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Cubs intend to extend crosstown dominance over White Sox
The Chicago Cubs have had little trouble with the Chicago White Sox over the last two seasons -- a trend the club wants to prolong in their Rivalry Weekend opener Friday afternoon against the visiting South Siders.,The Cubs have won five straight in the crosstown rivalry and taken seven of eight sin...
Red Sox's Garrett Crochet, Braves' Chris Sale to duel in opener
A battle of ace left-handers is on tap for Friday night as Garrett Crochet's Boston Red Sox face old friend Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves in the opener of a three-game weekend series in Boston.,"It's going to be a fun night," said Red Sox manager Alex Cora said.. "Obviously, hate to face Chris, ...
'Full-circle moment' as Paige Buckers opens Wings career vs. Lynx
Paige Bueckers grew up just outside of Minneapolis, where she shined at basketball and admired the Minnesota Lynx.,Now, Bueckers is about to make her WNBA debut against the team she grew up watching. The Dallas Wings selected her with the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft, and she is eager to ...
White Sox claim INF Vinny Capra from Brewers
The Chicago White Sox claimed infielder Vinny Capra off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.,Capra, 28, was designated for assignment by the Brewers last week and will move into Chicago's open 40-man roster spot, with an additional move needed to get him onto the active roster.,Capra was ...
Nick Martinez, Reds dominate White Sox
Will Benson went 2-for-3 with three RBIs for the Cincinnati Reds, who snapped a three-game skid with a 7-1 win against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Thursday.,Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez (2-4) was perfect through seven innings, allowing just two hits and striking out three.,Starter Bryse...
Inter Miami extend D Jordi Alba through 2027
Inter Miami CF signed defender Jordi Alba to a contract extension through the 2027 season on Thursday.,The Spanish left back has five goals and 19 assists in 46 MLS matches (39 starts) since joining Miami in July 2023. He was an MLS All-Star and MLS Best XI selection in 2024.,"I'm happy to renew my ...
Twins' Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton collide, exit game vs. Orioles
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa and center fielder Byron Buxton left Thursday afternoon's game against the host Baltimore Orioles following a collision in the bottom of the third inning.,The duo was pursuing Cedric Mullins' pop-up in shallow center field when Buxton made the catch before the...
GM survey: Napheesa Collier MVP, Lynx to win title
Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier is favored to win MVP honors and lead her Lynx to the WNBA title, according to the results of the league's annual survey of general managers released Thursday.,Collier was runner-up for the award last season, when she earned Defensive Player of the Year honors and ...
White Sox looking for rare road sweep at Reds
The Chicago White Sox haven't had much to celebrate since their 93-win season in 2021.,The past week for the club has been one of the best stretches since that season. Ahead of their series finale on Thursday afternoon against the Cincinnati Reds, the White Sox have won four of their last five games...
Tigers sweep Red Sox as Justyn-Henry Malloy delivers walk-off hit
Pinch hitter Justyn-Henry Malloy hit a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth as the host Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep with a 6-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.,Andy Ibanez drew a leadoff walk, stole second and moved to third on an error prior to Malloy's two-ou...
White Sox double up Reds for third consecutive win
Davis Martin threw 6 2/3 quality innings and Lenyn Sosa and Michael A. Taylor homered, propelling the visiting Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.,Martin (2-4) allowed just one run on seven hits and no walks while striking out five. Luis Robert Jr. reached base ...
Tai Baribo's second-half goals shoot Union past Galaxy
Tai Baribo scored two goals, including the game winner in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time, as the Philadelphia Union rallied for a 3-2 victory Wednesday while keeping the Los Angeles Galaxy winless on the season.,Nathan Harriel also scored a goal for the Union (8-3-2, 26 points), who i...
Tigers sweep BoSox as Justyn-Henry Malloy delivers the walk-off hit
Pinch hitter Justyn-Henry Malloy hit a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth as the host Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep with a 6-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.,Andy Ibanez drew a leadoff walk, stole second and moved to third on an error prior to Malloy's two-ou...
Comprehensive Deion Sanders documentary coming to Netflix in 2026
Deion Sanders, the former NFL star and current University of Colorado coach, is headed to Netflix next.,A three-part documentary, "PRIME TIME," is set for a 2026 release, the streaming network announced on Wednesday.,Currently in production, the show will cover Sanders' story as a two-sport athlete ...
Red Sox place starter Tanner Houck (forearm) on 15-day injured list
The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Tanner Houck on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of a right flexor pronator strain.,The move is retroactive to Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Red Sox recalled right-hander Cooper Criswell from Triple-A Worcester.,Houck yielded 11 runs, nine h...
5-star Jermaine Bishop Jr. commits to Texas, eyes 2-way role
Five-star prospect Jermaine Bishop Jr. committed to Texas in the Class of 2026 on Wednesday, giving the Longhorns a potential two-way player.,The 247Sports composite lists him as the No. 8 athlete in the nation, and he covets the chance to put his name in the same conversation as Travis Hunter, who ...
White Sox face Reds, look for third straight victory
After picking up a rare victory away from home, the Chicago White Sox will look to win a third straight game for the first time this season when they visit the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.,Chicago improved to 4-17 on the road with a 5-1 triumph over the Reds in 10 innings on Tuesday. The seco...
Tigers' Tarik Skubal looks to continue torrid run in finale vs. Red Sox
Tarik Skubal might be even better than he was last season. ,Considering Skubal was the runaway choice for the American League Cy Young Award last year, that's a scary thought for opposing batters.,Skubal, who has been on an amazing run, will take the mound for the Detroit Tigers in the series finale...
White Sox break through in 10th, sink Reds
The Chicago White Sox scored four runs in the 10th inning, capped by Miguel Vargas' three-run homer, to beat the host Cincinnati Reds 5-1 on Tuesday night.,Chase Meidroth singled home the go-ahead run with two outs in the 10th inning off Reds closer Emilio Pagan (0-2), before Vargas' knockout blow, ...
Josh Jung powers Rangers past reeling Rockies
Josh Jung accounted for all the scoring with two home runs to back the solid pitching of Jack Leiter as the Texas Rangers defeated the hapless Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Tuesday in the middle game of a three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers won their fourth game in a row and the...