Orioles to claim second straight over Red Sox? After a putrid start, Baltimore’s series vs. first-place Boston hasn’t been all bad. In fact, Buck Showalter’s group could salvage a split with a winning showing tonight.
Author: Brad Burns
Phils’ Eickhoff to play stopper against Brewers? Philadelphia picked the worst possible time to careen out of control.
Can Pirates earn series split vs. Marlins? Manager Don Mattingly eased Giancarlo Stanton back into the Marlins’ lineup an evening ago. With Miami (28-25) now positioned to grab three of four from the Pirates, though, it’s time to hit the accelerator.
Who claims third Marlins-Pirates meeting? Jonathon Niese exhibited a bad habit of elevating pitches early in the season. As the Pittsburgh lefty keeps forcing the ball down, though, his ERA has similarly plummeted.
Murphy to keep powering Nats past Phils? Bryce Harper tends to demolish any and all National League venues. Yet the Washington right fielder possesses a special knack for torturing Citizens Bank Park.
Cardinals’ Garcia to give Brewers fits again? After taking back-to-back beatings from St. Louis, Milwaukee was probably hoping for a more manageable assignment in today’s series finale. Jaime Garcia offers no such luxury.
Can Baltimore contain Boston’s bomb squad? Due to the grandiose feats of some of his teammates, Boston right fielder Mookie Betts had been operating a bit below the radar. Those days are so long gone.
Cavaliers-Warriors Series Preview The sequel for which everyone longed is happening. For the second straight year, Golden State and Cleveland are ready to collide in the NBA Finals.
Who snags second game of Twins-A’s set? Fans in Oakland and Minnesota have endured almost two months’ worth of agonizing baseball. Still, could the events of the last several days suggest brighter times ahead?
Will Orioles even series vs. Red Sox? This week gives Baltimore an excellent chance to truly assert itself in the American League East. Yesterday’s series opener vs. the division-leading Red Sox (31-20) could’ve gone better, though.