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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

Orioles, Rangers Accentuate the Positives After Recent Setbacks Despite coming off different types of road trips, the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers both enter their three-game series opener Monday night in Baltimore with an eye on the positives. For Baltimore, a 3-4 road swing through Tampa Bay and New York could’ve looked worse given the AL East competition. “I was

Padres Look to Fulfill Manager’s Prophecy in Rubber Match vs. Lugo, Royals San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt is a relentless optimist. Where others see struggle, he sees opportunity. So, when his team was in the midst of a 2-7 slump just a few days ago, he didn’t panic. Instead, he made a bold prediction, proclaiming that his team was

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