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Yordan Alvarez, Astros strive to do damage against Yankees' stellar pitching staff
The New York Yankees experienced a four-game blip with their pitching last week when they were unable to consistently record outs against the Los Angeles Angels.,The pitching has corrected itself during sweeps of the Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox, and the Yankees are on a six-game winning st...
Brandon Nimmo, Rangers take aim at Athletics
After taking two of three contests from the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a nine-game homestand, the Texas Rangers will welcome the Athletics to Arlington for the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.,The Rangers are feeling good about their offseason trade that landed them a reliable leadoff ...
Brewers open division play vs. Paul Skenes, Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to veteran Brandon Woodruff as they finally face a National League Central opponent when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.,Woodruff (2-0, 3.42 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Paul Skenes (3-1, 3.27), the reigni...
Prolific HR hitters face off as White Sox, Nationals open series
After winning both series on a six-game road trip, the Chicago White Sox will aim to stop a six-game home losing streak when they face the Washington Nationals on Friday night in the first contest of a three-game set.,Chicago swept the reigning American League champion Toronto Blue Jays in the first...
Phils, on verge of worst skid this century, look for answers vs. Braves
The surging Atlanta Braves will try to compound Philadelphia's recent struggles when they open a three-game series against the visiting Phillies on Friday night.,The Braves just took three of four games from the host Washington Nationals, capped by a 7-2 victory on Thursday, and have won eight of th...
Twins starter Taj Bradley gears up to face former Rays teammates
Minnesota right-hander Taj Bradley, once regarded as the Tampa Bay Rays' No. 1 prospect, will face his old team for the first time since getting sent to the Twins at last year's trade deadline when the two teams open a three-game series on Friday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Bradley (3-0, 1.63 ERA)...
Behind Bo Bichette, Mets put mini win streak on line vs. Rockies
Bo Bichette seems to like batting leadoff for the New York Mets.,Good thing, because the Mets are going to be without their usual leadoff hitter for a while.,Bichette and the Mets will look to continue building a winning streak Friday night when New York hosts the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a...
Orioles get first look at AL East as slumping Red Sox visit
The Baltimore Orioles will face an American League East rival for the first time this season when the Boston Red Sox visit to begin a three-game series Friday night.,Baltimore is 3-6 across its past nine games, so the Orioles are looking for consistency. Manager Craig Albernaz believes his players h...
Reds, Tigers riding high heading into weekend series
Off to their best 25-game start to a season in two decades, the Cincinnati Reds host the Detroit Tigers in an interleague series opener on Friday night.,Coming off a road trip that saw them sweep three games against the Minnesota Twins and take two of three from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Reds have won...
Timberwolves shut down Nuggets, claim series advantage
Jaden McDaniels led a spirited defensive effort, reserve Ayo Dosunmu delivered a team-high 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held the Denver Nuggets to a season-low shooting percentage en route to a 113-96 victory in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Thursday in...
NBA fines Suns' Devin Booker $35K but rescinds his technical
One day after calling a referee's performance "terrible," Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker received a $35,000 fine from the NBA on Thursday for his comments -- but he did receive some vindication from the league.,The NBA rescinded the technical foul called against Booker late in the third quarter, an...
New Rams QB Ty Simpson among biggest NFL draft surprises
Titans select Ohio State WR Carnell Tate at 4,If you had a bet out on Tate being the first Ohio State player taken, you probably made some money. The Titans had many needs and committed heavily to taking wide receivers in the mid-rounds last year, so the position wasn't really on the radar for Tenne...
Bo Bichette slams key double as Mets take Twins series
Bo Bichette had three hits Thursday night, including the three-run eighth-inning double that snapped a tie and lifted the host New York Mets to a 10-8 win over the Minnesota Twins in the rubber game of a three-game interleague series.,Brett Baty hit a three-run homer in the first for the Mets, who s...
CJ McCollum, Hawks pull out 2nd straight tight win over Knicks
CJ McCollum scored 23 points and sank the game-winning basket with 12.7 seconds left, lifting Atlanta to a 109-108 win over the visiting New York Knicks on Thursday and giving the Hawks a 2-1 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.,Game 4 in the best-of-seven set will be played ...
NBA fines Suns' Devin Booker $35K but rescind his technical
One day after calling a referee's performance "terrible," Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker received a $35,000 fine from the NBA on Thursday for his comments -- but he did receive some vindication from the league.,The NBA rescinded the technical foul called against Booker late in the third quarter, an...
NFL draft sees surprises galore after Raiders' Fernando Mendoza slam dunk
Fernando Mendoza's next mission might be his toughest yet: Try to turn Sin City into Win City.,The Las Vegas Raiders tabbed Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday. The 22-year-old will be the centerpiece of a franchise rebuild following his meteoric rise at Indiana, where h...
Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart won't accept highly criticized $1M job in retirement
After facing criticism, including from the state's governor, Kentucky's retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart said Thursday that he will not accept a $1 million post with the university.,University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto, who has announced the transition in March, and Barnhart issue...
Trade tracker: Chiefs move up to take CB Mansoor Delane No. 6
The Kansas City Chiefs made the first move up the board of the 2026 NFL Draft, swapping three places with the Cleveland Browns to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane on Thursday night.,The Chiefs moved from No. 9 to No. 6 overall, while the Browns received a third-rounder (74th overall) and a fifth...
Raiders draft new centerpiece QB Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, confident the Heisman Trophy winner and national champion just keeps winning.,The 22-year-old becomes the centerpiece of a franchise rebuild following his own meteoric rise, cul...
Young Ducks matching up well with Oilers as series moves to Anaheim
The Edmonton Oilers and superstar captain Connor McDavid are looking for a rebound as their Western Conference first-round playoff series shifts to Anaheim for Game 3 against the Ducks on Friday.,Not only did the Ducks even the best-of-seven series at one win apiece with Wednesday's 6-4 victory, but...