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Fresh off gem for Phillies, ex-Marlin Jesus Luzardo takes hill Jesus Luzardo will be hoping to build on his last start when the left-hander takes the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday against the host Miami Marlins. That outing Tuesday was not only notable for Luzardo’s performance but also for its timing. It was the day the Phillies fired

Nats’ Zack Littell eyes turnaround as Brewers go for sweep Veteran right-hander Zack Littell will try to get back on track and help the Washington Nationals avert a three-game sweep against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. The 30-year-old Littell (0-4, 7.85 ERA) signed as a free agent during spring training. He will be looking to turn things around after

Astros, Red Sox eye series win after tough first month The Houston Astros are not used to looking up in the American League West standings. While their first two games of a three-game road set against the Boston Red Sox have been a microcosm of an up-and-down season, a series win will be on the line when the teams return

Seeking split, Twins turn to Joe Ryan to tame Jays’ bats Joe Ryan already has had one impressive win against the Toronto Blue Jays this season, a two-hit, seven-inning gem. The host Twins would like to see a repeat performance from the 2025 All-Star right-hander Sunday as they attempt to split the four-game series in Minneapolis. Toronto feasted on Minnesota’s

Emerging righties on hill as Pirates aim to sweep Reds The host Pittsburgh Pirates look to continue their early-season dominance of the Cincinnati Reds with a three-game series sweep when the National League Central rivals meet Sunday. The Pirates have outscored the Reds 26-8 in the first two games, while the Reds have used catcher Jose Trevino as a position

Rays pitching has dominated Giants so far in series The Tampa Bay Rays will look to sweep the first half of their six-game homestand when they face the offensively-starved San Francisco Giants in the series finale Sunday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla. Manager Kevin Cash’s club checked off a box in Saturday’s 5-1 win over the National League West club,

Hits keep coming for Yankees while Orioles having issues making contact Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger are a pair of potent left-handed bats supporting Aaron Judge in the middle of the New York Yankees’ lineup. The duo keyed the previous two wins, and the Yankees attempt to secure another series victory Sunday afternoon when they host the Baltimore Orioles. The

Struggling Mets look for rare series win against Angels Hours after David Stearns said there were no plans to fire Carlos Mendoza, the New York Mets went out Friday night and finally authored the kind of victory necessary to ensure the heat is turned down on their manager. The Mets will look to earn a rare series win Saturday night

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins continue their series Saturday at loanDepot Park after Philadelphia escaped with a 6-5 win on May 1. That one-run result sets up a tight betting rematch, and the market reflects it with both teams priced near even money. Miami is a slight home favorite at -119, while Philadelphia comes