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Kyle Bradish flirts with no-hitter as Orioles beat Royals, 6-1
BALTIMORE — If the Orioles keep getting this version of Kyle Bradish, they have their ace back.
The right-hander entered Saturday with a 2.30 ERA across his last four starts. He pitched into the eighth inning in three ...Read more
Matthew Liberatore makes quick work of Braves, helps lead Cardinals to 50th win of season
ST. LOUIS — Given three runs of support by Lars Nootbaar’s homer in the first inning and then a fourth run on Blaze Jordan’s RBI single in the fourth, Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore turned in an outing Saturday...Read more
Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski added to National League roster for All-Star Game
LOS ANGELES — It took an extra week, but Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski finally knows where he's going for the All-Star break.
Wrobleski was added to the National League roster as a replacement for Cincinnati Reds ...Read more
Zack Wheeler turned down MLB's offer to be added to the All-Star Game: 'I'm not going to be disrespected'
DETROIT — Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler declined to be added to the National League All-Star team when approached by MLB on Friday, he said.
“Because they disrespected me, so I’m not going to participate in it,” ...Read more
First Tristan Peters hits for cycle, then he's named an All-Star before White Sox's 1-0 win
CHICAGO — White Sox rookie center fielder Tristan Peters probably couldn’t dream up a better 24-hour period if he tried.
Friday night, he worked his way into Sox annals by becoming the seventh player in franchise ...Read more
Seahawks to be sold to Vinod, Neal Khosla group for $9.6B
SEATTLE — A group headed by the Khosla family — Vinod Khosla and his wife Neeru and son Neal — is set to become the fourth owners in the 51-year history of the Seattle Seahawks.
The price tag is hefty — $9.6 ...Read more
Two homers power Red Sox to 8th consecutive win, best road trip record since '77
The unlikely heroes, and wins, just keep coming for the Boston Red Sox.
With All-Star left-hander Ranger Suarez resting a strained groin, the Red Sox had a rotation spot to fill Saturday. Eduardo Rivera was up to the task...Read more
Why did Hornets trade star LaMelo Ball? Jeff Peterson finally explains reasoning.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An upward trend appeared to be in the works, evidenced by the final stretch of the regular season.
The star point guard’s body even held up better than it had in the previous four years, allowing the...Read more
Esmerlyn Valdez's three-home run day leads Pirates to sweep of Brewers in doubleheader
PITTSBURGH — The Esmerlyn Valdez emergence featured another sparkling chapter Saturday afternoon.
In the first game of a doubleheader at PNC Park, Valdez smacked an opposite-field, seventh-inning grand slam — the ...Read more
Ryan Vilade homers, Ben Williamson posts 4 hits as Rays beat Mariners
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With their second straight win, the Rays earned a series victory over the Seattle Mariners Saturday afternoon with a 6-1 win at Tropicana Field.
Griffin Jax, who entered the game boasting a 2.89 ...Read more
Despite Vitello's ejection, Giants beat Rockies thanks to Schmitt's homer, Mahle's start
SAN FRANCISCO — The focus in San Francisco on Saturday was the future after the Giants selected pitcher Jackson Flora, who attended Foothill High School in Pleasanton, Calif., with the fourth overall pick. For all the ...Read more
Twins give newest pitcher Tommy Nance a proper welcome to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — As Tommy Nance wrapped up his first media session as a Twin, Royce Lewis hovered nearby and waited for the scrum to break up.
“Hey, I’m Royce,” the infielder said as he approached with a hand ...Read more
Zack Wheeler and Philly fans are bothered by his All-Star snub: 'People will regret not picking him'
PHILADELPHIA — All-Star Weekend has arrived in Philadelphia and there has been nothing but love shown to the city — from neighborhood representation at MLB’s All-Star Village to new murals serving as a “love letter...Read more
Adam Hill: Controversy, chaos and inactivity no match for Conor McGregor's popularity
LAS VEGAS — It has been six and a half years since Conor McGregor has won a competitive fight. The Irish superstar and former two-division world champion has not even stepped into the cage in more than five years.
...Read more
Ayo Dosunmu an X factor in Timberwolves backcourt with LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards
LAS VEGAS — Just after he joined the Timberwolves, Ayo Dosunmu had a moment with coach Chris Finch that let him know Minnesota could be a place he spends the next chapter of his career.
“Basically, he just told me go ...Read more
Esmerlyn Valdez's first grand slam pushes the Pirates past the Brewers in the first game of a doubleheader
PITTSBURGH — The Esmerlyn Valdez emergence took on another sparkling moment Saturday afternoon.
With one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh inning, Valdez smacked an opposite field grand slam — the ...Read more
Ira Winderman: Heat pressure points undeniable with Giannis in mix
LAS VEGAS — With Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat have gained an escape valve; when in doubt, have Giannis figure it out.
But by giving up so much in the transaction, the Heat also have created pressure points ...Read more
Sean Keeler: Nuggets waiving Jonas Valanciunas was sign of Kroenkes being smart, not cheap
DENVER — There are battleships hovering around the Strait of Hormuz right now that change direction faster than Jonas Valanciunas can.
Not a knock on the big lug. Honest. The hoops wonks on The Grading The Week staff ...Read more
White Sox's select UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with first pick of MLB draft
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 pick of the MLB draft on Saturday.
Cholowsky, 21, slashed .320/.452/.636 with 10 doubles, 21 home runs, 60 RBIs, 73 runs and a 1.088 ...Read more
David Murphy: Sixers' title hopes still hinge on Joel Embiid. Mike Gansey admitted as much.
PHILADELPHIA — With all due respect to LeBron James, the Sixers’ greatest and most impactful unknown is the same as it has always been.
Mike Gansey acknowledged as much on Thursday.
“Obviously,” the Sixers new ...Read more
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