May 1, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Colin Rea (53) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images After losing back-to-back series for the first time this season, the National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs begin a six-game homestand with the opener…
May 9, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies third base coach Warren Schaeffer (34) in the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Colorado Rockies head to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to open a three-game interleague series with Texas Rangers on Monday without manager Bud…
May 5, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Jose Altuve (27) looks on during batting practice prior to the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The Houston Astros received good news even before their 6-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday when it was…
Apr 25, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) pitches during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Chadd Cady-Imagn Images The San Diego Padres took their 9-3 loss Sunday at the seven-win Colorado Rockies in stride. “One hundred sixty-two,” Padres third baseman…
May 11, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) runs toward first base after hitting a single against the Athletics in the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Comparing Aaron Judge’s season to his contemporaries increasingly is becoming moot. What he’s doing can only…
May 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) fight for a rebound in the first quarter during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The march to the…
May 3, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) during the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images The Arizona Diamondbacks will face the Giants for the first time this season and will get acquainted with Justin Verlander in a new uniform…
It may surprise you to learn that the first documented use of “staycation” dates not to this millennium, but to the middle of the last one. With the NBA on the cusp of existence, 1944 brought life to a concept that figures to surface quite often as league free agency looms. Yeah, it’s still early…
The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are showing their pedigree. The Toronto Maple Leafs may very well be headed to “what if?” territory yet again. As the conference semifinals head into Monday’s action, the Panthers are even with the Maple Leafs at 2-2 thanks to a couple of home-ice victories, while all three other…
It’s over. The Oklahoma City Thunder are your 2025 NBA champions. The question now becomes: Will they be your next NBA dynasty? Sam Presti is a genius. Gregg Popovich told us this a long time ago, and Pop knows genius when he sees it — whether in front of him or in the mirror. It…
