BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers open a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Friday. Los Angeles is 56-32 overall and 33-14 in home games. The Dodgers have a 38-13 record in ...

BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals come into the matchup with the Chicago Cubs as losers of three in a row. Chicago is 52-35 overall and 28-15 in home games. Cubs hitters are batting a collective ...

The NCAA’s House settlement era has launched, with athletic programs across the country free to start paying millions to their athletes in the biggest change in the ...