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Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey headed to NBA
Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey announced Wednesday that he has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft.,He made the announcement via Instagram with a photo simply captioned "Declared.","I want to thank everyone at Rutgers," Bailey told ESPN on Wednesday. "... Everyone pushed me to get better every day, to be t...
Pitchers' duel anticipated as Giants host Brewers
Two of the most consistent pitchers in recent Major League Baseball history will go head-to-head for the first time when Freddy Peralta and the Milwaukee Brewers continue a four-game road series against Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.,The clubs have split the first two ga...
Rangers hope lineup change keeps working vs. Athletics
The Texas Rangers hope a change to the lineup that paid huge dividends will continue to be successful when they clash with the Athletics on Wednesday night in the middle game of a three-game American League West series in West Sacramento, Calif., ,Right-hander Kumar Rocker (1-2, 6.38 ERA) will start...
Diamondbacks seek continued consistency in matchup vs. Rays
The Arizona Diamondbacks have found the offensive consistency that the Tampa Bay Rays have been missing recently.,With Pavin Smith getting two more extra-base hits, the Diamondbacks won the first game of a three-game series between the two teams on Tuesday and will look for their eighth victory in t...
Andrew Heaney back on familiar turf as Pirates visit Angels
Andrew Heaney should feel right at home when he takes the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.,The 33-year-old left-hander has made more appearances at Angel Stadium (55, including 53 starts) than in any other major league ballpark, ha...
Twins vie to remain aggressive in rematch vs. White Sox
The only way to break out of an early-season funk is to keep going.,For the Minnesota Twins, that means being as active as possible when they do get on base.,Minnesota will look to take another step forward when it faces the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday evening in the second contest of a three-gam...
Reeling Rockies face Royals, seek rare road win
Even when the Colorado Rockies delivered a stunning bases-clearing hit to take a ninth-inning lead, they still couldn't land a road victory.,The Rockies' road losing streak stands at 11 as they visit the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night in the finale of a two-game set.,Colorado was one strike a...
Cubs, Dodgers meet in early end to season series after big Chicago win
The Chicago Cubs will look to continue to flex their offensive muscle on Wednesday night when they conclude their season series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Cubs bolted to a five-run first inning before rallying for an 11-10 victory over the Dodgers in 10 innings on Tuesday. The win...
Astros bid for first series sweep of season in finale vs. Jays
It took 20 games for the Houston Astros to win consecutive contests for the first time this season. ,With their 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, the Astros have won back-to-back series.,Houston moved a game over .500 for the first time since winning the rubber match of a three-game...
Nationals' Dylan Crews aims to stay hot vs. Orioles
Dylan Crews will look to extend his hitting streak when the Washington Nationals host the Baltimore Orioles in the middle contest of their three-game series on Wednesday night.,Crews went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Washington's 7-0 win on Tuesday night. He has hit safely in seven straight games...
Sizzling Red Sox pursue series win over Mariners
The Boston Red Sox are rolling, and they hope their first baseman might be trending in that direction, too.,Boston will be seeking its seventh victory in eight games Wednesday in the middle contest of a three-game series against the visiting Seattle Mariners.,Triston Casas hit a three-run homer to h...
Zack Wheeler, Phillies aim to end Mets' winning streak
The Philadelphia Phillies have their ace pitcher going Wednesday -- and not a moment too soon.,Zack Wheeler will attempt to keep the Phillies from being swept when he takes the mound against the host New York Mets in the matinee finale of a three-game series between the National League East rivals.,...
Sandy Alcantara, Marlins shoot for sweep of Reds
Sandy Alcantara is off to a rough start this season, but the Miami Marlins are counting on him as they attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon.,Cincinnati's Brady Singer (3-0, 3.38 ERA) will face Alcantara (2-1, 7.27) in a battle of right-handers...
Victor Scott II out to help Cards win set vs. hometown Braves
St. Louis center fielder Victor Scott II, an Atlanta native, has made the most of his first trip home as a major-leaguer. On Wednesday, he will try to help the Cardinals win the rubber game of the three-game series against the Braves.,Scott, who grew up in Atlanta's western suburbs about 30 minutes ...
Yankees turn to Carlos Rodon to avoid being swept at Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians succumbed to the New York Yankees in last season's American League Championship Series, but already got a measure of redemption in 2025.,Looking for a sixth straight win, the Guardians aim to sweep this three-game set from the visiting Yankees on Wednesday.,The Guardians have...
After shutout win, Padres eye series victory over Tigers
The San Diego Padres are missing chunks of their offense, but their performance on Tuesday showed how they can win without key members of their lineup.,The Padres got stellar pitching in a 2-0 win over the host Detroit Tigers and will go for a three-game series victory on Wednesday afternoon.,The sh...
Led by Christian Yelich's slam, Brewers blast Giants
Christian Yelich smacked a grand slam, Jake Bauers added a two-run shot to an eight-run sixth inning and the visiting Milwaukee Brewers erupted for an 11-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.,Jose Quintana (3-0) threw his third consecutive gem, limiting the Giants to one run in six i...
Rangers SS Corey Seager (tight right hamstring) exits game
Texas shortstop Corey Seager was pulled from the Rangers' game due to right hamstring tightness in the sixth inning Tuesday against the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif.,Seager grounded out to end the top of the sixth inning and was lifted when the Rangers took the field for the bottom of the fra...
Celtics G Payton Pritchard wins Sixth Man of the Year
Boston Celtics sharpshooting guard Payton Pritchard was named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year on Tuesday.,Pritchard received 454 total points in balloting, including 82 of 100 first-place votes from a global media panel.,The Detroit Pistons' Malik Beasley was second at 279 points and 13 first-place ...
Charge move G Lucy Morgan to Reserve Player List
The Ottawa Charge announced Tuesday that rookie goaltender Lucy Morgan has been moved to the Reserve Player List.,Morgan, 23, was signed by Ottawa on March 14 to serve as the third goaltender with Emerance Maschmeyer on long-term injured reserve, but has yet to appear in a game. Morgan began the sea...