May 18, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) looks on against the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images A day after the Pittsburgh Pirates’ front office declared its intention to keep ace Paul Skenes for the long term, the right-hander will…
May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images Justin Verlander will be seeking to end a career-worst winless streak to open a season when he faces one of…
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) speaks with players at the pitchers mound in the sixth inning of the MLB interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Great American Ball Park in Downtown Cincinnati. In 11 years as Cleveland’s manager, Terry Francona earned 921 wins, led the…
In the four years since its first flight, Avelo Airlines has gained loyal customers by serving smaller cities like New Haven, Conn., and Burbank, Calif. Now, it has a new, very different line of business. It is running deportation flights for the Trump administration. Despite weeks of protests from customers and elected officials, Avelo’s first…
Apr 30, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) delivers during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images The New York Yankees were reluctant to include Michael King in a trade to the San Diego Padres for Juan Soto. Ultimately…
After a third consecutive first-round playoff loss, the Milwaukee Bucks are faced with one huge question — to keep or trade Giannis Antetokounmpo. The future of the two-time MVP, arguably the most dominant player in the league, is the hottest topic on the nonstop NBA rumor mill, although Antetokounmpo has not said he wants to…
Apr 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) celebrates with catcher Sean Murphy (12) after the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves haven’t reached the World Series since winning it in 2021, but they’re trying to recapture the magic…
Apr 15, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tyler Mahle pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning at Globe Life Field. All MLB players will be wearing the number 42 on Jackie Robinson Day to commemorate Robinson making his major league debut in 1947. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The…
Apr 9, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics starting pitcher Osvaldo Bido (left) talks with pitcher Luis Severino (40) in the dugout during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Luis Severino was one of the players responsible for creating the unique feel-good vibes around…
Apr 1, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Corbin Burnes will take the mound Saturday, still trying to earn his first win since signing a six-year, $210 million free agent deal…
