review Page 718 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Mystics' hopes hinge on clash with first-place Liberty
In Tuesday's penultimate regular-season game for both teams, the Washington Mystics are trying to hang on to the final WNBA playoff spot as the visiting New York Liberty close in on the No. 1 seed.,Washington (13-25) started the season 0-12 but has rallied to a three-way tie with the Chicago Sky and...
Surging Lynx out to lock down No. 2 seed vs. Sun
The Minnesota Lynx look to continue their torrid play on Tuesday when they visit the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.,The Lynx (29-9) have won six in a row and 13 of their last 14 entering their penultimate game of the regular season. The Sun (27-11), however, have had their number by winning bo...
Padres remain 'on a mission' ahead of opener vs. Astros
Good teams show the ability to win games in different ways.,The Houston Astros and San Diego Padres are doing that as they collide to start a three-game series Monday night in San Diego.,Both are coming off weekend series sweeps of losing teams that moved them closer to securing postseason berths. ,...
White Sox try for rare third straight win vs. Angels
There haven't been too many positives for the Chicago White Sox this season. But after winning two in a row to give them their first series win in nearly three months, they'll look to make it three when they open a six-game road trip with a three-game set against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, C...
Cubs, A's open series with futures at front of mind
Both the host Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics have at least one eye on 2025 as they prepare to meet on Monday night for the opener of a three-game interleague series. ,A potential playoff berth is slowly drifting away from Chicago (76-73), which sits five games behind the Mets and the Braves in t...
Dodgers look to carry momentum into series finale vs. Braves
The visiting Los Angeles Dodgers will try to build on the momentum from their emphatic win Sunday when they try to even their four-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Monday.,The Dodgers lost the first two games of the series against Atlanta but scored seven runs in the ninth inning -- includi...
Antonio Senzatela makes return as Rockies host Diamondbacks
The 2023 version of the Colorado Rockies was young but felt good about its starting rotation. Then the injuries began piling up, with German Marquez, Kyle Freeland and Antonio Senzatela going down.,Freeland and Marquez have pitched this season. Now Senzatela is slated to make his first major league ...
Pirates send surging Paul Skenes to face Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes has shown no signs of fatigue while transitioning from college to the pro game.,Skenes (10-2, 2.10 ERA) is 2-0 with a 0.82 ERA in two September starts. He will try to continue the strong finish to his rookie season Monday when the Pirates (71-78) visit...
Brewers host Phillies in matchup of likely division winners
After winning a pair of road series, the Milwaukee Brewers are in position to clinch the National League Central title at home when they host the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game series that begins Monday night.,Right-hander Aaron Civale (6-8, 4.57 ERA) starts for Milwaukee, opposed by left-han...
Mets open final homestand vs. Nationals
The direction of the final twists in a rollercoaster season for the New York Mets might be determined by the results of the MRI exam star shortstop Francisco Lindor is scheduled to undergo Monday.,The Mets will hope to have clarity on Lindor's status by Monday night, when they open a pivotal three-g...
Royals determined to get bats going vs. Tigers
The Kansas City Royals will try to get back to making the most of their opportunities on Monday night when they open a three-game series with the visiting Detroit Tigers. ,Despite leading the American League in batting average with runners in scoring position (.285), Kansas City (82-68) went just 1-...
Twins, Guardians send out key starters for late-season playoff push
Pablo Lopez has been especially solid for the Minnesota Twins of late.,Meanwhile, Matthew Boyd hasn't been too shabby since joining the Cleveland Guardians.,Currently two of the American League's best pitchers, Lopez and Boyd square off Monday night in Cleveland, where these American League Central ...
Dodgers pitch Walker Buehler against Braves after latest injury news
The news that Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow has a sprained pitching elbow and could be lost for the season will undoubtedly put additional pressure on Walker Buehler to regain his touch in time for the playoffs.,Buehler is set to take the mound for the visiting Dodgers in the third ...
Mariners dress for success in matchup vs. Rangers
Decades ago, Nike created a TV commercial for Air Jordans in which Mars Blackmon, a fictional character portrayed by Spike Lee, exclaimed "It's gotta be the shoes" when referring to NBA superstar Michael Jordan's exploits.,For the Seattle Mariners, it's gotta be the unis.,After rallying for victorie...
Brewers near division title while Arizona seeks to stop slide
After taking two straight in Arizona and four of five during their current road trip, the Milwaukee Brewers can start penciling in the day they will likely clinch the National League Central. It could happen as early as next week at home.,Milwaukee (86-62), which has an 11-game lead over the Chicago...
Healthier Astros look to keep rolling against struggling Angels
The Houston Astros finally caught glimpses on Saturday night of the vintage Justin Verlander and Kyle Tucker they've missed all summer.,On Sunday afternoon, the Astros just need the Ronel Blanco they've grown accustomed to seeing all season.,Blanco will take the mound as the Astros look to complete ...
Padres seek to sweep Giants as Luis Arraez closes in on franchise record
Luis Arraez will continue his pursuit of one of the legendary Tony Gwynn's team records when the San Diego Padres attempt to close a three-game sweep over the host San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon. ,Arraez had three- and two-hit games on the first two nights of the series, during which the...
Rockies hunting rare sweep vs. fading Cubs
For a team 35 games below .500, the Colorado Rockies have shown plenty of fight as their season nears its end.,Colorado has won three straight games in its final at-bat, including the first two of its three-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs.,After Saturday's comeback win in extra innings...
Reds turn to Rhett Lowder in bid for sweep of tumbling Twins
The Cincinnati Reds will go for a three-game sweep when they face the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. ,Cincinnati (73-77) is coming off a decisive 11-1 win over the Twins on Saturday night, which followed an 8-4 victory in the series opener on Friday. The Reds have won nine of th...
Behind Yariel Rodriguez, Blue Jays bid for sweep of Cards
The Toronto Blue Jays will look for right-hander Yariel Rodriguez to show continued improvement when they bid for a three-game sweep of the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon.,The Blue Jays (71-78) followed a 4-3 victory in 11 innings on Friday with a 7-2 win over the Cardinals (74-74)...