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Rays beat Orioles again, claim best record in majors
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays got a few breaks to take an early lead Saturday, withstood a fifth-inning mess by ... Read More
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Brian Goodwin becomes latest player to step up for White Sox in 15-2 romp over Tigers
Manager Tony La Russa inserted Brian Goodwin into the No. 2 spot in the lineup for his Chicago White Sox debut Saturday against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
“I saw Brian with (the Los Angeles) Angels, and he ...Read more
Matt Chapman, Matt Olson fuel A's 11-2 rout of Royals
The Oakland A’s beat Kansas City Royals, 11-2, on Saturday afternoon in Oakland, Calif.
Matt Chapman hit his first home run since May 5, a good indication that he might be feeling more himself at the plate of late. His ...Read more
Bullpen collapses in Mariners' 5-4, 10-inning loss to Cleveland
Kendall Graveman and his 100-mph two-seam fastball are back. That’s a nice option — and, no doubt, the best option — to have for Mariners manager Scott Servais as he attempts to solve ongoing riddle of his late-...Read more
Pirates fade after early push, suffer another loss to Brewers
MILWAUKEE — More issues with walks. Head-scratching defensive mistakes that just won’t stop. A five-run inning allowed. Faring decently well against Milwaukee’s starter. And, ultimately, a 7-4 loss.
What the Pirates...Read more
Phillies overcome Yankees' late rally for 8-7, extra-inning win
PHILADELPHIA — The joint that was once the hippest and hottest summer spot in South Philly was jumping again Saturday afternoon.
No, not the Philadelphia Flower Show, although it was spectacular to see that thing bloom ...Read more
Another stellar Marcus Stroman start, another Mets win over the Padres
NEW YORK — On the very first play of the game, Pete Alonso’s flip to Marcus Stroman went awry. Covering first, Stroman dove to the ground in his attempt to corral the ball. Tommy Pham was safe at first and awarded a ...Read more
Marlins build lead then hold on to take series against Braves
MIAMI — It seemed only fitting, expected even, that Jazz Chisholm Jr. would start the action for the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
The club was celebrating Bahamian Heritage Night at loanDepot park. Chisholm, the Marlins�...Read more
David Murphy: As the injury concerns mount, the Sixers continue to look like an NBA title threat
Will they be healthy enough? That’s the only legitimate question about the Sixers right now. If there had been any doubt about the balance of power in this Eastern Conference semifinals series, it was gone by the closing...Read more
Bob Raissman: Whether or not Jay Williams was telling the truth, Kevin Durant is right about the situation
NEW YORK — Shortly after ESPN’s NBA pregame show began Thursday evening, panelist Jay Williams looked into the camera and said: “I’m not a liar.” Kevin Durant, warming up in Milwaukee for Nets-Bucks Game No. 3, ...Read more
Mets ace Jacob deGrom plays catch at Citi Field after MRI comes back clean
NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom was seen playing catch at Citi Field on Saturday afternoon, just hours removed from the right flexor tendinitis that sent Mets fans into a flurry of panic. DeGrom underwent an MRI that did not ...Read more
Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie, out since December with ACL injury, eyes return for NBA Finals: source
MILWAUKEE — If the Nets reach the NBA Finals, Spencer Dinwiddie is determined to play a role.
After more than six months on the sidelines due to an ACL injury, Dinwiddie is eyeing a return to play if the Nets make it to...Read more
Jason Mackey: The lessons from Ke'Bryan Hayes' mistake extend far beyond baseball
PITTSBURGH — For an organization that has spent a lot of time talking about teachable moments and improving its clubhouse culture, the Pirates let one slip through their fingers this past week when Ke'Bryan Hayes ...Read more
Paul Zeise: The Penguins aren't built like teams that win playoffs these days
PITTSBURGH — Pretty much everything we have heard from the Penguins’ front office and coaching staff since the team was ceremoniously bounced from the playoffs by the Islanders is a version of “all is well, nothing ...Read more
John Romano: Two words about Nikita Kucherov and the salary cap: tough noogies
TAMPA, Fla. — The chatter began even before Nikita Kucherov returned to the ice. The Lightning were, the whispers went, manipulating the salary cap by hiding one of the NHL’s most accomplished players on long-term ...Read more
Larry Stone: Russell Wilson and his clichés are back -- and so, apparently, is his commitment to the Seahawks
SEATTLE — Russell Wilson is back.
That's true in a literal sense, of course. He showed up this week for Organized Team Activities in Renton, Wash., one of several Seahawk veterans to do so despite early indications they...Read more
Sam Mellinger: The Packers used to be the Chiefs. Here's how the Chiefs plan on not being the Packers.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The most contentious and delicious storyline in the NFL is not the Chiefs’ problem. The Packers and Aaron Rodgers created their own mess, and they are the ones who will need to find a resolution.
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Elvis Andrus the hero as A's earn their sixth walk-off win; Matt Chapman emerges with three-hit game
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s bounced back from a frustrating loss in the series opener with a 4-3 walk-off win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night at the Coliseum.
The A’s walked it off on Elvis Andrus�...Read more
Dodgers rout Rangers behind five home runs and Clayton Kershaw's stellar pitching
LOS ANGELES — On a night of all-you-can-eat offense, Clayton Kershaw produced two singles and an RBI on Friday for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He pitched pretty well too, surrendering only three hits and an unearned run in...Read more
Tigers lose to White Sox in 10 innings, 5-4
DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers had to wait to rally.
Rain in the area halted Friday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox in the bottom of the ninth inning. After a 49-minute delay, White Sox closer Liam Hendriks ...Read more
Twins resume hot home run pace but fall to Astros, 6-4
MINNEAPOLIS — Nelson Cruz had no trouble picking up right where he left off at the plate.
The Twins designated hitter hit a walk-off home run Thursday night to salvage one game against the team's American League nemesis...Read more
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