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J.J. Spaun in a new element after U.S. Open triumph
J.J. Spaun continues his season of new experiences and new expectations this week at the Genesis Scottish Open.,He enters the event as a first-time major winner after winning the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club last month. And he enters as a relative rookie on links courses, having played in this...
Report: Royals signing LHP Dallas Keuchel to minors deal
The Kansas City Royals are signing former Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel to a minor league deal, ESPN reported Wednesday,The 37-year-old left-hander will start at Triple-A Omaha and will earn a prorated $2 million salary if he reaches the big leagues, per the report.,Keuchel has not pitched in...
Oilers, Lightning swap first-round picks Sam O'Reilly, Isaac Howard
The Edmonton Oilers acquired reigning Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard from the Lightning, sending forward prospect Sam O'Reilly to Tampa Bay in exchange.,The Oilers announced the trade late Tuesday after signing the forward to a three-year, entry-level contract.,The Lightning drafted Howard wi...
Scottie Scheffler focusing on Scottish Open, not future
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is in the middle of another sensational season with three wins in his last six events, including his third major at the PGA Championship.,Discussing his ongoing success Wednesday as he prepared for the Genesis Scottish Open, Scheffler talked about the importance of stay...
Dodgers hope return of Tyler Glasnow vs. Brewers results in end of skid
The struggling Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to turn to right-hander Tyler Glasnow as they look to avoid a series sweep against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set.,Glasnow (1-0, 4.50 ERA) is scheduled to come off the injured list, while the Brewers...
Red Bull's Christian Horner out, Max Verstappen staying put
Christian Horner received a pink slip from Red Bull Racing on Wednesday after a wildly successful two-decade run that was not without distraction.,Laurent Mekies was named as Horner's successor as team principal, effectively immediately.,"We would like to thank Christian Horner for his exceptional w...
Report: Thunder, Chet Holmgren agree to $250M extension
Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a five-year contract extension worth up to $250 million, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The contract is fully guaranteed and comes on the heels of Oklahoma City's landmark contract with NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA agreed to a four-year, $285.4...
Braves hope for Ronald Acuna Jr.'s return vs. Athletics
The Atlanta Braves were crushed in their series opener against the Athletics but overshadowing the beatdown was the absence of star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.,Acuna sat out the game on Tuesday with lower-back stiffness, and the Braves are hoping to have the former National League MVP back in the...
Behind Kumar Rocker, Rangers seek another win vs. Angels
Right-hander Kumar Rocker will face the team he defeated for his first major league win earlier this season when the Texas Rangers continue their four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif., ,Rocker (3-4, 5.80 ERA), the third overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft ...
Closers in focus as Padres, Diamondbacks meet
Tuesday was a big day for San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez.,Earlier in the day, he found out that he would become the team's fourth representative in the All-Star Game, replacing injured Atlanta Braves starter Chris Sale. And later that night, Suarez registered his MLB-high 26th save to seal hi...
Guardians seek to close series against Astros with a sweep
With Houston closer Josh Hader having last worked on Saturday and the Astros set for an off day on Thursday, manager Joe Espada opted to send his All-Star reliever back out for a second inning of work in the top of the 10th against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.,That roll of the dice came up sn...
After stepping up 'everywhere you looked,' Twins host Cubs again
The Minnesota Twins enjoyed a near-perfect series opener against the Chicago Cubs.,The next challenge for the Twins will be to duplicate it., ,The Twins will meet the Cubs on Wednesday night in the second installment of a three-game set in Minneapolis. Minnesota will try to stay hot after winning th...
MacKenzie Gore, Nationals face Cardinals, seek to halt skid
After replacing Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez on an interim basis, Miguel Cairo will try to guide this re-tooling team onto a positive track.,"We have a lot of interesting, exciting young pieces to build on," interim general manager Mike DeBartolo said Tuesday. "We have a lot more we ne...
Royals aim to complete rare home sweep in matchup vs. Pirates
Left-hander Kris Bubic is headed to his first All-Star Game next week, but he hasn't been sharp of late for the Kansas City Royals. ,However, Bubic could still pose a serious challenge for the offensively struggling Pittsburgh Pirates. ,Bubic and the Royals will look to complete their first home ser...
Reds send All-Star Andrew Abbott to the mound vs. Marlins
Andrew Abbott thought he'd be showing the rest of the National League what they'd be missing when he takes the mound for the Cincinnati Reds in the third game of their four-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.,Despite having one of the lowest ERAs in the majors, Abbott ...
Tigers eye win No. 60 in series finale vs. Rays
The streaking Detroit Tigers can reach the 60-win mark as early as Wednesday when they host the Tampa Bay Rays.,Detroit has won five straight games, including the first two of the three-game series. The start time of Wednesday's contest has been adjusted from 1:10 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. ET due to incleme...
Giants seek to ride momentum of wild walk-off win vs. Phillies
The San Francisco Giants will continue an improbable quest to nearly catch the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers before the All-Star break when the Giants go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon.,The Giants were two outs away from having to settle for a t...
Dodgers hope return of Tyler Glasnow vs. Brewers results in skid end
The struggling Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to turn to right-hander Tyler Glasnow as they look to avoid a series sweep against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set.,Glasnow (1-0, 4.50 ERA) is scheduled to come off the injured list, while the Brewers...
Blue Jays look to close out White Sox, extend win streak
A 10-game winning streak has vaulted the Toronto Blue Jays to the top of the American League East standings while raising the club's confidence.,"Once I wake up, I just can't wait to get to the field to be with my teammates," Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said. "It's been unbelievabl...
Masataka Yoshida set to make season debut as Red Sox host Rockies
Masataka Yoshida is expected to be in the lineup when the Boston Red Sox try to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.,Before Boston's 10-2 triumph over Colorado on Tuesday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Yoshida will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list and...