August 23rd, 2025

National Sports

Montoya in charge of Pumas in opening Rugby Championship test against New Zealand

By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Hooker Julian Montoya will captain Argentina in his 109th test on Saturday when the Pumas play New Zealand in the home side’s first test in Cordoba in 11 years. In the teams’ Rugby Championship opener, fulback Juan Cruz Mallia and veteran backrower Pablo Matera have been named as vice-captains. Pedro ... Read More »

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Phillies enter matchup against the Nationals on losing streak

By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies (69-52, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (49-72, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (10-5, 2.68 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 189 strikeouts); Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (5-12, 4.09 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 158 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -178, Nationals +148; over/under is 8 runs ... Read More »

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Athletics host the Angels to start 3-game series

By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025

Los Angeles Angels (59-62, fourth in the AL West) vs. Athletics (54-69, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Friday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Yusei Kikuchi (6-7, 3.37 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 146 strikeouts); Athletics: Jack Perkins (1-2, 4.08 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Angels -113, Athletics -106; over/under is ... Read More »

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Brewers seek to prolong win streak, play the Reds

By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers (76-44, first in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (64-58, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: TBD; Reds: Nick Martinez (10-9, 4.49 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 97 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -138, Reds +118; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers aim to keep ... Read More »

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Guardians take on the Braves in first of 3-game series

By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025

Atlanta Braves (53-68, fourth in the NL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (63-57, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Hurston Waldrep (2-0, 1.54 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Guardians: Joey Cantillo (3-2, 4.11 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 75 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -124, Braves +104; over/under is 9 runs ... Read More »

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Cardinals play the Yankees in first of 3-game series

By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025

New York Yankees (64-57, third in the AL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (61-61, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Friday, 8:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Luis Gil (0-1, 7.27 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Cardinals: Andre Pallante (6-9, 4.95 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 80 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -134, Cardinals +113; over/under ... Read More »

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Orioles visit the Astros to open 3-game series

By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025

Baltimore Orioles (55-66, fifth in the AL East) vs. Houston Astros (68-53, first in the AL West) Houston; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Brandon Young (0-6, 6.70 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, 40 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (11-5, 2.97 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 145 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -243, Orioles +199; over/under is 8 runs ... Read More »

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Royals play the White Sox in first of 3-game series

By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025

Chicago White Sox (44-77, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (60-61, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Aaron Civale (3-7, 4.91 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 62 strikeouts); Royals: Noah Cameron (6-5, 2.52 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 76 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -187, White ... Read More »

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Mets start 3-game series at home against the Mariners

By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025

Seattle Mariners (67-55, second in the AL West) vs. New York Mets (64-57, second in the NL East) New York; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Luis Castillo (8-6, 3.19 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 120 strikeouts); Mets: Sean Manaea (1-1, 4.33 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 30 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -121, Mariners +101; over/under is ... Read More »

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

By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025

Detroit Tigers (71-52, first in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (57-64, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Charlie Morton (7-10, 5.48 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 117 strikeouts); Twins: Pierson Ohl (0-2, 7.15 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, nine strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -128, Twins +108; over/under is 9 1/2 ... Read More »

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Padres bring 5-game win streak into matchup with the Dodgers

By Canadian Press on August 15th, 2025

San Diego Padres (69-52, first in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (68-53, second in the NL West) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: TBD; Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (6-2, 3.14 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 46 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -190, Padres +159; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego ... Read More »

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