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Cards give rookie P Michael McGreevy a chance to show his stuff vs. Pirates
The St. Louis Cardinals are giving many young players an opportunity to advance themselves during this transition year, and rookie pitcher Michael McGreevy is taking full advantage.,McGreevy (5-2, 4.26 ERA) is 3-0 with a 3.38 ERA in four August starts. The right-hander has worked six innings in each...
Royals look to ride offensive outburst into clash vs. White Sox
After prevailing in a series finale that took them in several directions, the Kansas City Royals will visit the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a three-game set.,Firmly in contention for an American League wild-card spot, Kansas City swept a three-game set from the visiting White ...
Mets try to fix 'little things' and not lose more ground to Phillies
The New York Mets were 10 outs away Sunday from completing a rare road sweep of the Atlanta Braves, maintaining their lead in the race for the final National League wild-card spot and arriving home with plenty of momentum for a pivotal division series against the Philadelphia Phillies.,But a late st...
Jays expect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in lineup in series vs. Twins
The Toronto Blue Jays could have All-Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. back in full-time action at some point during their three-game series that opens Monday night against the visiting Minnesota Twins.,Guerrero had not played since last Monday, when he left early with inflammation in his lef...
Inconsistent Yankees turn to steady rookie Cam Schlittler vs. Nats
Rookie Cam Schlittler was nearly perfect in his seventh career start and the New York Yankees were riding the highs of eight wins in 10 games last Wednesday.,What followed was a frustrating weekend for the Yankees at home against the Boston Red Sox. Schlittler will be on the mound Monday night when ...
Injury-plagued Braves try to turn around season in opener vs. Marlins
Since winning the World Series in 2021, the Atlanta Braves have not won a playoff series.,Worse yet, this year's Braves are on pace to miss the postseason for the first time since 2017.,The Braves on Monday are set to start a 10-game road trip -- three at the Miami Marlins, four at the Philadelphia ...
Fresh off series win, Red Sox take aim at Orioles
The Boston Red Sox didn't get everything they wanted while in New York to face the Yankees, but they still ought to be encouraged entering their next series.,That begins Monday night against the host Baltimore Orioles to start a four-game series.,"Three out of four, that's the business we're in," Re...
Guardians feel 'urgency' to win heading into series vs. Rays
A 10-game losing streak from June 26 through July 6 put the Cleveland Guardians' postseason chances on the rocks.,Going 1-5 on a trip against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers over the last week likely ended their playoff aspirations.,Cleveland returns home Monday to begin a three-game seri...
Athletics: LHP Jacob Lopez dealing with left forearm tightness
Athletics rookie pitching standout Jacob Lopez was diagnosed with left forearm tightness after his uncharacteristic rough outing on Sunday, manager Mark Kotsay said following the 11-4 loss to the host Seattle Mariners.,Lopez fell to 7-7 with a 4.08 ERA after allowing nine runs on six hits -- includi...
Reports: Michigan to start true freshman QB and prized recruit Bryce Underwood
True freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, the top national recruit in the Class of 2025, will start for the Michigan Wolverines in the season opener at home Saturday night against New Mexico, according to multiple media reports.,Michigan is expected to make an official announcement on Monday, per t...
100 Thieves knocks out LYON at LTA North Split 3
Following weeks of elimination-free competition, there was an elimination for the second straight day at the League of Legends Championship of The Americas North Split 3 in Los Angeles on Sunday.,After finishing the pick-and-play phase tied for seventh place out of eight teams, 100 Thieves kept its ...
Reports: Eagles bring back OT Fred Johnson via trade with Jags
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring offensive tackle Fred Johnson, a member of its Super Bowl championship team last season, from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, according to multiple media reports on Sunday night.,Johnson, 28, had signed a one-year contract with Jack...
President Trump to attend Ryder Cup, backs Keegan Bradley as playing captain
Keegan Bradley has received resounding support from American players to be the playing captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Now, someone in a far higher office is in Bradley's corner.,President Donald Trump posted to his social media platform Sunday to endorse Bradley for the 12-man team.,"Keegan Bra...
Team Falcons repeat as Esports World Cup club champions
Team Falcons successfully defended their title and collected $7 million in capturing the Club Championship of Esports World Cup 2025 on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia.,The Saudi Arabian club entered the most events of the 25 tournaments over seven weeks in Riyadh, won one event (Overwatch 2) and ea...
Bill Belichick's debut UNC season will be documented in Hulu series
After an earlier project fell through, there indeed will be a docuseries covering Bill Belichick's first season as North Carolina head football coach this fall.,Belichick, a first-time college coach who won a record six Super Bowls as head coach of the New England Patriots, told the team in a clip p...
Reports: Robby Ashford named Wake Forest's starting QB
Well-traveled Robby Ashford has been named the starting quarterback at Wake Forest, according to multiple reports on Sunday.,Demon Deacons coach Jake Dickert reportedly announced the news to the team.,Ashford, a former starter at Auburn, beat out DeShawn Purdie for the gig.,Wake Forest opens the sea...
Stewart Cink wins second straight Ally Challenge in playoff
It took a ferocious finish and 55 holes to do it, but Stewart Cink came away with his second straight victory at the Ally Challenge on Sunday in Grand Blanc, Mich.,Cink shot a 4-under-par 68 to finish level with South Africa's Ernie Els, who entered the day as the leader. On the first playoff hole a...
Sun, Liberty trending in opposite directions ahead of final matchup
Tina Charles leads the suddenly hot Connecticut Sun into New York to meet the suddenly struggling Liberty on Monday night.,Connecticut (9-27) has pulled out of the WNBA basement, and its three-game winning streak -- albeit modest -- is the second-longest active streak in the WNBA (behind the Las Veg...
Tommy Fleetwood secures elusive first PGA victory to win FedEx Cup title
ATLANTA -- Asked and now answered., ,Empathically., ,Stop questioning Tommy Fleetwood about finally getting his first PGA Tour victory. He got his win, after so many close calls, in a big way. The Englishman captured the FedEx Cup championship with a victory in the Tour Championship at East Lake Gol...
Christian Rasmussen passes Alex Palou, grabs maiden win at Milwaukee
Alex Palou may have locked up his third straight IndyCar Series championship already, but Christian Rasmussen wasn't fazed when he passed Palou for the lead late in the race and held on to win his first IndyCar title at the Snap-on 250 on Sunday in West Allis, Wis.,Rasmussen, a 25-year-old from Denm...