MLB Previews

Athletics Open Road Trip Against Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal The Oakland Athletics are kicking off a nine-game road swing this week, but they’ll have to face one of baseball’s toughest arms right out of the gate. The Detroit Tigers send ace Tarik Skubal to the mound Tuesday night to open a three-game series at Comerica Park. Looking to Boost Your

Ian Happ’s Power Surge Fuels Cubs for First Showdown with Rival Cardinals The calendar may say June, but the atmosphere in St. Louis this week will have the distinct feel of October. For the first time this season, two of baseball’s most storied rivals will clash as the National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs open a crucial four-game series against the

“Embarrassed” Walker Buehler Looks to End June Swoon as Red Sox Visit Angels Walker Buehler is no stranger to the bright lights of Southern California. Just last fall, he was on top of the baseball world, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series championship. On Monday night, he returns to the area as a member of the Boston

Padres Welcome Back Jackson Merrill, Host Skidding Nationals Sunday was a day full of good news for the San Diego Padres. They earned their first series victory in two weeks with a dramatic walk-off win, and more importantly, they welcomed back their dynamic star center fielder, Jackson Merrill, to the lineup. Now, the San Diego Padres will look to build

MVP Chants for Cal Raleigh as Surging Mariners Visit Slumping Twins It’s only June, but the “M-V-P” chants are already raining down for Cal Raleigh. The Seattle Mariners’ catcher is putting together a season for the ages, and he’ll bring his power show to Minneapolis on Monday night as the surging Seattle Mariners open a four-game series against the slumping

Brewers’ Red-Hot Offense Welcomes Pirates and Rookie Starter Ashcraft The Milwaukee Brewers are playing with an incredible level of offensive firepower, and they’ll look to keep that momentum rolling as they return home on Monday night. The Milwaukee Brewers will open a three-game series against their National League Central rival, the Pittsburgh Pirates, in a game that features a fascinating

Confident White Sox Look to Tame Diamondbacks in Series Opener For one of the few times this season, the Chicago White Sox are coming home with a genuine sense of accomplishment and momentum. Fresh off an impressive series victory on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Chicago White Sox will look to carry that good feeling into Monday

Skidding Mets Host Rematch with Braves After Being Swept in Atlanta Just three days after being swept in Atlanta, the New York Mets will look to reverse their fortunes when they host the Atlanta Braves in the opener of a four-game series Monday night. The Mets send right-hander Paul Blackburn (0-1, 6.92 ERA) to the mound against Braves rookie Spencer

Allan Winans Set for Yankees Debut in Opener vs. Reds The New York Yankees open a three-game set Monday night at Cincinnati Reds with a bit of unfinished business on their minds. Last July, the Reds swept the Yankees at Yankee Stadium — a rare result that still lingers with the Bronx Bombers. Two years ago, it was the Yankees