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Angels' Jose Soriano on mission to regain form vs. Athletics
The Los Angeles Angels are hoping for a bounce-back effort from staff ace Jose Soriano as they try to earn a split of their four-game series with the Athletics on Thursday in Anaheim, Calif.,Soriano (6-3, 2.41 ERA) was the American League Pitcher of the Month for March/April after allowing only one ...
Carlos Rodon, Yankees vie to get right in finale vs. Blue Jays
Carlos Rodon was pitching with loose bodies in his left elbow when he struggled in Game 3 of the 2025 American League Division Series. That was the only game the New York Yankees won against the Toronto Blue Jays in that series.,Rodon recovered from surgery and has returned with a pair of difficult ...
Marlins turn to Sandy Alcantara in quest for series split vs. Braves
The Miami Marlins will try to halt their slide on Thursday when they send ace Sandy Alcantara to the mound in the finale of their four-game home series against the Atlanta Braves.,Atlanta bounced back from dropping the series opener to win the next two games and claim a 4-2 lead in the season set.,T...
Nationals ride newfound strong home form into finale vs. Mets
After going the first month of the season without winning a home series, the Washington Nationals have a chance to win their third home set in a row when they face the New York Mets on Thursday.,Washington, which is 10-15 at home, did not win a home series until taking two of three May 5-7 against t...
After ending skid, Pirates look to build on win against Cardinals
After ending a four-game skid on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates are now looking to take their midweek series against the Cardinals outright in the decisive game on Thursday in St. Louis.,Ivan Herrera's walk-off three-run shot was the last of four Cardinals home runs in their 9-6, 10-inning win on...
Casey Mize, Tigers out to stop Guardians' bid for sweep
Casey Mize made a stellar return from the injured list last weekend. The Detroit Tigers need him to retain that form on Thursday as they try to prevent the visiting Cleveland Guardians from completing a four-game sweep.,Cleveland, which has won five in a row and eight of its past nine games, took th...
Brewers' Kyle Harrison dominates as Cubs take fifth straight loss
Kyle Harrison allowed two hits over seven shutout innings to help the visiting Milwaukee Brewers finish off the three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a 5-0 win on Wednesday.,Harrison (5-1) struck out 11 and walked one while lowering his ERA to 1.77.,David Hamilton singled twice, tripled, scored ...
Ed Orgeron joins Lane Kiffin staff, reunites with LSU
LSU reached an agreement with Ed Orgeron on Wednesday to join Lane Kiffin's current staff in Baton Rouge, reuniting the school with its former head football coach.,Orgeron, 64, will be serving as a special assistant to recruiting and defense, per the school's social media.,The 2019 national champion...
Trent Grisham (knee) exits Yankees-Blue Jays game
New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham exited Wednesday's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays because of left knee discomfort.,The Yankees said he was checked out by team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad and will undergo further testing.,In the second inning, Grisham hit a pop up off T...
Fever guard Caitlin Clark (back) sits out vs. Fire
Fever star guard Caitlin Clark sat out Indiana's home game against the Portland Fire with a back injury on Wednesday in Indianapolis.,Clark was not on the team injury report the day before the game. Fever coach Stephanie White said Clark was a bit stiff and sore when she woke up Wednesday morning af...
Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios undergoes Tommy John surgery
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will miss at least another year of action after undergoing Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.,Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure in Texas, beginning with the hope that only a minor removal of "loose bodies" in the elbow would be required. However, the...
Brewers' Kyle Harrison dominates as Cubs shut out for fifth straight loss
Kyle Harrison allowed two hits over seven shutout innings to help the visiting Milwaukee Brewers finish off the three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a 5-0 win on Wednesday evening.,Harrison (5-1) struck out 11 and walked one while lowering his ERA to 1.77.,David Hamilton singled twice, tripled,...
Rockies place RHP Victor Vodnik (elbow) on 15-day IL
The Colorado Rockies placed closer Victor Vodnik on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of inflammation of the right ulnar nerve, also known as the funny bone.,In a corresponding move, the Rockies selected the contract of right-hander Keegan Thompson from Triple-A Albuquerque. They also des...
Padres' Jackson Merrill suffers apparent back injury
San Diego Padres centerfielder Jackson Merrill left Wednesday night's game against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers after four innings with an apparent back injury.,Merrill looked to sustain the injury while leaping to catch Shohei Ohtani's first-pitch homer to start the game. Merrill was seen stret...
Fever guard Caitlin Clark (back) out vs. Fire
Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark is sitting out of Wednesday night's home game against the Portland Fire with a back injury.,Clark was not on the team injury report the day before the game. Fever coach Stephanie White said Clark was a bit stiff and sore when she woke up Wednesday morning after...
Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel highlight first-team All-Rookie squad
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, the NBA Rookie of the Year and No. 1 overall pick in last year's draft, highlighted the Kia NBA All-Rookie first team, which was announced Wednesday night after voting from a panel of 100 global media members.,Flagg was joined by Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knu...
Jon Rahm commits to rare Scottish Open appearance
Jon Rahm will be returning to play in the Scottish Open for the first time since 2022, an additional tournament requirement that will clear the way for his participation in the Ryder Cup in 2027.,Rahm had been in a dispute with the DP World Tour, relating to his association with LIV. Rahm, 31, is on...
Overachieving Tempo seek 3-game win streak at Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx hope to get back to the basics Thursday evening.,Fortunately for them, they have a pair of players who can help them do just that.,Olivia Miles and Natasha Howard will look to build upon their emerging pick-and-roll chemistry when the Lynx (2-2) tip off against the Toronto Tempo (...
Knicks hold momentum, but Cavs no stranger to playoff comebacks
The New York Knicks are no strangers to playing with plenty of momentum during the NBA playoffs. Nor are the Cleveland Cavaliers unfamiliar with climbing back from discouraging losses.,But Game 1 of their Eastern Conference finals series on Tuesday might have provided the Knicks with their most mome...
Kentucky, Gonzaga agree to end hoops series early
Scheduled to face off for two more seasons, perennial basketball powers Kentucky and Gonzaga on Wednesday announced an agreement to end their series early. ,In a joint statement, the schools said the decision was made "to allow each program freedom to re-evaluate future scheduling priorities, includ...