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Orioles' Zach Eflin has Tommy John surgery, out for season
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow Wednesday.,Eflin, 32, had the procedure performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas.,Signed to a one-year contract for a guaranteed $10 million with a mutual option ...
With closer Mason Miller looming, Padres strive to cool off Rockies
If the first two weeks of the season have proved anything, it's that no pitcher is harder to hit than San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller.,With another scoreless inning to end San Diego's 8-2 win in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Miller has 25 straight scoreless regular-season outings. During that time, ...
Seth Lugo, Royals intent on continuing mastery of White Sox
No matter the season or personnel, the Kansas City Royals have dominated the Chicago White Sox at home in recent years. ,Looking to avoid a third consecutive defeat, the Royals will aim for a 15th straight home victory over the White Sox in the opener of a four-game set Thursday night. ,Since Aug. ...
Nico Hoerner's big night helps Cubs clinch series vs. Rays
Nico Hoerner homered to highlight his three-hit performance and Michael Conforto drove in a pair, fueling the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.,Hoerner added an RBI double during a five-run fifth inning for the Cubs, who recorded consecutive wins for the fi...
Diamondbacks optimistic offense surge can continue vs. Mets
The Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping their much-needed offensive outburst on Wednesday is a sign of things to come.,The New York Mets are hoping David Peterson's struggles aren't a harbinger of rotation-depth issues.,The Diamondbacks and Mets will each be looking to win a series Thursday night, when ...
Blue Jackets head to Buffalo with focus on making late playoff push
With four regular-season games remaining, the Columbus Blue Jackets are desperately trying to stay in playoff contention as they prepare to visit the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night.,The Blue Jackets (39-27-12, 90 points) are two points out of the playoff picture in both the Metropolitan Division a...
Peter DeBoer's Islanders rescue attempt begins vs. Maple Leafs
All eyes will be on Peter DeBoer as he takes his place behind the New York Islanders' bench for a crucial tilt against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.,The Islanders (42-31-5, 89 points) parted ways on Sunday with Patrick Roy, their head coach of two-plus years, after an ill-timed...
Twins pursue sweep of 4-game set against Tigers
The Minnesota Twins already have secured their first series victory of the season.,Now they are eager to complete a four-game sweep.,Minnesota will aim for its fourth straight win when it faces the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis. The Twins are coming off an 8-6 win over the Tige...
Yankees need more punch from bottom 3 hitters vs. Athletics
The New York Yankees are off to a quick start even with some difficulties hitting with runners in scoring position and getting production from the bottom of their lineup.,The Yankees hope to see improvement in both areas Thursday afternoon when they host the Athletics in the decisive game of a three...
Reds' Rhett Lowder puts stellar ERA on line vs. Marlins
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder, who missed all of last season due to injuries to his right elbow and left oblique, has come back in fine form.,In two starts this year, Lowder is 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA. In eight major league starts since making his debut in 2024, Lowder is 3-2 with a 1.30 ERA...
NBA roundup: Thunder again clinch top seed with win over Clippers
Chet Holmgren scored 30 points and grabbed 14 rebounds while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points with 11 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the best record in the NBA with a 128-110 victory Wednesday over the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, Calif.,Isaiah Joe scored 21 points off th...
NHL roundup: Connor McDavid (3 goals), division-leading Oilers top Sharks
Connor McDavid scored a hat trick and added a pair of assists, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the host San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night., ,Edmonton (40-29-10, 90 points) improved to 6-1-1 in its past eight games and moved two points ahead of the idle Vegas Golden Knights atop th...
MLB roundup: Jays salvage finale of World Series rematch with Dodgers
The Toronto Blue Jays scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on an error Wednesday afternoon and went on to defeat the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3.,The Blue Jays salvaged the finale of the three-game series, a rematch of the 2025 World Series won by Los Angeles, to end a six-game skid and...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Tigres, Toluca grab 2-goal advantages
Ozziel Herrera capped an impressive team play by scoring the first goal and Tigres UANL earned a 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday at San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico, in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal series.,The two-game, total-goal matchup will conclude on Apr...
Thunder top Clippers, clinch No. 1 seed in playoffs
Chet Holmgren scored 30 points and grabbed14 rebounds while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points with 11 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the best record in the NBA with a 128-110 victory Wednesday over the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, Calif.,Isaiah Joe scored 21 points off the...
Connor McDavid racks up 3 goals, 5 points as Oilers trounce Sharks
Connor McDavid scored a hat trick and added a pair of assists, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the host San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night.,Edmonton (40-29-10, 90 points) improved to 6-1-1 in its past eight games and moved two points ahead of the idle Vegas Golden Knights atop the ...
Suns secure No. 7 seed in West with win over Mavs
Devin Booker had 37 points and nine assists, Dillon Brooks scored 28 points and made a late layup and the host Phoenix Suns held off the Dallas Mavericks 112-107 on Wednesday to clinch the seventh seed in the West playoffs.,Royce O'Neale scored 14 points and fellow reserve Collin Gillespie had 13 fo...
Bench helps Spurs top Blazers, clinch West's No. 2 seed
De'Aaron Fox poured in 25 points and San Antonio's reserves contributed 48 points as the host Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 112-101 on Wednesday.,San Antonio played without Victor Wembanyama (left rib contusion) and Stephon Castle (right knee soreness) but still had enough to outlast the...
Jordan Walker goes deep to help Cardinals topple Nationals
Jordan Walker homered again, Alec Burleson drove in three runs and notched three hits and starting pitcher Michael McGreevy retired the final 10 batters he faced as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the host Washington Nationals 6-1 on Wednesday.,Walker hit his fifth home run of the season and three St. ...
Masters ejects Mark Calcavecchia for using phone
The Masters enforced its policy banning phone use at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday even with a big-name golfer involved.,Former major champion Mark Calcavecchia was escorted off the grounds by security after using his phone, Golfweek reported.,Calcavecchia, 65, was in attendance as an "hon...