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Report: Marlins acquire RHP Tyler Phillips from Phillies
The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander Tyler Phillips from the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, FanSided reported. ,The Phillies designated Phillips for assignment on Sunday. It's unclear what the Marlins gave up in a trade or whether it was a waiver claim. ,Phillips, 27, went 4-1 with a 6.87 ER...
Dominant third quarter carries Grizzlies past Jazz
Desmond Bane scored 21 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. added 19 as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 140-103 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday in Salt Lake City.,Scotty Pippen Jr. had 16 points and 10 assists for Memphis (44-28), which trailed by one at halftime before out...
Phillies begin NL East defense against hopeful Nationals
The Philadelphia Phillies start the defense of their National League East title when they visit the Washington Nationals on Thursday.,The Phillies outdistanced the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets by six games for the division title last season -- finishing 95-67 -- but lost a division series to the...
Grizzlies out to halt slide in visit to rebuilding Jazz
After opening their five-game road trip with three straight losses, the Memphis Grizzlies received needed rest ahead of their matchup against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday in Salt Lake City.,Memphis (43-28) is set to play for the first time since losing 128-108 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. The ...
Phillies LHP Ranger Suarez (back) to IL; RHP Taijuan Walker to start
Philadelphia left-hander Ranger Suarez will start the season on the injured list due to ongoing lower back soreness, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters Monday at the team's spring training facility in Clearwater, Fla.,"I don't think it will be long, long," Dombr...
Phillies LHP Matt Strahm sidelined with torn fingernail
Perhaps too eager to depart from spring training, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm did not pitch in the team's Grapefruit League finale as expected Monday because of a finger injury that occurred while packing.,Strahm reportedly tore the fingernail on his left middle finger while gettin...
NBA Contenders and Pretenders: Who’s Poised for a Deep Playoff Run?
The NBA Playoffs will be full of title contenders and pretenders, so we'll help you identify those long before the NBA postseason tips off next month....
USWNT to take on Ireland in two June friendlies
The United States women's national team has scheduled a pair of friendly matches in June against the Republic of Ireland.,The teams will meet in Commerce City, Colo., on June 26 and in Cincinnati on June 29, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Monday.,The USWNT will also play a third match on July ...
Spring training roundup: Inside-the-park HR propels Phillies past Tigers
Bryson Stott hit an inside-the-park home run as part of his three-RBI day, and the Philadelphia Phillies knocked off the visiting Detroit Tigers 4-2 in spring training action Sunday in Clearwater, Fla.,Stott lined a rocket to left center in the bottom of the fifth, and the two Detroit outfielders co...
Grizzlies F Brandon Clarke (knee sprain) expected to miss rest of season
The Memphis Grizzlies expect to be without power forward Brandon Clarke for the rest of the season because of a right knee sprain, the team announced on Saturday night.,Clarke, 28, sustained a high-grade PCL sprain when he fell in the first quarter of the 115-99 loss Wednesday at the Portland Trail ...
James Harden puts up 30 as Clippers overtake Grizzlies
James Harden recorded 30 points and nine assists and Kawhi Leonard added 23 points and 10 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to five games with a 128-108 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at Inglewood, Calif.,Ivica Zubac produced 17 points and 10 rebounds, ...
Clippers look to stay hot as they face spiraling Grizzlies
The Los Angeles Clippers are as healthy as they have been all season, even as their head coach is ailing, and their top form will be tested against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at Inglewood, Calif.,The Clippers (39-30) have won seven of their last eight games. Kawhi Leonard has appeared to hit hi...
Deni Avdija takes Trail Blazers past Grizzlies
Deni Avdija recorded 31 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-99 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.,Avdija matched season highs for boards and 3-pointers (five) as Portland (31-39) won its third straight game. Anfernee Simons s...
Phillies LHP Ranger Suarez to miss next start (back)
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez is dealing with a stiff back and will be monitored for the next few days.,Manager Rob Thomson said Wednesday it's "not as bad" as last season, when lower-back soreness sent Suarez to the 15-day injured list in late July.,Suarez, 29, underwent testing a...
Grizzlies look to lean on Desmond Bane vs. Trail Blazers
Memphis star point guard Ja Morant will miss his third straight contest when the Grizzlies visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.,After missing two games due to his ailing right shoulder, Morant will miss this contest due to a left hamstring injury.,Morant's absence means Desmond Bane ...
Kings end skid, knock off short-handed Grizzlies
Malik Monk scored 28 points, Zach LaVine added 23, and the Sacramento Kings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 132-122 win over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.,DeMar DeRozan had 22 points and nine assists for Sacramento (34-33), which led by as many as 21 in the fourth quarter and ne...
Slumping Kings look to regroup vs. Grizzlies
Time is of the essence for the Sacramento Kings, whose tenuous grasp on a spot in the play-in tournament weakened over the past week.,Sacramento (33-33) has lost four straight heading into a matchup against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Monday and is ninth in the Western Conference standings.,Th...
Jaren Jackson Jr. pours in 31 as Grizzlies rout Heat
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 31 points and Desmond Bane added 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies past the visiting Miami Heat 125-91 Saturday night. The Heat suffered their seventh consecutive loss.,Brandon Clarke scored 12 points, Zach Edey contributed 12 points and ...
Grizzlies bid to bounce back vs. skidding Heat
The Memphis Grizzlies will play the second game of a back-to-back set on Saturday night when they host the Miami Heat.,The Grizzlies (42-25) are coming off a 133-124 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers that snapped the team's four-game winning streak.,As for the Heat (29-37), they're coming off a far gr...
Phillies preseason capsule: Window closing for aging veterans
Philadelphia Phillies,2024 record: 95-67 (1st place, NL East).,He gone: RHP Carlos Estevez, RHP Jeff Hoffman, RHP Spencer Turnbull, OF Austin Hays.,New faces: RHP Jordan Romano, OF Max Kepler, LHP Jesus Luzardo, RHP Joe Ross.,Biggest question entering Opening Day: Has the window already closed for t...