Aug 17, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; A fan of the Oakland Athletics holds up a sign during the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports When Major League Baseball began including interleague matchups in the regular season in 1997, the Bay Bridge Series between the…
It’s time for the NFL to cut back on its preseason once again. Two weeks of meaningless games will officially be in the books once the Green Bay Packers wrap up their meeting with the Denver Broncos and the clock hits zeros in a matchup between the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers on…
Aug 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez (61) is showered by teammates after pitching a complete game against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports Cristopher Sanchez pitched a two-hitter for his second career complete game to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the visiting…
Aug 17, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) swings and makes contact in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports A showdown between the heavy favorites for the American League Most Valuable Player Award and the league’s Cy Young Award will…
August 17, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; New York City FC forward Alonso Martínez (16) scores just seconds into the first half of a Leagues Cup quarterfinal match against the Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field. The Columbus Crew fell behind in the first minute but rallied to defeat visiting New York City FC in penalties on…
Aug 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) celebrates with outfielder Tyler O’Neill (17) after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Red Sox might have found an unexpected venue…
Aug 7, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Sean Manaea pitched seven strong innings on Friday night. Then Luis Severino tossed the New York Mets’ first nine-inning shutout in…
Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) steals second base as Seattle Mariners shortstop Leo Rivas (76) applies a late tag during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports What a difference a week makes. Unfortunately for the Seattle Mariners, it hasn’t been…
Aug 16, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports If all goes as the Kansas City Royals would like, the best game of Dairon…
Aug 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas (18) reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Nationals will look to avoid a four-game sweep by the host Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday after being…
