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Dodgers place RHP Evan Phillips (forearm) on IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Evan Phillips on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with forearm discomfort. ,The club recalled RHP Matt Sauer to replace Phillips on the 26-man roster. ,Phillips, 30, last pitched Monday against the Miami Marlins. He has yet to post a record or ERA in 5 2/...
Rangers place OF Kevin Pillar (back) on injured list
The Texas Rangers placed veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his lower back.,The team planned to announce a corresponding roster move prior to Thursday's game but will play with 25 players in Boston on Wednesday night.,Pillar, 36, was the Opening...
Reds place 3B Noelvi Marte (oblique) on IL
The Cincinnati Reds placed third baseman Noelvi Marte on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left oblique strain. ,In a corresponding move, the club recalled outfielder Rece Hinds from Triple-A Louisville. ,Marte's IL stint is retroactive to Monday. He was scratched minutes before Tuesday night...
Rory McIlroy, loaded field chase Truist title at unfamiliar course
FLOURTOWN, Pa. -- As the golf calendar crescendos to the second major of the year, the PGA Tour's best get one more tune-up on an unfamiliar course.,Quail Hollow, usually the site of the Truist Championship, will instead host next week's PGA Championship. Subbing in this week is the Wissahickon Cour...
Guardians' eight-run inning fuels victory over Nationals
Carlos Santana ripped a three-run double during an eight-run sixth inning to help the Cleveland Guardians notch an 8-6 victory over the host Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon.,Gabriel Arias had four hits and Angel Martinez contributed a tiebreaking two-run single as Cleveland took two of t...
Alpine benches Jack Doohan for at least 5 races, team president out
The Alpine Formula One team is facing massive changes, with the replacement of a driver and the resignation of its team principal.,Alpine announced Wednesday that Franco Colapinto will take the place of Jack Doohan for the next five weekends, hoping to find better results for a team anchored by Pier...
Jaguars cut WR Gabe Davis, take $20.3M cap hit
The Jacksonville Jaguars released wide receiver Gabe Davis on Wednesday in a move that will see the team absorb a $20.3 million dead cap hit.,Davis signed a three-year, $39 million contract in March 2024. His $1.5 million salary for 2025 and $10 million signing bonus were fully guaranteed, however, ...
Stories of redemption abound as Angels host Blue Jays
Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward has struggled to find the same results he achieved at the plate last season, leading him to spend considerable time in the batting cage before the team's home game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in Anaheim, Calif.,Ward went into the game with one...
With reinforcements in tow, Twins aim to pick up speed vs. Orioles
After a lackluster start to the season, the Minnesota Twins appear to be turning things around -- just in time for the return of two of their most important contributors.,Minnesota won its third straight game on Tuesday following a 9-1 rout of the Baltimore Orioles in Minneapolis.,Royce Lewis made h...
Reds visit Braves, ask ace Hunter Greene to stop team's 4-game skid
The Cincinnati Reds will send ace Hunter Greene to the mound on Wednesday, tasking him with trying to try end a four-game losing streak when they meet the Atlanta Braves on the road.,It will be the third game of their four-game series. The Braves won the first two games -- 4-0 on Monday and 2-1 in 1...
Yankees ride momentum of big inning into series finale vs. Padres
During a recent run of close defeats, the New York Yankees were pleased with the quality of their at-bats and felt a big inning was coming.,The Yankees did not necessarily expect to see it against the best bullpen in the major leagues but were thrilled when they erupted for 10 runs in the seventh in...
Yandy Diaz in question as Rays prepare for rematch vs. Phillies
The Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to have their hottest hitter back in the lineup when they host the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in the second contest of their three-game series.,Yandy Diaz felt his right hip tighten up on an awkward swing in the sixth inning of an 8-4 loss to the Phillies in the...
Royals aim to support Michael Wacha vs. White Sox
The Kansas City Royals have struggled to provide much run support for veteran Michael Wacha this season. ,However, they've had just enough offense to continue their recent dominance of the Chicago White Sox this season. ,Winners of four straight and 13 of 15, the Royals will look to be more producti...
Reeling Red Sox look to subdue suddenly productive Rangers
The Boston Red Sox will enter Wednesday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers playing like a team in need of a jolt, but don't expect to see any type of shake up that includes Rafael Devers playing first base., ,Prior to Boston's 6-1 loss to Texas on Tuesday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora reiterated...
Fresh off walk-off victory, Marlins chase series win vs. Dodgers
It is a well-known fact that the Miami Marlins have the lowest payroll in the major leagues.,Yet, the Marlins -- who are set to wrap up a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers -- seem to have a gift for the dramatic.,Miami recorded its majors high-tying fi...
Diamondbacks in position to take second straight series from Mets
Zac Gallen pitched the Arizona Diamondbacks to within one game of a second consecutive series victory over the New York Mets with a 5-1 win Tuesday. Each team will send out a quality arm in an attempt to secure the series finale Wednesday afternoon.,Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly (3-1, 4.06 ERA)...
Mariners starter Bryan Woo looks to continue dominance of A's
Bryan Woo has dominated the Athletics no matter which city the franchise calls home.,The Oakland native will face the Athletics in West Sacramento for the initial time when his Seattle Mariners close a three-game series against the American League West rival on Wednesday afternoon.,Woo is 6-0 with a...
Astros look to end road struggles at Brewers
The road-weary Houston Astros will turn to left-hander Framber Valdez as they try to salvage the final game of the three-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.,Valdez (1-4, 4.39 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Quinn Priester (1-0, 5.79).,Milwaukee clinched the series with ...
Giants look to remain unbeaten in Robbie Ray starts
The San Francisco Giants have every reason to smile when left-hander Robbie Ray trots onto the field.,After all, they've won all seven of Ray's starts this season.,The Giants hope that trend continues on Wednesday afternoon when they play the rubber match of their three-game series against the host ...
Sonny Gray looking to bounce back against Pirates
Coming off his first loss and worst outing of the season, veteran right-hander Sonny Gray will try to keep the St. Louis Cardinals' recent roll going when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon.,The Cardinals are aiming for a three-game sweep and looking to extend their season-high ...