Hosts seek offensive jolt as NLDS progresses The Cubs’ Jon Lester had no trouble muzzling the Giants in Friday’s NLDS opener. Will Kyle Hendricks follow the same script this evening?
Author: Brad Burns
Trojans try to get back to .500 vs. Buffs The Colorado Buffaloes have made tremendous strides in 2016. Still, are they ready to upend one of the nation’s blue-blood programs?
Visitors aim to grab commanding NLDS edge Several months ago, Rich Hill was toiling without much purpose on a bad team in Oakland. Now he’s preparing to start the most important game of the Dodgers’ season.
Jayhawks should challenge Hill, Horned Frogs There’s a running joke around the Big 12 that hinges on Kansas’ reputation as the league’s resident tomato can. But can David Beaty’s program rise off the canvas vs. a vulnerable TCU group?
Utes, Wildcats clash in Salt Lake City Somewhat quietly, Utah continues to put together a banner campaign out West. But can Kyle Whittingham’s program dispatch a particularly vexing foe for the first time in five years?
Kluber tasked with silencing Ortiz & Co. After narrowly coming up short in Game 1 of the ALDS, will the Red Sox be able to bounce back this afternoon?
NL East champs welcome Los Angeles to town Max Scherzer’s primed and ready for his first playoff assignment since 2011. But will the Washington righty be able to outduel a three-time Cy Young winner?
Louisiana Tech desperately needs more stops Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 400-plus yards in three straight contests. Will the Bulldogs be able to shore up things when Western Kentucky roars into town?
Bautista tries to keep Blue Jays humming As the Rangers and Blue Jays prepare to lock horns in the playoffs for the second straight year, everybody’s wondering if the sequel can be better than the original.
Bauer, Porcello square off in ALDS opener Led by a premier rotation, the Indians are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2013. But can Terry Francona’s club generate enough offense to trump a Cy Young front-runner?