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Surging Braves turn to Martin Perez in rematch vs. Marlins
After flirting with a no-hitter in his last outing, left-hander Martin Perez will take the mound on Thursday when the Atlanta Braves go for a three-game sweep against the visiting Miami Marlins.,Atlanta, which has won a season-best seven in a row overall, improved to 7-2 against Miami this season wi...
Reports: Colts, RB Jonathan Taylor agree to two-year, $44M extension
Indianapolis Colts workhorse running back Jonathan Taylor agreed to a two-year, $44 million contract extension worth up to $47 million, according to multiple reports on Thursday morning. ,The deal is added to the remaining season on Taylor's existing contract and includes $39 million guaranteed, ESP...
White Sox ask newcomer Luis Castillo to stop the unstoppable Red Sox
Luis Castillo takes the mound for the first time since his pre-deadline trade to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday in the series finale against the surging Red Sox in Boston.,Castillo (3-9, 5.06 ERA) joined the White Sox in a Saturday trade with the Seattle Mariners, where the three-time All-Star ha...
Behind versatile Miles Mikolas, Nationals seek split vs. Phillies
Miles Mikolas will go from the batter's box to the pitcher's mound Thursday as the Washington Nationals conclude their four-game road series with the Philadelphia Phillies.,Mikolas came off the bench in extra innings Wednesday after Washington had forfeited its designated hitter earlier in the game....
Tensions raised ahead of finale of Tigers-Mariners series
The Seattle Mariners haven't had the season they'd hoped for, floundering just below .500 with ground to make up in the playoff race.,But don't disrespect the defending American League West champions.,Julio Rodriguez hit a three-run homer after the previous batter was walked intentionally, and relie...
After spectacular July, Jays' Dylan Cease pursues latest win vs. Cubs
The month of July went about as well as possible for Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease.,The 30-year-old veteran will try to stay on track when he takes the mound against the host Chicago Cubs on Thursday in a makeup game from a rainout on June 21.,Cease went 3-1 with a 1.00 ERA in five star...
Dustin May ready to make Brewers debut against rival Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to newly acquired veteran Dustin May against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday as they look to win the four-game series between division rivals.,May (5-7, 4.38 ERA), acquired at the deadline along with reliever JoJo Romero from St. Louis to bolster an injury...
Behind newcomer Foster Griffin, Guardians aim to salvage finale vs. Mets
Almost nothing has gone right for Jorge Polanco in his first season since signing as a free agent with the New York Mets. His approach and attitude, however, haven't changed.,The 33-year-old designated hitter finally reaped some rewards from his hard work in New York's ongoing series against the Gua...
Reds, in matchup with woeful Athletics, chase elusive home sweep
The Cincinnati Reds will seek their first home series sweep of the season and just their third sweep of the year overall when they host the Athletics on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set.,Rhett Lowder threw six strong innings as the Reds registered a 3-2 victory over the Athletics...
While going for sweep of Angels, Orioles search for consistent offense
The Baltimore Orioles were reeling in the clubhouse after a rash of deadline trades, but they will look to add to some of their recent encouraging on-field developments on Thursday afternoon in the series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.,The Orioles will be aiming for a three-game swe...
Preakness pushes date back to 22 days after Kentucky Derby
In an effort to attract more horses who compete in the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes is pushing back its date in 2027.,The event at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore will be held on May 23, a Sunday, 22 days after the first leg of the Triple Crown is contested at Churchill Downs in Louisville,...
Suns give Dillon Brooks 3-year, $73M extension
NBA antagonist Dillon Brooks signed a three-year, $73 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.,Brooks told the Arizona Republic, "Villain is here to stay. Championship is all on my mind.",The new pact links Brooks to the Suns through the 2029-30 season.,The 30-year-old forward ...
Kyle Harrison returns to pitch Brewers past Pirates
Kyle Harrison tossed five innings of one-hit ball in his return from the injured list to pace the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.,William Contreras homered and Andrew Vaughn singled home two runs to cap a three-run fourth inning for the NL Centra...
Pirates release DH Marcell Ozuna in midst of woeful season
The Pittsburgh Pirates released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on Wednesday, less than six months after the team signed him to a one-year, $12 million contract.,The Pirates called utility man Ronny Simon up from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Ozuna's roster spot.,Simon, 26, hit .330 with seven homer...
Aaron Donald, Rams reunion nearing reality with official workout
Aaron Donald worked out for the Rams on Wednesday, the strongest indication yet the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is tapping out on retirement. ,Word of Donald's workout appeared on the NFL's official transaction log released at 4 p.m. ET daily. Because the workout was held at the Rams...
Longtime star OF Mike Trout sold on Angels' future
Longtime Angels star outfielder Mike Trout's view of his future with Los Angeles wasn't altered by the organization being among the biggest sellers at the trade deadline.,If anything, he saw it as a necessary move in the right direction.,"Nah, it hasn't changed anything," Trout said. "We're not wher...
Twins ace Joe Ryan returns to Minnesota for examination
Twins ace Joe Ryan left the team and returned to Minnesota on Wednesday to get evaluated by the team's medical staff after struggling for the third straight start on Tuesday night.,Minnesota manager Derek Shelton said issues with his back and glute led to the appointment with Dr. Christopher Camp as...
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge takes positive steps in rehab from rib injury
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has been cleared to participate in light activities, including running outdoors and upper-body resistance training, as he attempts to return from a fractured right rib.,Judge participated in a pregame workout on the field Wednesday at Yankee Stadium, one day afte...
Six Call of Duty teams start fast at Esports World Cup
Several teams earned easy group-stage victories Wednesday as action began at the $1.8 million Call of Duty tournament for the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris.,FaZe Clan, Movistar KOI, G2 Esports, Gentle Mates and 100 Thieves swept their best-of-five Upper Bracket quarterfinals while OpTic Gaming cla...
Tank Dell practices with Texans for first time since '24
Tank Dell was on the field for a padded practice with the Houston Texans on Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. ,The significance was not lost on head coach DeMeco Ryans, who hadn't had Dell available for a team practice since his devastating knee injury on Dec. 21, 2024.,Dell has yet to be cle...