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Angels, GM Perry Minasian agree to extension through 2026
The Los Angeles Angels and general manager Perry Minasian reached an agreement on a contract extension through the 2026 season, the team announced Thursday.,Minasian is nearing the end of his initial four-year deal with the team, signed in November 2020.,The Angels entered Thursday tied with the Oak...
Reds sign veteran 1B Dominic Smith
The Cincinnati Reds signed first baseman Dominic Smith to a major league contract on Thursday.,In other moves Thursday, the Reds placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain, and designated right-hander Brooks Kriske for assignment.,Smith was released by the Bost...
Miles Mikolas helps Cardinals blank Brewers
Miles Mikolas and three relievers combined on a three-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Thursday afternoon.,Mikolas allowed two hits in six innings. He struck out three and walked one.,Andrew Kittredge (2-4), JoJo Romero and Ryan Helsley pitched an innin...
Steelers QBs Russell Wilson, Justin Fields still fighting for starting spot
Russell Wilson and Justin Fields get one final dress rehearsal Saturday at Detroit to make a case to be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. ,Head coach Mike Tomlin suggested Wilson was in "pole position" entering training camp, but a calf injury limited his participation and opened...
Penguins, Jets exchange top prospects
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets agreed to swap top prospects on Thursday.,Pittsburgh sent Brayden Yager to Winnipeg in exchange for fellow forward Rutger McGroarty.,Yager, 19, was drafted by the Penguins with the 14th overall pick in 2023. McGroarty, 20, was picked in the same slot by the ...
Reports: Angels, GM Perry Minasian agree to extension
The Los Angeles Angels and general manager Perry Minasian reached an agreement on a contract extension, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Minasian is nearing the end of his initial four-year deal with the team, signed in November of 2020.,The Angels entered Thursday tied with the Oakland Athletics...
Report: Sinking Mariners to fire manager Scott Servais
The Seattle Mariners are expected to fire manager Scott Servais on Thursday and replace him with Dan Wilson, the team's starting catcher in the 1990s, The Athletic reported Thursday.,Servais and Seattle fans have seen the Mariners' lead in the American League West, which stood at 10 games on June 18...
Report: Reds signing veteran 1B Dominic Smith
The Cincinnati Reds are signing first baseman Dominic Smith to a major league contract, ESPN reported Thursday.,Smith was released by the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, four days after he was designated for assignment. The former first-round draft pick became expendable when Boston reinstated first base...
Reports: Penguins, Jets exchange top prospects
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets agreed to swap top prospects on Thursday, multiple outlets reported.,Pittsburgh is sending Brayden Yager to Winnipeg in exchange for fellow forward Rutger McGroarty, per the reports.,Yager, 19, was drafted by the Penguins with the 14th overall pick in 2023. ...
Hughes brothers featured on NHL 25 cover
The hockey-playing Hughes brothers are back together.,Quinn, Jack and Luke Hughes are sharing the cover of EA Sports NHL 25, which will be released Oct. 4 in conjunction with the opening day of the 2024-25 season. In a family with incredible hockey achievements, this one is unique.,They are the firs...
Heisman Trophy Odds: Dillon Gabriel, Jaxson Dart Best Bets
These are the top betting odds for the 2024 Heisman Trophy award, including a dark horse prediction and best college football future betting picks....
MLB September Call-Ups: Top Ten Prospects To Know
August is winding down, which means we're inching closer to MLB expanded rosters and September call ups. These are the top 10 prospects to keep an eye on that could make their MLB debuts....
Thursday August 22 MLB Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions
Thursday's betting slate is not too glamorous, so let's jump into the best MLB picks and predictions for 8/22/2024....
Paul Skenes eyes strong finish to season as Pirates face Reds
Paul Skenes could be nearing the end of his stellar rookie season, but he will take the ball at least one more time for the Pittsburgh Pirates when they host the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series.,Skenes (7-2, 2.30 ERA) is still a favorite to win National League Rookie ...
Cards look to ride momentum from walk-off slam vs. Brewers
The reeling St. Louis Cardinals have been searching for a turning point during a downturn that saw them lose seven of eight to fall three games under .500.,Perhaps Nolan Arenado's 10th-inning walk-off grand slam for a 10-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday could provide it. ,"That was ...
Dodgers newcomer Jack Flaherty wins again, sinks Mariners
Jack Flaherty won for the third time in four starts since being acquired at the trade deadline as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Wednesday night.,Max Muncy's three-run double capped a five-run fifth inning as the National League West-leading Dodgers completed a...
Nolan Arenado's walk-off slam in 10th powers Cards past Brewers
Nolan Arenado hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning to lift the Cardinals past the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 10-6 on Wednesday.,Luken Baker hit a two-run homer, Tommy Pham drove in two runs and Masyn Winn went 3-for-6 with an RBI for the Cardinals.,St. Louis starting pitcher Kyle Gibson allo...
Tina Charles rises to No. 2 in WNBA all-time scoring
Atlanta Dream center Tina Charles sank a tiebreaking 3-pointer early in the fourth quarter on Wednesday to become the second-leading scorer in WNBA history.,Charles assisted on two of the Dream's next four baskets and finished with 12 points and 17 rebounds as Atlanta beat the Phoenix Mercury 72-63 ...
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. fuels 4-run seventh as D-backs beat Marlins
Pinch hitter Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a go-ahead, three-run double to center, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 10-8 win over the host Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.,Gurriel went 2-for-2 with four RBIs.,The Diamondbacks trailed 6-3 before scoring four runs in the seventh, including three on Gu...
Dodgers activate RHP Blake Treinen (hip) from IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-handed reliever Blake Treinen from the injured list on Wednesday.,Treinen, 36, last pitched on Aug. 4 and was placed on the 15-day IL the following day with left hip discomfort.,He struck out all three batters he faced during a rehab assignment on Saturday at ...