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Jacob deGrom has quietly reasserted himself as the Rangers’ ace, allowing no more than two runs in his past four outings while logging lengthier pitch counts each turn. After six shutout innings in Oakland and five strong frames against Seattle, he’ll look to navigate Comerica Park’s friendly confines for hitters in his eighth start. His 2.61 ERA and 4.0 K/BB ratio hint that he’s rediscovered his 2019 form, and catcher Jonah Heim’s confidence in his electric arsenal underscores deGrom’s ability to dominate even on off-days. Jack Flaherty’s effectiveness unravels the third time through the order, a trend he’ll need to arrest to continue Detroit’s five-game winning streak. Despite a stingy .211 average allowed in his first rotation and .169 the

Jasson Dominguez erased a 2 ½-week power drought with a career game in Friday’s opener, launching two solo homers, belting a grand slam and adding a sacrifice fly for seven RBIs. At 22 years and 91 days, he became the youngest Yankee ever with a three-homer game, topping Joe DiMaggio’s 86-year-old mark. That explosion not only snapped his slump but sent a message: Dominguez’s blend of raw power and disciplined switch-hitting can tilt games in New York’s favor, and he’ll enter Saturday brimming with confidence and expectations to deliver more highlight-reel moments. Lefty Carlos Rodón (4–3, 2.96 ERA) has been virtually untouchable over his past four starts, going 3–0 with a sterling 0.70 ERA and surrendering just 11 hits in

The Vegas Golden Knights are staring down a steep climb in their Western Conference Semifinal matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. After losing the first two games of the series at home, they now travel to hostile territory in Edmonton for Game 3 — a moment that could define their playoff run. The statistics are sobering. NHL teams that go up 2-0 on the road in a best-of-seven series boast a dominant 88-22 (.800) series win record. For Vegas, overcoming that kind of precedent will demand grit, execution, and perhaps a little luck. Although it’s not officially a “must-win” scenario, Game 3 might as well be. Captain Mark Stone summed it up: The message is clear: while the ship isn’t sinking

Crucial Decisions Await Hurricanes Ahead of Pivotal Game 3 vs Capitals in 1-1 Series As the second-round Stanley Cup playoff series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals returns to Raleigh tied 1-1, Game 3 looms large. History underscores its significance—teams that win Game 3 in such situations go on to win the series 66% of the time, according to ChampsorChumps.com.After a 3-1 Washington win in Game 2, the momentum is subtly shifting, and Carolina must make strategic choices ahead of Saturday night’s clash. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour faces a crucial roster decision. Forward Mark Jankowski, who missed Game 2 with an undisclosed injury, returned to practice Friday. While his status remains uncertain, Brind’Amour hinted a decision would be made