Chicago Fire (5-5-4, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando City SC (7-3-6, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. CDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orlando City SC -153, Chicago +369, Draw +298; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Orlando City and the Chicago Fire meet in Eastern Conference play. Orlando is 5-3-6 in Eastern … [Read more...] about Orlando City takes on the Chicago Fire in conference matchup
Abbott pitches 7 crisp innings as the Reds hold off the Cubs for a 6-2 win
CHICAGO (AP) — Andrew Abbott pitched seven shutout innings in his third consecutive win, helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Friday. TJ Friedl, Tyler Stephenson and Jake Fraley homered for Cincinnati, which improved to 3-1 on a six-game trip. Will Benson had two hits and scored twice. The Reds played without outfielder Austin Hays, one of their best … [Read more...] about Abbott pitches 7 crisp innings as the Reds hold off the Cubs for a 6-2 win
Jonathan Toews is planning an NHL comeback after a 2-year hiatus
(AP/WGN) — Jonathan Toews has informed his longtime agent he intends to come back to the NHL after missing the past two seasons. Pat Brisson confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that Toews reached out to him on Wednesday to say he’s 100% ready to move forward on a comeback attempt. Toews, 37, is a free agent now, and his camp can speak with any of the league's 32 … [Read more...] about Jonathan Toews is planning an NHL comeback after a 2-year hiatus
Benintendi nearly hits for cycle, White Sox avoid sweep with 9-4 win over Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Benintendi had a season-high four RBI and finished a double shy of the cycle Wednesday, powering the White Sox to a 9-4 road win over the New York Mets that prevented a three-game sweep. Benintendi laced a two-run single in the first inning and an RBI triple in the sixth before hitting his sixth homer in the eighth. Lenyn Sosa also had three hits and … [Read more...] about Benintendi nearly hits for cycle, White Sox avoid sweep with 9-4 win over Mets
Imanaga takes step toward returning from left hamstring strain, Counsell says
CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs ace left-hander Shota Imanaga has taken a step toward returning from a left hamstring strain that has sidelined him since May 4, manager Craig Counsell said on Wednesday. Cubs rely on their pitching this time, finish off sweep of woeful Rockies for 12th win in last 15 games Before the Cubs' series finale again the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley … [Read more...] about Imanaga takes step toward returning from left hamstring strain, Counsell says