took the series opener with a convi...
Rangers in search of missing offense in road series vs. A's
The Texas Rangers will look to locate their suddenly missing offense when they face the Athletics on Tuesday in the opener of the three-game American League West series in Sacramento, Calif.,The Rangers will start left-hander Patrick Corbin (1-0, 3.86 ERA) while the Athletics will counter with right...
Healthy Mike Trout leading Angels into home series with Pirates
Mike Trout will be in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif.,Whether he is in right field or the designated hitter, Trout has started all of the Angels' 21 games this season to ...
Lightning, Panthers renew 'Battle of Florida' in playoffs once more
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers have brought "The Battle of Florida" into the Stanley Cup playoffs before, and they're ready to tread back into those choppy waters once again.,Squaring off for their fourth playoff series in five seasons, the foes will play Game 1 of their best-of-seven ...
Rockies, Royals out to build something good after breaking skids
The Kansas City Royals and Colorado Rockies each snapped long losing streaks on Sunday. One of those teams is about to have a rare two-game winning streak.,The Rockies and Royals open a three-game set in Kansas City on Tuesday night after Colorado halted an eight-game slide and the Royals snapped a ...
Both Thunder, Grizzlies want to turn page from 51-point blowout
Both the host Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies are looking to put the first game of their Western Conference playoff series in the rearview mirror -- for very different reasons.,The Thunder are trying to make sure not to get complacent after Sunday's 131-80 blowout win in the opener.,...
Senators out to curtail power-play woes in Game 2 vs. Maple Leafs
The Ottawa Senators have a primary strategy Tuesday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the host Toronto Maple Leafs: Stay out of the penalty box.,The Senators allowed three power-play goals Sunday while falling 6-2 to the Maple Leafs in Game 1. Billed as the Battle of Ontario, ...