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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 ...
Former Bucs S Jordan Whitehead cleared to play
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets safety Jordan Whitehead, whose career has been put on hold since he was injured in a two-vehicle car crash in early 2025, has been cleared to resume football activities, per a Monday report from NFL Network.,A member of Tampa Bay's 2020 Super Bowl-winnin...
Fresh off extension, Connor Bedard eyes Blackhawks' playoff return
Connor Bedard doesn't know exactly what he'll be able to do physically when the Chicago Blackhawks open training camp in the fall.,The young star forward is sure of one thing, though. Chicago is interested in nothing other than getting back to the playoffs for the first time since the turn of the de...
Report: NFL analyst Ryan Clark laid off by ESPN
In the first of another round of layoffs at ESPN, the network parted ways with NFL analyst and former NFL standout Ryan Clark on Monday.,The move occurred as Clark, who has been with ESPN for 11 years, was on the air during "NFL Live." Sources told The Athletic that Clark was told of the decision du...
Report: Lionel Messi to miss next two Inter Miami games, All-Star Game
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC teammate Rodrigo De Paul will not play in the MLS club's next two games, ESPN reported on Monday.,Both Messi and De Paul played in all eight matches for Argentina in the World Cup. Messi started all eight contests and played all 120 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Spa...
Spain new No. 1 in FIFA rankings; Norway are biggest climber
Spain overtook Argentina for the No. 1 spot in the FIFA men's world rankings Monday, as expected after La Roja defeated the defending champions 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday.,Argentina were the No. 1 team in the world rankings as of the last official rankings update on June 11, the day the 48...
Marlins All-Star RHP Max Meyer (neck) goes on IL
The Miami Marlins placed All-Star right-hander Max Meyer on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a neck strain.,The move is retroactive to Sunday.,Meyer departed after three innings of Saturday's start against the Milwaukee Brewers. He gave up two runs and three hits before exiting.,Meyer, 27, stru...
Padres' Miguel Andujar (fractured wrist) placed on 10-day IL
San Diego Padres utility man Miguel Andujar was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday after fracturing his right wrist during Sunday's 19-2 road victory over the Kansas City Royals.,Padres manager Craig Stammen referred to the injury as a "little fracture" and said it wasn't season-ending.,Anduja...
Orioles All-Star C Adley Rutschman (wrist) placed on IL
Baltimore Orioles standout catcher Adley Rutschman was placed on the 10-day injured with left wrist inflammation on Monday.,The move involving the three-time All-Star is retroactive to Sunday.,Rutschman represented the Orioles in the All-Star Game last week. He is batting .251 with eight homers, 19 ...
Reports: Packers DT Devonte Wyatt agrees to 3-year, $57M extension
The Green Bay Packers and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt agreed to a three-year, $57 million extension on Monday, according to multiple reports.,The extension begins with the 2027 season. Wyatt will make $12.94 million this season in the fifth and final season of his rookie contract.,Wyatt, 28, play...