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Athletics star Nick Kurtz (thumb) to visit hand specialist
Athletics All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz will visit a hand specialist in Los Angeles Monday after his right thumb injury caused him to sit out Sunday for the second straight day.,It's possible that Kurtz will go on the 10-day injured list for the second time in less than a month.,"We're going to ...
Michael Thorbjornsen emerges for first tour win at Rocket Classic
Michael Thorbjornsen shot a flawless 7-under-par 63 to win the Rocket Classic and capture his first victory on the PGA Tour on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club.,Thorbjornsen finished at 18-under 262 for the tournament by draining a 25 1/2-foot birdie putt on the final hole.,Thorbjornsen, 24, had the best...
Phillies clobber Orioles 8-0 in rain-shortened series finale
Bryan De La Cruz and Bryce Harper homered and three Philadelphia pitchers combined on another shutout as the visiting Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 in 5 1/2 innings in a rain-shortened game Sunday afternoon.,De La Cruz drove in three runs for the Phillies, who won for the second day in a r...
Blue Jays acquire RHP Jameson Taillon from Cubs
The Toronto Blue Jays obtained veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon from the Chicago Cubs on Sunday for a player to be named or cash considerations.,Taillon was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday. He was 2-6 with a career-worst 5.92 ERA through 15 starts and served up 25 home runs, whic...
Mets send RHP Freddy Peralta to Rays for three prospects
The Tampa Bay Rays added to one of the major leagues' better rotations on Sunday by acquiring two-time All-Star Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets in exchange for three prospects.,The Rays, who boast the best record in the American League, sent right-hander Gary Gill Hill, second baseman Emilien ...
Travis Hunter’s Two-Way Role Could Become a Problem in Jacksonville
Travis Hunter has all the talent to become an NFL star, but his two-way role and long-term durability remain major concerns entering Year 2....
Report: Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson has lower calf strain
Buffalo Bills veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is nursing a lower right calf injury, one day after being carted off the practice field, ESPN reported Sunday.,Gardner-Johnson sustained the injury in a non-contact situation after defending against a run play during 11-on-11 team drills. ,At least o...
Phillies, Orioles on unsteady footing as trade deadline approaches
The Philadelphia Phillies need more good results on the field when they take on the host Baltimore Orioles in the rubber match of a three-game series Sunday afternoon.,But with the trade deadline looming Monday, there are distractions for both teams.,The Phillies evened the series with Saturday nigh...
Braves acquire Royals OF Lane Thomas, LHP Bailey Falter
The Atlanta Braves added depth on the offensive and pitching sides on Saturday night, acquiring outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals.,In exchange for Thomas and Falter, Atlanta is sending right-hander Lucas Braun and left-hander Carter Holton to Kansas Cit...
White Sox add veteran RHP Luis Castillo, send 3 players to Mariners
The Chicago White Sox bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring three-time All-Star right-hander Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.,The Mariners receive right-handed reliever Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones, Chicago's No. 15 prospect in minor league catcher Bos...
Texas lands 5-star RB Landen Williams-Callis
Texas added one of the top running backs in the 2027 recruiting class Saturday when five-star Landen Williams-Callis announced his commitment to the Longhorns.,Williams-Callis, a 5-foot-7.5-inch, 185-pound prospect from Richmond, Texas, is ranked as the nation's No. 3 running back and No. 29 overall...
Cristopher Sanchez's 6 strong innings help Phillies blank Orioles
Cristopher Sanchez struck out 11 batters in six shutout innings as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Saturday night to even the three-game series at one game apiece.,Bryce Harper, Brandon Marsh and Trea Turner each had two of Philadelphia's 10 hits and Justin Crawf...
Union score twice in stoppage time to stun Atlanta
The Philadelphia Union scored three unanswered goals, including Ezekiel Alladoh's match-winner in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time, to defeat 10-man Atlanta United 3-2 in Chester, Pa., on Saturday evening.,Despite playing with a man advantage for over an hour, the Union (4-10-4, 16 po...
D.C. United rally in 2nd half to earn draw with East-leading Nashville
Tai Baribo scored in the 77th minute to cap a second-half rally from two goals down as D.C. United escaped with a 2-2 draw against Nashville SC on Saturday in Washington.,Silvan Hefti also scored for D.C. (5-5-8, 23 points), which extended its run of matches without a loss to five in pursuit of its ...
Davis Riley moves into lead at Rocket Classic, Rasmus Hojgaard has record day
Davis Riley birdied the final two holes in a bogey-free round of 7-under-par 63 to move into the lead through the third round of the Rocket Classic on Saturday in Detroit.,Riley is at 15-under 195, meaning he'll go into Sunday's final round at Detroit Golf Club with a one-shot advantage on Michael B...
Versatile Taysom Hill could find reunion with Broncos' Sean Payton
Taysom Hill's nine-season tenure with the New Orleans Saints is over and former coach Sean Payton could have a landing space for him.,Payton and the Denver Broncos are reportedly interested in bringing in the jack-of-all-trades Hill to discuss a reunion in the Mile High City.,Payton coached Hill in ...
Mariners place OF Luke Raley (forearm) on 10-day IL
The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Luke Raley on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left forearm strain, while outfielder Stuart Fairchild was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.,Raley's move was retroactive to Friday, when he was out of the lineup with continued discomfort from a forearm flexor...
Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson carted off practice field
Buffalo Bills veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson sustained an injury to his lower right leg on Saturday and was carted off the practice field.,The severity of the injury was not immediately known for Gardner-Johnson.,Gardner-Johnson, 28, won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2024...
Orioles take on visiting Phillies, aiming for third straight victory
The Baltimore Orioles have found enough ways to stay in the chase for an American League wild card. The recent formula has come in the form of comebacks this week.,"I feel like we showed that we can come back all year," manager Craig Albernaz said. "Like we've had some chances and shots that we've s...
Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras leaves game after being hit in helmet
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was removed from Friday's game in the third inning against the Dodgers in Los Angeles after he was hit in the helmet by a 95.4 mph fastball.,After Contreras was nearly hit by right-hander Will Klein on the first pitch of the at-bat, he was hit on a 1-1 ...