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Ascending Raptors set sights on spiraling 76ers
With the regular season winding down, the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers appear to be headed in opposite directions.,The Raptors aim for their fourth straight victory on Sunday when they visit the 76ers, who are hoping to avoid their eighth straight defeat.,Toronto (27-47) has endured a chal...
Warriors look to improve status in standings against Spurs
The Golden State Warriors will attempt to inch closer toward a guaranteed spot in the playoffs when they visit the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.,The contest is the second of a home back-to-back for the Spurs, who dropped a 121-111 decision to the Boston Celtics on Saturday.,The Warriors (42-31) head ...
Hurricanes look to stay hot in clash vs. sinking Islanders
The Carolina Hurricanes will face another team on a losing streak when the New York Islanders visit for Sunday's game in Raleigh, N.C.,The Islanders (32-30-10, 74 points) saw their skid extend to four games with a 5-3 loss Saturday at Tampa Bay despite posting three third-period goals. New York has ...
Maple Leafs look to pad Atlantic Division lead vs. Ducks
The Toronto Maple Leafs wrap up their California road trip on Sunday night in Anaheim against the Ducks, looking to build on their lead atop the Atlantic Division.,The Maple Leafs (44-25-4, 92 points) sit one point up on the Florida Panthers for the division lead, with the two teams set to meet on W...
Padres out to continue strong start, seek sweep of Braves
Most preseason analysis of the San Diego Padres centered on a star-filled core while pointing out potential depth problems.,That depth might get tested sooner than the Padres would like, beginning with Sunday's series finale with the visiting Atlanta Braves.,San Diego might be shooting for a four-ga...
A's pitchers, dominant so far, look to stifle Mariners again
With the offseason acquisitions of Luis Severino and Jeffrey Springs, the Athletics figured their starting rotation would improve.,But it has exceeded expectations thus far.,Entering Sunday's finale of a four-game series in Seattle, A's starters have combined to allow one earned run over 17 innings ...
Senators close in on playoffs as Pens scramble to keep hopes alive
Inching closer to their first playoff berth in eight years, the Ottawa Senators travel to Pittsburgh on Sunday to play a Penguins team trying to keep their slim postseason hopes alive., ,Ottawa (39-28-5, 83 points) holds the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference and is eight points above th...
Cubs look to ride momentum from 'brilliant' play into series win vs. D-backs
The Chicago Cubs consider their instincts and athleticism team strengths, and both came into play on Saturday.,That was evident when Chicago shortstop Dansby Swanson turned Corbin Carroll's infield single into a game-ending out in the Cubs' 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Cubs wil...
After missing start, Guardians' Tanner Bibee bids to feast on Royals
Tanner Bibee is looking forward to his pitching prowess overshadowing discussion of his eating habits.,Bibee will make his delayed first start of the season on Sunday afternoon when the Cleveland Guardians visit the Kansas City Royals in the finale of a three-game series.,He was slated to be the Ope...
Capitals aim to halt modest slide in clash vs. Sabres
The Washington Capitals will look to get back on track after losing their last two games when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday afternoon.,Washington (47-16-9, 103 points) dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday and a 4-2 setback to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. Prior ...
Rangers' Jacob deGrom faces Red Sox, looks to pick up where 2024 ended
Texas is counting on a healthy season from right-hander Jacob deGrom, who will take the mound Sunday afternoon when the Rangers and Boston Red Sox wrap up a four-game series in Arlington, Texas.,Texas signed deGrom, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, to a five-year, $185 million contract following th...
Cards relying on strong offense entering finale vs. Twins
St. Louis Cardinals president John Mozeliak labeled the 2025 season as a transition year for the franchise after it cut payroll ahead of his final season at the helm.,But the Cardinals are off to a strong start after bidding farewell to veterans Paul Goldschmidt, Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson and Andrew K...
Defense a key to success for Rockies against Rays
The Colorado Rockies' bullpen played a pivotal role in the first two contests of the team's three-game series against the host Tampa Bay Rays.,The Rockies hope Ryan Feltner can give the bullpen a much-needed breather in the series finale on Sunday afternoon when he opposes fellow right-hander Taj Br...
White Sox look for spark from offense in rematch vs. Angels
A pair of mid-rotation starters who enjoyed solid springs will oppose one another on Sunday afternoon as the host Chicago White Sox close a season-opening series against the Los Angeles Angels.,Chicago and Los Angeles split the first two games, with the Angels regrouping from an 8-1 loss on Opening ...
Reds turn to Nick Martinez in series finale vs. Giants
The Cincinnati Reds will try to give Terry Francona his second win as their manager on Sunday afternoon when they host the San Francisco Giants in the rubber match of a three-game series.,Emilio Pagan, who earned the save in Cincinnati's 3-2 victory on Saturday, walked in during Francona's post-game...
Behind Tomoyuki Sugano, Orioles chase series win vs. Jays
Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano will make his MLB debut on Sunday afternoon as the visiting Baltimore Orioles aim to win the four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays.,The 35-year-old right-hander signed a one-year, $13 million contract with the Orioles in December.,He was 15-3 with a 1.67 ERA last ...
Kyle Schwarber, Phillies look to flex muscles in finale vs. Nats
The Philadelphia Phillies vie for the three-game sweep when they visit the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon.,The Phillies smacked three home runs in an 11-6 win on Saturday, including the second in two games for Kyle Schwarber.,Philadelphia right-hander Aaron Nola (14-8, 3.57 ERA in 2024) op...
Marlins showing resilience in opening series vs. Pirates
After rallying multiple times on Saturday and earning their second walk-off win in three games, the Miami Marlins will attempt to secure their first series win of the season Sunday afternoon when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a four-game set.,Last season, the Marlins lost their f...
Fresh off bashing 9 homers, Yankees bid for sweep of Brewers
Before the New York Yankees knew they would lose Gerrit Cole to season-ending surgery on his right elbow and Luis Gil would miss extended time due to a right lat strain, Marcus Stroman declared himself to be a starting pitcher in the team's rotation.,Stroman will make his season debut against the vi...
Suns' play-in chances setting as Rockets arrive for key clash
The Phoenix Suns will be desperate to give their play-in hopes a jolt when they host the red-hot Houston Rockets on Sunday.,Phoenix (35-39), which has dropped its last two games, is 11th in the Western Conference, one game behind both the Dallas Mavericks and the Sacramento Kings, who are tied for n...