Apr 18, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Ryan Gusto (67) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Houston bullpen entered this three-game series with the Detroit Tigers leading the American League with a 2.64 ERA, and when the…
Apr 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) celebrates with catcher Sean Murphy (12) after the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves haven’t reached the World Series since winning it in 2021, but they’re trying to recapture the magic…
Apr 23, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to revive some of their bullpen magic from the 2024 postseason when they host the Miami Marlins in the middle…
The Miami Heat Did Not Belong in the 2025 NBA Playoffs As the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat went on an improbable run in the NBA Play-In Tournament to secure the No. 8 seed in the playoffs. That earned them a first-round date with the Cleveland Cavaliers. If you haven’t…
Even as a longtime resident of the New York area, I get the eye-rolling over the air of superiority that accompanies so many things from and about the Big Apple. Everything here isn’t automatically bigger, better or more challenging, and people can be just as successful and satisfied in the careers of their choosing without…
Apr 27, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images After losing five of six to begin a 10-game road trip, the Milwaukee Brewers hope an apparent offensive…
Apr 27, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images After a tough regular season, Carolina Hurricanes winger…
Apr 26, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) in the second half of game four of round one of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Denver pulled off a stunning win Saturday to regain home-court…
Apr 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) and forward Jimmy Butler III (right) hug after defeating the Houston Rockets during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images The Golden State Warriors survived one playoff game without Jimmy…
Apr 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) looks for a shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the third quarter during game four of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Bucks are facing elimination and they have…