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Battered Mariners set to take on AL West-leading Rangers
The Seattle Mariners have hit a speed bump.,Just this week, right fielder Victor Robles and second baseman Ryan Bliss have been placed on the injured list.,That means the Mariners will be without two of their top stolen base threats when they open a three-game series with the American League West-le...
After disappointing loss, Warriors set to face Trail Blazers
Playoff mode has started for the Golden State Warriors, who travel to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday for a regular-season game that is crucial for their postseason seeding.,"We are already in the playoffs," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. "This is what the playoffs feel like -- a lot of p...
Reds' resurgent pitching staff gets next test from Pirates
The Cincinnati Reds look to continue their strong pitching to start the season when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game weekend series Friday.,Entering MLB play Thursday, the Reds had MLB's fourth-best ERA at 3.15 while posting seven quality starts, holding the opposition ...
Devils aim to raise level of play, starting with game vs. Penguins
The New Jersey Devils punched their ticket to the postseason on Wednesday, one day after their coach declared that his team was not ready to play in its most recent game.,The Devils (41-30-7, 89 points) look to atone for their lackluster performance when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday i...
Bears 2025 draft needs, picks, best fits and history
For the first time in three years, the Bears enter the draft somewhere other than the top. ,And somehow, starting over in Chicago has never been quite this exciting. ,Anticipation for a pairing of 2024 No. 1 pick Caleb Williams with new head coach Ben Johnson has the Bears expecting a jump out of th...
Without Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche take aim at Canucks
The Colorado Avalanche have a slim chance to overtake the Dallas Stars for second place in the Central Division, and they have the Vancouver Canucks to thank.,The Canucks rallied from a three-goal deficit in the final minute to beat the Stars in overtime Tuesday night, leaving the door ajar. Colorad...
Pushing to improve play-in status, Bulls welcome Wizards
Making a late-season surge in pursuit of a playoff spot, the Chicago Bulls face the last-place Washington Wizards in their regular-season home finale on Friday.,Chicago (37-43) has won four of its last five, with a 7-3 mark over the last 10, following Wednesday's 119-111 victory over the Miami Heat....
Celtics set for final playoff prep with a pair vs. Hornets
A pair of teams with not much at stake will meet Friday when the Charlotte Hornets visit the Boston Celtics.,Boston (59-21) is locked in as the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs and rested its top six players throughout Wednesday's 96-76 loss at Orlando. A victory would have given the C...
Oilers, with star Connor McDavid back, host league-worst Sharks
The Edmonton Oilers have their superstar captain back and are coming off a dramatic win going into Friday night's game against the visiting San Jose Sharks.,Connor McDavid had three assists in his return after missing eight games with a lower-body injury and Connor Brown scored with 21 seconds left ...
Nationals on upswing ahead of visit to Marlins
On a run of four victories in five games, the Washington Nationals are set to visit the Miami Marlins on Friday night to start a weekend series.,Washington has won two straight series, taking two of three each from the Arizona Diamondbacks and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.,It has be...
Yankees have cooled off while Giants are heating up
While the New York Yankees hit 22 homers on their first homestand, then experienced mixed results on their first road trip, the San Francisco Giants continued one of their better starts in recent seasons.,The Yankees attempt to produce more powerful swings Friday night when they host the San Francis...
Kings continue to prepare for playoffs against visiting Ducks
If the Los Angeles Kings hope to get over the first-round hump in the upcoming playoffs, they'll need their best players to be at their best.,Beginning with Thursday's matchup against the visiting Anaheim Ducks, the Kings have five games remaining before the start of postseason. They have clinched a...
Rangers-Islanders playoff past a reminder of dim present
Fifty years ago this week, the New York Islanders earned the first playoff series win in franchise history by upsetting the New York Rangers in a dramatic three-game set that cemented their rivalry as the fiercest in the tri-state area.,The golden anniversary matchup between the Islanders and Ranger...
Behind Jesus Luzardo, Phillies chase series win vs. Braves
A night after posting a dramatic victory over their National League East rivals, the visiting Philadelphia Phillies will look to earn a series win against the slumping Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.,In a back-and-forth affair, the Phillies won their sixth game in the past eight tries after Trea T...
Blue Jays' Chris Bassitt looks to extend misery for Red Sox
After being swept by the New York Mets last weekend, the Toronto Blue Jays will aim to finish a sweep of their own when they conclude a four-game road series against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday afternoon.,Toronto set up the opportunity for its second sweep in three series with a 2-1 Wednesday win...
Brewers turn to Quinn Priester in bid for series sweep of Rockies
Milwaukee's rotation has been hit hard by injuries in the first two weeks of 2025, so the team did something about it.,The Brewers acquired Quinn Priester from the Boston Red Sox on Monday, and the 24-year-old right-hander will make his debut with his new team on Thursday afternoon against the Color...
Fresh off shutout, Twins look to salvage series split vs. Royals
In the wake of Minnesota's worst start since 2016, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli requested his players not lose their belief in each other.,The message was received -- at least for one game -- with a strong all-around effort on Wednesday. The Twins will look to follow that and achieve a split of a fo...
Regulars set to return for Angels in finale vs. Rays
Infielder Luis Rengifo and center fielder Jo Adell are expected back in the starting lineup Thursday afternoon for the Los Angeles Angels when they play the host Tampa Bay Rays in the finale of a three-game series.,Both did not start the Angels' 5-4 loss to the Rays on Wednesday, but not because of ...
Guardians eye sweep of skidding, ailing White Sox
It's been far from pretty, but the Cleveland Guardians are finding ways to win games -- albeit at the expense of the reeling Chicago White Sox.,Following a second straight one-run victory, the Guardians will look to sweep the three-game home set and hand the White Sox an eighth consecutive loss on T...
Penn State set to face experienced Boston U. squad in first trip to Frozen Four
Talk about your dramatic contrasts.,When Penn State and Boston University meet Thursday night in the Frozen Four's second semifinal in St. Louis, it will be a clash of a college hockey neophyte against a blueblood.,While the Nittany Lions (22-13-4) are in their first national semifinal, the Terriers...