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David Fry's three-run double clears way for Guardians to beat A's
David Fry cleared the bases with a fourth-inning double during a career-best four-RBI day, Gavin Williams struck out 11 in seven innings and the Cleveland Guardians completed a series win over the visiting Athletics with an 8-2 triumph Sunday afternoon.,Angel Martinez chipped in with a single, doubl...
JC Tretter resigns from NFLPA amid executive director saga
Former NFL center and NFL Player Association president JC Tretter is resigning from his role as the union's chief strategy officer, he told CBS Sports in an interview Sunday.,Tretter was seen as the likely frontrunner to take over as the NFLPA's executive director on an interim basis following the r...
Veteran reliever David Robertson signs with Phillies
Veteran right-handed reliever David Robertson is making his Philadelphia return, as he and the Phillies came to an agreement for the stretch drive of the season on Sunday. Robertson will earn more than $5 million on the deal, per multiple reports.,The longtime pitcher worked out for teams, and accor...
Report: Mets intend to recall C Francisco Alvarez from Triple-A
A month after he was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, former top prospect Francisco Alvarez is set to return to the New York Mets, The Athletic reported Sunday.,The Mets intend to recall the 23-year-old catcher from Triple-A ahead of their Monday matchup against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.,Alvare...
Mets clutch up in 8th inning to escape with win over Reds
Juan Soto scored from third on Luis Torrens' fielder's choice grounder in the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday, lifting the New York Mets to a 3-2 win over the visiting Cincinnati Reds.,Soto started the inning by coaxing a leadoff walk from Brent Suter (1-1), then reached third via Jeff McNeil's o...
David Fry's three-run double clears way for Guardians win against A's
David Fry cleared the bases with a fourth-inning double during a career-best four-RBI day, Gavin Williams struck out 11 in seven innings and the Cleveland Guardians completed a series win over the visiting Athletics with an 8-2 triumph Sunday afternoon.,Angel Martinez chipped in with a single, doubl...
Veteran reliever David Robertson auditioning for teams
Veteran right-handed reliever David Robertson is interested in signing with a team for the stretch drive of the season.,According to the New York Post, Robertson was impressive while throwing for teams at Providence, R.I.,The New York Yankees and New York Mets are rumored to be among the teams that ...
Mets' Pete Alonso (hand) out of starting lineup vs. Reds
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was held out of the starting lineup Sunday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds due to a right-hand contusion.,Alonso has played in all 99 games this season for the Mets and has appeared in a franchise-record 353 consecutive regular-season games dating back to...
MLB Best Bets for July 20th: Sunday's Top Baseball Picks, Props
Today’s MLB card features sharp value on first five innings plays and a sneaky plus-money strikeout prop. Don’t miss Sunday’s top bets....
Andrew Abbott vies to pitch Reds to series sweep of Mets
The Cincinnati Reds are five games over .500 for the first time in almost two years, but manager Terry Francona knows it's too early to put much stock in their record.,But for the New York Mets, it might be time to start worrying about an extended slump.,The Reds will look to complete a sweep of the...
Shea Langeliers, A's aim to keep offense clicking vs. Guardians
A mid-July visit to Cleveland has proved to be just what the Athletics needed to take their offense to the next level.,The Athletics have scored 14 runs -- six of them in the ninth inning -- while splitting the first two games of their series against the host Guardians. The set wraps up on Sunday af...
Athletics pour it on late to pull away from Guardians
Shea Langeliers and Jacob Wilson both hit two-run home runs and Luis Severino earned his first win in more than a month as the visiting Athletics pulled away for an 8-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night.,Langeliers went deep in the eighth inning off Nic Enright, and Wilson and Nick ...
Former MLB pitcher, longtime scout Jeff Bittiger dies at 63
Former major league pitcher Jeff Bittiger, a scout for 22 years with the Athletics, died on Saturday morning, the team announced. He was 63.,The organization did not disclose the cause of death. The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, a pro independent league franchise for whom Bittiger was a longtime pitcher,...
Dodgers give Mookie Betts at least one game off amid slump
The Los Angeles Dodgers are giving shortstop Mookie Betts at least a game off, starting Saturday with the team's matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers.,Manager Dave Roberts came to the decision after Betts went 0-for-4 on Friday.,"I don't know how long it's going to be. It could be one night, it cou...
New York Mets induct David Wright into HOF, retire No. 5
David Wright, the seven-time All-Star who was the face of the New York Mets throughout his 14-year MLB career, became the 11th player to have his jersey retired by the organization on Saturday as he entered the Mets' Hall of Fame.,Just two days shy of the 21-year anniversary of his big-league debut ...
Reds spoil David Wright ceremony with win over Mets
Jake Fraley tied a season high with three hits, including the tiebreaking RBI single and a run-scoring double as the visiting Cincinnati Reds continued their recent surge by holding on for a 5-2 victory over the host New York Mets on Saturday.,After a 30-minute pregame ceremony honoring David Wright...
Jets F Gabriel Vilardi signs 6-year, $45M extension
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi signed a six-year, $45 million contract extension, avoiding arbitration.,The 25-year-old restricted free agent's annual salary of $7.5 million represents a raise from $3.4 million in 2024-25.,Vilardi registered career highs across the board last season with 61 p...
Philadelphia Eagles Get Their Super Bowl Rings, But Oddsmakers Already Doubt a Repeat
Despite flashy rings and a loaded roster, the Philadelphia Eagles are not betting favorites to defend their Super Bowl title in 2025. Here’s why sportsbooks might be doubting Philly....
Best Bets for UFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier & More
UFC 318 betting picks include Max Holloway's chances of getting his revenge on Dustin Poirier, Jimmy Crute vs. Marcin Prachnio, and more top picks for Saturday night....
Yegor Chinakhov's agent on trade request: ‘It’s all about the coach’
Yegor Chinakhov's agent doubled down on the notion that the Columbus Blue Jackets' coach, Dean Evason, is the reason the 24-year-old forward requested a trade.,"(Chinakhov) is comfortable with this team. He's comfortable with this city," Shumi Babaev said, per The Athletic. "But he's not comfortable...