When it came to the Detroit Tigers, seeing was disbelieving — at least in the eyes of the oddsmakers and sports bettors. Detroit’s stunning rally to grab an American League wild-card spot and then eliminate Houston in the playoffs last year seemed like a mirage. A typical All-Star player made more than the combined salaries…
Jun 13, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals first base Vinnie Pasquantino (9) hits a single against the Athletics in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images Whether facing one of the best teams in the majors or a club at the bottom of a division, the Kansas City…
The Vancouver Surge and OpTic Texas advanced to Sunday’s grand final of the $2 million Call of Duty League Championship in Kitchener, Ontario. OpTic Texas swept the Boston Breach 3-0 in the winners-bracket final on Saturday. The Vancouver Surge won three matches on Saturday, working through the elimination rounds. The top eight teams from the…
May 16, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) interacts with New York Yankees second baseman Jorbit Vivas (90) during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images Carlos Rodon issued three walks to Juan Soto in the slugger’s hostile return to Yankee Stadium and pitched five…
May 6, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) leaves the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Tampa Bay Rays were sloppy Friday night, issuing seven walks, hitting a batter and committing three errors that…
May 11, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Two pitchers who have been underwhelming recently will take the mound when the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers square off Wednesday night in…
Mar 16, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney stands during the singing of the national anthem before a game against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Still in search of their first win of the season, the Los Angeles Galaxy hope to build off a…
Apr 30, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin (27) pitches during the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals will try to end their five-game losing streak when they begin a road trip with a four-game series in Atlanta. This will…
May 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (50) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images One of the few blemishes on Kris Bubic’s stellar season for Kansas City came against the New York Yankees. The Royals’ left-hander…
Jun 12, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (33) throws a pitch during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images In his major league debut, highly touted Brewers prospect Jacob Misiorowski tossed five hitless innings before exiting with a leg cramp to…
