Twins carry optimism into series vs. slumping Athletics

May 10, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) is ejected after arguing with home plate umpire Adrian Johnson in the sixth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli isn’t big on moral victories, but he was able…

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Freddy Peralta, Brewers eye sweep of slumping Red Sox

May 23, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The run-starved Boston Red Sox will be looking for offense of any kind as they attempt to avert a series sweep by the…

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Slumping Nationals, Orioles in need of offensive spark

May 4, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) throws against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images Two struggling teams meet when the Washington Nationals visit the Baltimore Orioles for a three-game interleague series. The matchup between Mid-Atlantic neighbors begins Friday night. “My head’s kind…

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Justin Verlander, Giants aim to hold down slumping Phils

Apr 9, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches the ball against the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images Justin Verlander hasn’t been at his best this season, but perhaps a matchup with the scuffling Philadelphia Phillies could prove…

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Cavs return home to face slumping Spurs

Mar 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) dribbles against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to move closer to clinching the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and contend for the best record in the…

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Slumping Flames hope to regain form against Rangers

Mar 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau (10) deflects a shot at the Toronto Maple Leafs net during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images The New York Rangers and Calgary Flames share similar point totals in their bids to secure a wild-card playoff spot. The…

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