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D.C. United will look to build off a gritty win and earn back-to-back league victories for the first time this season when it visits a struggling Toronto FC side on Saturday. With both teams trending in opposite directions, this matchup could offer a valuable edge for those closely following the latest MLS picks and predictions. Following an embarrassing 6-1 defeat at San Jose—tied for the worst in club history—D.C. United (3-5-3, 12 points) responded by tweaking their formation and reasserting control defensively. Since switching to a 3-4-3, the Black-and-Red have conceded one goal or fewer in three of their last four matches. Last weekend, they notched a 2-1 win over Colorado thanks to stoppage-time goals from Christian Benteke and Hosei

The Eastern Conference title race gets a marquee matchup on Saturday as the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew visit the surging Philadelphia Union in a clash between two of the league’s top sides. Both teams are riding high, and while few expected the Philadelphia Union to be here so soon under a new coach, the stakes are already sky-high in Chester, Pa. After parting ways with leading scorer Cucho Hernandez in the offseason, many questioned whether Columbus (7-1-3, 24 points) could maintain its elite status. The answer? A resounding yes. With just one loss through 11 matches—a feat achieved only once before in club history—the Crew have leaned on depth, balance, and Wilfried Nancy’s well-drilled game model. Last week’s

The Houston Astros are seeing their pitching rotation come full circle, and the spotlight this weekend is firmly on Lance McCullers Jr. as he prepares for his second start of the 2025 season. After a long road to recovery, McCullers is back and ready to build on his first outing, helping to anchor a pitching staff that’s quietly becoming one of the best in the American League. On Friday night, Hunter Brown led the Astros to a 3-0 shutout victory over the Cincinnati Reds, falling just one out short of pitching six full innings for the eighth time this season. His consistency has been a boon for Astros manager Joe Espada, who has been able to leverage a stellar bullpen

The Chicago White Sox are making bold moves in hopes of shifting their season’s momentum, and all eyes are on tonight’s key game against the Miami Marlins. With the spotlight on rookie Tim Elko and reliable pitching from Shane Smith, the White Sox are looking to ignite offense in encounter vs. Marlins that could very well define their early summer trajectory. The White Sox snapped a disheartening four-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over Miami on Friday. This victory was not just another tick in the win column—it was symbolic of renewed energy and a potential course correction for the team. With the Marlins having lost 10 of their last 12, Chicago finds itself in a position to seize