Braves, D-backs face off struggling to meet playoff expectations

May 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (12) and pitcher Spencer Strider (99) during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Spencer Strider will take another step in his return from injuries when the Atlanta Braves host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday…

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Royals’ ‘phenomenal’ Kris Bubic set to face Tigers

May 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic (50) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Kris Bubic hopes his exceptional performance in May carries over to June and helps the Kansas City Royals snap the Detroit…

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Amid ‘tough’ roster move, Rays face Astros again

May 26, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell (52) throws a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images In a nod to their outfield depth — amid their series against the Houston Astros — the Tampa Bay…

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Young sluggers face off as Nationals visit D-backs

May 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll hits a solo home run in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals conclude their season series with a three-game weekend set in Phoenix that features several of the…

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Two of AL’s worst compare notes when White Sox face Orioles

May 25, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) bats against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles each have witnessed just enough success to grasp their own possibilities in what otherwise has been a challenging…

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Whitecaps face stiff test against Loons before Mexico trip

May 24, 2025; Sandy, Utah, USA; The Vancouver Whitecaps celebrate a go ahead goal by midfielder Pedro Vite (45) against Real Salt Lake during the second half at America First Field. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images The Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps take a 14-match unbeaten streak into arguably their most challenging week of the season…

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Yankees face Angels with confidence rising

May 26, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Luke Weaver (30) is congratulated by catcher Austin Wells (28) after the final out of the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Everything is falling into place for the New York Yankees, who continue a…

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