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Masterful unveiling: Joshua Baez first to hit 3 HRs in MLB debut
Joshua Baez might have made the best first impression in major league history on Saturday.,Baez became the first player ever to hit three homers in his big league debut, as he helped the St. Louis Cardinals record an 8-4 victory over the host Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.,"It's just unreal," Baez s...
Rangers activate RHP Jakob Junis from injured list
The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Jakob Junis from the 15-day injured list Saturday, bringing back one of their most reliable bullpen arms before their game against the Athletics.,Junis had been sidelined since late July due to a left adductor strain. He was placed on the IL on July 30, retro...
Brewers acquire INF Jonathan Ornelas from Athletics
The struggling and banged-up Milwaukee Brewers added some infield depth by acquiring Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics on Saturday.,Manager Pat Murphy wasted no time with the 26-year old Ornelas, putting him in the lineup as Milwaukee faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third contest of their fou...
Whitecaps eye Cascadia Cup as Sounders flounder
The Vancouver Whitecaps are in position to win the Cascadia Cup when they visit the Seattle Sounders on Sunday night.,The Whitecaps are 2-0-0 in the three-team competition between Vancouver, Seattle and the Portland Timbers. The Whitecaps have already defeated Portland (2-2-0) twice this season, mea...
Mercury, Fire in must-win mode entering matchup
The Phoenix Mercury and Portland Fire are walking a tightrope. With every game a must-win, the teams meet in Phoenix on Sunday in an attempt to keep slim playoff hopes alive.,The Mercury (13-22) have lost three of four despite adding Kelsey Plum and are seven games behind Dallas (20-15) and Washingt...
Re-energized Austin FC faces FC Dallas in rivalry match
Austin FC hosts FC Dallas in an intrastate rivalry on Sunday night as both teams return to MLS play following three matches in the Leagues Cup.,While it's Dallas (7-5-6, 27 points) enjoying the better league campaign, Austin (4-9-5, 17 points) is the more in-form side, having earned two wins and a d...
NYCFC, Union meet fresh off disappointing Leagues Cup performances
The Philadelphia Union and New York City FC will both look to rebound from a frustrating showing in the Leagues Cup when they return to MLS play on Sunday evening in The Bronx.,Both teams lost two of their three first-phase matches against Liga MX opponents, falling well short of a top-four MLS fini...
Andrew Gutman signs with Chicago Fire FC through 2028-29 season
Chicago Fire FC signed Chicago native Andrew Gutman to a new contract on Saturday, keeping the defender with the team through the 2028-29 season.,Since December 2023, Gutman, 29, has played in 70 matches across all competitions, including Major League Soccer, Leagues Cup and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open...
Fire, Timbers clash, riding strong stretches
Few teams have performed as well as the Portland Timbers since the resumption of the MLS season following the World Cup break.,Looking to extend their unbeaten streak to five straight games, the Timbers will hope to continue their momentum under new head coach Marti Cifuentes on Sunday night against...
Fever visits Dream for battle of surging teams
The Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream are both showing signs of rounding into playoff form as the regular season winds down.,The Fever (22-12) have won their past three games, and the Dream (21-12) have won three of their last four, each win coming by double figures. Fourth-place Indiana visits fi...
Kaden Honeycutt dominates Richmond for second career Truck Series win
RICHMOND, Va. -- It's been the ultimate celebratory week for TRICON Garage driver Kaden Honeycutt who absolutely dominated the weather-delayed Black's Tire 250 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway Saturday afternoon -- the strong winning effort coming only days after the 23-year-ol...
Yankees' Aaron Judge plays catch for 1st time in recovery from broken rib
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge took a much-anticipated step forward in his recovery from a broken right rib on Friday, playing catch and running in New York.,Scans on the three-time American League MVP on Aug. 5 revealed enough healing to clear him for light workout activity, including outdoor runni...
Vikings' Jamal Adams carted off field vs. Giants
Three-time Pro Bowl defender Jamal Adams was carted off the field in his first game with the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday. ,The team has not announced details about the injury.,Adams, 30, appeared to sustain the injury during a touchdown play early in the second quarter, when Jaxson Dart connected ...
Texans sign QB Brett Rypien, place QB Graham Mertz on IR
The Houston Texans signed veteran Brett Rypien to a contract on Saturday and placed fellow quarterback Graham Mertz on season-ending injured reserve.,The move comes two days after Mertz tore his ACL during the Texans' 27-7 preseason loss to the visiting Los Angeles Chargers.,Rypien, 30, will be the ...
Dodgers optimistic about Shohei Ohtani's return to mound
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani took a big step on Friday toward returning to game action on the mound. He threw a 34-pitch bullpen session using his full mix of pitches.,This was his first bullpen session since July 22 while on the road in Philadelphia. Ohtani was shut down from...
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. placed on 7-day IL
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was placed on the seven-day injured list Saturday with a head injury.,Guerrero exited Toronto's 3-1 win over the New York Yankees in the sixth inning on Friday after taking a knee to the head by shortstop George Lombard Jr. while sliding into thi...
Inter Miami sign Haitian attacker Lovend's Delinois
Inter Miami signed Haitian attacker Lovend's Delinois from their MLS NEXT Pro affiliate on Saturday.,The 21-year-old signed a first-team contract through the 2027 MLS season with options through 2029-30.,Delinois will occupy an international roster slot obtained from the New England Revolution on Sa...
Cards RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) out at least one week
Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will be out at least one week with an ankle injury, head coach Mike LaFleur said on Saturday.,Per LaFleur, Love was a "little more sore" than expected after Arizona's 27-14 preseason victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. The coach initia...
Sky looking to snap lengthy road skid against Storm
The Chicago Sky opened their three-game West Coast trip with a loss at Seattle on Monday. They will look to end the trip with a better result in Sunday's rematch with the host Storm.,Chicago (12-22) had built momentum by winning three of four before losing 90-86 to Indiana at home on Aug. 8. ,Two da...
Start of season in doubt for Panthers F Brad Marchand
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is recovering from offseason surgery and could miss the start of the 2026-27 season, Florida Hockey Now reported Saturday.,Marchand, 38, has been dealing with hip and sports hernia injuries and could be sidelined two or more months, according to the report.,The...