The San Francisco 49ers are counting on receiver Ricky Pearsall to step up this season. After a rookie year disrupted by ...

Bayer Leverkusen has signed speedy young winger Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar. The deal strengthens the club's Dutch connection ...

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees play the Minnesota Twins with a 1-0 series lead. New York has a 36-24 record in home games and a 63-56 record overall. Yankees hitters have a collective .328 on-base ...

The Spanish league season kicks off with top teams having different expectations. Barcelona aims to maintain its momentum ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers face the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 1-0 series lead. Texas has a 61-59 record overall and a 37-24 record at home. The Rangers have a 27-43 record in games when they ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will try to keep their three-game home win streak intact when they take on the Boston Red Sox. Houston has a 67-52 record overall and a 36-24 record at home. The Astros ...

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets begin a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. New York is 38-21 in home games and 63-55 overall. The Mets have a 44-8 record in games when ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles start a three-game series at home against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. Baltimore is 53-65 overall and 28-29 in home games. The Orioles are 35-11 in games when ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when they face the Washington Nationals. Kansas City is 29-28 in home games and 59-60 overall. The Royals have a ...

BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants aim to stop their three-game home slide with a victory against the San Diego Padres. San Francisco is 59-60 overall and 29-29 in home games. The Giants are 10th ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays host the Chicago Cubs to open a three-game series. Toronto has a 69-50 record overall and a 38-19 record in home games. The Blue Jays have the seventh-best team ...

The Philadelphia Phillies hit the road against the Cincinnati Reds aiming to prolong a four-game road winning streak.