Versatile Royals vie for series victory versus Astros

May 8, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (19) and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) react after a double play during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images The defensive play of the series opener on Monday undoubtedly came in…

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Lower-seeded Wolves, Warriors vie for spot in West finals

Jan 15, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) and center Naz Reid (11) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors each knocked off a higher-seeded opponent in the…

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Ascending Phillies vie to complete sweep of Nationals

Apr 30, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a three eRBI home run against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Kyle Schwarber has been around long enough to know there will be plenty of pluses and minuses in a 162-game…

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Orioles vie for elusive win streak in clash vs. Guardians

Apr 16, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (31) scores a run during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images The Baltimore Orioles are in this position again, trying to win consecutive games for the first time this season when they…

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At home on road, Giants vie for series sweep of Astros

Apr 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2) celebrates with left fielder Heliot Ramos (17) after the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images After posting a sub-.500 road record in their first season under manager Bob Melvin in 2024, the San Francisco Giants…

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Thunder vie to reach 60-win plateau in clash vs. Kings

Mar 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) during the 4th quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images The Oklahoma City Thunder seek a 60th win in a season for the first time in 12 years when they visit the…

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Coby White, Bulls vie to tune out Jazz in rematch

Mar 15, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images The Chicago Bulls will get a chance to avenge a loss that looks worse as the NBA season progresses when they visit Salt Lake City…

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