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Twins place utility player Austin Martin (oblique) on IL
The Minnesota Twins placed utility player Austin Martin on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of right oblique strain.,In a corresponding move, the Twins recalled outfielder Matt Wallner from Triple-A St. Paul.,Martin, 25, has not played since Friday. The move is retroactive to Saturday.,He m...
DeMar DeRozan Doesn’t Move Needle for Sacramento Kings in Western Conference
DeMar DeRozan is on the Sacramento Kings, but he doesn't move the needle too much in a loaded Western Conference....
Sunday July 7 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions For MLB, WNBA, PGA John Deere Classic
These are our top betting picks and predictions for July 7th's MLB slate, WNBA, and golf....
Mariners face Blue Jays, wait on Julio Rodriguez's prognosis
After breaking out of a prolonged slump earlier in the week, Julio Rodriguez was penciled in for the cleanup spot for Saturday's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.,But the Seattle Mariners' 23-year-old star never made a plate appearance.,Rodriguez played center field in the top of the firs...
Marlins go for series win against White Sox
It's fitting.,The Chicago White Sox and the host Miami Marlins -- the two worst teams in the major leagues -- have split the first two games of their three-game series and will play the rubber match on Sunday afternoon.,Chicago has the worst record in the majors (26-65). On the road, it's just as ba...
High-scoring Twins go for series win over Astros
The Minnesota Twins were prepared for the arrival of the hottest team in baseball, the Houston Astros, for a three-game weekend series in Minneapolis.,How prepared? The Twins' offensive approach produced 21 runs over the first two games of the series, including a 9-3 victory on Saturday that set the...
Nats rookie James Wood looks to continue early success vs. Cards
Sunday marks the completion of Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood's first week in the majors, and the 21-year-old has impressed so far.,Wood singled in his debut Monday against the New York Mets. On Saturday, game two of four against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, Wood hit a three-run hom...
In search of rare sweep, Tigers take on Reds
The Detroit Tigers have a chance Sunday to do something they haven't done in a while -- sweep a series. They'll look to do it with ace Tarik Skubal on the mound against the host Cincinnati Reds.,Detroit, which can win three straight for only the fifth time this season, has not swept a series since o...
Jays' Yariel Rodriguez contains M's for first major league victory
Rookie Yariel Rodriguez pitched six scoreless innings to earn his first major league victory as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the host Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.,Alejandro Kirk went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs for the Blue Jays, who won for just the fifth time in their past ...
Tigers explode against Reds' bullpen in 5-3 win
The Detroit Tigers scored five times in the eighth inning to rally for a 5-3 win against the host Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.,The Tigers have won consecutive games for the first time since winning three straight from June 2-4.,Reliever Shelby Miller (5-6) tossed scoreless two innings with three str...
Gyasi Zardes scores twice as Austin FC edge NYCFC
Gyasi Zardes recorded a brace, with the second goal in the 69th minute proving to be the game-winner, as host Austin FC outlasted New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday in the first-ever meeting between the teams.,Zardes' goals were his first of the season and gave him 105 for his career, moving him past ...
Sharks sign No. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini
The San Jose Sharks signed No. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini to an entry-level contract on Saturday.,"Macklin is not only a special player on the ice, but he is a poised, confident and intelligent young man off of it," Sharks general manager Mike Grier said of the 18-year-old. "His combination of...
Reports: G/F DeMar DeRozan set to join Kings
Free agent guard/forward DeMar DeRozan is joining the Sacramento Kings on a three-year, $74 million sign-and-trade deal, ESPN and The Athletic reported Saturday night. ,Sacramento is sending forward Harrison Barnes and an unprotected pick swap in the 2031 draft to the San Antonio Spurs while also de...
Galaxy hope to prolong Minnesota United's futility
Minnesota United and the LA Galaxy look to rebound from disappointing defeats when they meet on Sunday night in Southern California.,Minnesota's 3-1 home loss to Vancouver on Wednesday was its fifth in a row after a promising start to the season.,Meanwhile, the Galaxy (11-4-7, 40 points) were appall...
SKC hope recent home trend continues vs. FC Dallas
Sporting Kansas City has struggled this season, but their recent home success could be a good sign ahead of their match Sunday against visiting FC Dallas. , ,After a seven-match losing streak, Kansas City (4-13-5, 17 points) has two wins in its past three home matches. However, FC Dallas (6-10-5, 23...
Courtney Williams helps Lynx rally past Mystics
Courtney Williams had 17 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx rallied for a 74-67 win over the Washington Mystics on Saturday night in Minneapolis., ,Kayla McBride also scored 17 points for the Lynx (15-6), who snapped a two-game skid. Bridget Carleton chipped in 13 points,...
Mariners CF Julio Rodriguez makes early exit with quad tightness
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez left Saturday's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays after the first inning without making a plate appearance because of tightness in his right quadriceps.,Mariners manager Scott Servais said after a 5-4 loss to Toronto that Rodriguez felt tight...
FC Cincinnati's stars come out in rout of Inter Miami
Yuya Kubo scored twice, while Luciano Acosta had a goal with two credited assists, as FC Cincinnati used their four-goal first half to rout visiting Inter Miami 6-1 on Saturday and vault them into first place in the Supporters' Shield standings.,In the marquee match of the MLS season to date, Kubo s...
FC Cincinnati's stars come out, rout Inter Miami
Yuya Kubo scored twice, while Luciano Acosta had a goal with two credited assists, as FC Cincinnati used their four-goal first half to rout visiting Inter Miami 6-1 on Saturday and vault them into first place in the Supporters' Shield standings.,In the marquee match of the MLS season to date, Kubo s...
Shane van Gisbergen captures battle-tested NASCAR Xfinity Series Chicago victory
CHICAGO -- Shane van Gisbergen put on a master class Saturday afternoon, winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series' The Loop 110 at the Chicago Street Race. ,The New Zealander led early and, again, led late to claim his third consecutive series road course win and second race win on the 2.2-mile downtown Ch...