May 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images The Blue Jays will search for improved offense on Thursday night in Toronto when they clash with the struggling Athletics to…
May 23, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images A team can never have too much starting pitching. Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and predecessor Terry Francona have said…
9 a.m. Discover the belly of Marseille Indulge in a flaky, slightly sweet chicken pastilla (3 euros) from the Boulangerie O’Coin Gourmand Pains Traditionnel et Gourmandises before heading for a café crème (2 euros) at the Bar de l’Est, a bare-bones, decades-old café on the Marché de Noailles. Sit facing outward toward the market, on…
May 23, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The run-starved Boston Red Sox will be looking for offense of any kind as they attempt to avert a series sweep by the…
May 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen appears to be getting comfortable with longer starts as he works his way back following his third major…
May 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images The Houston Astros remain coy regarding the availability of slugger Yordan Alvarez, who resides on the 15-day injured list and missed his…
Apr 12, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Kyle Hart (68) throws a pitch during the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images Whoever said you never get a second chance to make a first impression hasn’t heard of Kyle Hart. After starting the…
May 11, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning (46) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Getting off to fast starts hasn’t been a problem lately for the otherwise offensively challenged New York Mets. The…
May 23, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images All Star, meet All-Star. The past two National League starting pitchers in the All-Star Game will take the mound when the Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh…
May 23, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (39) pitches against Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Pavin Smith (26) during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The St. Louis Cardinals might be feeling comfortable in close games because they’ve played quite a few. They’ll try…
