August 2nd, 2025

National Sports

Fernando Alonso in doubt for Hungarian Grand Prix as he misses practice with injury

By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Fernando Alonso will miss the first practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday because of a back injury and could be in doubt for the race itself. Aston Martin said in a post on X that the two-time Formula 1 champion “has been managing a muscular injury in his ... Read More »

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Piastri has ‘confidence’ in his F1 title shot as he returns to Hungary, where he got his 1st win

By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025

Some Formula 1 races live in the memory because of thrilling action, some for controversy, some even for being so dull they forced a rule change. And then there’s Oscar Piastri’s first F1 win, the benchmark for sheer awkwardness. Piastri is happy to be back in Hungary this week, but his breakthrough victory there last ... Read More »

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Albies leads Braves against the Reds after 4-hit outing

By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025

Atlanta Braves (46-62, fourth in the NL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (57-53, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Friday, 12:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Bryce Elder (4-7, 6.29 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 73 strikeouts); Reds: Brady Singer (8-8, 4.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 101 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -143, Braves +120; over/under is 9 runs ... Read More »

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Yankees bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Marlins

By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025

New York Yankees (60-49, second in the AL East) vs. Miami Marlins (52-55, third in the NL East) Miami; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Carlos Rodon (11-7, 3.18 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 147 strikeouts); Marlins: Janson Junk (5-2, 3.28 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 44 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -170, Marlins +142; over/under is 7 ... Read More »

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Mets come into matchup with the Giants on losing streak

By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025

San Francisco Giants (54-55, third in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (62-47, first in the NL East) New York; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Robbie Ray (9-5, 2.93 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 134 strikeouts); Mets: David Peterson (7-4, 2.83 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 101 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -141, Giants +118; over/under ... Read More »

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Tigers look to continue win streak, play the Phillies

By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025

Detroit Tigers (64-46, first in the AL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (61-47, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Jack Flaherty (6-10, 4.51 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 137 strikeouts); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (8-4, 2.59 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 90 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -155, Tigers +129; over/under is 8 runs ... Read More »

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Mariners bring 1-0 series lead over Rangers into game 2

By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025

Texas Rangers (57-53, third in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (58-52, second in the AL West) Seattle; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jack Leiter (7-6, 4.09 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 83 strikeouts); Mariners: Logan Gilbert (3-4, 3.36 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 105 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners -173, Rangers +145; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »

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Nationals play the Brewers in first of 3-game series

By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers (64-44, first in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (44-64, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Jose Quintana (7-4, 3.50 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Nationals: Mitchell Parker (7-10, 4.99 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 74 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -155, Nationals +129; over/under is 9 runs ... Read More »

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

By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025

Minnesota Twins (51-57, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (54-54, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Joe Ryan (10-5, 2.82 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 137 strikeouts); Guardians: Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.51 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 109 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -119, Twins -101; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »

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Cubs play the Orioles in first of 3-game series

By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025

Baltimore Orioles (50-59, fifth in the AL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (63-45, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Trevor Rogers (4-1, 1.49 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 40 strikeouts); Cubs: Cade Horton (4-3, 3.67 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 50 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -148, Orioles +123; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »

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Pirates aim to keep win streak going against the Rockies

By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025

Pittsburgh Pirates (47-62, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (28-80, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Andrew Heaney (5-9, 4.79 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 78 strikeouts); Rockies: Antonio Senzatela (4-14, 6.68 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, 55 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pirates -153, Rockies +127; over/under is 11 1/2 ... Read More »

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