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With focus shifted to wild card, Mariners take on Astros
The Houston Astros can finally relax, at least for the next few days.,The Seattle Mariners, meanwhile, have no such luxury.,Though the Astros (86-72) have a playoff spot secured, the Mariners (81-77) are still fighting to remain alive in the postseason race entering the teams' series finale Wednesda...
Jason Heyward helps Astros top M's, seal AL West title
Jason Heyward delivered a go-ahead two-run homer and the Houston Astros clinched their fourth straight American League West title with a 4-3 win over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.,Josh Hader notched a four-out save for Houston, which overcame a dismal start to the season to capture its s...
Braves 3B Austin Riley (hand) won't return in 2024
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley's broken right hand has not healed sufficiently to enable his return this season.,Manager Brian Snitker announced Tuesday that a CT scan revealed it is too early to remove Riley's cast, ending his year.,The Braves (85-71) are 1 1/2 games out of the final Nat...
Alabama A&M-Florida A&M postponed due to Tropical Storm Helene
Florida A&M has postponed Saturday's home game against Alabama A&M due to the approach of Tropical Storm Helene, the school announced Tuesday.,The game instead will be played Friday, Nov. 29, now marking the end of the regular season for both teams.,The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurrica...
O’s activate 1B Ryan Mountcastle, option Eloy Jimenez to Triple-A
The Baltimore Orioles activated first baseman Ryan Mountcastle from the 10-day injured list Tuesday after he missed a month due to a sprained left wrist.,In a corresponding move, the Orioles optioned designated hitter Eloy Jimenez to Triple-A Norfolk.,Mountcastle, 27, is back in time for a critical ...
Coach: 'No need' to name Justin Fields Steelers’ long-term starter yet
The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of five 3-0 teams in the NFL, but their quarterback situation remains up for discussion.,Steelers coach Mike Tomlin indicated the team will "have a decision to make" when Russell Wilson recovers from a calf injury and becomes available for the first-string job again.,...
Celtics C Kristaps Porzingis targets December return
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is targeting a December return from offseason ankle surgery.,"The expectation is sometime in December," he told ESPN on Tuesday. "But I'm feeling really good and I'm working towards hopefully playing earlier than that.",The original timetable for his return f...
Astros’ Yordan Alvarez (knee sprain) to miss Mariners series
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said after Monday night's game that All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez would not play during their current three-game series against the Seattle Mariners due to a knee sprain.,However, the manager is hopeful that Alvarez can return for the final regular-season series a...
How Every MLB Playoff Team Can Win 2024 World Series
Every team in the MLB Playoffs has a serious chance of contending for the World Series this year. Here's how every playoff team can win the championship....
Mariners aim to chip away at Astros' lead in AL West
The Mariners' fate in the playoff race is beyond their control, but for now, Seattle is keeping the pressure on the first-place Houston Astros in the American League West.,After thwarting a potential division-clinching win by the Astros on Monday, the Mariners will aim to pull within three games of ...
Mariners prevent Astros from clinching AL West, prevail 6-1
Bryce Miller stymied the host Houston Astros by logging seven scoreless innings on Monday as the Seattle Mariners gained ground in the American League playoff race with a 6-1 win. ,Jorge Polanco, Julio Rodriguez and Randy Arozarena each had an RBI double for Seattle (81-76), which closed within 1 1/...
M's prevent Astros from clinching AL West, prevail 6-1
Bryce Miller stymied the host Houston Astros by logging seven scoreless innings on Monday as the Seattle Mariners gained ground in the American League playoff race with a 6-1 win. ,Jorge Polanco, Julio Rodriguez and Randy Arozarena each had an RBI double for Seattle (81-76), which closed within 1 1/...
49ers DT Javon Hargrave (triceps) could miss rest of season
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave requires surgery that likely will be season-ending after partially tearing his right triceps, coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday.,Hargrave sustained the injury during San Francisco's 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.,"It's a big (loss)," S...
Reports: Chargers RT Joe Alt (knee) likely out vs. Chiefs
Chargers rookie right tackle Joe Alt may miss Los Angeles' home game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday with a sprained MCL, ESPN reported Monday.,The fifth overall pick of this year's NFL draft, Alt sustained the injury during the fourth quarter of the Chargers' 20-10 loss at the Pittsburgh S...
Report: X-rays negative for Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle)
X-rays on the ankle of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert came back negative after the game, NFL Network reported Monday.,Herbert will continue to be monitored this week, per the report.,He hobbled off the field in the third quarter of Sunday's 20-10 road loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers...
With 4th straight division title in sight, Astros take on Mariners
The Houston Astros can clinch the American League West title at the expense of the Seattle Mariners, who essentially have no room for error when it comes to their postseason chances.,The host Astros look to claim a fourth straight division crown as early as Monday night, when they open a three-game ...
Paul Broadhurst prevails at Pebble Beach for second win of season
Englishman Paul Broadhurst grinded out an even-par 72 at Pebble Beach Golf Links to win the PURE Insurance Championship on Sunday in Pebble Beach, Calif.,Broadhurst opened the day with a five-shot lead on the field after firing a round of 64 on Saturday. He made key par saves down the stretch to fin...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) in walking boot after exiting Steelers loss
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert hobbled off the field in the third quarter of Sunday's 20-10 road loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers due to soreness from a previous ankle injury and was seen in a walking boot after the game.,The NFL Network reported that Herbert was in a walking boot fo...
Cam Smith, Ripper GC win LIV Golf Team Championship
Cameron Smith and Ripper GC won a LIV Golf team title for their native Australia, not to mention boatloads of cash for themselves.,The all-Australian team of Smith, Lucas Herbert, Matt Jones and Marc Leishman edged 4Aces GC and won the LIV Golf Team Championship on Sunday outside Dallas, bringing a ...
Zach Neto (two HRs, six RBIs) powers Angels past Astros
Zach Neto had six RBIs on a two-run homer, a solo shot, and a three-run double in the ninth inning off Houston closer Josh Hader as the Los Angeles Angels posted a wild 9-8 victory over the Astros on Sunday.,After losing the first three of this four-game set, Los Angeles (63-93) trailed 4-0 after fi...