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Orioles Look to Stop Skid, Avoid Sweep by Resurgent Nationals The Baltimore Orioles enter Sunday’s finale of a three-game set against the Washington Nationals in search of answers—and a much-needed victory. After firing manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday, the Orioles will play their first full game under interim manager Tony Mansolino, hoping to snap a five-game losing streak and avoid

Wacha vs. Cardinals Again: Royals Hope Ace Halts Losing Skid The Kansas City Royals are turning to the one man who has consistently delivered when it matters most—Michael Wacha—as they attempt to end a four-game losing streak and salvage the finale of a three-game series against the red-hot St. Louis Cardinals. First pitch is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Kauffman

Mick Abel Debuts as Phillies Face Skenes, Pirates in Series Finale Two of baseball’s brightest young pitching talents—one at the start of his journey and the other already carving out an ace reputation—go head-to-head Sunday as the Philadelphia Phillies host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the final game of a three-game weekend series. Mick Abel, the Phillies’ 2020 first-round pick, will

Reds Eye Rare Sweep of Guardians Amid Momentum Shift The Ohio Cup has a chance to tilt decisively in the Cincinnati Reds’ favor as they go for a rare three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon at Great American Ball Park. Winners of three straight, the Reds have tightened up in every aspect—pitching, defense, and timely hitting—while the

Rays, Marlins Close “Citrus Bowl” Series With Mirror-Image Rebuilds There’s more than just geography tying the Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins together. As the two Florida-based MLB clubs prepare for the rubber match of their “Citrus Bowl” interleague series on Sunday, it’s clear these teams are cut from similar cloth. Both rank in the bottom five of MLB payrolls,

Starter Slade Cecconi set to make Guardians debut against Reds The Cleveland Guardians are about to see what newly acquired pitcher Slade Cecconi can deliver as he gears up for his long-awaited debut. Cecconi, a former Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander, will take the mound Saturday night in the second game of the Ohio Cup series against the Cincinnati Reds—a matchup filled

Zac Gallen: Rockies’ Worst Nightmare Right-hander Zac Gallen (3-5, 4.59 ERA) is no stranger to the Rockies. In 15 career starts, he has posted a 7-1 record with a 2.59 ERA against Colorado, making him their most persistent nemesis on the mound. After a rocky start to the season, Gallen will look to regain form and extend his dominance. Arizona

A Night to Remember: Wilmer Flores Lifts Giants in Dominant Win San Francisco Giants fans witnessed a masterclass in hitting on Friday night as Wilmer Flores unleashed a historic performance against the Oakland Athletics. Launching three home runs—a grand slam, a three-run shot, and a solo blast—Flores single-handedly powered the Giants to a 9-1 blowout victory at Oracle Park. His

Mariners Eye Big Series Win as Emerson Hancock Looks to Bounce Back Against Padres The Seattle Mariners opened their three-game series against the San Diego Padres with a powerful 5-1 victory on Friday night. It marked the start of a crucial 10-game road trip, and rookie pitcher Logan Evans set the tone with a poised and effective performance. Now, all