Cubs to silence Reds for second straight day? The Cubs don’t expect another no-hitter tonight. They are, however, high on Jon Lester’s chances of delivering the team’s eighth consecutive win over the Reds.
Author: Brad Burns
Will Matz, Mets mow down Braves today? Steven Matz’s 2016 debut featured very little of the sizzle that accompanied the New York phenom’s big-league arrival last summer. The second time around, though, showed such promise in spades.
Can Lackey, Cubs keep dominating Reds? John Lackey couldn’t have asked for a much better 2015. If his first three April starts are a harbinger of what’s to come, though, this year might be even more promising.
Can Lillard, Blazers climb back vs. Clippers? Portland’s C.J. McCollum picked up a nice piece of hardware yesterday. Perhaps it can serve as a momentary distraction from the dire straits facing his team.
Have Blues taken wrong turn vs. Blackhawks? With the Western Conference semifinals within its grasp, St. Louis couldn’t quite close out Chicago on Thursday. Will the weekend prove to be a celebratory one for the Gateway City?
Stars shoot for series clincher over Wild Dallas has only won two of its last six potential series-clinching contests. Those groups from yesteryear, however, never had such a vise grip on the goings-on at the American Airlines Center.
Will Kings respond vs. Sharks in must-win game? Jonathan Quick doesn’t usually find himself on the losing side. The goalie’s continued struggles against San Jose, however, have perhaps put Los Angeles in an impossible situation.
Cards’ Wainwright to regain stride vs. Padres? Adam Wainwright has been here before. Still, that doesn’t exactly calm St. Louis fans’ fears about their scuffling ace.
Can undermanned Grizzlies survive vs. Spurs? Memphis gives off the distinct look of a team on its last legs, but can a return to Beale Street provide any sort of a lift entering Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals?
Mets’ Harvey plots rebound against Braves Matt Harvey’s rarely gone through such an up-and-down stretch in his MLB career. Thankfully for the Mets, they’re compensating with an offensive bonanza.