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Pirates, Padres hope rain stays away (May 17, 2018)

PITTSBURGH — The San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates open a four-game series at PNC Park Thursday, and there will be one constant. Rain. A lot of it. And throughout the four days.

Series Preview: Angels vs. Rays (5/17-5/20)

All games available on FOX Sports GO.

Kole Calhoun drills first extra-base hit since opening day

Kole Calhoun has had a rough going to start the year at the plate, but a ground rule double to dead center field in the 8th inning may be the exact burst he needs to get back in the swing of things

Marchessault scores twice, Golden Knights top Jets 4-2 (May 17, 2018)

LAS VEGAS (AP) Jonathan Marchessault scored two goals – including an empty-netter in the closing seconds – to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 of the Western Conference final Wednesday night.

Can the Indians make the playoffs despite a struggling bullpen?

Mark Sweeney and Frank Thomas join Kevin Burkhardt to discuss whether the Cleveland Indians can find a way to make the playoffs, despite having the worst bullpen in baseball.

Lou Williams named finalist for NBA Sixth Man Award

Williams was named as one of the three finalist for the award that will be announced June 25.

A's will try to break through vs. Blue Jays (May 16, 2018)

TORONTO — The Oakland Athletics will be trying to end the Toronto Blue Jays’ recent dominance over them at the Rogers Centre on Thursday night when the teams open a four-game series.

Rockets rout Warriors 127-105 to tie series at 1-all

HOUSTON (AP) James Harden and Eric Gordon each scored 27 points to lead a balanced attack and the Houston Rockets routed the Golden State Warriors 127-105 on Wednesday night to even the Western Conference finals at one game apiece.

LEADING OFF: Baby Braves face Lester, Cubs; Archer vs Angels

A look at what’s happening around the majors Thursday:

Elieser Hernandez on his first MLB start

Miami Marlins starter Elieser Hernandez shares his thoughts on his first MLB start and discusses the differences between the majors and the minors.

Red Sox avoid sweep with 6-4 win over A's (May 16, 2018)

BOSTON (AP) Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run homer, J.D. Martinez added a two-run shot and the Boston Red Sox avoided their first series sweep this season with a 6-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.

Dodgers’ skid reaches 6 games with loss at Miami, 6-5

MIAMI (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers erased a four-run deficit and still lost their sixth game in a row when J.T. Realmuto’s tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning helped the Miami Marlins win 6-5 Wednesday night.

WATCH: Justin Bour hits a 2-run homer to help Marlins get the win

Miami Marlins infielder Justin Bour hits a 2-run homer in the bottom of the 5th inning to help the Marlins win against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Game 2 Wednesday night.

Orlando City, TFC both aim for fast starts (May 16, 2018)

Slow starts have been a theme for both Orlando City SC and Toronto FC this season with very different results.

Bucks reach deal with Mike Budenholzer to become new head coach

The Milwaukee Bucks hired Mike Budenholzer, who was the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks from 2013-18.

AP source: The Milwaukee Bucks have reached an agreement with Mike Budenholzer as head coach.

MILWAUKEE (AP) AP source: The Milwaukee Bucks have reached an agreement with Mike Budenholzer as head coach.

Boyd takes mound for Tigers against hometown Mariners (May 16, 2018)

Matthew Boyd grew up on Mercer Island, just across the bridge from Safeco Field. He idolized Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr.

Phillies aim to keep making progress vs. Cards (May 16, 2018)

Wednesday’s 4-1 win in Baltimore pushed the Philadelphia Phillies to a place they haven’t been since the end of the 2011 season – eight games over .500.

Lions aim to regain winning form in Super Rugby

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) The Lions will attempt to end a three-match losing streak when they host the Brumbies during a crucial round of matches this weekend in Super Rugby’s South African conference.

Lightning look to even series vs. Caps (May 16, 2018)

WASHINGTON — With reports of their demise proven premature, the Tampa Bay Lightning will look to even their Eastern Conference Final with the Washington Capitals when the teams meet in Game 4 on Thursday night.

Coach in Japan denies telling players to commit fouls

TOKYO (AP) The head coach of a Japanese college football team has denied instructing his players to commit fouls against opponents after footage of a controversial tackle went viral.

Interleague play: Chargers take to the Big A for Angels game

Members of the Chargers 2018 draft class visited the Angels for lessons and to throw out the first pitch

Reds wrap up successful West Coast trip with 6-3 win over Giants

Cincinnati went 5-2 on their week-long trip through Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Colon shakes off liner to stomach, Rangers beat Mariners 5-1

SEATTLE (AP) Bartolo Colon laughed off having Jean Segura’s line drive hit him in the stomach, allowing four hits in 7 2/3 shutout innings and giving the Texas Rangers a 5-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.

Tigers end home stand with 6-0 loss to Indians

JaCoby Jones leaves with hip injury

D-backs close disappointing homestand with 'clunker,' look to regroup on road

Matt Koch allowed eight runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings, his poorest outing since moving into the rotation

Confetti flies as Brewers power past Diamondbacks 8-2

Travis Shaw, Christian Yelich, Domingo Santana and Tyler Saladino went yard in Milwaukee’s 8-2 victory over Arizona.

Brewers and Diamondbacks combine for 4 home runs in first two innings

Milwaukee and Arizona were both swinging hot bats early on Wednesday, combining for 4 home runs in the first two innings.

Former Southeastern Conference Commissioner Slive dies at 77

Mike Slive, the former Southeastern Conference commissioner who guided the league through a period of unprecedented success and prosperity, died Wednesday. He was 77.

Brewers hit 4 HRs, win 8-2 against skidding D-backs (May 16, 2018)

PHOENIX (AP) Travis Shaw, Domingo Santana, Christian Yelich and Tyler Saladino homered in the first four innings off Matt Koch, and the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Diamondbacks 8-2 on Wednesday to take two of three in Arizona.