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Nationals, A's intent on getting on track in series opener
The Washington Nationals look to stop a five-game losing streak when they open a three-game series against the visiting Athletics on Tuesday.,Washington was outscored 38-14 while it was swept by the first-place Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend and has lost 17 of its past 24 games.,"We've just got ...
Novak Djokovic WDs from Cincinnati Open
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the upcoming ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati, giving himself no hard-court tune-ups before the U.S. Open.,The ATP officially listed Djokovic's withdrawal from Cincinnati as "non-medical," while he cited a groin injury for his absence from the Canadian Open that...
Orioles activate INF/OF Vidal Brujan, LHP Cade Povich
The Baltimore Orioles activated infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan after he was claimed off waivers Sunday and brought back left-hander Cade Povich from the injured list.,In corresponding moves, the Orioles optioned right-hander Houston Roth and outfielder Jordyn Adams to Triple-A Norfolk.,Brujan, 27...
Ally Watt becomes first Denver Summit FC player after trade
Denver Summit FC will not make its NWSL debut until next season, but the new franchise has its first player after acquiring forward Ally Watt from the Orlando Pride, ESPN reported Monday.,Watt will not depart Orlando immediately since her new club loaned her back to the Pride after the transaction b...
Braves 3B Austin Riley returns to IL with ab strain
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley headed back to the 10-day injured list on Monday with a strained lower abdominal muscle.,Riley, 28, returned to the lineup on July 25 after missing two weeks with a right abdominal strain.,He exited Sunday's 4-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds in the MLB Speedw...
ATP relocating tournament from Serbia to Greece
The ATP Tour announced Monday that the Nov. 2-8 tournament in Belgrade, Serbia, is relocating to Athens, Greece.,No official reason was given. Serbian media reported that Novak Djokovic and his family, who run the tournament, are behind the move.,The 24-time Grand Slam champion recently expressed hi...
Report: Jaguars signing veteran DT Austin Johnson
The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing veteran defensive tackle Austin Johnson, NFL Network reported on Monday.,Johnson, 31, has played in 131 NFL games (56 starts) since being drafted in the second round by Tennessee in 2016.,He recorded 19 tackles and the first two interceptions of his career in 15 ...
Atlanta United acquire Colombian M Steven Alzate
Atlanta United acquired Colombian midfielder Steven Alzate from English second-tier side Hull City on Monday.,Alzate, 26, arrives on a reported $2 million transfer fee and is under contract through the 2030 season.,"We're excited to sign Steven and look forward to welcoming him to the club and the c...
2025 College Football Preview: Four Huge Storylines That Could Shake the Sport
Penn State faces pressure, Clemson looks to rebound, and Navy eyes the College Football Playoff. Here are four storylines that will shape the 2025 college football season....
Dodgers turn to Tyler Glasnow to face Cardinals
After salvaging the final two series of a nine-game road trip, the Los Angeles Dodgers will return home Monday night to face the St. Louis Cardinals, bringing their modest haul from last week's trade deadline with them.,The Dodgers added right-handers Brock Stewart and Paul Gervase, as well as outfi...
Padres look to stay hot in opener vs. Diamondbacks
The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks, two of the more active teams at the trade deadline last week, will have a different look on Monday evening when they meet in the opener of a three-game series in Phoenix.,The teams enter on divergent paths, however. The Padres have won seven of eight ga...
Road warriors? Rays will need to be entering opener vs. Angels
The Tampa Bay Rays will begin a pivotal two-week West Coast trip on Monday night when they open a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.,Tampa Bay, which is just 8-22 over its last 30 games, enters the series five games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final wild-card sp...
Blue Jays bid to get back on track in opener vs. Rockies
The Toronto Blue Jays have stumbled a bit since soaring to the top of the American League East by winning 19 of 23 games.,Toronto has lost six of its last eight contests to see its lead in the division dwindle to three games. ,The Blue Jays can turn things around when they begin a three-game series ...
Yankees' Max Fried takes aim at Rangers for first time in career
The slumping New York Yankees will turn to ace left-hander Max Fried to help snap a three-game losing streak when they play the Texas Rangers on Monday night in Arlington, Texas.,Fried (12-4, 2.62 ERA) will be countered in the opener of a three-game series by left-handed workhorse Patrick Corbin (6-...
Michael Soroka embraces 'new life' ahead of Cubs' debut vs. Reds
Michael Soroka is scheduled to make his Chicago Cubs debut when the right-hander takes the mound against the visiting Cincinnati Reds in the opener of the teams' three-game series on Monday night.,Soroka (3-8, 4.87 ERA) was acquired from the Washington Nationals on Wednesday for the No. 13 and 14 pr...
Braves return after disappointing trip to host MLB-best Brewers
One of baseball's hottest teams and offenses will look to continue a torrid stretch on Monday as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers take on the Atlanta Braves in the opener of a three-game series.,Winners in six of seven games, Milwaukee (67-44) owns Major League Baseball's best record.,In a sweep of Wa...
For starters, Mets need more innings with Guardians up next
Sean Manaea has yet to exceed five innings or 86 pitches in any of his four starts this season.,For the New York Mets, there's no better time for Manaea to change that trend than Monday night.,The left-hander will attempt to provide some much-needed length when the Mets open a three-game series agai...
Division-leading Phillies like view with Orioles visiting
The Philadelphia Phillies are back in first place in the National League East and the ultimate task is staying there.,The Phillies hold a half-game lead over the New York Mets as they enter a three-game home series against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.,Philadelphia took two of three from th...
Red Sox having fun at home as Royals come to Fenway
The Boston Red Sox will have plenty of momentum and a rested bullpen when they open a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Monday.,Boston completed a three-game sweep by beating the visiting Houston Astros 6-1 on Sunday, running its winning streak to five games. The Red Sox h...
Pirates' Johan Oviedo set to return from 2-year absence to face Giants
Nearly two years after he last pitched in a major league game, Johan Oviedo is ready to return to the Pittsburgh Pirates.,The 27-year-old right-hander will get the start on Monday against the visiting San Francisco Giants and veteran Justin Verlander.,The teams are set to open a three-game series af...