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F Arnau Farnos signs first-team contract with NYCFC
New York City FC signed forward Arnau Farnos to a first-team contract through the rest of this season, the team announced Saturday.,The deal also has an option for an extension through the 2027-28 season.,Farnos, 23, previously signed four short-term agreements with the franchise.,"Arnau has taken a...
Surging Cubs count on bullpen ahead of rematch vs. Dodgers
Even with new pitchers in the Chicago Cubs' injury-plagued bullpen, the results remained the same.,The Cubs rallied for a 6-4 win on Friday, with their bullpen covering four scoreless innings and holding the Los Angeles Dodgers to two hits. ,Chicago takes a 10-game winning streak into the middle gam...
Phillies' Zack Wheeler returns to rotation to face hot Braves
Philadelphia ace Zack Wheeler will make his first start since last August when the Phillies bid to snap a 10-game losing streak on Saturday night against the host Atlanta Braves.,The Braves have won nine of their last 10 games and beat the Phillies 5-3 on Friday to open the three-game set between th...
Light-hitting Reds chase 4th straight series win in matchup vs. Tigers
The Cincinnati Reds will look to clinch their fourth consecutive series victory Saturday night when they host the Detroit Tigers in the second contest of a three-game set.,The Reds are off to their best start (17-9) in the first 26 games of the season since beginning 18-8 in 2006. Fueled by a balanc...
Four Teams That Are Winning 2026 NFL Draft So Far
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Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers bid to halt slide in clash vs. Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski as they look to snap a three-game skid when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.,Misiorowski (1-2, 3.04 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Mitch Keller (2-1, 2.79).,Paul Skenes and two relievers combined on a one-hit...
Streaking Yankees set for Astros, await injury news on Giancarlo Stanton
The New York Yankees did not need to worry about their offense on Friday night, but they now face a concern with Giancarlo Stanton's lower right leg.,The team will attempt to produce another big night at the plate and hopes to get good news about Stanton before meeting the Astros in Houston on Satur...
Royals attempt to build steam vs. Angels
The Kansas City Royals entered Saturday as one of four teams that have yet to reach 10 wins this season.,The Royals, however, have shown signs of turning it around after winning of two of three games following an eight-game losing streak.,Kansas City will aim to continue its recent upturn on Saturda...
Carlos Cortes, A's work to flex muscles in rematch vs. Rangers
There will need to be a roster move when Athletics slugger Brent Rooker is activated from the injured list, but it's safe to say that Carlos Cortes isn't going anywhere.,Cortes, 28, has been a pleasant surprise for the Athletics, who will continue their three-game series against the Texas Rangers on...
Rays' Shane McClanahan takes next step on comeback trail as Twins await
Tampa Bay left-hander Shane McClanahan will continue his comeback from two major arm surgeries on Saturday afternoon when the Rays face the Minnesota Twins in the second game of a three-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla. ,McClanahan (1-2, 5.00 ERA), a two-time All-Star, missed over two seasons with...
Mets' Kodai Senga pushes to turn season around vs. Rockies
No player better symbolizes the topsy-turvy nature of the New York Mets than Kodai Senga.,On Saturday afternoon against the visiting Colorado Rockies, the Mets will need the right-hander to snap his slump to ensure New York doesn't risk falling into another tailspin.,Senga (0-3, 8.83 ERA) is slated ...
Noah Schultz aims to channel emotions as White Sox host Nationals
Chicago White Sox rookie left-hander Noah Schultz earned his first major league victory last weekend.,As he aims to win successive starts when he faces the visiting Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon, Schultz is confident he gained perspective, too.,"Calm myself down with nerves and stuff li...
Sizzling second baseman face off as Marlins, Giants meet again
Two second basemen who have demonstrated early on that they're serious about making the National League All-Star team hope to continue fast starts at the other's expense Saturday afternoon when Xavier Edwards and the Miami Marlins once again visit Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants.,Both playe...
Josh Naylor, Mariners raring to race past Cardinals again
According to Baseball Savant's metrics, Seattle's Josh Naylor ranks 350th in sprint speed out of 352 players.,He was slowed even further after fouling a pitch off his foot in the fourth inning Friday in St. Louis, prompting a visit from manager Dan Wilson and trainer Kyle Torgerson.,Imagine the Card...
Blue Jays to use new bullpen approach vs. Guardians
The Toronto Blue Jays will be going to a closer-by-committee if the situation arises Saturday afternoon against the visiting Cleveland Guardians.,Jeff Hoffman has struggled as the closer this season and he was told Friday by manager John Schneider that the team will mix-and-match for now instead of ...
Garrett Crochet ready to face Orioles, end Red Sox skid
The Boston Red Sox had counted on pitching to keep them close in some recent games. But it's going to take the bats to get going for them to make a turnaround.,They carry a four-game losing streak into Saturday afternoon's road game against the Baltimore Orioles.,The Orioles hammered six home runs, ...
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton (calf) considered day-to-day
Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton exited New York's game at Houston on Friday due to right lower leg tightness, but the team is optimistic it isn't a serious injury.,"Just some tightness in his calf," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after New York beat the Astros 12-4. "Hopefully, we got ...
Nathaniel Lowe's walk-off blast ends Reds' rainy win over Tigers
Nathaniel Lowe belted a two-run walk-off home run late Friday night, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-8 victory over the Detroit Tigers.,After Detroit closer Kenley Jansen (0-1) recorded two quick outs in the ninth, Spencer Steer fell behind 0-2 in the count, then singled on a 2-2 pitch. Lowe conn...
Jesus Ferreira ready for reunion as Sounders host FC Dallas
Jesus Ferreira is in his second season with the Seattle Sounders, but he always enjoys playing his old club, FC Dallas.,"There's still, like, butterflies," Ferreira said ahead of the teams' Saturday night match in Seattle. "Going against your childhood club, the club that you grew up your whole life...
Steelers, amid QB uncertainty, select Drew Allar in third round
With Aaron Rodgers yet to commit to extending his career into 2026, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a move to bolster the quarterback position, selecting Penn State's Drew Allar in the third round of the draft on Friday.,The Steelers used the 76th overall selection on Allar, who is coming off a broken ...