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Astros ride road success into home series against White Sox
Even with a loss on Sunday, the Houston Astros capped their first winning road trip of the season. Now, riding the momentum that vaulted them into first place in the American League West, the Astros return home for a three-game set against the Chicago White Sox that kicks off Tuesday.,Houston went 4...
Twins to call on demoted starter for help as Rangers come to town
The Minnesota Twins will turn to a familiar face to try to patch their injury-riddled starting rotation.,Right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson is expected to be promoted from Triple-A St. Paul in time to start Tuesday's series opener against the Texas Rangers in Minneapolis. Woods Richardson is set t...
Yankees look to continue dominance over Royals
In 2024, the New York Yankees eliminated the Kansas City Royals from the postseason. Presently, only one of these clubs has consistently played like a playoff contender.,The American League East-leading Yankees eye a sixth straight win over the Royals when New York visits Kansas City in Tuesday nigh...
Mets hope to keep June surge going as they welcome Nationals
The New York Mets spent the first week of June leaving their May performance in the past.,Unfortunately for the Washington Nationals, they did the same thing.,The Mets will look to remain red-hot on Tuesday night when they host the struggling Nationals in the opener of a three-game series between th...
Improving Orioles set to host MLB-leading Tigers
The Baltimore Orioles' season has taken on a different tone with some success over the past couple of weeks.,Now they could enjoy some restocking of the lineup in time to take on the visiting Detroit Tigers, who arrive to begin a three-game series Tuesday night.,The Orioles will go from facing one o...
UCLA, Penn State deny reports of private equity funding from Elevate
UCLA and Penn State have denied a report Monday by Sportico that they have partnered with consulting firm Elevate to receive funding from its $500 million College Investment Initiative.,Elevate formally announced the initiative earlier Monday and told news outlets that two schools had signed up with...
Andy Murray open to coaching again, but not 'for a while'
After an abbreviated partnership with rival-turned-client Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray said he has not closed the books on his coaching career.,"I would do it again at some stage. I don't think that will happen immediately," he told BBC Sport on Monday at the unveiling of the Andy Murray Arena at the...
Caitlin Clark out for fifth straight game as Fever meet Dream
The Indiana Fever will play their fifth straight game without Caitlin Clark when they travel to face the host Atlanta Dream on Tuesday.,Clark, who leads the Fever with 19.0 points and 9.3 assists per game in four appearances this year, was ruled out Monday by head coach Stephanie White. The Fever (4...
Braves RHP AJ Smith-Shawver undergoes Tommy John surgery
Atlanta Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on Monday, the Braves announced via social media.,Dr. Keith Meister repaired the ulnar collateral ligament in Smith-Shawver's right elbow in Arlington, Texas.,Smith-Shawver, 22, will miss part or potentially all ...
Caitlin Clark (quad) to sit Tuesday when Fever face Dream
Caitlin Clark has been declared out for Tuesday's WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream.,Clark, who has missed four games while rehabbing a quad strain, expressed hope last week that she would return to the Fever lineup on Tuesday. ,Instead, she and teammate Sophie Cunningham will st...
Liberty not content with 8-0 record as Sky visit
New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu is not taking her team's best start in franchise history for granted.,Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and the Liberty (8-0) will aim to keep rolling along on Tuesday when they host the Chicago Sky (2-5).,"Obviously, 8-0 is great, but that's not what our goal is," Iones...
Cavaliers G Darius Garland (toe surgery) out 4-5 months
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland underwent surgery on his big toe and will be sidelined four to five months, the team announced Monday. ,However, the team also said that Garland would "resume basketball activities by the start of training camp," which generally begins in late Septem...
Duke, Texas to play in inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational
Duke and Texas will play in the inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational in Charlotte on Nov. 4, ESPN announced Monday. ,The announcement coincides with Vitale's 86th birthday and his new multiyear contract with the network. ,"Dick is the heart of college basketball, and his kindness, generosity and coura...
Mariners, Diamondbacks out to snap recent funks
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners look to regain their footing when they meet in the opener of a three-game series in Phoenix on Monday.,Each team is on a run it would like to forget.,Arizona has lost 12 of 17, while Seattle has dropped 11 of 17.,Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (...
Rival Dodgers, Padres clash for first time since '24 NLDS
The calendar says it's early June, but Padres third baseman Manny Machado swears time disappeared during San Diego's road trip.,"It's been a week of postseason baseball," he said Sunday after homering for the only run in a 1-0 win in Milwaukee that capped a 4-3 week away from home.,Machado and the P...
Angels, Athletics see progress as they begin 3-game series
A pair of American League West teams coming off series victories will meet on Monday in the first of a three-game set when the Los Angeles Angels host the visiting Athletics in Anaheim, Calif.,Los Angeles fell 3-2 in its series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, but the club took two of ...
Cards' Andre Pallante out to rebound with Jays in town
The Toronto Blue Jays present the stiffest possible challenge for St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante.,Pallante (4-3. 4.91 ERA) has struck out just 44 in 66 innings. The Blue Jays have struck out just 446 times, fewest in the majors.,If the patterns hold, Toronto will put a lot of ba...
Red Sox on the upswing, host sizzling Rays
Perhaps a winning weekend in the Bronx can spark the Boston Red Sox, who have had to overcome close losses and numerous injuries for a challenging start to the season that has them in fourth place in the American League East.,After clinching the series win over the New York Yankees with an 11-7 vict...
Out to halt slide, Braves turn to Chris Sale vs. Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers will be looking to rediscover their offense when they host the struggling Atlanta Braves on Monday in the opener of a three-game series., ,Left-hander Chris Sale (3-4, 2.93 ERA) starts for the Braves, opposed by right-hander Aaron Civale (1-1, 5.19)., ,The host Brewers lost 1-0...
Cubs, Phillies skidding into each other for 3-game series
The Chicago Cubs are coming off a disappointing weekend, but they won't be getting any sympathy cards from the Philadelphia Phillies.,The Cubs and Phillies are both hungry for a win when they match up Monday evening in Philadelphia.,Chicago is coming off a lethargic series against the Detroit Tigers...