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Minnesota United and short-handed Austin FC will face off Saturday night in what could be a pivotal Western Conference battle in Austin, Texas. Both clubs have collected 16 points through 10 matches, but Austin FC (5-4-1) holds the edge in the standings over fourth-place Minnesota (4-2-4) thanks to a one-win advantage. Yet momentum may be on Minnesota’s side. Austin returns home after a disappointing 2-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo in the first Copa Tejas clash of 2025. Not only did the result sting, but it also exposed depth issues. Forward Brandon Vazquez missed the game due to illness and remains doubtful for Saturday, while dynamic midfielder Dani Pereira was forced off after 29 minutes with a hip flexor injury

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola remains one of the most seasoned and respected arms in Major League Baseball, but 2025 hasn’t been kind to him. Despite a recent performance that showed signs of a turnaround, Nola enters his next start still searching for his first win of the season. As the Phillies prepare to face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 2 of a pivotal three-game series, here’s a full breakdown of what fans can expect—and what both teams are bringing to the mound. Aaron Nola signed a $172 million contract extension with the Phillies in late 2023, backing his long-standing role as a cornerstone of the franchise. However, his numbers tell a different story this season. After going

After a humiliating road loss that sent shockwaves through MLS circles, the Chicago Fire return home hoping to regroup as they face Orlando City SC on Saturday night at Soldier Field. Before kickoff, those betting on a Fire rebound or another Orlando surge can lock in smart wagers with the latest MLS Picks and Predictions for key insights ahead of this crucial Eastern Conference clash. The Fire (3-4-3, 12 points) are coming off a 7-2 blowout defeat at the hands of Nashville SC — the most goals they’ve ever conceded in an MLS match. Chicago trailed 7-0 before late strikes from Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers added some dignity to the scoreboard. It was only the 13th time in MLS

When the Cincinnati Reds envisioned their 2024 campaign, Tyler Stephenson was expected to be one of the anchors behind the plate and at the plate. However, an oblique strain during spring training placed him on the injured list, sidelining him at a critical time. Now healthy, Stephenson made a statement in his return against the Washington Nationals, leading the Reds to a 6-1 victory. Stephenson’s injury in mid-March was a blow to the Reds’ early-season momentum. The oblique strain, often tricky for catchers due to the torque involved in swinging and throwing, forced the team to adjust their catching rotation heading into Opening Day. Returning to the lineup on Friday night, Stephenson wasted no time reminding everyone of his offensive