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Mets' Nolan McLean carries spotless home mark into start vs. Nats
The New York Mets are finally starting to look like a playoff-caliber team -- and not a moment too soon.,The Mets will look to lock up a series win and further cement their grip on the third National League wild-card spot on Saturday when they host the Washington Nationals in the middle game of a th...
Francisco Lindor, Mets erase 3-run deficit to overcome Nationals
Francisco Lindor had the tie-breaking RBI single in the fourth inning Friday night for the host New York Mets, who overcame an early three-run deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 12-6 in the opener of a three-game series.,Juan Soto followed Lindor by hitting a three-run homer for the Mets (80-7...
Athletics squeak by Pirates thanks to Lawrence Butler's 3-run homer
Lawrence Butler hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the fifth inning as the visiting Athletics held on for a 4-3 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of their three-game series Friday night.,Nick Kurtz also homered for the A's (73-81), who have won seven of eight.,A's right-hander Luis Sev...
Austin FC seek jump in standings with key match vs. Sounders
Austin FC aim to capitalize on the momentum from a historic win when they host the Seattle Sounders on Sunday in a crucial late-season Western Conference match.,The Sounders took the first meeting of the season with Austin, winning 2-0 on June 28 in the Pacific Northwest.,The Verde (11-10-8, 41 poin...
Roman Celentano's absence looming over FC Cincinnati-L.A. Galaxy
On the surface, FC Cincinnati would figure to have little trouble with their road trip Saturday night when they travel to take on the Los Angeles Galaxy.,Cincinnati (17-9-4, 55 points) clinched a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs last Saturday with a dramatic 2-1 home win over Nashville.,The win moved F...
Surging Whitecaps chasing critical points at Sporting KC
The Vancouver Whitecaps continue their late push for the Supporters' Shield with a visit to Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.,The Whitecaps (15-6-7, 52 points) have clinched a Western Conference playoff spot and enter the weekend five points behind the Philadelphia Union in the Supporters' Shi...
Bengals QB Joe Burrow recovering from toe surgery
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is recovering Friday and morning toe surgery went well, Cincinnati head coach Zac Taylor confirmed.,Taylor said there is no timetable yet for Burrow's return from the Grade 3 turf toe injury, sustained in Sunday's 31-27 win against Jacksonville.,Initial reports estimat...
College Football Week 4 Best Betting Picks, Predictions September 20th
These are our college football Week 4 betting picks and predictions with analysis on Texas Tech vs Utah, Auburn vs Oklahoma, Tulane vs Ole Miss, Michigan vs Nebraska, and more....
Best MLB Bets for Friday September 19th: Top Baseball Betting Picks Today
Our top sports betting picks and predictions for Friday September 19th's MLB slate include two dominant ball clubs. Full analysis, predictions, and odds....
Revs bring 'heavy week' into encounter vs. MLS-best Union
When the New England Revolution visit the Philadelphia Union on Saturday afternoon in Chester, Pa., the Revs will do so without Caleb Porter in the technical area.,Porter was fired as New England's head coach on Monday after just under two seasons, a decision that came with the Revolution (8-14-8, 3...
Mets look to avoid slip-up as they begin series vs. Nats
Each of the New York Mets' last three series wins are against teams that have either already clinched a playoff berth or are on track to reach the postseason.,If the Mets want to join the playoff party, this weekend would be a good time to begin figuring out how to beat the non-contenders, as well.,...
After disappointing years, Pirates, Athletics looking ahead to next season
As the Pittsburgh Pirates and Athletics wind down their unremarkable seasons, expect to see a number of players get their first opportunities in the major leagues, maybe even on Friday night when they open a three-game series in Pittsburgh.,Rafael Flores, who was acquired from the New York Yankees i...
Ravens' Lamar Jackson hopes to continue Monday dominance vs. Lions
The evidence displays that the worst time to play against Lamar Jackson is on a Monday night.,The Ravens' starting quarterback has dazzled on Monday nights throughout his career and he looks to continue his excellence when Baltimore hosts the Detroit Lions on that stage in Week 3.,Jackson has 22 pas...
Cleveland Guardians Close Gap on Detroit Tigers, Inch Closer to MLB Playoffs
The Cleveland Guardians have stormed back into the AL Central race with a 12-1 stretch, cutting the Detroit Tigers’ lead to just 3.5 games....
Ryder Cup contingent drives huge ratings boost for Procore
The presence of 10 United States Ryder Cup players -- led by world No. 1 and tournament champion Scottie Scheffler -- drove a massive ratings jump for last week's Procore Championship.,Golf Channel averaged 441,000 viewers for Sunday's final round, according to Sports Business Journal. That represen...
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw to retire at season’s end
Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw will retire after the 2025 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday.,The left-handed ace won three National League Cy Young awards and the 2014 NL Most Valuable Player in a stellar 18-year career spent entirely with the Dodgers. He contributed to World ...
Brent Rooker's HR fuels Athletics past Red Sox
Brent Rooker homered during a three-run first inning that helped the visiting Athletics defeat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Thursday., ,Rooker's home run, his 30th of the season, came against Boston starter Brayan Bello and gave the Athletics a 2-0 lead. Nick Kurtz scored on Tyler Soderstrom's single l...
Jose Ramirez's home run helps red-hot Guardians sweep Tigers
Jose Ramirez clubbed a tiebreaking, two-run homer and the visiting Cleveland Guardians completed a three-game sweep of the first-place Detroit Tigers with a 3-1 win on Thursday afternoon.,Cleveland (81-71) has won seven straight and 12 of its last 13 games to pull within 3 1/2 games of the Tigers (8...
Week 3 TNF: Dolphins-Bills Preview, Props, Prediction
The Miami Dolphins are massive underdogs as they seek their first win in Buffalo since 2016 while also trying to avoid losing three times in a 12-day span to open the 2025 regular season on Thursday night.,The Bills are already alone atop the AFC East standings at 2-0, but do have significant injury...
Red Sox battle A's, remain 'patient' with injured Wilyer Abreu
Although the Boston Red Sox could use additional offense for Thursday afternoon's game against the visiting Athletics, it doesn't look as if right fielder Wilyer Abreu will be available. , ,Abreu, who has 22 home runs and 69 RBIs this season, has been on the injured list since Aug. 21 due to right c...