Do Cards have enough to slow Howard, Phils? Ryan Howard has never played for his hometown team. He merely obliterates it every time he travels back to the Gateway City.
Author: Brad Burns
Blue’ Jays bats back in business vs. Rangers? With offensive numbers on the rise, it’s hard to fathom the continued struggles of the Blue Jays’ abundance of big boppers. Perhaps a major outburst from a member of the supporting cast, though, is just the right tonic.
Will Royals make it two straight against Nats? In need of a little late-inning magic, the Royals accessed the 2015 catalogue to score Tuesday’s 7-6 victory over the Nationals. Can the hosts keep that momentum going this afternoon?
Mets to cut down Braves in rubber game? The Mets haven’t suffered two straight losses in 19 games. They wouldn’t risk letting that streak come to an end vs. the majors’ worst team, right?
Can Pirates salvage series finale vs. Cubs? The beginning of May usually doesn’t mandate scoreboard watching. At the same time, it’s hard not to pay attention to how the Cubs are manhandling the rest of the NL Central right now.
Can Blues’ Tarasenko bust out vs. Stars? On the heels of their first victory in second-round action since 2002, the Blues hope to keep the momentum going in tonight’s pivotal Game 3 against the Stars.
Cubs, Arrieta to ambush Pirates again? Jake Arrieta was none too pleased about seeing his MLB-record streak of 24 straight quality starts come to an end last week. What better way to begin a new run of excellence, though, than against a division rival?
Sharks about to land knockout blow vs. Preds? Joe Thornton’s efforts continue to be of the jumbo-sized variety. Can the Sharks’ longtime anchor at center play an even bigger role, though, in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals vs. Nashville?
Isles to maintain home dominance over Tampa? The Lightning’s road woes against the Islanders are well-documented. With a couple of key role players set to return to the lineup tonight, New York aims to extend the visitors’ misery even further.
Royals to rediscover winning formula vs. Nats? Even during their march to the 2015 World Series, the Royals occasionally stumbled at the plate. Those instances were trifling, though, relative to the team’s current offensive drought.