The MLB All-Star Game starting lineups have been announced, with Corbin Burnes of the Baltimore Orioles and rookie Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates set to start on the mound for the American and National Leagues, respectively. The lineups feature a mix of seasoned stars and first-time All-Stars, promising an exciting game.
The 2024 MLB All-Star Game will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, with Orioles' Corbin Burnes and Pirates' rookie Paul Skenes named as the starting pitchers for the American and National Leagues, respectively. The American League lineup features Yankees stars Juan Soto and Aaron Judge batting back-to-back, while the National League lineup includes notable players like Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper. The AL leads the all-time series 47-44-2 but lost last year's game after a nine-year winning streak.
The Colorado Avalanche and Boston Bruins are set for a rematch after a thrilling shootout 10 days ago, with the Avalanche missing Valeri Nichushkin but welcoming back Miles Wood. Colorado will look for improved performances from their top line and will start Alexandar Georgiev in goal, while the Bruins will rely on Jeremy Swayman. Both teams will be without certain players, and the game is expected to be a close contest with potential for overtime. The matchup will be televised on ESPN+ and Altitude TV at 5:00 PM MST.
Cincinnati Bengals are likely to play their final game with wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd as teammates, with Higgins and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie inactive due to injuries, while the Browns will be resting most of their starters as they are locked into the No. 5 playoff seed. The starting lineups for each team include notable absences and replacements due to injuries and resting players.
The Colorado Avalanche will face the Chicago Blackhawks in their home opener at Ball Arena. The Avalanche are unbeaten so far, while the Blackhawks have had a strong start at 2-2. Colorado coach Jared Bednar described the Blackhawks' style as "run and gun" and will be going back to his original lines for the game. Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard will be closely watched, as he has been generating a lot of offense. Petr Mrazek is expected to start in net for Chicago. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
The Cleveland Guardians will face off against the Minnesota Twins with Xzavion Curry as their starting pitcher and Kenta Maeda on the mound for the Twins. The game will take place at Target Field, and will be broadcasted on Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM 1100 AM, WMMS 100.7 FM, and the Guardians Radio Network. The lineups for both teams have been announced.
Ronald Acuña Jr will be leading off for the National League in the All-Star Game, with Zac Gallen starting on the mound. The American League will be led by Marcus Semien, with Gerrit Cole starting as the pitcher.
The Cleveland Guardians will face off against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field, with Tanner Bibee starting for the Guardians and Jordan Lyles starting for the Royals. The lineups for both teams have been announced, with notable players such as José Ramírez and Salvador Perez included.
With the 2023 NFL Draft and free agency in the rearview mirror, PFF has projected the starting lineups for every NFL team heading into next season. The average NFL team ran just 24% of its defensive plays in base personnel last season, with nickel and dime packages quickly becoming the prevalent look. X-factors for each team include quarterbacks, offensive lines, and individual players such as TE Kyle Pitts for the Atlanta Falcons and WR Odell Beckham Jr. for the Baltimore Ravens.
Real Madrid and Barcelona have announced their starting lineups for the Copa del Rey Semifinals, with Real Madrid trailing 1-0 on aggregate. The winner of this tie will face Osasuna in the final. The match will take place at Camp Nou and will be available to watch on TVE1 and ESPN+.
The Cincinnati Reds will face off against the Chicago Cubs in the first game of their three-game series tonight. Connor Overton will start for the Reds, hoping to improve on his spring training performance, while Drew Smyly will take the mound for the Cubs. The starting lineups have been announced, and the game will be played at Great American Ball Park.