MLB Previews

Homecoming for Skubal as AL Contenders Face Off in Sacramento Tarik Skubal returns to his childhood stomping grounds Monday night, when the Detroit Tigers (78–54) face the Oakland Athletics (60–72) in West Sacramento. The Cy Young favorite is about to pitch in the A’s temporary home at Sutter Health Park—the same place he visited as a kid—adding extra significance to

Postseason Stakes High as Dodgers and Reds Face Off in Crucial Series The Los Angeles Dodgers (74–57) avoided a road sweep and rebounded with a powerful performance, powered by Freddie Freeman’s pair of homers and Dalton Rushing’s go-ahead blast, to emerge tied atop the NL West. Now, they return home to host the Cincinnati Reds (68–63), who are fighting for

Cal Raleigh Powers the M’s in Vedder Cup Clash with Padres In a spectacle straight out of a movie, Cal Raleigh shattered two MLB records with a second-inning homer during an electrifying 11–4 win over the Athletics—fueling a T-Mobile Park crowd that chanted “MVP” long after his curtain call. Now, the Seattle Mariners (70–61) prepare for the first game of

deGrom Returns as Pair of Pitching Matchups Highlight AL West Clash The Texas Rangers (66–66) return home to host the Los Angeles Angels (61–69) as All-Star Jacob deGrom prepares to take the mound after a needed break. Meanwhile, the Angels counter with José Soriano, hoping to ride his recent momentum. A look at this week’s recent baseball game outcomes demonstrates

Woodruff Returns as Brewers Look to Rebound Against Resilient D-backs The Milwaukee Brewers (81–50) will host the Arizona Diamondbacks (64–67) in a pivotal four-game series opener. Brewers’ starter Brandon Woodruff—back from a rough outing but encouraged by his season-high 94 pitches—is set to anchor the rotation. Arizona counters with Eduardo Rodríguez, who’s looking to recapture his early-season form. A glance

Young Arms in Focus as Cards Host Red-Hot Pirates The St. Louis Cardinals (64‑67) hand a big-league opportunity to rookie Michael McGreevy, riding strong recent form, as they host a surging Pittsburgh Pirates (57‑74) squad that’s just wrapped a dominant sweep. A look at the recent baseball scores shows how rapidly momentum is shifting in this tight race. Experience the

Royals Ride the Heat into Chicago Showdown The Kansas City Royals (67–64) head north to take on the Chicago White Sox (47–83) in the opener of a critical three-game stretch. Fresh off a dramatic 10–8 win over Detroit where every starter produced at the plate, Kansas City looks to maintain its momentum. Meanwhile, Chicago brings a spark of optimism after

Rookie Schlittler Provides Stability as Yankees Look to Bounce Back The New York Yankees (70–60) welcome the Washington Nationals (53–77) to Yankee Stadium for a three-game set, with rookie Cam Schlittler taking the mound after a dominant performance last week. New York aims to recover from a shaky series against Boston, while Washington struggles to gather consistency under interim leadership.

Guerrero’s Return Adds Spark to Blue Jays as they Host Struggling Twins The Toronto Blue Jays (76‑55) are poised to welcome All-Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. back into the fold during their home series opener against the Minnesota Twins (59‑71). Guerrero, sidelined with a left hamstring issue, made a pinch-hit appearance Sunday, showing signs of readiness as the Jays