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Braves bring back OF Jorge Soler in deal with Giants
Jorge Soler, the 2021 World Series MVP for the Braves, is headed back to Atlanta.,The 32-year-old outfielder/designated hitter was acquired by Atlanta from the San Francisco Giants on Monday in a four-player trade.,Right-handed reliever Luke Jackson, another key member of the Braves' title-winning 2...
Jays deal LHP Yusei Kikuchi to Astros, land RHP Jake Bloss
The Houston Astros acquired left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, adding a veteran pitcher to their rotation.,Toronto received right-hander Jake Bloss, outfielder Joey Loperfido and minor league infielder Will Wagner.,Bloss was scratched from his scheduled start against the...
Diamondbacks 1B Christian Walker (oblique) exits game
Arizona first baseman Christian Walker exited the Diamondbacks' Monday game against the Washington Nationals in Phoenix due to left oblique tightness.,Kevin Newman replaced Walker at first base at the top of the fourth inning.,It wasn't known when Walker was injured, but in the third inning he made ...
Reports: Jays deal LHP Yusei Kikuchi to Astros for RHP Jake Bloss
The Houston Astros are acquiring left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays, multiple media outlets reported Monday night.,Toronto reportedly will receive right-hander Jake Bloss, outfielder Joey Loperfido and minor league infielder Will Wagner.,Bloss was scratched from his scheduled start...
Pirates add LHP Jalen Beeks in deal with Rockies
The red-hot Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-handed pitcher Jalen Beeks from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for minor league left-hander Luis Peralta on Monday.,Beeks, 31, appeared in a career-high 45 games out of the bullpen in his first season with Colorado. He is 6-4 this year with nine saves (...
World No. 2 Novak Djokovic pulls out of Montreal tourney
World No. 2 Novak Djokovic withdrew from next week's National Bank Open in Montreal, event organizers said Monday.,The Serbian star is currently playing in the Paris Olympics and reached the third round on Monday by defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain. Djokovic, 37, is hoping to win the gold medal for t...
Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr. power Yankees' rout of Phillies
Major league home run leader Aaron Judge and Yankees newcomer Jazz Chisholm Jr. each hit two homers and drove in three runs as New York demolished the host Philadelphia Phillies 14-4 on Monday.,Ben Rice and Anthony Volpe added a homer and single apiece for the Yankees, who took the opener of a three...
Reports: Pirates add LHP Jalen Beeks in deal with Rockies
The red-hot Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-handed pitcher Jalen Beeks from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for minor league left-hander Luis Peralta, MLB.com and USA Today reported Monday.,Beeks, 31, appeared in a career-high 45 games out of the bullpen in his first season with Colorado. He is 6-...
Trade bait Taylor Ward shines for Angels entering series with Rockies
Taylor Ward will be in left field on Tuesday night when the Angels host the Colorado Rockies in Anaheim, Calif., provided his name plate is still attached to his cubicle in Los Angeles' clubhouse when he arrives at the ballpark.,Like many Angels players, Ward has been among those whose name has been...
Reports: Blue Jays deal LHP Yusei Kikuchi to Astros for RHP Jake Bloss
The Houston Astros are acquiring left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays, multiple media outlets reported Monday night.,CBS Sports reported that right-hander Jake Bloss is headed to Toronto as part of the trade. It is unknown whether more players are involved in the deal.,Bloss was scra...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson 'locked in' after recent illness
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said he is feeling good after overcoming an illness that caused him to miss four of the team's first five practice sessions.,Jackson now has gone through two consecutive practice sessions without a problem.,"I feel wonderful," Jackson said. "Good to be back...
U.S. women’s hoops on target for eighth gold after beating Japan
VILLENEVE-D'ASCQ, France -- The United States romped to a resounding 102-76 victory over Japan in the women's basketball tournament at the Pierre Mauroy stadium on Monday, demonstrating that the defending champions are positioned to make a strong push for their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal....
Cards acquire RHP Erick Fedde in 3-team deal
The St. Louis Cardinals are acquiring Chicago White Sox right-hander Erick Fedde and outfielder Tommy Pham in a three-team deal that includes Tommy Edman going to the Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Dodgers are also getting right-hander Michael Kopech from the White Sox and minor league right-hander Oliver...
Hawks swap PF E.J. Liddell for Suns PF David Roddy
The Atlanta Hawks traded recently acquired E.J. Liddell to the Phoenix Suns for fellow power forward David Roddy on Monday.,Liddell was part of the package of players and draft picks that the New Orleans Pelicans shipped to Atlanta on July 6 for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray.,Roddy, 23, was the 23r...
Yanks reinstate DH Giancarlo Stanton from 10-day IL
The New York Yankees activated designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton off the 10-day injured list on Monday, hours before opening a three-game road series with the Philadelphia Phillies, who own the majors' best record (65-40).,In a corresponding move, center fielder Jahmai Jones, 26, was designated fo...
Red Sox trade for Pirates RHP Quinn Priester
The Boston Red Sox added another pitcher to their major league staff, acquiring Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Quinn Priester in exchange for minor league infielder Nick Yorke on Monday.,Priester, 23, is 2-6 with a 5.04 ERA over 44 2/3 innings in 10 games (six starts) this season, with 31 strikeout...
Reports: Cards acquire RHP Erick Fedde in 3-team deal
The St. Louis Cardinals are acquiring Chicago White Sox right-hander Erick Fedde in a three-team deal that includes Tommy Edman going to the Los Angeles Dodgers, multiple outlets reported Monday. ,The Dodgers are also getting RHP Michael Kopech from the White Sox in the deal, and outfielder Tommy Ph...
Aaron Rodgers looking for 'two more years' with Jets
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he would still like to have "two great years" with the New York Jets.,That was the initial plan when the four-time NFL MVP joined the Jets in April 2023 after 18 seasons in Green Bay.,An Achilles injury four snaps into the 2023 season delayed that two-year plan, but di...
Wild sign D Brock Faber to 8-year extension
The Minnesota Wild signed second-year defenseman Brock Faber to an eight-year extension worth $68 million on Monday. ,The extension, which has an annual average value of $8.5 million, kicks in for the 2025-26 season. Faber will earn $925,000 this season, the final year of his rookie contract. The ex...
Report: Colts DE Samson Ebukam (Achilles) out for season
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam will miss the season with a torn Achilles, NFL Network reported Monday.,The 29-year-old veteran sustained the injury during a training camp practice on Sunday, per the report.,Ebukam recorded a career-high 9.5 sacks and started all 17 games in his first...