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Catcher-needy Orioles acquire Alex Jackson from Yankees
The Baltimore Orioles acquired minor league catcher Alex Jackson from the New York Yankees on Sunday, agreeing to send international bonus pool money and either a player to be named later or cash considerations.,He was added to the major league roster.,Jackson was the No. 6 overall pick of the Seatt...
Giants' Willy Adames looks to stay hot vs. Athletics
Willy Adames received a seven-year, $182 million contract in the offseason to join the San Francisco Giants, but his bat was missing in action for the first two-plus months of the season.,But now Adames is heating up and displaying why the Giants coveted his services. He'll look to put together anot...
Healthy competition fueling Lynx as they prepare to host Sky
At 16-2, the Minnesota Lynx are playing with calmness and confidence -- and not a hint of controversy.,Well, except for one thing.,Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve smiled when she was asked about her top two players mock-debating about which one would shoot technical free throws.,Napheesa Collier wants to sh...
NBA Free Agency Sizzles While LeBron Tells Everyone to Go Grab a Plate
From Rich Paul’s comments to surprise signings, the NBA offseason is delivering fireworks. Here's what every NBA free agency fan needs to know....
General Manager Poised to Become College Football’s Next Power-Broker Position
Cal and Stanford are at the forefront of a seismic shift in college football. Here's why the general manager role could soon rival the head coach in power....
MLB Best Betting Picks for July 7: Skubal, Skenes, and Wheeler Lead Sunday Slate
Looking for the best MLB bets for Sunday, July 7? Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, and Zack Wheeler headline a stacked pitching day with betting value....
Cubs' Matthew Boyd seeks continued success in clash vs. Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs have been beset by pitching injuries this season, with Jameson Taillon the latest starter to land on the injured list.,Fortunately, left-hander Matthew Boyd has emerged as a steadying force for the rotation.,"Losing (Justin) Steele so early and then obviously losing Shota (Imanaga) ...
After nearly 2 years away, Brewers' Brandon Woodruff returns vs. Marlins
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is set to make his return to the major leagues Sunday afternoon against the host Miami Marlins.,The two-time All-Star, who is coming off shoulder surgery and a long rehab, hasn't pitched in the majors since Sept. 23, 2023.,"I don't know how I'll feel,"...
Diamondbacks look to Corbin Carroll in rubber game vs. Royals
Arizona's Corbin Carroll was 0-for-5 in his return Saturday after missing more than two weeks with a fractured left wrist, but the Diamondbacks will need his contributions to get out of their doldrums.,Despite their 7-1 win over the Kansas City Royals in Phoenix on Saturday, the Diamondbacks have lo...
Jays aim to sweep Angels, complete perfect homestand
The Toronto Blue Jays will try to complete an undefeated seven-game homestand Sunday afternoon with a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels.,The Blue Jays won the first two games of their series against the Angels by the same 4-3 score, and each time in extra innings -- 10 innings on Friday and 11 on Satu...
Ace Garrett Crochet, hot-hitting Red Sox eye sweep of Nats
The visiting Boston Red Sox will look for more of the same from their offense Sunday when they try to complete a three-game sweep against the Washington Nationals.,Boston earned a 10-3 win Saturday after breezing to an 11-2 victory on Friday. , ,The Red Sox scored seven runs in the fifth inning of F...
Orioles' Trevor Rogers still looking for first victory over Braves
Baltimore left-hander Trevor Rogers will try to change his disappointing history against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday when the visiting Orioles go for a three-game sweep on Sunday.,Baltimore has won the first two games of the series, 3-2 on Friday and 9-6 in 10 innings on Saturday, against the reeli...
Chase Burns faces Zack Wheeler in Reds-Phils rubber match
As the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 draft, Cincinnati Reds right-hander Chase Burns certainly has All-Star potential.,On Sunday, he'll get a good look at what it takes to be one of the league's top pitchers when he faces Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies.,Burns (0-1, 13.50 ERA) had a prod...
David Da Costa's goal pushes Timbers past Revolution
David Da Costa recorded the tiebreaking goal in the second half and Ian Smith scored in the first half to help the Portland Timbers notch a 2-1 victory over the visiting New England Revolution on Saturday night.,Luca Langoni scored the goal for New England.,The match was the first at Providence Park...
Willy Adames backs Logan Webb as Giants top Athletics
Willy Adames drove in four runs and Logan Webb pitched 6 2/3 solid innings to help the San Francisco Giants register a 7-2 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night in West Sacramento, Calif.,Heliot Ramos homered, Adames had three hits and Brett Wisely had two hits and two RBIs for the Giants, wh...
Red Bulls' own goal allows Earthquakes to earn 1-1 draw
The San Jose Earthquakes benefited from a Mohammed Sofo own goal and overcame a DeJuan Jones red card in Saturday's 1-1 draw with the visiting New York Red Bulls.,Sofo's error allowed San Jose (7-7-7, 28 points) to equalize in the 58th minute, but the Earthquakes were reduced to 10 players just six ...
Real Salt Lake extend St. Louis City's misery with narrow win
Noel Caliskan and Diogo Goncalves scored first-half goals Saturday night and Real Salt Lake held off visiting St. Louis City SC 3-2 in Sandy, Utah.,RSL (6-10-4, 22 points) picked up a much-needed three points that moved it from 13th to 12th in the West table, just four points out of a playoff spot. ...
Real Salt Lake extends Real Salt Lake's misery with narrow win
Noel Caliskan and Diogo Goncalves scored first-half goals Saturday night and Real Salt Lake held off visiting St. Louis City SC 3-2 in Sandy, Utah.,RSL (6-10-4, 22 points) picked up a much-needed three points that moved it from 13th to 12th in the West table, just four points out of a playoff spot. ...
T1 tops Bilibili to get to Lol MSI upper-bracket final
After needing every minute it could muster to get out of the first round, T1 had little trouble advancing to the upper bracket final of the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational at Vancouver, beating Bilibili Gaming 3-0 on Saturday.,The win puts T1 into a matchup with Gen.G Esports for the right...
Hany Mukhtar's stoppage-time PK lifts Nashville over Union
Hany Mukhtar converted a penalty in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time for 10-man Nashville SC, who defeated the Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Saturday evening.,Nashville (12-4-5, 41 points) played nearly the final half-hour -- plus stoppage time -- with 10 men but found a dramatic winner thro...