Do Rays, Smyly recover against Royals? An injury spree supposedly tests a team’s resolve. It’s specifically designed to push buttons, to threaten everything – unless you’re Kansas City.
Author: Brad Burns
Lucroy to lift Brewers past Cardinals? Mike Leake has been exceedingly sharp in May, but he’s still searching for a way to upend a very unexpected antagonist in Milwaukee.
Can Sabathia, Yanks stave off Blue Jays? Virtually everybody wrote off CC Sabathia after the troubling events of last October. Not only has the lefty restored his reputation, he’s back to giving opposing batters fits.
Can Pirates bounce back in Miami? Miami hasn’t received much help from Giancarlo Stanton during the past month. The slugger’s continued absence from the lineup is glaring, however, as the team tries to navigate the competitive waters of the NL East.
Dodgers to snap Cubs’ long winning streak? After snatching two of three from ultra-aggressive Mets, can the Dodgers stay hot against the top team in the majors?
Cards’ Martinez to shake demons vs. Brewers? Perhaps a trip to Miller Park is precisely what Carlos Martinez needs to salvage the worst month of his career.
Will Ortiz-less Red Sox still best Orioles? Even when the Red Sox are missing their most dangerous slugger, the club finds a way to prevail. Does that same rule apply vs. the AL East’s second-best squad, though?
Yankees to get further help, clip Jays? It’s better to have partied late than never to have partied at all. Just ask the Yankees.
Dodgers, Kershaw to cruise past Mets? This Dodgers-Mets series hasn’t lacked for drama. It’s only fitting, then, that the two bitter enemies conclude their three-game set in prime time.
Can Liriano, Buccos quiet Rangers? After watching Yu Darvish make a smashing 2016 debut last night, can the Rangers stay hot in today’s series finale with the Pirates?