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Paul Blackburn has been a revelation for the Yankees, but the breakout reliever was off his game in Wednesday’s 6-5, 12-inning loss to the White Sox.

The right-hander, who had the second-best ERA (0.92) of any pitcher ...Read more

NEW YORK — There are few things more demoralizing for New York Mets fans than facing the Atlanta Braves when the NL East foes are sitting in first place in the division. Having to play them right before the trade ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — The Kansas City Royals began Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins with a pair of rare occurrences.

In the third inning, Royals speedster Tyler Tolbert belted a 404-foot home run off Twins All-...Read more

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres are getting winning done.

Somehow, some way.

Their pitching quilt is covering innings as well as could possibly be expected. Maybe better.

“Those guys did their job,” manager Craig...Read more

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays got more dominant pitching on Wednesday, and combined that with a pair of home runs to beat the American League West-leading Rangers, 3-0.

With Casey Legumina opening, Ian Seymour working...Read more

SEATTLE — Jimothy, the beloved Seattle raccoon from the Ballard neighborhood with a short spine, has quickly become a Seattle icon and will be honored with his own promotional night at the Mariners game on Aug. 5.

The ...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — Vita Vea showed up to training camp Wednesday. He wore his No. 50 red jersey, carried a blocking dummy and spent time talking with head coach Todd Bowles and linebackers coach Larry Foote. What he didn’t ...Read more

DETROIT — If this was it, Tarik Skubal tried to make it last.

But all good things come to an end, as the saying goes. And the way Skubal’s latest start went Wednesday afternoon — and specifically the way it went ...Read more

MIAMI — Less than an hour after the Phillies suffered their fourth consecutive series loss after the All-Star break, Bryce Harper threw down the proverbial gauntlet.

“I think we need some help,” Harper said. “I ...Read more

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall’s health is again in limbo for the 49ers’ 2024 first-round pick.

Pearsall’s right knee is being examined after it swelled up only two practices into training camp...Read more

SAN FRANCISCO – Monday’s trade deadline loomed as Luis Arraez batted leadoff and Heliot Ramos slotted in at the No. 3 slot for the San Francisco Giants’ 16-3 romp over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers.

If it was to be...Read more

SAN DIEGO — As anticipated, The Sentry at Torrey Pines will be part of the PGA Tour Championship Series in 2028, placing the tournament among the most prestigious events on the tour schedule.

Sentry Insurance, the PGA ...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — Wander Franco also will appeal the most recent trial verdict that found the Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop guilty of sexual abuse of a minor but withheld punishment with a judicial pardon.

Prosecutors ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Another lefty meant another loss for the Pirates in their rubber match against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

After eight shutout innings from southpaw starter Eduardo Rodriguez fueled a 3-0 shutout on Wednesday...Read more

NEW YORK — There are few things more demoralizing for Mets fans than facing the Atlanta Braves when the NL East foes are sitting in first place in the division. Having to play them right before the trade deadline feels ...Read more

DETROIT — The day was supposed to be about Tarik Skubal receiving a sendoff worthy of a future Hall of Famer pitching perhaps his final game for the Tigers. Detroit jumped out to a seven-run lead, and the Baltimore ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — After 4 million tickets sold and maybe a million more headaches, the Olympic ticket booth opens again this week.

LA28 sold a record number of tickets during its first drop in April, signaling unprecedented...Read more