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Gavin Sheets seeks to power Padres to series win vs. Giants
In making five deals on the trade deadline day last month, the San Diego Padres sought to fix weaknesses.,One of the newer strengths manifested itself in Wednesday night's 8-1 rout of the visiting San Francisco Giants. Gavin Sheets, who started for most of the first four months but has been a bit pl...
Mets hope Brandon Nimmo can play in rubber match vs. Nats
The New York Mets may be without a key cog in their lineup on Thursday afternoon when they play the decisive game of their three-game series against the host Washington Nationals.,Brandon Nimmo saw his seven-game hitting streak come to an unceremonious end after he exited the Mets' 5-4 loss to the N...
A's hope Shea Langeliers stays on tear vs. Twins
Shea Langeliers will be the center of attention once again when the Athletics go for a three-game sweep over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Langeliers has homered in each of the first two games of the series and in three consecutive games overall. He has 28 homers on the s...
Jets trade for Browns DT, reportedly get another from Vikings
The New York Jets put their attention firmly on the defensive tackle position Wednesday, trading with the Cleveland Browns for one player then reportedly striking a deal with the Minnesota Vikings for another.,First, the Jets acquired second-year defensive tackle Jowon Briggs from the Browns in exch...
Shea Langeliers extends homer tear, lifts A's over Twins in 10
Shea Langeliers belted a tiebreaking two-run homer in the top of the 10th inning and the Athletics held on for a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.,Tyler Soderstrom went 2-for-3 with a double, a homer and two runs for the A's, who earned their fourth win in five game...
Nationals jump ahead early, ride bullpen arms to win over Mets
Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs to help lift the host Washington Nationals to a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday.,Dylan Crews also had an RBI double and scored twice for the Nationals and Drew Millas had an RBI triple. ,Rookie Brad Lord (4-6) improved to 2-0 in his last three ...
Angels place RHP Jose Soriano on paternity list
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jose Soriano was placed on the paternity list prior to Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.,Soriano, 26, can miss up to a maximum of three games while on the list.,The Angels recalled right-hander Chase Silseth from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move....
Rash of QB injuries leads Alouettes to start James Morgan vs. Blue Bombers
James Morgan will receive the opportunity he has been craving when the Montreal Alouettes host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday night.,Morgan will become the fourth different quarterback to start for the Alouettes (5-5) this season. It will also be his first CFL start and only his third since f...
Jets acquire DT Jowon Briggs from Browns
The Cleveland Browns traded second-year defensive tackle Jowon Briggs to the New York Jets on Wednesday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.,The Jets also received a seventh-round pick in 2026 that initially belonged to the Buffalo Bills.,Briggs, who turns 24 on Sept. 1, appeare...
CFP updates metric for measuring strength of schedule
The College Football Playoff selection committee has enhanced its metrics for evaluating strength of schedule, one of the changes announced Wednesday for the 2025 season.,The metric has been adjusted to apply greater weight to games against strong opponents. An additional metric called "record stren...
Tiger Woods to lead PGA committee focused on 'significant' change
ATLANTA -- Tiger Woods was named the chair of the PGA Tour's new future competition committee by CEO Brian Rolapp, who is tasking the nine-person panel to bring "significant change" to the current model for Tournament golf competition.,Rolapp said Wednesday the goal is to optimize the game for playe...
Tiger Woods to lead PGA committee focused on 'significant' change
ATLANTA -- Tiger Woods was named the chair of the PGA Tour's new future competition committee by CEO Brian Rolapp, who is tasking the nine-person panel to bring "significant change" to the current model for Tournament golf competition.,Rolapp said Wednesday the goal is to optimize the game for playe...
Shea Langeliers, A's aim to continue torrid run vs. Twins
Shea Langeliers offered a simple explanation for his recent hot streak.,It's not an adjustment to his swing or his batting stance. Instead, it's all about his outlook.,"Honestly, nothing mechanical," Langeliers told the Athletics radio broadcast on KSTE-AM. "I've just been a little extra focused on ...
Mets visit Nationals, seek to extend modest win streak
The New York Mets have reignited their offense, and in doing so they have three consecutive wins.,The Mets will look to continue to flex their muscles on Wednesday night when they vie to win their three-game series against the host Washington Nationals. ,Every game is key for the Mets, who have only...
Shea Langeliers' homer powers Athletics' win over Twins
Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer, Brett Harris drove in a pair of runs and the Athletics edged the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Nick Kurtz finished 3-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI for the Athletics, who won the opener of a three-game series. Luis Urias also drove in a ...
David Peterson fans 10 as Mets blow out Nationals
David Peterson struck out a season-high 10 batters over eight innings and Mark Vientos belted a two-run homer to highlight a five-run third, fueling the New York Mets to an 8-1 victory over the host Washington Nationals on Tuesday.,Peterson (8-5) permitted one run on four hits and one walk while imp...
After pitchers' duel, Tigers top Astros with bases-loaded walk in 10th
Gleyber Torres walked with the bases loaded in the 10th inning as the host Detroit Tigers edged the slumping Houston Astros 1-0 on Tuesday night.,With two outs, Torres took a 3-2 pitch from Kaleb Ort (2-2), who issued two other walks (one intentional) in the inning. Automatic runner Wenceel Perez sc...
Team Spirit, BetBoom, Aurora start fast at FISSURE Universe: Episode 6
Team Spirit, BetBoom Team and Aurora Gaming swept to victories in group stage openers Tuesday in FISSURE Universe: Episode 6.,In the fourth match of the day, PARIVISION and Team Liquid split their two maps.,The $250,000 tournament begins with a round-robin group stage that concludes Friday, featurin...
August 20th MLB Picks: Top Wednesday Betting Predictions and Prop Bets
Our MLB betting guide for Wednesday includes Rays F5, Athletics moneyline, and Shohei Ohtani prop bet 5.5 strikeouts....
August 20th MLB Home Run Betting Picks: Top HR Prop Bets for Wednesday
Wednesday’s best MLB home run props include Shea Langeliers, Julio Rodríguez and José Altuve with odds up to +550....