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Braves, Phillies prep for pitching duel between last year's best
The top two finishers in the 2024 National League Cy Young Award race square off Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a three-game series.,Chris Sale is coming off a tremendous season for Atlanta in which he went 18-3 with a 2.38 ERA to earn his first caree...
Rays look to rebound, begin long homestand vs. Angels
With their Texas-sized terrible weekend behind them and two weeks of home baseball on tap, the Tampa Bay Rays return home for a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels that opens on Tuesday night.,Manager Kevin Cash's players are probably happy to return to the minor league park they call h...
Grizzlies gear up for critical stretch with visit to Hornets
The Memphis Grizzlies are learning on the fly a bit down the stretch of a season with still plenty at stake.,So while Tuesday night's road game against the Charlotte Hornets won't look anything like a showdown, it could be a crucial opportunity for the Grizzlies.,Memphis is hoping interim coach Tuom...
Steelers sign OT Calvin Anderson to two-year deal
The Steelers are bringing back offensive tackle Calvin Anderson on a two-year deal, the team announced Monday.,Terms were not disclosed for Anderson, 29, who joined Pittsburgh last September and played in four games before landing on injured reserve with a groin injury.,Anderson has played in 50 NFL...
Daniil Medvedev grinds out 3-set victory in Monte Carlo opener
Off to a slow 2025 start that has seen him fall out of the Top 10 in the world rankings, Daniil Medvedev secured a 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 win Monday over fellow Russian Karen Khachanov in opening-round play of the Monte-Carlo Masters in Monaco.,Both players had ample chances to win points on the other's serv...
Against Bulls, Cavaliers try again to clinch top seed in East
The Cleveland Cavaliers will make their second attempt to clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference on Tuesday when they host the Chicago Bulls.,The first bid didn't go so well for the Cavaliers (62-16), who suffered just their second loss in eight games with a 120-113 setback to the Sacramento ...
Jaguars exercise 5th-year option on DE Travon Walker
The Jacksonville Jaguars exercised their fifth-year option on pass rusher and former No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker, NFL Network reported Monday.,Walker, 24, is entering the fourth season of his rookie contract and is set to earn $1.1 million in base salary in 2025 with a roster bonus of $4.7 mill...
Unrivaled 'almost broke even' in inaugural season
Unrivaled "almost broke even" in the inaugural season of the 3-on-3 women's basketball league, commissioner Micky Lawler said.,Lawler told Front Office Sports that the startup circuit, founded and owned by players, earned more than $27 million in revenues in 2025 and could turn a profit as soon as n...
Cardinals place C Ivan Herrera (knee) on injured list
The St. Louis Cardinals placed catcher Ivan Herrera on the 10-day injured list Monday with left knee inflammation.,Herrera, 24, sustained the injury while running the bases during the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox.,Herrera was off to a hot start in his fourth season ...
Guardians 'pumped' for home opener vs. White Sox
The Cleveland Guardians will be the last major league team to make their home debut when they host the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday.,The Guardians opened the season with a nine-game road trip that ended with a 3-6 record. It's not the mark they hoped to bring back t...
Yankees bring back RHP Adam Ottavino
The New York Yankees signed veteran right-hander Adam Ottavino to a major league contract on Monday, days after designating the 39-year-old for assignment. ,The team added Ottavino to the 25-man roster and optioned LHP Brent Headrick to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. ,The Yankees DFA'd Ottavino to ...
Mariners face adversity ahead of series vs. Astros
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Seattle Mariners.,Not only were they swept in a three-game series in San Francisco that concluded Sunday, but right fielder Victor Robles, their leadoff hitter, suffered an injury to his left arm and could miss playing time. ,The Mariners will return home ...
Hot Padres out to take advantage of A's hitter-friendly park
If their 8-7 road win against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday is any indication, the San Diego Padres will be a resilient, dogged team again in 2025.,"We just have it in us," right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. said. "We're just going to come back. We're going to find a way to create runs. We're going to hi...
Giants take 7-game win streak into Opening Day rematch vs. Reds
Two teams will get a chance to revisit Opening Day when the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants kick off a three-game series Monday night, this time in California.,One team would love a reset, while the other is perfectly content.,The Giants took two of three in their season-opening visit to Ci...
Kings look to carry momentum into meeting vs. Pistons
After opening their six-game road trip with three straight losses, the Sacramento Kings have bounced back with a pair of wins.,The Kings will look to build on one of their most impressive victories of the season when they conclude their trip with a matchup against the Detroit Pistons (43-35) on Mond...
D-backs, home to face Orioles, look to shake off tough weekend
The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to take out some frustrations when they return to Phoenix to begin a six-game homestand Monday, opening with three against the Baltimore Orioles.,Arizona lost a pair one-run games in a three-game series at Washington over the weekend, and right-hander Corbin Burnes...
After letting 6-run lead slip away, Twins set sights on Royals
The Minnesota Twins will look to turn the page in a hurry when they open a four-game series at the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.,The Twins squandered a 7-1 lead heading into the fifth inning against the visiting Houston Astros on Sunday and fell 9-7 in 10 innings in the rubber match of the thr...
Baserunning to be on display as Rangers face Cubs
Two teams emphasizing improved baserunning have used it to help them get off to promising starts.,The Texas Rangers and Cubs will test those upgrades on Monday night when they start a three-game series in Chicago.,American League West-leading Texas finished a three-game sweep at home against Tampa B...
Mets' bullpen making presence felt ahead of opener vs. Marlins
While Juan Soto attracts most of the headlines, the bullpen has been the main story for the New York Mets early this season.,New York carries a four-game winning streak into Monday night's opener of a three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins.,Miami had its series finale against the Atlan...
Dodgers to celebrate title, then get back to business vs. Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost two games and were without two integral pieces when they faced the Phillies in Philadelphia over the weekend. ,Next up is a trip to Washington, D.C., for a stop at the White House to acknowledge their 2024 World Series championship Monday before opening a three-game seri...