ew Page 68 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
After two walk-off losses, Cardinals eager to rebound in matchup vs. Angels
After suffering their second consecutive walk-off loss, the St. Louis Cardinals will turn to Opening Day starter Matthew Liberatore when they face the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif., ,St. Louis, on the heels of blowing a 7-0 lead in a 10-inning, 8-7 defeat at Arizona on Sunda...
Tigers ride all-around effort of Dillon Dingler into clash against Cubs
Dillon Dingler showed again how he can be the Detroit Tigers' difference-maker.,The Tigers catcher had two home runs, a successful pickoff and the go-ahead RBI single as Detroit defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-6 in 10 innings in the first contest of a three-game set on Monday, all while managing six pit...
Odell Beckham Jr.'s Giants Return Comes With Plenty of Questions
Odell Beckham Jr. is back with the Giants, but questions remain about his production, health and role entering the 2026 NFL season....
'Relentless' Royals picking up steam entering rematch vs. Giants
The Kansas City Royals have built some momentum since returning from the All-Star break, while the San Francisco Giants continue to struggle. ,After opening their three-game series against the Giants with a dramatic victory on Monday, the Royals can secure their third straight winning home series by...
Mired in 'rough' stretch, Padres' Walker Buehler seeks to bounce back vs. Braves
Two pitchers with a lot to prove will face off on Tuesday night when the Atlanta Braves host the San Diego Padres in the second contest of a four-game series.,The Braves won the series opener 3-2 on Monday for their first victory in four tries against the Padres this season.,San Diego will send Walk...
White Sox pounding out runs since All-Star break as Rangers struggle
The Chicago White Sox keep earning victories behind a strong offense.,They hope to keep the trend going against the host Texas Rangers in Arlington on Tuesday night, especially given new injury concerns.,American League Central-leading Chicago routed Texas 10-3 in Monday's series opener despite losi...
With losing streak broken, Rays look to start stacking wins
After snapping a five-game losing streak, the Tampa Bay Rays will now try to start building a winning streak Tuesday night against the host Toronto Blue Jays.,The Rays took the opener of a four-game series 7-1 Monday to drop the Blue Jays to eight games below .500.,The Rays have dominated the Blue J...
Brewers' Brandon Sproat, former Mets prospect, takes aim at New York
The surging Milwaukee Brewers will look to remain perfect in the second half on Tuesday when they send right-hander Brandon Sproat against the visiting New York Mets., ,Sproat (3-4, 5.16 ERA), who was acquired from the Mets in the offseason trade involving fellow pitcher Freddy Peralta, will be oppo...
Red Sox focus on matching franchise-record win streak in rematch vs. Orioles
The Boston Red Sox are riding a tremendous wave of momentum entering Tuesday night's matchup against the visiting Baltimore Orioles., ,Caleb Durbin's solo home run with two outs in the eighth inning propelled Boston to a 6-5 triumph over Baltimore on Monday. It was the 14th consecutive victory and 1...
Yankees strive to keep riding Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s bat
Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s power has been a key to the New York Yankees' past two victories.,And after the best game of Chisholm's inconsistent season, the Yankees will seek a third straight win Tuesday night when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates, though heavy rain is expected for the New York area.,New Yo...
Twins looking to break out of funk in Cleveland ... quickly
The Minnesota Twins are on the periphery of the American League postseason race with the trade deadline approaching, three games out of the final wild-card position.,Absorbing three lopsided road losses in a three-day span, most recently a 13-4 mauling by the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, has not h...
Phillies' Zack Wheeler, Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski test mettle in rematch
Zack Wheeler and Justin Wrobleski headline a star-studded pitching matchup Tuesday when the Philadelphia Phillies continue their home series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.,Wheeler (10-1, 2.13 ERA) has enjoyed a terrific season despite getting a late start to it due to a blood clot in his shoulder. He...
Mariners CF Julio Rodriguez 'good' after exiting vs. Reds
Although he abruptly exited his third game back from the injured list on Monday, Seattle Mariners star outfielder Julio Rodriguez didn't sustain an injury in their 8-0 home defeat of the Cincinnati Reds.,Instead, it was simply what Mariners manager Dan Wilson deemed a precautionary move after Rodrig...
Mariners CF Julio Rodriguez exits vs. Reds after run-scoring single
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez left Monday's game after five innings against visiting Cincinnati after appearing to get hit in the left hamstring by a throw from Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz.,Rodriguez hit a chopper between third and short that De La Cruz backhanded. He double-clu...
Milwaukee roughs up former Brewer Freddy Peralta, beat Mets
Joey Ortiz had a three-run homer, and Andrew Vaughn and Cooper Pratt added solo shots to pace the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-3 victory over the visiting New York Mets and former teammate Freddy Peralta on Monday in the opener of the three-game series.,Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski, who skipped hi...
Cubs place RHP Phil Maton on IL, activate RHP Jameson Taillon
For the third time in 2026, the Chicago Cubs placed right-handed reliever Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to continuing struggles with right knee tendinitis.,Manager Craig Counsell told reporters before the series opener vs. Detroit that Maton, 33, underwent an MRI and the result...
Royals star SS Bobby Witt Jr. (back tightness) exits vs. Giants
Royals All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left Kansas City's game against the San Francisco Giants after four innings Monday due to low back tightness.,Witt, who has dealt with back issues of late, returned to the lineup Monday after he was given the day off Sunday against the San Diego Padres. He we...
Dodgers acquire RHP Seth Halvorsen from Rockies
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen in a trade with the Colorado Rockies on Monday.,The Rockies received a pair of minor leaguers in right-hander Nick Frasso and outfielder Landyn Vidourek.,Halvorsen, 26, is 0-1 with a 4.74 ERA in 21 relief appearances for the Rocki...
Report: WTA to mandate genetic gender test
The Women's Tennis Association has changed its eligibility policy and will require athletes to submit to a one-time genetic gender test to establish eligibility, the organization revealed early this week.,In a Reuters report detailing the specifics of the new requirements, players will be required t...
Lionel Messi thanks Argentina fans: ‘Wound will take time to heal’
After what may have been his final World Cup match, Lionel Messi was in tears on the field Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J., ruing a missed chance to win a second consecutive title for Argentina.,Messi, without hinting whether his World Cup career was officially through, congratulated Spain and said ...