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Padres add Ryan O'Hearn, Ramon Laureano from O's in latest deal
The San Diego Padres continued wheeling and dealing ahead of the trade deadline Thursday afternoon, making a splash by acquiring All-Star slugger Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano from the Baltimore Orioles.,The Padres also confirmed the acquisition of Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Ferm...

Reports: Padres obtain LHP Nestor Cortes from Brewers
The San Diego Padres obtained left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes from the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Brandon Lockridge prior to Thursday's trading deadline, according to multiple reports.,Cortes, sidelined for nearly four months due to a left elbow flexor strain, is on the 60-day injured list. ...

Yankees trade for Rays’ Jose Caballero mid-game
In the middle of their four-game series finale Thursday afternoon, the Yankees and Rays finalized a deal to send Tampa Bay utility man Jose Caballero to New York.,The Rays will receive outfielder Everson Pereira and a player to be named later from the Yankees.,Caballero was seen greeting teammates w...

Yankees score early on homers, down skidding Rays
Ben Rice hit a three-run homer in the second inning after Giancarlo Stanton blasted a two-run shot in the first as the host New York Yankees raced out to a seven-run lead and recorded a 7-4 victory over the sliding Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday afternoon in the final game before the trade deadline.,The...

Reports: Rangers obtain RHP Merrill Kelly from D-backs
The Texas Rangers added to their starting rotation by acquiring veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks before Thursday's trade deadline, according to multiple reports.,Arizona received three prospects -- left-handers Kohl Drake and Mitch Bratt and right-hander David Hagaman...

Reports: Padres add Ryan O'Hearn, Ramon Laureano from O's in latest deal
The San Diego Padres continued wheeling and dealing ahead of the trade deadline Thursday afternoon, making a splash by acquiring All-Star slugger Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano from the Baltimore Orioles, according to multiple reports.,The Padres also confirmed the acquisition of Kansas ...

Dodgers reacquire RHP Brock Stewart in deal with Twins
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to bolster their bullpen with an old friend by landing right-hander Brock Stewart from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.,The Twins will receive outfielder James Outman in the deal.,The Dodgers were expected to acquire bullpen help at the deadline with multiple injuries...

Japan’s Rio Takeda, Eri Okayama in command at Women’s Open
Rio Takeda and Eri Okayama of Japan shot matching rounds of 67 to take the lead after one round of the AIG Women's Open on Thursday in Porthcawl, Wales.,Takeda and Okayama are 5 under par after one trip around Royal Porthcawl, and Miyu Yamashita made it an all-Japanese top three on the leaderboard a...

Report: Padres get Royals C Freddy Fermin for two pitchers
The San Diego Padres landed catcher Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals on Thursday in exchange for right-handed pitchers Stephen Kolek and Ryan Bergert, ESPN reported.,Fermin, 30, has spent his entire major league career with the Royals and broke into the major leagues in 2022. In 67 games th...

Reports: Yankees get closer David Bednar from Pirates
The New York Yankees are set to acquire right-handed closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates, ESPN and the New York Post reported Thursday.,The Pirates will receive three minor leaguers from New York: top catching prospect Rafael Flores, fellow catcher Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanc...

Report: LeBron James, Nikola Jokic meet about new hoops league
NBA superstars LeBron James and Nikola Jokic would form a dominating duo, which is why there was so much interest in their recent get-together in France.,While the meet-up between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets stars was not about forming an on-court partnership, it was about the reported...

Seahawks LT Charles Cross (finger) has surgery, eyes Week 1 return
Seahawks starting left tackle Charles Cross is recovering from finger surgery and hopes to be ready for Week 1, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Cross underwent a procedure Wednesday to repair a dislocated finger on his right hand after initially trying to play through the injury with a splint, p...

Report: Dodgers reacquire RHP Brock Stewart in deal with Twins
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to bolster their bullpen with an old friend by landing right-hander Brock Stewart from the Minnesota Twins, ESPN reported Thursday.,The return on the deal to the Twins was not reported.,The Dodgers were expected to acquire bullpen help at the deadline with multiple in...

Fox acquires 1/3 interest in Penske Entertainment, including IndyCar
Fox Sports on Thursday acquired a one-third interest in Penske Entertainment, owner of the IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.,The announcement also included a multi-year extension of IndyCar's media rights deal with Fox.,Financial terms off the deal were not disclosed. A Wall Street Jou...

Colts sign veteran CBs Tre Herndon, Duke Shelley
The Indianapolis Colts addressed their thinning secondary by signing free agent cornerbacks Tre Herndon and Duke Shelley on Thursday.,Indianapolis also placed cornerback David Long Jr. on injured reserve and released tight end Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.,In addition to Long's groin injury, the Colts have...

Fever's Sophie Cunningham: Caitlin Clark critics 'dumb as f---'
When it comes to the face of the WNBA and the player taking the league to new heights, the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham minces no words.,Cunningham says critics of teammate Caitlin Clark don't just come from the stands or via social media either. There is a resentment from players in the league...

Mariners GM: Addition of Eugenio Suarez 'incredibly impactful'
The Seattle Mariners are locked in a battle for both the American League West crown and a wild-card berth, and they are banking that third baseman Eugenio Suarez can help them to get there.,The team announced Thursday the official re-acquisition of Suarez, who played with them from 2022-23, from the...
Hall of Fame Game Best Bets: Lions vs. Chargers Prediction & Odds
NFL preseason kicks off Thursday with Lions vs. Chargers. Our Hall of Fame Game expert best betting picks include Detroit -1.5 and under 32.5 points....

Ryan McMahon, Yankees aim to finish series win vs. Rays
The New York Yankees made three trades in the past five days, and general manager Brian Cashman may finish off some more deals before the trade deadline on Thursday.,Ryan McMahon was the first of the acquisitions, and his first few days with the Yankees are going well, putting New York in a position...

Reports: Mariners acquire 3B Eugenio Suarez from D-backs
The Seattle Mariners made a big splash the night before the trade deadline, acquiring slugging third baseman Eugenio Suarez from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports.,Arizona reportedly got back three minor-leaguers: first baseman Tyler Locklear and right-hander...