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Dynamo acquire D Marcelo Saracchi from Boca Juniors
The Houston Dynamo acquired veteran defender Marcelo Saracchi from Argentina's Boca Juniors on Tuesday.,The 28-year-old Uruguayan international is signed through the 2028-29 MLS season with club options through 2030-31.,"Marcelo is a balanced left back, capable of contributing to all phases of play,...
Jackson Merrill, Padres strive to keep surging in clash vs. Brewers
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen was talking about the response of pitcher Casey Mize to allowing a two-run homer Monday night to Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich.,"It's not always what happens to you," Stammen said. "It's what happens to you after that.",Stammen also could...
Behind Mitch Bratt, D-backs chase series win vs. Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie left-hander Mitch Bratt made history in his last start.,His encore outing will come Tuesday night, when the Diamondbacks meet the Colorado Rockies in the second contest of a three-game series in Phoenix.,Bratt (1-1, 3.90 ERA) gave up one hit and struck out nine batters ov...
Behind Nolan Arenado's grand slam, D-backs demolish Rockies
Nolan Arenado hit a first-inning grand slam, Zack Littell won his Arizona debut, and the Diamondbacks blanked the Colorado Rockies 9-0 in Phoenix on Monday.,Littell (8-8) gave up two hits in 4 2/3 scoreless innings after replacing starter Michael Soroka. Littell, who signed earlier Monday after bein...
D-backs DFA former closer Paul Sewald, add Zack Littell
In what their manager called "a brutal decision," the Arizona Diamondbacks designated veteran right-handed reliever Paul Sewald for assignment after his recent funk on Monday.,Sewald has 24 saves but was recently demoted from the closer's role after failing to convert an opportunity against the Pitt...
NFL to allow head coaches to tap staff member for challenges
Head coaches will no longer be the only people who can throw the red challenge flag during an NFL game.,The league on Monday published an update to the rulebook concerning who can initiate instant replay reviews, revealing that head coaches can now designate one specific member of their staff to do ...
Reports: DT Quinnen Williams inks $105.9M extension with Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has signed a three-year contract extension that will make him the second-highest paid at his position, according to multiple reports on Monday.,Williams, who came to Dallas in a trade deadline deal with the New York Jets last season, will earn $105.9 ...
Reports: D-backs will DFA Paul Sewald, add Zack Littell
The Arizona Diamondbacks are designating veteran right-handed reliever Paul Sewald for assignment after his recent funk, multiple outlets reported Monday afternoon.,Sewald has 24 saves but was recently demoted from the closer's role after failing to convert an opportunity against the Pittsburgh Pira...
Dolphins acquire Patriots 2024 third-rounder Caedan Wallace
Patriots 2024 third-round pick Caedan Wallace was headed for waivers on Monday before New England was able to swing a trade with the Dolphins. ,In exchange for Wallace and a 2029 seventh-round pick, the Patriots are set to receive a 2028 sixth-round selection, according to announcements by both team...
Chad Tracy Should Be a Lock for AL Manager of the Year
Chad Tracy deserves AL Manager of the Year after leading the Boston Red Sox through one of the most remarkable turnarounds in MLB history....
UEFA, Concacaf, AFC keep pressure on Gianni Infantino to resign
Disappointed with FIFA president Gianni Infantino's performance as a "custodian of the game," three powerful confederations called on him to resign from his position on Monday.,UEFA (Europe), Concacaf (North America, Central America and the Caribbean) and the AFC (Asia) joined together to release an...
Report: RSL transferring Zavier Gozo to Crystal Palace
Real Salt Lake is finalizing the transfer of Zavier Gozo to England's Crystal Palace, The Athletic reported Monday.,The 19-year-old American winger is in London for a medical exam to complete the transaction, per the report.,RSL will receive a club-record $15 million transfer fee and Gozo will join ...
Lions expect RB Isiah Pacheco (knee) to be ready for opener
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a sprained MCL but is expected to be ready for Week 1, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday.,Pacheco, 27, missed his third consecutive practice session on Sunday. It was not immediately clear when he sustained the injury, or to which knee....
Report: Ben Simmons healthy, eyeing NBA comeback
Former No. 1 overall draft pick Ben Simmons is practicing with "zero restrictions" and eyeing an NBA comeback, ESPN Andscape reported late Sunday.,Simmons, who turned 30 last month, reportedly is participating in a player-led private minicamp with the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne.,T...
Patriots sign TE Hunter Henry to 2-year, $16M extension
The New England Patriots announced a contract extension with veteran tight end Hunter Henry on Monday.,Terms were not disclosed. ESPN reported it was a two-year, $16 million deal worth up to $20 million with incentives and includes a $4.2 million signing bonus and $14.5 million in guaranteed money.,...
Michael Soroka draws Rockies as he returns to D-backs' rotation
Arizona right-hander Michael Soroka is scheduled to return to the starting rotation when the Diamondbacks face the Colorado Rockies in the first contest of a three-game series in Phoenix on Monday.,Soroka (8-3, 3.07 ERA) appeared to have broken through his injury-vexing past and was one of the keys ...
Eduardo Rodriguez fans 9 as D-backs take season series from Dodgers
Ketel Marte homered, Eduardo Rodriguez struck out a season-high nine, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 to clinch the season series Sunday in Phoenix.,Rodriguez (11-4) threw a season-high 115 pitches, two short of a career high, while giving up two runs in seven innings. ...
Diamondbacks out to take season series from Dodgers
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez has used a lesson reinforced in the World Baseball Classic to put together the best of his three seasons in Arizona.,Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Justin Wrobleski has made the most of his first opportunity to be a regular part of a rotation by making a...
Streaking Rangers ride 'aircraft carriers' into series finale vs. Orioles
The Texas Rangers are following the lead of right-hander Jacob deGrom, who reportedly used his no-trade clause to block a proposed deal to the Atlanta Braves last week.,Winners of four games in a row, the Rangers will aim for a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon in Arlingt...
Dodgers edge D-backs in 10 to end 7-game losing streak
Shohei Ohtani hit a two-out, infield single to drive in the winning run and the Los Angeles Dodgers broke a season-long seven-game losing streak with a 2-1, 10-inning victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday in Phoenix.,Hunter Feduccia drew a two-out walk in the 10th off Gerardo Carrillo (2...