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Astros' Christian Walker batting cleanup one day after HBP to head
Less than 24 hours after taking a fastball to the helmet, Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker was penciled into the starting lineup for the Astros' series finale on Sunday at Boston.,Facing an 0-2 pitch from Red Sox rookie left-hander Tyler Samaniego, Walker was drilled over his left eye b...
Braves put RF Ronald Acuna Jr. on IL, recall P Spencer Strider
Atlanta Braves star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. went on the injured list on Sunday, with right-hander Spencer Strider returning from the IL to make his season debut against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.,Acuna was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring. The Braves selec...
After late rally, Royals bid for rare road sweep of Mariners
As Emerson Hancock was warming up Saturday, he caught himself watching some of the video tributes on the scoreboard at T-Mobile Park for Randy Johnson, whose No. 51 jersey was retired by the Seattle Mariners in a pregame ceremony.,Hancock then went out did his best impression of the "Big Unit.",The ...
Carlos Prates Strengthens Title Case After Dominant Showing at UFC Perth
Carlos Prates delivered a dominant win at UFC Perth. Is a welterweight title shot next?...
Boston Celtics Title Window Could Be Closed After First-Round Exit
The 76ers stunned the Celtics in Game 7, completing a massive upset. What this means for Boston’s future....
Why Cavaliers Should Cover at Home in Game 7 Against Raptors
Breaking down Cavaliers vs Raptors Game 7 with betting picks, analysis, and why Cleveland is positioned to cover at home....
On 6-game win streak, Cards out to keep Dodgers' bats cold
Two teams trending in opposite directions meet when the St. Louis Cardinals aim for a sweep of their three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.,St. Louis beat the Dodgers 3-2 on Saturday for their sixth straight win, while Los Angeles' offense has gone quiet during its fou...
Nats' Zack Littell eyes turnaround as Brewers go for sweep
Veteran right-hander Zack Littell will try to get back on track and help the Washington Nationals avert a three-game sweep against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.,The 30-year-old Littell (0-4, 7.85 ERA) signed as a free agent during spring training. He will be looking to turn things around...
Hits keep coming for Yankees while Orioles having issues making contact
Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger are a pair of potent left-handed bats supporting Aaron Judge in the middle of the New York Yankees' lineup.,The duo keyed the previous two wins, and the Yankees attempt to secure another series victory Sunday afternoon when they host the Baltimore Orioles.,The Yankees are...
OpTic Texas outlast Toronto, stay unbeaten at CDL Stage 3 qualifying
OpTic Texas rallied for a 3-2 victory over Toronto KOI and improved to 3-0 on Saturday in the second week of qualifying for the Call of Duty League's Stage 3.,The Carolina Royal Ravens (1-3), Miami Heretics (1-1) and Riyadh Falcons (1-2) also were winners on Saturday.,The 12 Call of Duty League team...
Natus Vincere, Team Vitality set for Blast Rivals Spring grand final
Team Vitality and Natus Vincere each swept their way into the grand final of the BLAST Rivals Spring event on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas.,Vitality blew past GamerLegion while Natus Vincere blanked FaZe Clan, each earning 2-0 victories. They'll face off Sunday in the final, with the victors receiv...
Vancouver's late equalizer earns draw at LA Galaxy
Mathias Laborda equalized in the 81st minute Saturday night and the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps salvaged a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy in Carson, Calif.,Vancouver (8-1-1, 25 points) owned major advantages in possession time and shots but couldn't convert that into anything tangible until the closin...
Royals' Maikel Garcia's sacrifice fly beats Mariners in 10th
Maikel Garcia's sacrifice fly scored the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied to defeat the host Seattle Mariners 3-2 Saturday night.,Automatic runner Michael Massey stole third base in the top of the 10th and scored an out later as Garcia flew out to center field off Co...
Padres announce agreement to transfer ownership to Jones-Feliciano group
The San Diego Padres announced on Saturday an agreement to transfer control of the franchise to a new ownership group led by investors Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano, who reportedly had bid a record $3.9 billion.,The framework for the deal had been agreed to in April, according to multiple repor...
Braves RF Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) set for MRI
Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Saturday's 9-1 win over the host Colorado Rockies with left hamstring tightness and will have an MRI, Atlanta manager Walt Weiss told reporters after the game.,Acuna grabbed at his hamstring and pulled up when attempting to run out a grounder he hit in the ...
Saba Lobjanidze's brace sparks Atlanta over Montreal
Saba Lobjanidze scored a brace and Emmanuel Latte Lath netted the match-winner late in the first half as Atlanta United defeated visiting CF Montreal 3-1 on Saturday evening.,Alexey Miranchuk had two assists while Pedro Amador and Cooper Sanchez added an assist apiece for Atlanta (3-7-1, 10 points),...
Cardinals stave off Dodgers’ rally for 6th straight win
Jordan Walker slugged a two-run homer among his two hits and Michael McGreevy tossed six scoreless innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Saturday for their sixth straight victory.,McGreevy (2-2) allowed three hits with three walks and three strikeouts. Right...
FC Dallas finally win against host Red Bulls after 20-year drought
Peter Musa scored in the 54th minute and FC Dallas snapped an 11-game road winless skid in all competitions against the New York Red Bulls with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night in Harrison, N.J.,Dallas (4-3-4, 16 points) earned its first road win in the series since its 2-1 win on May 24, 2006, in a ...
Braves RF Ronald Acuna Jr. leaves Rockies game with hamstring tightness
Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Saturday's game at the Colorado Rockies with left hamstring tightness.,Acuna grabbed at his hamstring and pulled up when attempting to run out a grounder he hit in the second inning in Denver. He limped off the field under his own power after being examined...
Real Salt Lake dominates Portland to snap losing streak
Zavier Gozo and Diego Luna scored in the first half as Real Salt Lake snapped a two-game losing streak with a stress-free 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers Saturday in Sandy, Utah.,Juan Manuel Sanabria assisted on both goals for RSL (6-3-1, 19 points) who are off to their best start since 2014 w...