MLB Previews

Giants’ Robbie Ray, Royals’ Kris Bubic Test Mettle in Series Opener Two of the most electric left-handers in Major League Baseball this season are set to face off when the San Francisco Giants host the Kansas City Royals on Monday night, opening what promises to be a gripping three-game series. With Robbie Ray toeing the rubber for San Francisco and

Brandon Pfaadt, Diamondbacks Set Sights on Dodgers The Arizona Diamondbacks are heading into Los Angeles with confidence after a resilient stretch of play, and they’ll open a critical three-game road series against the defending World Series champion Dodgers on Monday. At the center of their charge is right-hander Brandon Pfaadt, who has already proven he can silence the Los Angeles

Fresh Off Sweep, Angels Aim to Continue Ascent vs. A’s The Los Angeles Angels enter their four-game set against the Oakland Athletics on Monday night riding high after a momentum-shifting sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium — their first three-game sweep there since 2010. Now, with spirits lifted and the offense surging, the Angels head to West

Phillies, Visiting Rockies, Embark on Rest of the Season Without Their Closer The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves entering a critical stretch of the 2025 MLB season with the sting of a major loss: closer Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games and is ineligible for postseason play after violating MLB’s performance-enhancing drug policy. As they open a four-game road series

Rays Turn to Speed and Pepiot to Spark Homestand vs. Astros After a frustrating weekend against the Marlins, the Tampa Bay Rays return home needing a spark. They’ll try to find it Monday night as they open a nine-game homestand against the Houston Astros. The Rays are four games under .500 and sitting fourth in the AL East—but if there’s

Red-Hot Reds Visit Ice-Cold Pirates in NL Central Clash Momentum matters in baseball, and right now the Cincinnati Reds have it all. Winners of four straight and fresh off a sweep of the Guardians, the Reds roll into Pittsburgh for a three-game set starting Monday night. The Pirates, meanwhile, are in a freefall—losers of 16 of their last 20 and

Red Sox Look to Regroup vs. Pitching-Dominant Mets The Boston Red Sox open a three-game series Monday against the visiting New York Mets, trying to shake off a rough stretch that’s seen them lose 11 of their last 17 games. But the matchup won’t be any easier against MLB’s top pitching staff. With manager Alex Cora away attending his daughter’s

Cubs Aim to Stay Hot Against Marlins in Miami The Chicago Cubs are back in the postseason hunt—and they’re showing it on the field. With five wins in their last six games, the Cubs head to Miami on Monday night to begin a three-game series against the Marlins, who are coming off their best weekend in months. Despite years without

Preview: Cardinals Kick Off Homestand vs. Tigers The St. Louis Cardinals roll home fresh off a 7–2 road trip—arguably their best of the season—and now they’ll face a red-hot Detroit Tigers squad in a six-game series. From clutch homers to pitching duels, here’s a modern breakdown of everything you need to know before Monday’s first pitch. Road Trip Recap St.