MLB Previews

For First Place: Mets and Phillies Clash in High-Stakes Sunday Night Finale The National League East has been a rollercoaster all season, and this weekend’s series between its two top teams has been a perfect microcosm of the journey. After trading blowout wins, the New York Mets and host Philadelphia Phillies will battle for sole possession of first place in

Ohtani’s Second Start Headlines Rubber Match as Nationals’ Power Surges The first inning at Dodger Stadium on Sunday afternoon will carry the weight and anticipation of a playoff game. Global superstar Shohei Ohtani is set to make his second start on the mound in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform, a momentous occasion for baseball. He and his team will look

Angels Look for Another Statement Series Win in Finale vs. Astros The Los Angeles Angels have spent the past week proving they can hang with the best in the American League. After taking a series from the East-leading New York Yankees, they have a chance to do it again on Sunday afternoon as they face the West-leading Houston Astros in

Braves Look to Overcome Sale Injury, Win Series in Miami The Atlanta Braves are riding a wave of momentum, but now they face their biggest test of the season. After losing their ace and reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, Chris Sale, to a significant injury, the Atlanta Braves must prove their depth and resilience. Their first challenge comes

Blue Jays’ Dominance Over White Sox on the Line in Rubber Match The visiting Chicago White Sox have a rare opportunity on Sunday afternoon: a chance to win a series in Toronto. To do so, they’ll have to overcome a long history of struggles against a Toronto Blue Jays team that has had their number for years. After splitting the

Devers’ First Giants Homer Sets Stage for Rubber Match vs. Former Red Sox Team The storyline that has dominated the baseball world this week will come to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday afternoon in San Francisco. Just one week after being shockingly traded from the only organization he’d ever known, superstar third baseman Rafael Devers will lead his new team,

Cardinals Ride Arenado’s Hot Streak into Sweep Attempt vs. Reds The St. Louis Cardinals are playing with a flair for the dramatic, and their star third baseman is leading the charge. Riding a five-game winning streak, the St. Louis Cardinals will look to complete a three-game series sweep of their National League Central rival, the Cincinnati Reds, in Sunday afternoon’s

Brewers Look to Sweep Slumping Twins with Unique Brand of Baseball The Milwaukee Brewers are proving you don’t need the long ball to dominate a baseball game. Using a relentless, high-pressure style of offense, the Milwaukee Brewers have pushed the Minnesota Twins to a breaking point. On Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis, the Brewers will go for a three-game series sweep

Happ’s Power Surge Leads Cubs into Rubber Match Against Mariners and a Grateful Gilbert A wild, windy, and powerful series at Wrigley Field all comes down to a rubber match on Sunday afternoon. The Chicago Cubs, led by an unlikely power source at the top of their lineup, will look to win the series against a Seattle Mariners team that