Justin Verlander, Giants look to shut down high-scoring Cubs

May 1, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images A night after cooling off the visiting San Francisco Giants, the Chicago Cubs will aim to clinch their third consecutive series on Tuesday…

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Diamondbacks look to shut down explosive Mets

Apr 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (57) pitches against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Brandon Nimmo knows the New York Mets could have completed a four-game sweep of the Washington Nationals on Monday afternoon. But salvaging a split in telling…

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Giants look to shut down Brewers, seal series win

Apr 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval (75) and catcher Patrick Bailey (14) celebrate their win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images Two teams that demonstrated their strengths to one another over three nights hope to close out a…

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MLB roundup: Hunter Brown, Astros shut down Blue Jays

Apr 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) reacts after a strikeout against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Hunter Brown extended his consecutive scoreless innings streak to 24 and the Houston Astros parlayed a four-run fifth inning into a…

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Jacob Markstrom, Devils shut out rival Rangers

Apr 5, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) shoots the puck as New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) defends during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt scored on special teams 87 seconds apart in the second…

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