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Nationals hope latest young arm up to task vs. Rockies
The Stephen Strasburg era in Washington ended at the beginning of this season, but now the Nationals have another young pitcher to take his place.,And he looks like he's ready for the role after just three major league starts.,DJ Herz struck out 13 Miami batters to earn his first win on Saturday and...
Looking to build off offensive outburst, O's take on Astros
One day after their thrilling extra-inning win over the New York Yankees, the Orioles left no doubt in the series finale Thursday.,Baltimore crushed the Yankees 17-5 to close to within a half-game of New York for first place in the American League East. The Orioles, who begin a three-game road serie...
Rangers, Royals open series eager to end June swoons
Two teams that have done their share of swooning in June face off Friday night when the Kansas City Royals open a three-game series against the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.,Both teams have sputtered to 7-10 records so far this month. The Rangers, who have lost f...
Marlins try to keep luck going as Mariners hope to change theirs
It doesn't make much sense.,The Miami Marlins have the worst record in the National League yet have more walk-off wins (seven) than any other team in the majors.,On Friday night, they open a three-game series against the visiting Seattle Mariners, who sit in first place in the American League West b...
Reports: Malik Monk staying with Kings on 4-year deal
Malik Monk is set to sign a four-year, $78 million deal to stay with the Sacramento Kings, ESPN and The Athletic reported Thursday night.,The pending deal, which features a player option, would take Monk, 26, off the free agent market. The amount is the maximum Sacramento could offer him. Monk plans...
Inconsistent Blue Jays aim for familiar success vs. Guardians
After an impressive series victory against the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians, the Toronto Blue Jays have hit another rut. ,Perhaps another weekend set with the Guardians, which starts Friday night in Cleveland, will end Toronto's latest woes. ,It's been a frustrating campaign for the Blue J...
Double swim-off steals spotlight at U.S. trials
At an event where everyone aims for a top-two finish and a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, a pair of swimmers battling for eighth place stole the show at the U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials in Indianapolis on Thursday.,In the men's 50-meter freestyle semifinals, Adam Chaney and Jonny Kulow (each ra...
Lexi Thompson grabs first-round lead at Women's PGA
Lexi Thompson, 10 years removed from her lone major championship, holds a one-shot lead after the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Thursday in Sammamish, Wash.,Thompson shot a 4-under-par 68 at Sahalee Country Club to sit just ahead of world No. 1 Nelly Korda and Thailand's Patty ...
Phillies face D-backs for first time since 2023 NLCS loss
The Phillies will look to exact a small measure of revenge against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday when the teams open a three-game series in Philadelphia.,Manager Rob Thomson's club had the Diamondbacks pressed up against the ropes in the National League Championship Series last October...
Cardinals edge Giants in Negro Leagues tribute game
Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer and an RBI single to propel the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday in Birmingham, Ala., as Major League Baseball paid tribute to the Negro Leagues.,The contest, played at historic Rickwood Field, wound up serving as memo...
Lexi Thompson takes lead at Women's PGA
Lexi Thompson, 10 years removed from her lone major championship, jumped to the lead in the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Thursday in Sammamish, Wash.,Thompson shot a 4-under-par 68 at Sahalee Country Club to sit one stroke ahead of world No. 1 Nelly Korda and Thailand's Patty ...
Angels RHP Jose Soriano (infection) placed on 15-day IL
The Los Angeles Angels moved right-handed starting pitcher Jose Soriano onto the 15-day injured list on Thursday due to an abdomen infection.,The move was retroactive to Monday.,Soriano was scratched from a start Monday due to pain in his abdomen. The team initially was hopeful Soriano would not nee...
Gene Haas to operate one of SHR’s Cup charters with new team
Stewart-Haas Racing will shut down after the 2024 NASCAR season, but Gene Haas isn't getting out of the game entirely.,Haas announced Thursday that a new organization, Haas Factory Team, will retain one of Stewart-Haas' Cup Series charters beginning next season.,Haas Factory Team will also have two ...
Orioles crush Yankees 17-5 with 19-hit attack
Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer to spark a six-run second inning as the Baltimore Orioles rolled to a 17-5 victory over the host New York Yankees on Thursday afternoon.,Mullins delivered the tiebreaking single Wednesday and followed up his clutch hit by lining a homer into the right field seats f...
Off to 0-2 start, Blue Bombers aim to rebound vs. Lions
The season is just two games old but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers aren't resembling the squad that has made four consecutive Grey Cup appearances.,Winnipeg stands 0-2 for the first time since 2016 and will look to halt its slow start when it hosts the BC Lions on Friday night.,The Blue Bombers lost 27-...
Freddy Fermin, Bobby Witt Jr. go yard as Royals edge A's
Freddy Fermin hit two early home runs, Bobby Witt Jr. broke an eighth-inning tie with one of his own and the Kansas City Royals avoided a three-game sweep at the hands of the host Oakland Athletics with a 3-2 win Thursday afternoon.,Fermin, serving at the team's designated hitter, had three of the R...
Panthers keeping cool as host Oilers try to force Game 7 in finals
Pressure? What pressure?,That is the attitude of the Florida Panthers are they prepare for their third chance to close out the Stanley Cup Final on Friday at the Edmonton Oilers.,The Panthers appeared well on their way to claiming the first championship in franchise history while winning the first t...
Report: Bulls swap G Alex Caruso for Thunder G Josh Giddey
The Chicago Bulls dealt NBA All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder straight up for guard Josh Giddey, ESPN reported Thursday.,Caruso, 30, is entering the final year of his four-year, $36.98 million contract, and the Bulls get younger by adding the 21-year-old Giddey. The Thunde...
Tom Kim, on brink of 22, shoots 62 to lead Travelers
Tom Kim of South Korea birdied his final two holes to break away from the pack and secure the first-round lead at the Travelers Championship on Thursday in Cromwell, Conn.,One day shy of his 22nd birthday, Kim posted an 8-under 62 at TPC River Highlands to build a two-shot cushion over Rickie Fowler...
Fever heating up as Dream head in opposite direction
After a forgettable start to the season, the Indiana Fever are vying for their fourth straight win on Friday as they begin a five-game road trip in College Park, Ga., against the Atlanta Dream.,Behind rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, Indiana (6-10) has rebounded from a 1-8 start.,In their most recent...