The finalists for the seven major regular-season NBA awards have been revealed. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player. The winners of the awards will be announced throughout the week.
The White Sox defeated the Diamondbacks by a score of 11-5. Munetaka Murakami homered in his fourth straight game. The White Sox hit back to back to back home runs for the first time since 2020.
Shohei Ohtani, currently with a 0.50 ERA, is aiming to combine his peak pitching and batting prowess in a single season. The goal is to achieve what he couldn’t in previous years due to slumps and injuries. He’s healthy on both sides of the ball as he enters Wednesday’s start against the Giants.
The Edmonton Oilers are facing pressure to convince Connor McDavid to stay with the team. A long playoff run is crucial for the Oilers to secure McDavid’s commitment. The Oilers have relied heavily on McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Nicolás Larcamón has been dismissed as manager of Cruz Azul. The decision was made despite Cruz Azul’s qualification for the Liguilla of the Clausura 2026. Joel Huiqui has been appointed as the interim manager.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are playing the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Playoffs. The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on April 22 at the Paycom Center. A free live stream is available on YouTube.
The Chicago White Sox are set to face Arizona Diamondbacks’ Eduardo Rodriguez, a left-hander who boasts a 5-0 record against them. This matchup follows the White Sox’s recent power surge, including four homers in their previous game. Rodriguez aims to curtail Munetaka Murakami’s impressive home run streak.
The Minnesota Wild are looking at ways to shut down Jason Robertson’s line. After the first two games, Robertson’s line has emerged as the clear answer of who to throw Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek at. Minnesota out-scored Dallas 4-2 at 5-on-5.
The Edmonton Oilers are set to host the Anaheim Ducks after a dramatic 4–3 comeback win in Game 1. Edmonton finished the regular season at 41–30–11, while the Ducks posted a 43–33–6 record. The Oilers enter as favourites, while the Ducks face pressure to respond.
The Atlanta Braves are looking to rebound against the Washington Nationals. If the Braves win, they will continue their streak of not losing a series. Didier Fuentes is slated to start for the Braves, while Zack Littell will be pitching for the Nationals.
