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Astros turn to Hunter Brown in rematch vs. Pirates
The Astros' 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game interleague series on Monday took a back seat to the four-player trade that landed Houston veteran left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from Toronto.,The cost of doing business was high for the Astros, who currently have five starting...
Michael A. Taylor's homer lifts Pirates over Astros
Michael A. Taylor clubbed a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to help the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates earn a 5-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday.,After Oneil Cruz delivered a game-tying RBI double off Astros reliever Ryan Pressly in the top of the eighth, Taylor...
D-backs homer twice in 5-run ninth, beat Nationals
Pinch hitter Corbin Carroll lined a two-run homer to cap a five-run bottom of the ninth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for an improbable 9-8 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series at Phoenix.,With Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on first, Carroll r...
Braves bring back OF Jorge Soler in deal with Giants
Jorge Soler, the 2021 World Series MVP for the Braves, is headed back to Atlanta.,The 32-year-old outfielder/designated hitter was acquired by Atlanta from the San Francisco Giants on Monday in a four-player trade.,Right-handed reliever Luke Jackson, another key member of the Braves' title-winning 2...
Michael A. Taylor's homer lifts Pirates past Astros
Michael A. Taylor clubbed a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to help the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates cap a 5-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday.,After Oneil Cruz delivered a game-tying double off Astros reliever Ryan Pressly in the top of the eighth, Taylor -- a...
Pirates add LHP Jalen Beeks in deal with Rockies
The red-hot Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-handed pitcher Jalen Beeks from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for minor league left-hander Luis Peralta on Monday.,Beeks, 31, appeared in a career-high 45 games out of the bullpen in his first season with Colorado. He is 6-4 this year with nine saves (...
Reports: Pirates add LHP Jalen Beeks in deal with Rockies
The red-hot Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-handed pitcher Jalen Beeks from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for minor league left-hander Luis Peralta, MLB.com and USA Today reported Monday.,Beeks, 31, appeared in a career-high 45 games out of the bullpen in his first season with Colorado. He is 6-...
Guardians acquire OF Lane Thomas from Nationals
The Washington Nationals dealt outfielder Lane Thomas to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for three prospects on Monday.,Cleveland sent left-hander Alex Clemmey and infielders Rafael Ramirez Jr. and Jose Tena to Washington to acquire the sixth-year right fielder, who is under club control through...
Matthew Judon exits practice after heated talks with Pats' brass
Unhappy with his current contract situation, New England Patriots outside linebacker Matthew Judon had an animated conversation with head coach Jerod Mayo and Patriots' front-office members while not participating in practice on Monday.,Judon had been a full participant in four previous practices be...
Spain gets revenge, downs U.S. in women's water polo
PARIS -- Spain's women's water polo team exacted a bit of revenge on the three-time reigning champion United States in a rematch of the 2020 Olympics gold-medal game, holding on for a 13-11 preliminary round victory at the Paris Olympics on Monday.,Spain lead Group B with six points, while the Ameri...
Mariners trade for Blue Jays veteran Justin Turner
The Seattle Mariners acquired designated hitter/corner infielder Justin Turner from the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league outfielder RJ Schreck on Monday.,Turner, 39, brings a veteran presence with vast postseason experience, including a World Series championship with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 202...
Alabama's Jalen Milroe, Georgia's Carson Beck on Maxwell Award Watch List
Quarterbacks Jalen Milroe of Alabama and Carson Beck of Georgia are among five returning semifinalists on the 2024 Maxwell Award Watch List for outstanding player in college football.,The list of 80 players, released Monday by the Maxwell Football Club, includes three other 2023 semifinalists: Liber...
Red Sox trade for Pirates RHP Quinn Priester
The Boston Red Sox added another pitcher to their major league staff, acquiring Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Quinn Priester in exchange for minor league infielder Nick Yorke on Monday.,Priester, 23, is 2-6 with a 5.04 ERA over 44 2/3 innings in 10 games (six starts) this season, with 31 strikeout...
Reign sign Haitian F Nerilia Mondesir through 2026
The Seattle Reign announced the signing of Haitian forward Nerilia Mondesir on Monday.,Mondesir, 25, arrives from France's Montpellier HSC for an undisclosed transfer fee. She is signed through 2026 with a mutual option for 2027.,She becomes the first Haitian-born player in NWSL history after tallyi...
MLB Trade Deadline Early Grades: New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, & Tampa Bay Rays Extremely Active
There's still time for MLB teams to negotiate trades before the deadline on July 31st, but we went ahead and gave early grades to the moves that have already taken place....
MLB Trade Deadline Early Grades: New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, & Tampa Bay Rays Extremely Active
There's still time for MLB teams to negotiate trades before the deadline on July 31st, but we went ahead and gave early grades to the moves that have already taken place....
Great Britain's Adam Peaty tests positive for COVID
Co-silver medalist Adam Peaty of Great Britain tested positive for COVID following the 100-meter breaststroke and his status for relay events later this week is undetermined, the team said Monday.,Peaty woke up feeling "unwell" before Sunday's race won by Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi and finished in a...
Simone Biles shakes injury, practices ahead of Tuesday final
PARIS -- Simone Biles participated in practice a day after the American made a triumphant return to the Olympic stage despite being hobbled by pain in her left calf, her mother Nellie told the live crew on NBC's Today Show in France on Monday.,The four-time Olympic champion left the competition area...
Steve Kerr says Jayson Tatum will play vs. South Sudan
Team USA coach Steve Kerr said All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum will make his Paris Olympics debut on Wednesday against South Sudan.,Tatum, coming off a championship season with the Boston Celtics, did not play on Sunday when the U.S. opened pool play with a 110-84 victory against Serbia.,Kerr confirmed...
Diamondbacks, Nationals on the rebound from tough losses
After missing a chance to sweep their respective weekend series with late-inning losses on Sunday, the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series Monday night in Phoenix.,Washington rookie left-hander Mitchell Parker (5-6, 4.34 ERA) will make his first career appearance a...