O’s inch closer to playoffs; Yanks in spoiler role Baltimore could have wilted following last week’s sweep at the hands of the AL East-leading Red Sox. Instead, Buck Showalter’s bunch is motoring full steam ahead toward the postseason.
Author: Brad Burns
Giants’ Cueto looks to snatch set from Rockies It’s not quite a must-win situation, but the Giants couldn’t be more excited to hand the ball to Johnny Cueto this evening.
A’s try to thwart Mariners’ playoff push The Mariners are among the hottest teams in baseball. Yet do they have enough time to creep into the playoffs?
Reds continue to harm Cards’ playoff chances After another flop at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals need a flamethrowing 22-year-old to keep them afloat in the National League wild-card race.
Lottery pick to begin pro career as reserve The Lakers stumbled to a 17-65 finish in 2015-16. Yet that doesn’t mean they’re willing to just hand over the keys to the No. 2 overall pick in June’s NBA draft.
Giants aim to obliterate Rockies again San Francisco erupted for 19 hits in last night’s victory over Colorado. Will the West Coast crowd witness further offensive heroics shortly?
Cards seek to build momentum against Reds Jhonny Peralta’s had a tough time since returning from the disabled list on June 7. Perhaps, though, he’s rediscovering that familiar power stroke when it matters most.
Yanks keeping slim hopes alive vs. Red Sox Clay Buchholz proved his playoff bona fides in 2013. In order for the Red Sox to inflict some real damage this October, the righty may have to be equally instrumental to the cause.
Reds threatening Cardinals’ playoff prospects The Cardinals have laid some absolutely clunkers at Busch Stadium this season. Nothing, however, compares to the embarrassment that unfolded yesterday.
Blue Jays need bounce-back effort vs. O’s Toronto’s bid to lock down the American League’s first wild-card spot hit a bit of a snag yesterday. Will John Gibbons’ group band together in time for tonight’s series opener vs. Baltimore?