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Report: Cubs releasing reliever Hector Neris
The Chicago Cubs are releasing reliever Hector Neris and plan to call up fellow right-hander Jack Neely, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Neris, who recently was designated for assignment, signed a one-year, $9 million contract in the offseason that also had a $9 million team option for 2025.,That would ha...
No. 1 Jannik Sinner tests positive for steroid, won't be banned
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner twice tested positive for a banned substance in March but will not be suspended because he was not at fault, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Tuesday.,The samples the Italian submitted at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells on March 10 and March 18...
Braves, INF Gio Urshela agree to contract
The Braves and infielder Gio Urshela made a deal on Tuesday, with Atlanta signing him to a contract to replace injured third baseman Austin Riley.,Riley was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Monday. He is expected to be out six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand.,To m...
Alabama keeps GM Courtney Morgan from USC with hike to $825K salary
Alabama retained general manager Courtney Morgan with a three-year contract averaging at least $825,000 following interest from other power conference teams, according to multiple reports. ,CBS Sports and ESPN reported Morgan, considered an ace in the recruiting and player personnel role made more p...
Blues swipe pair of RFAs from Oilers
Defenseman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway are joining the Blues after the Edmonton Oilers declined the option to match the offer sheets extended by St. Louis last week. ,The restricted free agents head to St. Louis, and the Oilers will receive the Blues' second- and third-round draft pick...
Milwaukee Bucks Snubbed by NBA Christmas Day Slate is Absolutely Disrespectful
The NBA revealed their Christmas Day schedule for 2024, which oddly excluded Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. ...
Bryce Miller looks to halt Mariners' slide in crucial start vs. Dodgers
Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller will match his season start total from a standout rookie campaign on Tuesday, although he already has improved on some impressive marks from a year ago. ,Miller will take the mound on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday with a 9-7 record and...
White Sox hope to keep heat on wild-card-aspiring Giants
The Chicago White Sox will call upon pride and the inspiration of two local talents when they continue a three-game road series against the playoff-contending San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.,The visitors had an early lead and made a late rally in the series opener on Monday, but both went for...
Bailey Ober, Twins shoot to slow Padres' momentum
The San Diego Padres own the best record in the major leagues since the All-Star break, 21-6, after earning a 5-3 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Monday.,The Padres will try to continue their run on Tuesday against Minnesota in the middle contest of a three-game series.,The Monday result al...
A's attempt to continue recent surge against Rays
Despite sitting near the bottom of the American League standings, the Oakland Athletics appear intent on finishing the season on a high note.,The A's will look to build on their momentum when they continue a four-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.,Oakland won the series open...
Angels keep looking but still can't find offense
Heading into the middle contest of a three-game series against the host Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Angels continue to struggle on offense.,After falling 5-3 on Monday, the Angels have scored fewer than four runs in seven straight games, losing six of them.,Prior to his team's lat...
With help on the way, Astros look to top Red Sox again
Immediately after announcing that veteran right-hander Justin Verlander would return to the rotation for the first time in more than two months to start the Wednesday finale of a three-game series against the visiting Boston Red Sox, Astros manager Joe Espada on Monday closed the book on another pot...
Rangers, with hopes all but lost, chase another win over Pirates
Less than a year after winning the World Series, the Texas Rangers are beginning to sound as if they are conceding they will miss the playoffs this season.,The Rangers enter their Tuesday game against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 11 games behind the Houston Astros for first place in the American ...
Mets hope to pick on Orioles' beleaguered 'pen again
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde didn't mince words when asked about his ever-fluid bullpen Monday afternoon.,"I'm kind of searching for guys to get outs in the back third of the game right now," Hyde said.,A few hours later, Hyde's search grew both clearer and fuzzier.,The Orioles will look t...
Reds chase first road series win over Blue Jays
The Cincinnati Reds will look to win a series in Toronto for the first time when they face the Blue Jays on Tuesday night in the middle game of a three-game set.,Prior to a 6-3 victory over Toronto on Monday that opened a seven-game trip, Cincinnati had dropped nine of the 12 games it played across ...
Can hot-hitting Adrian Del Castillo continue to carry D-backs?
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie catcher Adrian Del Castillo will be hard-pressed to top his Monday performance.,Del Castillo -- playing a major league game in his hometown of Miami for the first time -- belted a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs in Arizona's 9-6 win over the Marlins. The te...
Jackson Merrill clears bases as Padres down Twins
Jackson Merrill's three-run double snapped a third-inning tie and put the San Diego Padres ahead to stay Monday night as they started a three-game series by beating the visiting Minnesota Twins 5-3.,Michael King (11-6) got the win after pitching six innings and allowing two runs on four hits with th...
Dodgers activate INFs Max Muncy, Tommy Edman from IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated third baseman Max Muncy and infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman from the injured list on Monday prior to their three-game series opener against the visiting Seattle Mariners.,Muncy returned to the Dodgers' lineup right away, batting seventh and manning third base on Mo...
USC picks Miller Moss as next QB1
Southern California will enter the 2024 season with Miller Moss as its starting quarterback, coach Lincoln Riley announced Monday.,Moss steps into the Los Angeles limelight after spending three years as a backup quarterback for the Trojans.,In five games of limited action last year, Moss completed 4...
Astros RHP Justin Verlander (neck) to return Wednesday vs. Red Sox
Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will return from the injured list to start Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox, Houston manager Joe Espada confirmed Monday.,Verlander has been sidelined since June 9 with neck soreness. The three-time Cy Young Award winner and former MV...