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Red Sox look to tighten defense, pitching in finale vs. Mariners
If streaks are made to be broken, the Boston Red Sox have one they are particularly eager to snap: They have allowed at least seven runs in each of their past six games.,The next chance for Boston's pitchers to stage a turnaround comes Wednesday afternoon when the Red Sox host the Seattle Mariners i...
White Sox aim to end 16-game skid in finale with Royals
The number 16 is anything but sweet for the slumping Chicago White Sox.,Then again, there has been little to savor at any point this season for a club that's 56 games under .500.,Chicago has lost a franchise-worst 16 straight games and been swept in 16 series. The White Sox will try to keep both num...
Royals rally in 8th, hand White Sox record 16th straight loss
Vinnie Pasquantino delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth and Michael Wacha pitched seven strong innings as the visiting Kansas City Royals defeated the White Sox 4-3 on Tuesday, extending Chicago's losing streak to a franchise-record 16 games.,The White Sox previously lost 15 in a row sp...
Mariners use five-run 5th to down Red Sox
Dylan Moore's three-run double highlighted a five-run fifth inning that helped the visiting Seattle Mariners defeat the Boston Red Sox 10-6 on Tuesday., ,Seattle sent 11 batters to the plate in the fifth, which included three hits, two errors, two walks and a hit batter. Moore's two-out double gave ...
Orioles trade for White Sox DH Eloy Jimenez
The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league left-handed pitcher Trey McGough on Tuesday.,Injuries have hampered Jimenez, 27, across his six-year career. He has never played in more than 122 games in a season. Jimene...
Red Sox add bullpen help with trades for RHPs Luis Garcia, Lucas Sims
The Boston Red Sox added some much-needed bullpen help by acquiring right-hander Lucas Sims from the Cincinnati Reds then adding another right-hander, Luis Garcia, from the Los Angeles Angels at the trade deadline Tuesday.,The Red Sox sent minor league right-hander Ovis Portes to the Reds in exchang...
Royals land Paul DeJong from White Sox, Lucas Erceg from A’s
Rare buyers at the MLB trade deadline, the Kansas City Royals acquired shortstop Paul DeJong from the Chicago White Sox and right-handed reliever Lucas Erceg from the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday.,The Royals sent right-handed pitcher Jarold Rosado to the White Sox and right-handed pitchers Mason Bar...
Phillies add White Sox LHP Tanner Banks, ship Gregory Soto to O's
The Philadelphia Phillies modified their bullpen during Tuesday's trade deadline by acquiring left-hander Tanner Banks from the Chicago White Sox and sending fellow lefty Gregory Soto to the Baltimore Orioles.,Philadelphia traded away minor league infielder William Bergolla in the Chicago deal and a...
Reports: Orioles trade for White Sox DH Eloy Jimenez
The Baltimore Orioles traded for Chicago White Sox outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez on Tuesday, multiple sources reported.,Baltimore's return in the deal is so far unknown.,Injuries have hampered Jimenez across his six-year career. He has never played in over 122 games in a season. Jimenez ...
Guardians trade for Giants RHP Alex Cobb
The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Alex Cobb from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Jacob Bresnahan and a player to be named later.,Cobb, 36, has not pitched in a major league game this season following offseason surgery on his left hip. In ...
Reports: Royals land Paul DeJong from White Sox, Lucas Erceg from A’s
Rare buyers at the MLB trade deadline, the Kansas City Royals acquired shortstop Paul DeJong from the Chicago White Sox and right-handed reliever Lucas Erceg from the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, multiple reports said.,The returns in both deals were not yet known.,DeJong is switching dugouts Tuesda...
Three Biggest Threats To Kansas City Chiefs AFC Throne
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking for their third straight Super Bowl championship, but they need to win the AFC first. These three teams pose as their biggest threat....
Red Sox acquire reliever Lucas Sims from Reds
The Boston Red Sox acquired reliever Lucas Sims from the Cincinnati Reds ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.,The Red Sox sent minor league right-hander Ovis Portes to the Reds in exchange.,Sims, 30, is 1-4 with a 3.57 ERA and one save in 43 appearances out of the Cincinnati bullpen this season. The r...
Atlanta United sign designated player Alexey Miranchuk
Atlanta United announced the signing Tuesday of Russian midfielder Alexey Miranchuk as a designated player.,He arrives from Italian Serie A side Atalanta and is under contract through 2027 with an option for 2028.,Miranchuk, 28, can help the United replace Thiago Almada, who was recently transferred...
Sixers sign 'playoff-tested' veteran Reggie Jackson
The Philadelphia 76ers signed 13-year veteran guard Reggie Jackson on Tuesday. ,Terms were not disclosed but The Philadelphia Inquirer reported it was a one-year deal for $3.3 million.,"Reggie is a playoff-tested veteran who brings leadership and experience to our backcourt," Sixers president of bas...
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. aims to stay hot vs. reeling White Sox
The skidding Chicago White Sox traded closer Michael Kopech to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday as part of a three-team deal that also sent right-hander Erick Fedde and outfielder Tommy Pham to the St. Louis Cardinals.,The White Sox unquestionably are sellers. They are long out of postseason conten...
Rangers bid to pick up steam in encounter vs. Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers are overhauling their roster with multiple moves as Tuesday's trade deadline nears.,Meanwhile, they are playing a three-game series that continues Tuesday, with the host Cardinals starting Lance Lynn (5-4, 4.17 ERA) and the Rangers countering with fellow rig...
James Paxton faces M's to start second Red Sox stint
It's probably safe to assume the Boston Red Sox liked what they saw in left-hander James Paxton while losing to him and the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 21 because five days later they traded for him.,Paxton, who spent last year with Boston, will make his first start for the Red Sox this season on Tu...
Bobby Witt Jr., Royals hand White Sox 15th straight loss
Bobby Witt Jr. went 4-for-5 and drilled a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning as the visiting Kansas City Royals defeated the White Sox 8-5 on Monday, sending Chicago to a single-season franchise-record 15th straight loss.,Kansas City erupted for six runs in the eighth, sending nine batters to ...
Red Sox use big third inning to speed past Mariners 14-7
Masataka Yoshida hit a two-run home run to highlight a seven-run third inning that carried the Boston Red Sox to a 14-7 victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series.,Yoshida's home run, his fifth of the season, was one of eight hits in the inning, f...