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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

D.C. United are counting on the return of their biggest star to help snap a dismal run as they host the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night in Washington, D.C. Before placing your bets, it’s worth noting that momentum and player availability could drastically sway this matchup — get ahead of the trends with sharp MLS Predictions and Picks to guide your selections. The reigning MLS Golden Boot winner Christian Benteke is expected back for D.C. after missing last week’s 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union with a quad strain. Benteke still leads the team with five goals and is aiming to help right the ship after United (2-5-3, 9 points) dropped five of their last six games. Joao Peglow, who

The Los Angeles Dodgers, riding high on a six-game winning streak, are set to continue their dominance over the Atlanta Braves in the second game of their high-stakes three-game series at Truist Park. Fresh off a tightly contested 2-1 victory in Friday’s opener, the Dodgers have now beaten the Braves in all four of their meetings this season, showcasing depth and composure despite roster challenges. Making his seventh MLB start, Roki Sasaki (0-1, 3.55 ERA) continues to acclimate to the major league pace. In his last outing on April 26 against Pittsburgh, he lasted 5 2/3 innings, surrendering a season-high three runs, yet managed to keep the team in an 8-4 win. While Sasaki has yet to face the Braves,

The Los Angeles Angels are teetering on the edge of a full-blown slump, and manager Ron Washington isn’t holding back. Following a demoralizing 9-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers and the injury of superstar Mike Trout, Washington has issued a clear challenge: it’s time for the entire roster to step up. The Angels were already struggling to generate offense before Friday’s announcement that Mike Trout had been placed on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise in his left knee—the same knee that required surgery last season. Despite hitting just .179 this year, Trout leads the team in home runs (9) and RBIs (18). “I feel a lot better now. The MRI looks good, just bruising. I’m optimistic I’ll