MLB Previews

Streaking Phillies Aim to Extend Win Streak Against Slumping Athletics There may not be a bigger mismatch in Major League Baseball right now than the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies facing the reeling Oakland Athletics. With both teams heading in drastically different directions, Saturday’s game in West Sacramento, California, is set to highlight the sharp contrast between a championship contender and a

Tigers’ Casey Mize Expected to Return from IL to Face Guardians Casey Mize is set to make his return to the mound on Saturday night as the Detroit Tigers aim to snap their losing streak against the Cleveland Guardians. After being sidelined due to a mild hamstring strain, Mize is ready to start the third game in the four-game series

Lowe’s Hot Streak Continues to Power Tampa Bay Brandon Lowe has become a consistent thorn in the side of the Toronto Blue Jays this season, and his impact was once again felt on Friday night. Lowe belted a two-run homer in the third inning to drive the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-1 victory over Toronto in the first of

Cubs Keep Momentum as Crow-Armstrong Powers the Lineup The Chicago Cubs extended their winning ways with a commanding 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, thanks in large part to a breakout performance by 23-year-old outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Known more for his elite defense and baserunning, Crow-Armstrong showed off his offensive firepower, belting two home runs and driving in six runs

With Confidence Growing, White Sox Take on Rangers The Chicago White Sox are beginning to show flickers of optimism as they continue their journey through a rebuilding season. Despite currently sitting at the bottom of the American League Central standings, recent performances indicate a team finding its footing. The White Sox will look to build on their momentum when they

Padres Seek to Build Momentum in Rematch vs. Braves The San Diego Padres snapped their six-game losing streak in dramatic fashion Friday night, edging out the Atlanta Braves 2-1 thanks to a clutch ninth-inning solo home run from Manny Machado. With this win, San Diego extended their perfect record against Atlanta this season to 5-0, sparking hopes of a turnaround

Yankees Look to Rebound After Rare Rockies Win in Series Opener The New York Yankees will aim to bounce back after a rare slip in their weekend series against the Colorado Rockies, following a narrow 3-2 loss in Friday night’s opener. While the Yankees are maintaining momentum in the American League East, the Rockies are fighting to avoid making unwanted

Quinn Priester, Brewers Take Aim at Pirates Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester is set to face his former team for the first time as the Brewers continue their four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon at PNC Park. Priester (1-2, 4.66 ERA), a first-round draft pick by the Pirates in 2019, was traded to the Boston Red Sox

Athletics Look to End Skid Against Surging Phillies When everything goes wrong at once, even the best managers can be left scratching their heads. That’s exactly where Mark Kotsay finds himself as his Oakland Athletics open a three-game home series Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, the current powerhouse of the National League. With nine straight losses and no clear