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Mariners ask Bryan Woo to tame hot Giants
Oakland native Bryan Woo will put his unbeaten homecoming record on the line when the Seattle Mariners seek to avoid a three-game road sweep by the San Francisco Giants in the interleague series finale Sunday afternoon.,Woo (1-0, 1.50 ERA) has pitched four games in the San Francisco Bay Area since m...
Rockies' top prospect Chase Dollander to make big-league debut vs. A's
One of the top prospects in baseball is set to make his major league debut for the Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon in Denver.,Chase Dollander is scheduled to take the mound for the Rockies in the finale of a three-game series against the Athletics.,The 23-year-old right-hander was the ninth ove...
With Ian Happ milestone in books, Cubs aim for series sweep against Padres
In an era where players seem to change teams as frequently as they change clothes, Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ is in one way a throwback.,On Saturday, when Chicago stopped the San Diego Padres 7-1 to earn a series win, Happ played his 1,000th MLB game. All of them have been with the Cubs.,Hap...
Low-scoring Reds look to repeat offensive onslaught vs. Brewers
After snapping a four-game losing streak, the Cincinnati Reds will turn to right-hander Carson Spiers against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon in an effort to salvage a split of the four-game series.,Spiers (0-1, 1.50 ERA) will be opposed by rookie right-hander Chad Patrick (0-0, 3.18)...
Byron Buxton paces Twins into series finale vs. Astros
As Byron Buxton goes, the Minnesota Twins tend to go.,That could be good news for the Twins as they take on the Houston Astros in the rubber match of a three-game series Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. Houston captured the series opener on Friday before Minnesota bounced back to win on Saturday.,Bu...
Orioles seek offensive consistency in series finale vs. Royals
The Baltimore Orioles could be a little more predictable now that they have a roster closer to the one they envisioned for this season.,When they play the last game of their three-game series Sunday afternoon in Kansas City, the Orioles would like a repeat of production that has surfaced at times ac...
Mets ride late heroics into series finale vs. Blue Jays
The New York Mets ended 2024 with the understanding that the identity they built during a surprising run to the National League Championship Series wouldn't carry into 2025.,Then again, maybe it has.,The Mets will look to build on another dramatic win and complete their first sweep of the season on ...
Red Sox, Cardinals meet in doubleheader after Saturday rainout
The Boston Red Sox will attempt to extend their three-game winning streak when they play a day-night doubleheader against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.,The teams were scheduled to play the second game of their three-game series on Saturday, but that contest was postponed because of rai...
Nationals host Diamondbacks, seek first series win
After breaking a four-game losing streak Saturday, the host Washington Nationals will look for their first series victory of the season in the finale of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. ,Getting there has not been easy for the Nationals. ,They lost all but one ...
Yankees aim to continue homer barrage in series finale vs. Pirates
The New York Yankees will look to continue their historic home-run-hitting start while the host Pittsburgh Pirates will try to break out of their offensive woes when the teams face off Sunday afternoon in the finale of their three-game series.,The Yankees have 25 home runs entering Sunday's game, a ...
Cristopher Sanchez looks to help Phillies rebound vs. Dodgers
The Philadelphia Phillies will close a six-game homestand on Sunday afternoon by looking to take the rubber match in their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.,The first two games of the series have been defined by strong pitching. The teams have combined to allow just nine runs and 21...
Marlins vie for rare series win in Atlanta
Sandy Alcantara will try to help the visiting Miami Marlins accomplish a rare road-series victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon when he starts the rubber match of the teams' three-game series.,Miami evened the series on Saturday with a 4-0 win.,The Marlins most recently won a three-gam...
White Sox turn to Martin Perez in series finale vs. Tigers
After making a dazzling debut, Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Perez will look to post back-to-back wins when he starts against the host Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.,Perez (1-0, 0.00 ERA) held the Minnesota Twins without a hit for six scoreless innings while posting nine strikeouts on Mo...
Clippers keep pace in West, wipe out Mavericks
James Harden and Kawhi Leonard each scored 29 points as the Los Angeles Clippers finished off a convincing 135-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday at Inglewood, Calif.,Ivica Zubac added 25 points with 10 rebounds for the Clippers (46-32), who improved to 11-2 since March 12, while winn...
Vancouver continues hot start by defeating Colorado
Brian White and Emmanuel Sabbi scored first-half goals as the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps notched a 2-0 win against the visiting Colorado Rapids on Saturday.,The Whitecaps (5-1-1, 16 points) are unbeaten in their last two matches, while Colorado (3-2-2, 11 points) was shutout for ...
Matt Mervis homers twice as Marlins shut out Braves
Cal Quantrill pitched five shutout innings and Matt Mervis hit a pair of home runs to help the visiting Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Saturday and even their three-game series at a game apiece.,Quantrill (1-1) allowed four hits, didn't walk a batter and struck out four to earn his fir...
Rockets, Warriors meet in late-season clash of contenders
The Houston Rockets can take a big step toward clinching the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference but will have to deal with a longtime nemesis, when they visit the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Sunday night.,A 52nd win by the Rockets (51-27) would assure them at least a tie for second p...
Blues nip Avs, win team-record 12th straight game
Robert Thomas had a goal and three assists as the St. Louis Blues edged the visiting Colorado Avalanche 5-4 on Saturday night for their team-record 12th straight victory.,Zack Bolduc scored twice for the Blues (43-28-7, 93 points), who improved to 19-2-2 in their last 23 games.,Jake Neighbours and P...
Cal Quantrill homers twice as Marlins shut out Braves
Cal Quantrill pitched five shutout innings and Matt Mervis hit a pair of home runs to help the visiting Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Saturday and even their three-game series at a game apiece.,Quantrill (1-1) allowed four hits, didn't walk a batter and struck out four to earn his fir...
FC Cincinnati keeps Revolution at bay in rainy win
CINCINNATI -- Sergio Santos picked up his first goal of the season in the 65th minute and Roman Celentano made three saves in goal to lead FC Cincinnati past the visiting New England Revolution, 1-0, Saturday night in an Eastern Conference match.,One week after earning their first road win of the se...