Jul 13, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young (63) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images Baltimore’s Brandon Young will get another shot at earning his first major league win when the Orioles visit the…
Aug 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Kansas City Royals right fielder Mike Yastrzemski (18) runs to the dugout during the fifth inning in their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images After reaping an immediate reward from a trade-deadline deal, the Kansas City Royals are positioned Saturday…
Jul 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) reacts after pitching six scoreless innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t in the postseason hunt, but they do have a reason for optimism every fifth day when Paul Skenes takes the…
Jul 25, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Eyeing their second straight road series victory, the Philadelphia Phillies will turn to a pitcher who senses he likely is a…
Jul 15, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; American League pitcher Casey Mize (12) of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the sixth inning during the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize is enjoying a season of validation, and he hopes to keep adding positive results…
Jun 21, 2025; Cromwell, Connecticut, USA; Rory McIlroy looks on after playing his second shot on the second hole during the third round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Rory McIlroy rarely got to play in Northern Ireland as a pro before the 2019 Open Championship was staged at Royal…
Jul 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) shoots against the Chicago Sky in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images The best defensive team in the league will meet one of the hottest offenses when the Minnesota Lynx visit the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday. The Lynx…
Jun 30, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns (26) pitches during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images As the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 draft, Cincinnati Reds right-hander Chase Burns certainly has All-Star potential. On Sunday, he’ll get a…
We may have to ask Justin Verlander to leave the premises after this season. Of course, he still has half a campaign to make his case. But the legendary right-hander—whose Hall of Fame bust was secured years ago—doesn’t appear to have much tread left on the tires. Verlander is winless in 13 starts for the…
Jun 14, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) throws the ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images In 2024, Matthew Boyd revived his career as a member of the Cleveland Guardians. He’s managed to build on that comeback this season with…
