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Guardians shrug off Pirates' comeback to claim win in 10th
Kyle Manzardo went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer as well as the eventual game-winning RBI to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon.,The Guardians completed a three-game sweep and prevailed despite closer Emmanuel Clase (3-0) s...
Rockies' starter Kyle Freeland exits with finger injury
Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland has left Sunday's game after two innings with a finger issue on his pitching hand.,The 31-year-old has a history of recurring blister issues throughout his major league career.,Freeland warmed up for the top of the third inning before manager Bud Black and ...
Rangers OF Wyatt Langford activated off IL, in lineup vs. Dodgers
Outfielder Wyatt Langford was activated off the injured list and inserted into the starting lineup for the Texas Rangers' series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.,Langford initially was placed on the 10-day injured list April 9 due to a right oblique strain. He is...
ATP roundup: Holger Rune upsets Carlos Alcaraz in Barcelona
Sixth-seeded Holger Rune upset top seed Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (6), 6-2 to win the title at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell in Spain on Sunday.,It is the first ATP Tour title since 2023 for Rune, who now has five career wins -- three of them on clay.,Rune was down a break in the first set but came back...
Alexander Zverev tops Ben Shelton for third title in Munich
Alexander Zverev gave himself a memorable birthday gift on Sunday, defeating Ben Shelton 6-2, 6-4 to win the BMW Open in Munich.,On his 28th birthday, the German secured his third title at the tournament in front of his home fans in just 71 minutes. It was his 24th ATP Tour victory.,Since reaching t...
Angels' Mike Trout sizes up Giants' Justin Verlander in finale
One of the greatest rivalries in 21st-century baseball continues on Sunday when Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants close out a three-game road series against Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.,The teams have split the first two games of the set, each winning a pitche...
Logan Allen, Guardians go for sweep of host Pirates
Cleveland left-hander Logan Allen will try to build off a recent stretch of success on Sunday afternoon when he takes the mound for the Guardians in the finale of a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates.,Allen (1-1, 2.30 ERA) will try to lead Cleveland to a sweep when he opposes Pitt...
Wild game has both Phillies, Marlins taking positives into Sunday matchup
The Philadelphia Phillies are going for a sweep of the visiting Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon, but the final half-inning of Saturday's contest created an unexpected shift in momentum heading into the series finale.,Philadelphia led 11-4 heading into the ninth inning Saturday before Miami scored ...
Giants score 3 early runs, hold to beat Angels
Matt Chapman hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Landen Roupp surrendered two solo shots to Mike Trout but just three other hits, and the visiting San Francisco Giants held on to beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Saturday night.,Willy Adames singled home what proved to be the difference-making...
Union get first win in nearly a month, blank Atlanta United
Quinn Sullivan scored his first goal of the season and also assisted on a goal by Tai Baribo as the Philadelphia Union earned a 3-0 victory over Atlanta United in Chester, Pa., on Saturday.,Danley Jean Jacques also scored for Philadelphia (5-3-1, 16 points), which posted its first victory since a 1-...
Inter Miami stay undefeated and stop Crew's unbeaten streak
Benjamin Cremaschi's first-half goal was enough for Inter Miami to remain the only undefeated team in MLS after a 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew on Saturday in Cleveland.,Cremaschi scored in the 30th minute and Oscar Ustari made three saves for Miami (5-0-3, 18 points).,The Crew (5-1-3, 18 points) f...
Padres OF Jason Heyward hits IL; rookie Tirso Ornelas promoted
The San Diego Padres placed veteran outfielder Jason Heyward on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to left knee inflammation and promoted outfielder Tirso Ornelas from Triple-A El Paso.,The 35-year-old Heyward, who has batted .190 with one homer and six RBIs in 17 games this season, joins center f...
Inter Miami stays undefeated and stops Crew's unbeaten streak
Benjamin Cremaschi's first-half goal was enough for Inter Miami to remain the only undefeated team in MLS after a 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew on Saturday in Cleveland.,Cremaschi scored in the 30th minute and Oscar Ustari made three saves for Miami (5-0-3, 18 points).,The Crew (5-1-3, 18 points) f...
Austin FC delivers late, adds to Galaxy's misery
Brandon Vazquez scored in the 81st minute to produce game's lone goal as host Austin FC did just enough to beat the hapless LA Galaxy 1-0 on Saturday afternoon in a Western Conference clash., ,Vazquez, who was at the far post to push home a deflection off a pass by Owen Wolfe, made amends for being ...
Dodgers put RHP Blake Treinen (forearm) on IL, activate RHP Evan Phillips
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed veteran right-hander Blake Treinen on the 15-day injured list with forearm tightness while right-hander Evan Phillips was activated for the first time this season.,Treinen had lingering forearm discomfort that was aggravated during a throwing session Friday. The 36-yea...
Rockies place SS Ezequiel Tovar (hip) on IL
The Colorado Rockies placed starting shortstop Ezequiel Tovar on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hip contusion and recalled infielder Aaron Schunk from Triple-A Albuquerque.,The Rockies also placed outfielder Brenton Doyle on the bereavement list, while outfielder Jordan Beck was recall...
Defensive tussle ahead as Celtics open title defense vs. Magic
The Boston Celtics will continue their quest to win back-to-back NBA championships Sunday when they open the playoffs against the visiting Orlando Magic.,The Celtics, who beat the Dallas Mavericks in the 2023-24 NBA Finals, are the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference and are trying to become the fi...
Report: Pittsburgh Steelers Have First-Round Grade on Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart
Steelers reportedly have a first-round grade on Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart, signaling serious interest ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft....
ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune to clash in Barcelona final
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz moved a step closer to winning his home-nation tournament for a third time, topping Arthur Fils of France 6-2, 6-4 to move to the finals of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell in Spain.,Alcaraz fought off both the seventh-seeded Fils and a sustained wind to run his winning strea...
Healthy Zach Neto looks to lead Angels against Giants
Zach Neto will be back in the lineup again Saturday night for the Los Angeles Angels when they host the San Francisco Giants in Anaheim, Calif.,Offseason shoulder surgery sidelined Neto until Friday, when he went 1 for 3 with an RBI double in the Angels' 2-0 win over the Giants. He was activated aft...