Xabi Alonso is returning to Real Madrid to take over a club that failed to meet expectations this season. The Spanish powerhouse said Sunday the 43-year-old Alonso is replacing coach ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox bring a 2-1 lead into the latest game of the series against the Baltimore Orioles. Boston is 27-27 overall and 16-13 at home. The Red Sox are 19-4 in games when they ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Milwaukee Brewers with a 2-1 series lead. Pittsburgh is 19-34 overall and 13-15 in home games. The Pirates have the eighth-ranked team ERA in the NL at ...

The Florida Panthers host the Carolina Hurricanes in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-0 lead in the series.

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros face the Seattle Mariners, leading the series 2-1. Houston has a 27-25 record overall and a 17-10 record at home. The Astros have the eighth-best team ERA in the majors ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Rays will try to keep a four-game home win streak alive when they face the Toronto Blue Jays. Tampa Bay has a 25-26 record overall and a 15-18 record in home games. The Rays ...

Connor Norby had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Miami Marlins beat Los Angeles 6-2, snapping the Angels’ eight-game win streak. Norby’s third home ...

BOTTOM LINE: Both the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday. Cincinnati is 26-27 overall and 14-13 in home games. The Reds have the 10th-best team ...

The Detroit Tigers are looking to end their three-game home slide with a victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

Both the Washington Nationals and the San Francisco Giants are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday.

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins will try to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Kansas City Royals. Minnesota is 18-7 in home games and 29-22 overall. The Twins have the seventh-ranked ...

Eric Wagaman has 10 doubles, a triple, four home runs and 16 RBIs while hitting .253 for the Marlins. Kyle Stowers is 16 for 39 with three doubles, a triple and three home runs over the past 10 games.