Cards-Phils features exciting pitching pairing A pair of talented young righties will try to avoid Busch Stadium’s recent homer barrage in tonight’s second contest of a four-game set between the Cardinals and Phillies.
Author: Brad Burns
Angels’ Weaver shoots to silence Brew Crew Some things change, others stay the same. That’s become a bit of a rallying cry for Jered Weaver.
Who wins Pirates-Cubs wild-card rematch? Improbably, one National League pitcher can actually argue that he’s off to a better start than Jake Arrieta. That man, predictably, also dons the uniform of the best team in the majors.
Will Ovechkin show up to Caps-Pens series? Pittsburgh secured a much-needed split in Washington, but can the momentum carry over to the Consol Energy Center for tonight’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals?
Colon, Mets to batter visiting Braves? After seeing their eight-game winning streak come to an end over the weekend, the Mets seek to begin a new run against the majors’ worst team.
Can Cardinals’ Wainwright punish Phillies? The Cardinals typically love facing the Phillies. In this brave new world for Pete Mackanin’s club, though, all bets are off the table.
Royals’ Hosmer to remain hot vs. Nationals? Washington already earned its St. Louis bona fides over the weekend. Next on the agenda: dominating the other MLB team that resides in the Show-Me State.
Can Hitchcock pilot Blues past Stars today? Washington may have ended up with the Presidents’ Trophy, but Dallas paced the NHL with 265 goals. That same array of scintillating offensive talent was on full display in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Reds’ Adleman to get roughed up by Pirates? As Pittsburgh continues to steamroll the competition, one of the most refreshing aspects about the team’s rise is the balance on display. It’s not solely the Andrew McCutchen Show, but rather a collective climb up the standings.
Can Phillies stay hot, sweep Indians? To no one’s surprise, the Nationals and Mets are ruling the National League East one-eighth of the way into the MLB season. That third-place squad in the City of Brotherly Love, though, bears watching.