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Carlos Rodon makes return to Yankees’ rotation against Brewers Veteran left-hander Carlos Rodon is scheduled to make his season debut for the visiting New York Yankees as they look to avoid a series sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Rodon has been sidelined since undergoing elbow surgery last October. He will be opposed by right-hander Logan Henderson (0-1, 4.50

Cubs aim to launch new streak in series finale vs. Rangers One day after having their 10-game winning streak snapped, the Chicago Cubs will look to begin a new streak when they face the Texas Rangers in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday in Arlington, Texas. Chicago went 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position and stranded 11

White Sox RHP Davis Martin putting up serious numbers, takes on Mariners Right-hander Davis Martin had delivered seven shutout innings for the Chicago White Sox on Monday when fellow starter Anthony Kay approached him with a question. “Why couldn’t you go eight?” Chicago calls that “chirping,” and the club credits it in part for the success of a starting rotation

Guardians, buoyed by addition of C Patrick Bailey, take on Twins The Cleveland Guardians go into their game on Sunday afternoon against the visiting Minnesota Twins with possibly the best defensive catching duo in baseball. ` That’s because the Guardians acquired two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday for left-handed pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson

After halting long skid, Reds go for series win over Astros Thanks largely to an impressive outing from young starting pitcher Chase Burns, the host Cincinnati Reds snapped their longest losing streak since 2024 with a win Saturday over the Houston Astros and now seek a series win in Sunday’s rubber game. Left-hander Andrew Abbott (1-2, 5.13 ERA) has the

Ace Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies go for series win vs. Rockies The Philadelphia Phillies will turn to their ace Cristopher Sanchez on Sunday as they look to win their weekend set with the visiting Colorado Rockies. The Phillies dropped Friday’s opener 9-7 in 11 innings but fought back with a comfortable 9-3 win Saturday to set up the rubber game. Sanchez

Angels turn to RHP Jose Soriano after recent success vs. Jays The Los Angeles Angels will pin their hopes on Jose Soriano on Sunday afternoon as they aim to avoid a three-game sweep by the host Toronto Blue Jays. Even though the right-hander did not factor in the decision on April 22 at Anaheim, the Angels went on to defeat

Athletics not surprised by success as they seek sweep of Orioles The Athletics aren’t surprised about their rising levels of success as they look for a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles when they close out a road trip Sunday afternoon. “The expectation level was there,” Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said. “For us as a club, we’ve gotten better each

On upswing, Red Sox try to crack Rays’ tough pitching staff Following a sluggish start to their season, the Boston Red Sox will enter Sunday’s rubber game with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays seeking their fifth victory in their last six games. Although Boston is battling with Baltimore to stay out of the American League East cellar, the Red Sox