Mar 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) pitches against the New York Mets in the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images The timing could not have worked out any better for Astros manager Joe Espada, whose decision to drop first baseman Christian Walker in the batting order…
Mar 21, 2025; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Wheeler (45) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins during spring training at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images While aces Zack Wheeler and Sandy Alcantara have enjoyed plenty of success in their careers, both are looking to find…
Apr 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (18) bats during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Angels will begin a three-game series Friday night against the San Francisco Giants in Anaheim, Calif., after playing 15 of their…
Apr 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) is congratulated by left wing Jordan Martinook (48) and defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) after his goal against the New York Rangers during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images The Carolina Hurricanes will aim to set a team…
Apr 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware (7) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Kylor Kelley (35) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware had double-doubles, eight of their Miami teammates scored in double figures and…
Apr 9, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) dribbles by San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) in the first period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images Playoff mode has started for the Golden State Warriors, who travel to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday…
Apr 9, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners centerfielder Julio Rodriguez (44) hits a two-run double during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images The Seattle Mariners have hit a speed bump. Just this week, right fielder Victor Robles and second baseman Ryan Bliss have been placed…
Apr 5, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Luis Rengifo (2) hits a solo home run in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Infielder Luis Rengifo and center fielder Jo Adell are expected back in the starting lineup Thursday afternoon for the Los…
Mar 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images A weekend back-to-back set began about as well as it could for the New York Knicks. Things…
Nov 23, 2022; Al Rayyan, Qatar; Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (7) dribbles during the second half of a group stage match against Canada during the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images The 196th Manchester Derby also will be the last for longtime Manchester City star Kevin…
