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Rangers tasked with solving M's ace Logan Gilbert's splitter
Through three starts this season, Seattle right-hander Logan Gilbert has thrown his split-fingered fastball 70 times.,And has yet to allow a hit.,Gilbert (0-1, 2.55 ERA) will put that streak on the line Sunday afternoon when the host Mariners go for a three-game sweep against one of their American L...
Pitching-strong Padres match up again with runs-averse Rockies
Prior to Saturday night, the 2015 Oakland Athletics were the last team to record five shutouts in the first 15 games of a season.,They now have company, thanks to the San Diego Padres. Their 2-0 blanking of the Colorado Rockies not only let them match those A's of Sonny Gray, Scott Kazmir and Drew P...
Rebuffed by Mets, Luis Severino faces them for A's
Luis Severino was one of the players responsible for creating the unique feel-good vibes around the New York Mets last season.,Over the winter, he found out business usually supersedes vibes.,Severino is slated to start against his former club Sunday afternoon, when he takes the mound for the Athlet...
Bats awakened, D-backs go for series win over Brewers
The Arizona Diamondbacks found some life after 17 scoreless innings Saturday, and their ninth-inning rally turned Sunday's meeting with the Milwaukee Brewers into the rubber match of the three-game series.,The Diamondbacks' five-run ninth gave them a 5-4 victory Saturday, just when the Brewers were ...
Tigers face Twins in search of second sweep of season
It's not that Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch is greedy.,Well, maybe he's a little bit greedy.,"We want to be a good team," Hinch said. "And to be a good team, you have to do it all.",The Tigers will look for another strong all-around performance when they take on the Minnesota Twins on Sunday aft...
Steady Zack Wheeler out to bounce back as Phillies face Cards
After failing to deliver a quality start in his last start, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler will try to rebound Sunday afternoon.,He will take the mound against the Cardinals in the rubber match of a three-game series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 2-0 Friday night, then...
Shooting for 5th straight series win, Angels face Astros
The Los Angeles Angels are looking to win their fifth straight series to open the season, something they haven't done since 2018. ,The Houston Astros are just seeking a little more consistency.,The teams meet in Houston on Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game series. The Astros won the opener ...
Reds ace Hunter Greene goes for first career win over Pirates
The Cincinnati Reds send their ace to the mound in an effort to finish their first series sweep when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.,The Reds have won four of five after Saturday's 5-2 win, while the Pirates have dropped three of four.,Hunter Greene (1-1, 1.31 ERA) makes his fourth start...
Devils aim to get well in facing eliminated Islanders
The New York Islanders know how the New Jersey Devils have felt at the end of the last two regular seasons.,Suffice to say the Islanders would much prefer to feel like the Devils right now, not the Devils of a year ago.,The Islanders will begin playing out the string while the Devils continue tuning...
Garrett Crochet faces former club as Red Sox look to avoid sweep
The Chicago White Sox have regrouped from an eight-game losing streak by earning their first series victory of the season. They hope to keep channeling that resolve Sunday as they pursue a three-game sweep of the visiting Boston Red Sox.,"It's never give up, never give in and always fight," Chicago'...
Cole Ragans looks to help Royals avoid sweep at hands of Guardians
Kansas City's Cole Ragans has pitched well after opening the season with a sub-par outing against Cleveland.,Looking to continue his recent success, the Royals' prized left-hander aims for a better outing against the Guardians, who look to sweep this three-game home set with a sixth consecutive vict...
Senators aim to keep wins coming at home, face Flyers
While the Ottawa Senators look to further build momentum heading into their awaited playoff return, the Philadelphia Flyers want to finish another disappointing season on a positive note.,The Senators eye a fifth consecutive home victory while trying to cool off the Flyers on Sunday.,Ottawa (43-30-6...
Looking to extend win streak to three, Penguins welcome Bruins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have long been out of the playoff chase, but their stars are still producing going into their Sunday afternoon game against the visiting Boston Bruins.,Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust had a goal and an assist each for the Penguins (33-35-12, 78 points) in a 4-2 wi...
Chris Sale looking to right ship in Braves' finale vs. Rays
With their season off to a terrible start, the Atlanta Braves could use a better version of pitcher Chris Sale than they have seen through his first three starts in 2025.,On Sunday afternoon in familiar surroundings, Sale and the Braves will try to win their three-game series against the Tampa Bay R...
Nationals, MacKenzie Gore go for series win over Marlins
Washington left-hander MacKenzie Gore, who entered this weekend tied for second in the majors with 25 strikeouts, gets the start Sunday afternoon as the Nationals and the host Miami Marlins play the rubber match of a three-game series.,The third overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft by San Diego, Gore ...
Yankees hoping warmer weather equals hotter bats as they host Giants
The Yankees are playing through frigid conditions, and their bats matched the weather for four games until Saturday.,After producing one of their biggest innings in the early going, the Yankees hope to enjoy another productive day at the plate Sunday afternoon when they host the San Francisco Giants...
Cedric Mullins, Orioles eye sweep of shortened series with Jays
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde would like to see his team play a little looser earlier in games.,The Orioles will get their next opportunity when they host the Toronto Blue Jays in the finale of their rain-shortened two-game series Sunday.,After Friday's series opener was rained out, Baltimo...
With or without Lionel Messi, Inter Miami and Chicago match elite attacks
Inter Miami is riding the momentum of an emotionally draining victory as it heads to Chicago to face the Fire on Sunday afternoon.,Led by superstar Lionel Messi, who scored twice, Inter Miami (4-0-2, 14 points) rallied to beat LAFC 3-1 on Wednesday for a 3-2 win on aggregate to advance to the CONCAC...
Flames still keeping playoff hopes alive ahead of clash with Sharks
The Calgary Flames and their slim playoff hopes have an opportunity to remain alive in the chase for the Stanley Cup playoffs when the last-place San Jose Sharks visit on Sunday.,The Flames (38-27-14, 90 points) need help to make a miracle happen, sitting a few points back of both Western Conference...
NBA-best Thunder aim to 'build habits' in finale vs. Pelicans
The Oklahoma City Thunder have clinched the best record in the NBA.,So the Thunder (67-14) have nothing tangible at stake in their regular-season finale against the lottery-bound Pelicans on Sunday afternoon in New Orleans.,But Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said he believes there's still somet...