MLB Previews

Rookie Pitchers Get the Call The Pittsburgh Pirates look to secure their first three-game winning streak of the season as they face the Milwaukee Brewers in a four-game home series. Rookie right-hander Mike Burrows will make his first MLB start after being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis. Milwaukee is expected to counter with 23-year-old Carlos Rodriguez, who will also be

Showdown in Houston: AL West-Leading Mariners Visit Astros in Crucial Series The Seattle Mariners continue to impress this season, entering a crucial four-game road series against the Houston Astros with strong momentum and a firm grip on the top spot in the American League West. After clinching a 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox in the series finale, Seattle

Phillies Pursue Four-Game Sweep of Woeful Rockies Behind Suarez The Philadelphia Phillies are clicking on all cylinders, and the Colorado Rockies just can’t find a way to slow them down. With a convincing 9-5 win on Wednesday night, the Phillies locked up their fourth consecutive road series victory and now aim to complete a four-game sweep Thursday afternoon in Denver.

Angels Aim to Flex Muscle Again in Series Finale vs. Reeling A’s The Los Angeles Angels are on fire, and they’re using the long ball to torch their opponents. Winners of six straight — the team’s longest winning streak of the season — the Angels are hitting like a club with something to prove. With 15 homers during the streak,

Division Rivals Clash: Tigers and Guardians Begin Crucial Four-Game Series in Detroit There’s no shortage of motivation in the Motor City this week. The Detroit Tigers, one of baseball’s early-season surprise stories, are set to host the Cleveland Guardians for the first time this season — a four-game set that comes packed with postseason flashbacks and divisional weight. The last

Padres Desperate for Offense as Blue Jays Eye Sweep in Toronto For the San Diego Padres, the last five days have been nothing short of a nightmare. With a five-game losing streak in progress, an offense stuck in neutral, and a defensive implosion on Wednesday that saw four errors — including three by star third baseman Manny Machado — it’s

Jasson Dominguez, Yankees Seek Sweep of Rangers Behind Rodon Jasson Dominguez is wasting no time making his presence felt in the Bronx. After returning from Tommy John surgery, the Yankees’ top prospect is quickly becoming one of the key pieces in a surging New York lineup. On Wednesday night, in freezing temperatures, Dominguez delivered what could be his defining moment

AJ Smith-Shawver, Braves bid to slow down Nationals The Washington Nationals are on a roll, aiming for a season-high fifth consecutive win as they take on the Atlanta Braves in a key midweek showdown. Tuesday night’s 5-3 victory over the Braves showcased the Nationals’ ability to start fast and protect leads effectively. Red-Hot AJ Smith-Shawver to Start for Atlanta Braves

Blue Jays aim to extend Padres’ losing streak, offensive woes The Toronto Blue Jays made the most of just three hits to secure a 3-0 victory against the visiting San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Two of those hits were crucial home runs — a solo shot from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a two-run blast from Anthony Santander — giving