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Jared Triolo helps Pirates continue onslaught of Rockies
Jared Triolo went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored to help the Pittsburgh Pirates get a 5-1 win against the visiting Colorado Rockies on Saturday., ,The Pirates, who have won three straight and four of their past five, have outscored the Rockies 14-1 over the first two games of the three-ga...

Orioles place IF Jordan Westburg, P Brandon Young on injured list
In a season littered with injuries, the Baltimore Orioles placed two more players on the injured list on Friday.,Infielder Jordan Westburg will make a return trip, this time to the 10-day list, with a right ankle sprain. Pitcher Brandon Young, who came within four outs of a perfect game on August 15...

Red Sox move struggling RHP Walker Buehler to bullpen
The Boston Red Sox are moving one of their key free agent signings, former All-Star right-hander Walker Buehler, from the rotation to the bullpen.,MassLive had reported that the Red Sox were weighing what to do with the struggling pitcher, and manager Alex Cora confirmed the decision Friday before B...

Yankees sign veteran pitcher Paul Blackburn; Allan Winans sent down
The New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that they have signed right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn to a major league contract and added him to their active roster.,To make room on the roster, the Yankees optioned right-hander Allan Winans to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.,Blackburn, 31, struggle...
College Football Futures: Bet the Over on These Three CFB Win Totals
From Notre Dame to Georgia, our college football staff breaks down the best value plays for 2025 win totals....

Missouri to play QBs Beau Pribula, Sam Horn in opener
The starting quarterback competition for Missouri will carry on into the regular season.,Tigers coach Eliah Drinkwitz said Wednesday that both Beau Pribula and Sam Horn will play in the season opener against Central Arkansas on Aug. 28.,Drinkwitz said he would like to appoint a starter once he revie...

Reports: Pirates to promote Bubba Chandler, MLB's top pitching prospect
Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler, MLB's top pitching prospect in the minors, is expected to be called up to debut for Pittsburgh on Friday, multiple outlets reported on Wednesday. ,Chandler, the top prospect in the organization and No. 4 overall in MLB Pipeline rankings, will primarily pitch out ...

Alejandro Kirk drives in three as Blue Jays defeat Pirates
Alejandro Kirk hit a home run and finished with three hits and three RBIs to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-3 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.,George Springer belted his 20th home run of the season, a two-run blast in the second inning off Pirates starter Mitch Keller (5...
Five College Football Teams Facing Brutal September Tests in 2025
Alabama, Oregon, Georgia, Miami and LSU face brutal September tests that could define the 2025 College Football Playoff race....
Baker Mayfield’s MVP Case: Why the Buccaneers QB Is a Legit Contender in 2025
Baker Mayfield enters 2025 with elite weapons, an easy schedule, and MVP-level stats from last season. Here’s why he’s a legit threat to win NFL MVP....
Joe Burrow Plays Career-High Preseason Snaps in Bengals vs. Eagles
Joe Burrow threw two touchdowns in extended preseason action as the Bengals lost 34-27 to the Eagles, testing a new approach to avoid slow starts....
MLB Trade Deadline’s Biggest Losers: Angels, White Sox, and Everyone Else Who Froze
The 2025 MLB trade deadline delivered chaos. But not everyone came out looking sharp. From the Angels’ indecision to the Pirates’ confusion, here are the early losers....

Royals add Pirates' Bailey Falter, Giants' Mike Yastrzemski at deadline
The Kansas City Royals were buyers at the trade deadline, landing outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the San Francisco Giants and left-handed starter Bailey Falter from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a pair of deals Thursday.,Kansas City acquired Yastrzemski in exchange for minor league right-hander Yunior...
Terry McLaurin Trade Rumors: Five NFL Teams That Should Make a Move
Washington WR Terry McLaurin has requested a trade. Here are five NFL teams that should pursue the disgruntled star wide receiver....

Royals add more pitching with trade for Pirates starter Bailey Falter
The Kansas City Royals acquired left-hander Bailey Falter on Thursday from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for rookie left-hander Evan Sisk and first base prospect Callan Moss.,The Royals also added right-handers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek in a trade with the San Diego Padres on Thursday.,Fal...

Reports: Yankees get closer David Bednar from Pirates
The New York Yankees are set to acquire right-handed closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates, ESPN and the New York Post reported Thursday.,The Pirates will receive three minor leaguers from New York: top catching prospect Rafael Flores, fellow catcher Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanc...

Colts sign veteran CBs Tre Herndon, Duke Shelley
The Indianapolis Colts addressed their thinning secondary by signing free agent cornerbacks Tre Herndon and Duke Shelley on Thursday.,Indianapolis also placed cornerback David Long Jr. on injured reserve and released tight end Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.,In addition to Long's groin injury, the Colts have...

Auburn's Hugh Freeze keeps cancer on periphery as fall camp kicks off
Hugh Freeze hit the ground running as Auburn opens fall camp even as the Tigers' coach takes the field knowing he will likely need surgery for prostate cancer. ,Freeze, 55, said he hasn't felt this good physically to start a season in years. ,"I don't think anything about the health right now," said...

Steelers release 'washed up' Cordarrelle Patterson
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran Cordarrelle Patterson, the decorated utility player announced Monday on social media.,"Breaking news!!!" Patterson posted on X. "Pittsburgh Steelers release old washed up cordarrelle patterson on his day off!!!",Patterson, 34, is a four-time Pro Bowl and...

Fresh off recent success, Pirates ready to face struggling Giants
The Pittsburgh Pirates get an opportunity to continue their run of spoiling other teams' postseason hopes when they open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.,The Pirates, the last-place club in the National League Central, hit rock bottom last Sunday when they w...