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 ...

The Arizona Diamondbacks head into the matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals after losing four straight games.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies and New York Yankees play on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1. Colorado is 9-43 overall and 6-21 in home games. The Rockies have a 4-31 record in games when ...

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 ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers, on a six-game losing streak, play the Chicago White Sox. Chicago has a 17-35 record overall and a 12-14 record at home. The White Sox have a 12-7 record in games when ...

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 ...

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 ...

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