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Reports: Packers to release CB Jaire Alexander
The Green Bay Packers have told cornerback Jaire Alexander that he will be released, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Alexander, 28, skipped the in-person, voluntary workouts this offseason but was expected to be at the mandatory minicamp, which opens Tuesday.,A contentious relationship between the...

Mariners, Diamondbacks out to snap recent funks
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners look to regain their footing when they meet in the opener of a three-game series in Phoenix on Monday.,Each team is on a run it would like to forget.,Arizona has lost 12 of 17, while Seattle has dropped 11 of 17.,Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (...

Rival Dodgers, Padres clash for first time since '24 NLDS
The calendar says it's early June, but Padres third baseman Manny Machado swears time disappeared during San Diego's road trip.,"It's been a week of postseason baseball," he said Sunday after homering for the only run in a 1-0 win in Milwaukee that capped a 4-3 week away from home.,Machado and the P...

Angels, Athletics see progress as they begin 3-game series
A pair of American League West teams coming off series victories will meet on Monday in the first of a three-game set when the Los Angeles Angels host the visiting Athletics in Anaheim, Calif.,Los Angeles fell 3-2 in its series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, but the club took two of ...

Cards' Andre Pallante out to rebound with Jays in town
The Toronto Blue Jays present the stiffest possible challenge for St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante.,Pallante (4-3. 4.91 ERA) has struck out just 44 in 66 innings. The Blue Jays have struck out just 446 times, fewest in the majors.,If the patterns hold, Toronto will put a lot of ba...

Red Sox on the upswing, host sizzling Rays
Perhaps a winning weekend in the Bronx can spark the Boston Red Sox, who have had to overcome close losses and numerous injuries for a challenging start to the season that has them in fourth place in the American League East.,After clinching the series win over the New York Yankees with an 11-7 vict...

Out to halt slide, Braves turn to Chris Sale vs. Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers will be looking to rediscover their offense when they host the struggling Atlanta Braves on Monday in the opener of a three-game series., ,Left-hander Chris Sale (3-4, 2.93 ERA) starts for the Braves, opposed by right-hander Aaron Civale (1-1, 5.19)., ,The host Brewers lost 1-0...

Cubs, Phillies skidding into each other for 3-game series
The Chicago Cubs are coming off a disappointing weekend, but they won't be getting any sympathy cards from the Philadelphia Phillies.,The Cubs and Phillies are both hungry for a win when they match up Monday evening in Philadelphia.,Chicago is coming off a lethargic series against the Detroit Tigers...

Reds manager Terry Francona ready for return to Cleveland
Terry Francona makes his managerial return to Progressive Field in Cleveland on Monday night when his Cincinnati Reds open a three-game series with the Guardians in the battle for the Ohio Cup.,Francona managed the Guardians for 11 seasons (2013-23) before stepping down for health reasons. He led Cl...

Marlins' Eury Perez to face Pirates in first start since '23
The Miami Marlins are expecting right-hander Eury Perez to make his long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery on Monday night when they open a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates.,Perez, who was 20 when he made his major league debut on May 12, 2023, is expected to make his first...

Don Nelson earns lifetime achievement award, rips Mavericks
Basketball Hall of Famer Don Nelson was presented with a lifetime achievement award Sunday night and then trashed one of his former franchises for trading Luka Doncic.,Nelson played 14 NBA seasons from 1962-76, ranks second in NBA history with 1,335 regular-season coaching victories over 31 seasons ...

Ex-Yankee Carlos Narvaez's 3-run HR sparks Red Sox
Carlos Narvaez hit a three-run homer to spark a five-run sixth inning for the visiting Boston Red Sox, who earned an 11-7 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday night.,The Red Sox took the final two games of the series after making a late comeback attempt in Friday's 9-6 loss. Boston scored 21 ...

Angels obtain LaMonte Wade Jr. from Giants
The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and cash considerations from the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.,San Francisco will send a player to be named or cash to the Angels.,San Francisco designated Wade for assignment on Wednesday.,Wade, 31, is playing on a ...

Reports: RB Nick Chubb expected to sign with Texans
It appears Nick Chubb's seven-year tenure with the Cleveland Browns is over as the four-time Pro Bowl selection is expected to sign with the Houston Texans pending a Monday physical, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday.,Per an ESPN report, Chubb's deal would be for the 2025 season. ,Chubb, 29,...

Sky G Courtney Vandersloot has torn ACL, done for season
Chicago Sky veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot suffered a torn ACL in her right knee and will miss the rest of the 2025 season, the team announced Sunday.,Vandersloot was injured Saturday when the Sky lost 79-52 at home to the Indiana Fever. She went down while driving to the basket in the fir...

Top USC scorer Desmond Claude transfers to Washington
Senior guard Desmond Claude, who led Southern California in scoring last season, said Sunday that he will be joining the Washington program.,The 6-foot-6 Claude averaged 15.8 points, 4.2 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 33 games (32 starts) last season. He reportedly chose the Huskies over Alabama and Go...

White Sox sign LHP Tyler Alexander
The Chicago White Sox on Sunday signed left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander to a one-year, $760,000 deal.,To make room on the roster, the team moved left-handed pitcher Jared Shuster to the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Thursday) and left-handed pitcher Fraser Ellard to the 60-day list.,Alexand...

California foes clash again as Sparks face Valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries and host Los Angeles Sparks each come into their Commissioner's Cup matchup on Monday looking to build off much-needed victories.,Golden State (3-5) dropped four straight following an 82-73 victory at Los Angeles on May 23. But an emphatic, 95-68 blowout win over the Las V...

Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed injury) game-time call for Game 3
Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said Sunday that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will be a game-time decision for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday against the host Florida Panthers.,The Oilers did not disclose Nugent-Hopkins' injury. The forward missed Sunday's practice.,"We think (he'll be availa...

Yankees claim CJ Alexander from Athletics
The New York Yankees claimed infielder CJ Alexander off waivers from the Athletics and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.,Alexander, 28, had been designated for assignment on Thursday after six games with the A's.,Alexander batted 3-for-17 (.176) with eight strikeouts in his s...