Avalanche and Wild square off to start the second round

Minnesota Wild (46-24-12, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division) Denver; Sunday, ...

US warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz

The United States is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions if they pay Iran to safely pass through the ...

Rangers bring 1-0 series advantage over Tigers into game 2

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers meet the Detroit Tigers leading the series 1-0. Detroit is 10-3 in home games and 16-17 overall. The Tigers are 6-2 in games when they hit two or more home runs. Texas ...

Red Sox play the Astros with 1-0 series lead

Houston Astros (12-21, fourth in the AL West) vs. Boston Red Sox (13-19, fifth in the AL East) Boston; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Spencer Arrighetti (3-0 ...

DeLauter leads Guardians against the Athletics after 4-hit game

The Cleveland Guardians play the Athletics after Chase DeLauter had four hits on Friday in an 8-5 win over the Athletics.

Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds meet in game 2 of series

Cincinnati Reds (20-12, second in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (17-16, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Rhett Lowd ...

Yankees look to keep home win streak alive, host the Orioles

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees host the Baltimore Orioles trying to extend a four-game home winning streak. New York is 21-11 overall and 9-5 in home games. Yankees pitchers have a collective 3.05 ...

Royals play the Mariners with 1-0 series lead

BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals play the Seattle Mariners leading the series 1-0. Seattle has a 10-8 record in home games and a 16-17 record overall. Mariners pitchers have a collective 3.79 ERA, ...

Walker leads Cardinals against the Dodgers after 4-hit game

Los Angeles Dodgers (20-12, first in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (19-13, third in the NL Central) St. Louis; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Roki Sa ...

Giants take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Rays

BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants head into the matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays as losers of four games in a row. Tampa ...

Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Minnesota is 14-19 overall and 9-9 in home games. The Twins have a 0-4 record in games decided by one run. Toronto is 15-17 ...

Phillies bring win streak into game against the Marlins

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies will try to prolong a four-game win streak with a victory against the Miami Marlins. Miami has gone 10-7 in home games and 15-17 overall. The Marlins have gone 5 ...